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The SP2016 was the first programmable effects box available on the market. It introduced the concept of the ‘plug-in’ to the pro audio world back in 1982, with actual hardware chips that would be plugged in under the hood. Revered for its signature reverbs, the SP2016 was notably used by Dave Pensado, George Massenburg, Alan Sides, Roy Hendrickson, Jack Douglas, and Mick Guzauski. The lush reverb can be heard on countless hit records by Talking Heads, Adele, Mariah Carey, Eminem, and more. Now, 36 years later, this signature sound is available for your DAW.

Three distinct reverb types:

Introduced in the early 1970s, the Omnipressor was the first dynamics effects processor of any kind. Originally invented by Eventide’s founder, Richard Factor (and later redesigned for production by John Paul), the Omnipresssor made a host of effects possible. It featured variable control of all aspects of dynamic modification. It also introduced the notion of the ‘side chain’ and foretold techniques that today we take for granted like ‘look ahead’ processing.

The Omnipressor plug-in is a faithful emulation of the “dark meter” unit and is popular among some of the world’s leading producers and engineers as a dynamics-modifier with variable expressive controls of all aspects of a signal’s dynamics. The Function control allows you to set compression and expansion ratios over a wide, continuous range from extreme expansion to infinite compression and beyond. Dynamic reversal, which reverses a sound’s envelope, allows you to make loud sounds quiet and quiet sounds loud.

StemPort is your virtual assistant. The application Identifies the instrument contained in each multi track stem, Labels the files with the Instrument + whatever preset naming convention you set, and Organizes stems to your preferences. Received Unlabeled/Mislabeled Stems… No stress! Sending Stems to a Collaborator… Save time for both of you! No more "label as you produce" workflow necessary. 

SurferEQ 2 Boogie features 3 bands, two of which can be switched to Shelf mode, while the centre band can be switched between Surfing and static mode. Surfing mode tracks the pitch of a monophonic instrument or a vocal source and can adapt its bands' frequencies relative to the music in real-time, maintaining the natural harmonic balance of the sound source and making it possible to shape the source's timbre relative to the notes being played.

Parallel processing plays a fundamental part in getting a big mix sound. By duplicating the same audio into multiple copies and processing each duplicate with different levels of intensity, you can add more presence to a track - while still preserving its natural dynamics. The technique is a staple of modern music production. Parallel Aggressor is based on this concept. But instead of routing any audio to external busses, the plugin hosts the parallel tracks internally -and has them calibrated for maximum impact from the get-go. "Spank" offers a heavily compressed duplicate of your original track. "Heat" offers a heavily saturated duplicate. "Dry" is your clean audio. Work the two duplicates hard! Then combine all three signals to squeeze every last drop of sonic juice out of your track!

With 16 sound categories and 24 16x hit kits, this is a well organized pack of modern modular drums synthesized from scratch - and coming in at about 1/100th the cost of a basic Eurorack setup, it's a cheap and easy way to inject the addictive insanity of modular synthesis into your tracks. Because let's face it - the modular world can be very intimidating, secretive and EXPEN$IVE !

Just like a DJ working vinyl, TimeShaper 3 lets you freely manipulate the flow of time, slowing down or accelerating your music. Simply draw the exact LFO shapes you need – our unique curve-editing tools make it fast and easy. Warp pitch and time to create everything from essential everyday FX to extreme multiband transformations.

Pana is a sophisticated stereo tool designed to let you do more elegant, natural audio positioning than what regular balance panning might accomplish. Pana uses both the delaying and filtering methods in combination, to achieve a more natural positioning. This makes Pana a very versatile tool for most types of sounds – and having these features in one plug-in makes for a great mixing experience. To top it all off, there’s also a crossover filter that makes it possible to leave the low end frequencies completely untouched, letting the bass remain wholly centered.

A collection of authentic sounds and gear. 25 products, over 92GB of sounds, 164 FX, 21 plug-ins. Including AmpliTube 5, T-Racks, Lurssen Mastering Console and much more.

Tape MELLO-FI is an easy-to-use effect plugin that brings instant chill atmosphere and vintage tape-aged warmth in a few clicks. Kick back and sprinkle sublime lo-fi vibes over your drum loops, vocals, mix bus, and anything in between.

Valves is a vintage valve emulation plugin with a multimode resonant filter and cabinet/EQ section. The valve section is modeled after classic vintage tubes, with added grit and custom gain control.

A next-gen digital delay designed by Arturia, with huge modulation potential, synth features, and effects in the feedback loop. Based on next-gen software synth Pigments, Delay ETERNITY offers huge modulation potential and multiple delay lines to experiment with. Alongside 5 different delay modes and 3 time mode variations, Delay ETERNITY also includes bit crusher and filters in the feedback loop to turn anything into granular texture. Arturia Delay ETERNITY is simply one of the most versatile and creative delays on the market.

Melodyne 5 essential is a note-based audio editing software that allows you to edit your tracks using the functions of pitch and timing. Melodyne allows you to bring vocal tracks as close to perfection as you care to without compromising the natural aspect of the performance.

The Pulsar Echorec is a software emulation of the iconic echo/delay unit of the same name produced by the Italian brand Binson in the 1960s. The sound of this magnetic disk delay differs from the tape delays used at the time, and has largely contributed to the audio signature of many 70s bands: Pink Floyd, The Shadows, Jimmy Page etc.

SEQ-ST delivers sculpting power beyond conventional EQs with its fluid EQ morphing, Intuitive EQ matching, and many other advanced features.

Track Assistant - iZotope’s machine learning mixing assistant lets you create a custom preset based on your audio. Track identification - Neutron Elements will automatically identify your instrument, drum, and vocal tracks and, claim iZotope, add clarity and balance using spectral shaping technology. EQ Learn - Neutron Elements listens to your audio track and helps you hunt down harshness, sibilance, and resonance in seconds. Four powerful single band processors (EQ, Compressor, Transient Shaper, and Exciter) - an amazing set of tools right at your fingertips with which to shape and sculpt your audio

Get an exclusive FREE* license code for the PSP Twin L, a dual-algorithm classic limiter with zero latency. The Twin L offers high quality VCA and Opto compression settings that will solidify your mixes and add a unique character to your sounds. PSP's Zero Latency Technology allows the plug in to be monitored in real time, making it an excellent choice for tracking in the studio as well as managing automation in the mixing stage.

CREAM is a VST/AAX/AU plugin suite composed of several modules based on an iconic series of hand-built British vacuum tube and transistor-based solid-state hardware made between the late '50s and the early '70s. Due to the rare historic topology and components used in the original hardware, Cream offers a unique tone that stands out for its incredible warmth and tonal richness.

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The AROUSOR is a software plug-in audio Compressor, that was designed to finally offer the sound and features from our Empirical Labs' award winning compressors, most notably, the Distressor. At least 5 other companies have tried to capitalize on this huge market "vacancy", but with the AROUSOR, Empirical Labs will satisfy the need for an In-the-Box compressor that starts where the Distressor left off. ELI modeled the Distressors detector circuits on a component basis, to get the magic gain control that tens of thousands have enjoyed for decades.