Signal Processors

Inspired by a little-known valve device from the 1960s, the Fairfax is said to take an altogether different approach to overdrive, and marks the introduction of a new Series a line-up that contrasts the company’s DSP-based offerings.

The latest addition to SSL’s family of plug-ins promises to deliver an authentic recreation of some classic spring reverb effects, but also includes some parameters that allow it to offer far more control than would be possible on a physical unit. 

Colour Saturator promises to open up new possibilities for producers, mixers and sound designers, and deliver everything from “silky harmonics and subtle warmth to aggressive distortion and extreme fuzz”.

Each of the plug-ins will be available for just 48 hours, exclusively from the Soundtoys website, giving artists, producers and sound designers a selection of powerful new tools to shape and enhance their creativity.

Erica Synths’ latest collaboration with renowned DSP effects developer 112dB is said to be capable of everything from “nuanced harmonic enhancement to total sonic destruction”.

Mentha Works' first release is an innovative delay and reverb pedal that blends the usual array of ambient effects with a set of morphing filters designed to emulate human vocal resonances.

Heritage Audio's latest Fairchild recreation has been designed to deliver the same performance as the Herchild Model 670, but at a fraction of the price. 

The HeadRush Prime, Core and Flex Prime amp modelling systems have just received a firmware update that introduces some significant new features.

Extract:Dialogue 2 introduces a whole host of new features including real-time reverb reduction, per-audio stem EQ, optional Mid-Side processing and a redesigned mixer-style interface that gives users direct control over dialogue, noise and ambience levels.

The latest addition to Waves’ Magma series has arrived, kitting users out with “a transformative and expressive dynamics tool designed to shape musical tension and feel in real time”.

Less than a month on from the launch of the BiG [Studio], high-end hardware experts SPL have unveiled the latest addition to their ever-growing selection of studio gear.

UJAM’s new plug-ins pair their core effects engines with Filter and Finisher sections that come equipped with 40 and 50 presets respectively, providing users with a quick and simple way of creating a whole host of intricate creative effects.

Designed for audio professionals who need to retain precise control over the transparency of their source material even when applying heavy-handed processing, APEX promises to deliver impressive results thanks to a unique adaptive algorithm. 

Universal Audio's latest release provides recording guitarists with a wealth of amp, cabinet and effects modelling capabilities in one self-contained plug-in.

Neural DSP’s renowned Quad Cortex and Nano Cortex amp and effects modelling platforms have both just been treated to major updates that introduce some powerful new features.