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Today, Antares Audio Technologies, creators of Auto-Tune, the GRAMMY®-award winning software for vocal production, announced the immediate release of Vocal De-Esser.


Vocal De-Esser is an innovation in low-latency vocal processing, incorporating artificial intelligence and a custom-trained model that uses machine learning to detect and control sibilance in the human voice. This specialized training allows it to remove undesirable “Ess” sounds in real-time without compromising the vocal characteristics or tone, resulting in a smoother and more pleasant listening experience.

The Vocal De-Esser features a straightforward and user-friendly interface that allows for quick and easy operation. It includes two specific Sibilant Controls for managing (S, Sh, Z) and (T, Ch, K) vocal sounds, a Solo button for monitoring sibilance alone, a Link button for connecting the two sibilant controls, and an Assist button for activating the AI function.

Today, Behringer announced plans for a Euro-format copy of the Mutronics Mutator stereo filter bank.

What they say about it:

“We’re now finalizing our exciting Mutator product and are collaborating closely with the original designer to ensure its authenticity and quality.

The Mutator is a legendary analog filter and envelope follower that gained prominence in the ’90s, known for its unique ability to transform sounds in creative and dynamic ways. It’s been a favorite tool for many musicians and producers, offering rich, warm analog filtering with the ability to create complex modulations and effects.”

Demo of the original Mutator in action from synthesist Alex Ball:

After some deliberation, Behringer has decided to create a desktop version of the Mutator that can also be rack-mounted, and it will also be Eurorack-ready. Details on the Behringer Mutator are still to be announced.

Aphex Twin (Richard D. James) and Warp Records have announced Selected Ambient Works Volume II (Expanded Edition), a limited-edition reissue of one of his best-loved and a classic of ambient music.

The reissue adds several ‘new’ tracks, including #19, embedded below:

It also adds Th1 [evnslower]:

Selected Ambient Works Volume II (Expanded Edition) is available in a variety of formats, including CD, cassette, vinyl and a deluxe vinyl boxed set. The expected release data is Oct 4, 2024.