17 Results for "Opto"
Shadow Hills Compressor Alternatives: The Monolithic Mastering Compressor
30 Jul in Studio
We look at different Shadow Hills Compressor Alternatives that you can use both inside and outside of your DAW, for mixing and mastering.
The Avalon VT-737sp Celebrates its 40th Anniversary this Year
19 Mar in Studio
With its unique gold finish, this limited version of the renowned Avalon VT-737sp tube channel strip is shipping straight to your studio.
Heat, Dynastor, miniOPT: Free Plugins of the Week
28 Jul 2024 in Studio
Heat is a free distortion plugin that packs a punch! This week’s round-up of the best freebies also features two excellent compressors: Dynastor and MiniOpt.
How to build the Best Vocal Chain for Hip-Hop Recording
03 Apr 2024 in Studio
What is the best vocal chain for Hip-Hop production? We look into mics, preamps, compressors and more to help you get the cleanest vocals.
Introducing the new AI-assisted Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor plugin
01 Mar 2023 in Studio
We check out the new Auto-Tune Vocal Compressor plug-in from Antares, designed to be your go-to tool for vocal dynamics processing.
Supermassive, 303 Deluxe, COMPER: Free Plugins of the Week
27 Nov 2022 in Studio
ValhallaDSP has just updated the awesome free Supermassive reverb! Other free plugins of the week include a TB-303 emulation and a dual compressor.
Acustica Indigo: vintage-inspired mastering suite with 5 plug-ins
19 May 2021 in Studio
Acustica has introduced Indigo, bringing you five mastering plug-ins inspired by iconic hardware: two EQs, two compressors and a stereo processor.
MIA Laboratories releases the 409 Opto Compressor plug-in
25 Nov 2020 in Studio
MIA Laboratories has released the 409 Opto Compressor plug-in. Based on physical modeling, it offers a comprehensive set of controls and features.
The new MXR M305 Tremolo has six modes and a hidden secret
02 Oct 2020 in Guitar
The new MXR M305 Tremolo has six waveforms to choose from, can run in stereo, and has a hidden secret mode. This could easily be the only tremolo pedal you'll ever need!
The Black Lion Audio B172A compressor is both: 1176 and LA-2A
21 Jun 2019 in Studio
Want an 1176 and an LA-2A, but can't afford either? The Black Lion Audio B172A is an 1176-style FET compressor on one side, and an LA-2A style opto tube compressor on the other.
NAMM 2019: PSP Audioware releases Twin-L vintage limiter plug-in
26 Jan 2019 in Studio
Twin-L can sound like vintage VCA and Opto limiters, according to your preference. Changing the character is accomplished via a switch. It's available now at an introductory USD 49 price.
NAMM 2019: More leaked Fender pedals – Pinwheel Rotary Speaker Emulator and Tre-Verb
21 Jan 2019 in Guitar
Two more Fender effects pedals have been leaked by CME. These pedals use DSP to mimic some of the company's classic amp tones and one adds a stereo rotary speaker emulator to its pedal range.
DMG Audio TrackComp: five compressors in one, with a modern interface
03 Nov 2017 in Studio
TrackComp looks like an iZotope Ozone design prototype and packs in five compressor simulations - VCA, bus VCA, FET, Opto, and Digital - priced way below the $99 mark.
Maag Audio show some fresh thinking with MAGNUM-K compressor
New compressors pop-up all the time, many are replicas of classic models. Maag Audio however, demonstrate fresh thinking with the MAGNUM-K compressor.
NAMM 2017: Orange ape a classic compressor with Kongpressor pedal
19 Jan 2017 in Guitar
Monster-sized compression in a package that's small and pedalboard-friendly - that seems to have been the design brief for this natty-looking little Kongpressor by Orange..
Warm Audio announce a new compressor, pertinently named “WA-2A”
28 Jan 2016 in Studio
How much?! Warm Audio replicate another classic piece of gear, coming this April