Erica Synths Introduces Echolocator Hardware Stereo Delay Effect


Erica Synths has introduced Echolocator, a hardware stereo delay effect, with an algorithm developed by 112db.

Here’s what they have to say about it:

“Echolocator is a hands-on precision tool that lets you take manual and very musical control over small nuances. Like a bat navigating its environment in the dark, you can feel your way through your live performances and shape the delay response and character on the fly.

Featuring 12 parameters for detailed sound design, save/recall functions for all parameters, MIDI control over all parameters and a sleek aluminum case to match our lineup of compact desktop units, the Echolocator will let your setup take flight in any live show, studio or sonic experiment.”

Erica Synths Echolator Demo:

Features:

  • A unique stereo delay algorithm developed by 112dB
  • Selectable delay, filter, and shimmer modes
  • 12 parameters for detailed sound design
  • Freeze function
  • A configurable footswitch input
  • 30 factory presets and 70 user preset slots
  • Preset export via USB
  • Full MIDI implementation
  • Dimensions: 23cm x 14,5cm x 7cm (including knobs)

Erica Synths Echolocator is available now, priced at € 490.00

 

FAC Clipper Offers Simple Solution For Optimizing Loudness


Developer Fred Anton Corvest let us know that he’s released FAC Clipper, a new Universal (iOS, Mac & Vision Pro) plugin, designed to enhance your mix’s loudness and add “signature harmonic warmth”.

FAC Clipper features both a full-band clipper that processes the entire spectrum and a multi-band clipper, allowing you to independently clip low, high, or both frequency bands. This provides the flexibility to maintain transparent processing or experiment with creative adjustments, depending on your needs.

The official intro video:

Features:

  • Enhances Mix Loudness and Adds Harmonic Warmth
  • Full-Band and Two-Band Clipper in a Single Plugin
  • Quick, lightweight, and designed for effortless flexibility!
  • Precise Visual Metering for Fast Peak Control
  • Knee Curve Adjustment, from Super Soft to Hard
  • Shape Control of the Harmonic Profile
  • Dry/Wet Mix for a Natural, Balanced Sound
  • Low Latency with Optional Oversampling
  • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views
  • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro

FAC Clipper is available now, with an intro price of $6.99 (normally $9.99).

Sonicware LIVEN Ambient Ø Updated With Microtonal Support


Sonicware has released LIVEN Ambient Ø version 1.5, a firmware update that adds microtonal support, new options for audio input processing, a new ‘Relaxation’ playback mode and more.

New in version 1.5:

  • Version 1.5 brings 7 different tuning systems per pattern, including Pure Intonation – Major / Minor, Pythagorean Tuning – Sharp / Flat, and Solfeggio Frequencies, in addition to the standard Equal Temperament. (Supports master tuning from 410Hz to 470Hz)
  • Includes 64 sound pattern palettes, featuring 32 newly added sounds & patterns, along with 16 Sound Healing Vibes sounds.
  • Relaxation Playback Mode – Arrange your favorite patterns, set repeats and fade-outs, then let it gently fill your space with ambient sound.
  • Line In Selectable on NOISE Layer – Apply Filter, LFOs, and other track-level controls to the input signal.
  • New LFO Waveforms & Assignment – Three slow LFOs (L.SIN, L.TRI, L.S.RN) added, plus Oscillator Level as a destination.

A demo of version 1.5:

Topics covered:

00:17 Introduction

00:45 How to Update to v1.5

03:55 Selecting 64 Preset Patterns

04:54 Relaxation Playback Mode

08:05 Temperament Settings for Each Pattern

12:07 2 Master Tune Modes

16:39 New LFO Waveforms & Assignment

23:41 Line In Selectable on NOISE Layer

27:47 Other Improvements ~ Outro

The update is available now via the Sonicware site.