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Initial Audio has released the IA-LA1 compressor. It's not an LA-2A clone, but it does borrow some ideas. And here's a nifty feature: you can dial in the amount of colouration.
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TC Electronic has released the Master X HD and Brickwall HD mastering plug-ins, based on the System 6000 and Finalizer hardware. The plug-ins can be used with or without the optional controllers.
Sonnox, purveyor of quality plug-ins for your DAW, is kicking off summer with some sweet deals with many of its high-quality plug-ins and bundles on sale at up to 50% off until July 6th.
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This week's collection of free plug-ins brings us an automatable de-noising tool, a transparent brickwall limiter and a virtual string ensemble. Introducing Denoiser, LoudMax and Stringya 2.
In addition to emulating an SSL Series 4000 limiter, this plug-in gives you the freedom to manipulate each individual modeled component! A pretty cool tool, this one.
The sexy new VCL-515 recreates a rare tube limiter from the 1960s that was designed for US broadcast stations and made to compete with the Altec 438 tube compressor.
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Following up on the Coffee the PUn freebie, Acustica Audio has released the Coffee plug-in suite. Coffee is based on "60s studio icons" and includes a channel strip, EQ, preamp and compressor.
Need a quick intro to mastering? The free One Hour Mastering Workshop consists of a book and a suite of "one knob" plug-ins, each tackling a specific aspect of the typical audio mastering process.
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Softube and Chandler Limited have merged the Curve Bender EQ and Zener Limiter into the Zener Bender channel strip. This also means that the Zener Limiter is now available as a native plug-in.
Softube Volume 4 adds Softube's American Class A channel strip, Monoment Bass, the Marshall Plexi Super Lead 1959 amp, and assorted effects like Spring Reverb. Intro pricing is 30% off!
Acustica Audio has released Jade, a plug-in suite and channel strip with EQs, dynamics and preamps. The company says that it delivers a "warm and smooth sound" with plenty of transparency.
New year, new free plug-ins! This week, we've got a new release in the Spitfire Audio Labs series, and not one, but two free compressors. Check out LABS Strings 2, SeteChave and SN-05G.
Want an early Christmas present? Audio Plugin Deals is giving away the IK Multimedia Black 76 Limiting Amplifier for free. There has never been a better time to add the 1176 emulation to your arsenal!
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Heritage Audio has introduced the HA-609A diode bridge compressor/limiter. The dual mono/stereo compressor/limiter offers two linkable channels with an entirely discrete class A circuit design.
Need a serious upgrade for your mastering workflow? IK Multimedia T-RackS 5 MAX is 40% off until the end of October. That means you can get 38 high-end processors for a fraction of the regular price.
If you're a fan of Eventide plug-ins and would like to expand your collection, now is a good time! The Eventide Omnipressor plug-in is on sale for just USD 49 until September 30.
