BLEASS shared a pair of videos, demonstrating how its new Multiband Compressor for desktop & iOS (AUv3) can be used to loudness, power and punch.
By separating your audio into three frequency bands, and processing each band independently, BLEASS Multiband Compressor can ensure that loud passages and transients in one frequency range do not impact on how the other bands behave. This eliminates the “volume pumping” effect often exhibited by broadband compressors, making it perfect for processing drum kits, synths, pianos, full mixes and stems.
The first video, above, demonstrates kick, sidechain and drums processing.
The second video, below, is a video tutorial to Multiband Compressor and its capabilities:
Multiband Compressor is available now for download now via the BLEASS webstore, with an intro price of $19.99, normally $29. The iOS version, for iPhone and iPad, is available for $6.99 via the Apple App Store.
Find out more info on the BLEASS website.
Dtronics is turning the free Dexed FM synth plugin, an emulation of the Yamaha DX7, into a hardware synth.
Dexed is one of our favourite free synth plugins, being a highly accurate software emulation of the Yamaha DX7 FM synth. Now, though, it looks like things are turning full circle, as Dtronics is taking the Dexed code and packing it into a hardware synth known as DT-DX.
Dtronics DT-DX is a new upcoming hardware standalone version of the popular free Dexed FM Synthesizer plugin, which offers six operators, seven envelopes, and full support for DX-7/TX-7 SysEx programs. The DT-DX is based on the Raspberry Pi-powered MiniDexed DIY synth. The Dtronics version appears to be a less barebones, more fully-formed affair that you don’t need to build yourself.
Synth Anatomy reports that this will be an 8-part multitimbral instrument with mixing options at the output stage, plus the facility to detune each instance independently. Compressor and reverb effects are set to be included, as well.
One thing that might deter deep-diving DT-DX slightly is the interface, which looks like it comprises little more than a push-knob and a two-line display. As such, it’s not going to be great for realtime control, but if you just want to browse and play presets, it might do the job.
Round the back you’ll find audio and MIDI connectivity along with USB ports for power and hooking up a MIDI controller keyboard.
DT-DX price and release date are TBA but presumably these will soon be forthcoming on the Dtronics website.
Developer Fred Anton Corvest let us know that FAC Punchlab, described as “a beat energizer & sonic revitalizer”, is now available on macOS and Vision Pro (Universal Purchase), in addition to iOS.
FAC Punchlab is designed to be an all-in-one audio rack, with 9 precision audio processor that you can rearrange to create custom effects chains.
Features:
Combine essential dynamic effects for effortless sound crafting
Enhance your mix quickly, boosting its natural impact and presence
Elevate your drums with punch and unique character
Shape your sound with BOUM, emphasizing resonant tonality
Infuse life with Fizz, a dynamic noise modulator
Add saturation to achieve rich, harmonically driven tones
Maintain clarity with a versatile clipper and final limiter
Personalize your signal flow by rearranging FX positions
Low latency with optional oversampling
Waveform view of the pre and post signal
Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views
Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro
