Plug-Ins and Standalone tools for all of you mixing and sound design needs
– Powerful, yet Practical: an easy-to-tweak instrument that can get hit sounds in seconds, unleashing
LUSH-101 isn’t based off of one machine. It’s built from modules that can be found in many modern virtual synths, combined into one compact, logical layout. Don’t let its looks fool you: Though it may look benign at first, its modular, multilayer architecture takes it beyond simplistic poly-synths to the top shelf of extremely powerful, deeply programmable, yet devilishly versatile instruments in your arsenal.
The multilayer architecture guarantees that both the sound design possibilities and the number of unique situations in which LUSH-101 can be used are virtually limitless. Multitimbral sounds can be quickly created by simply assigning any (or all) of the 8 layers to the same MIDI channel; this can result in anything from subtle chorusing to sonic anarchy! Assigning the layers to different keyboard zones allows you to create sophisticated splits, and an entire split-zone preset library exists to get you started. Of course, you can always assign various layers to different MIDI channels for 8-part multitimbral usage, and send out up to 11 Audio Outputs.
With all of these splits, layers, multitimbral options and routing capabilities, there’s no end to what you can do with just a single instance of LUSH. With each layer working as an independent synthesizer with its own polyphony, parameters, enhanced arp and a choice between 8 of the finest insert effects, LUSH-101 lets you reach “unheard of*” creativity.
Want to get weird? In addition to a very sophisticated MIDI-learn implementation, an advanced modulation matrix is built into each layer. Even the Arpeggiator’s MIDI output can be used as a modulation source, allowing for complex sequences and refreshingly odd progressions.
LUSH also comes complete with a powerful built-in mixer, complete with layer-independent parametric equalizers and compressors that can be rearranged. Volume, Pan and superb send effects allow you to put the finishing touches on the final output.
LUSH can sit in any seat at the genre table. The Gate can be used instead of the VCA for instant staccato sounds for energetic Funk and rhythmic pockets. For Ambient or Chillout, drag out the attack and release times along with our smooth, rich & spacious built-in reverb to satisfy even the most ardent purists. Is Dubstep or Drum & Bass more your speed? No problem! Filters modulated by the LFOs and envelopes in conjunction with Unison mode can lead your creativity with the nastiest leads*, and base your sound in the most gnarly basses* – you and your sound system will be pleasantly confused as to what hit it, so watch out! No matter what (or how) you want to play it, LUSH will get the sound.
– Pound for pound, the classic 606 sound.
Nithonat is a fully synthesized drum machine based on the classic 606. Its unique sound has snuck its way over the years into productions spanning Electro, Hip-Hop, R n’ B and Pop. Here at D16 we re-created a legend with virtual perfection, and then expanded on it with essential features, exclusive to Nithonat.
– A completely synthesized emulation of the famous 808 drum machine
Nepheton contains 17 fully synthesized modules that work together to emulate the original 808 drum machine. All the sounds and detailed nuances of the original are captured perfectly. Nepheton’s modules are equipped with additional controls for deep tone and envelope tweakability. Listen to the audio examples or just download the demo and start to beat making today!
Get the last 303
Emulation of the legendary 303 silver box has been taken to entirely new heights. Signal path was completely re-designed to achieve an unprecedented level of emulation accuracy, resulting in this new incarnation of the plug-in.
Juice up the sound
In the state-of-the-art FX chain, you can find a whole bunch of algorithms with acidic squeaks in mind.
Create your riffs with ease
New sequencer and arpeggiator makes the plug-in even more appealing. Edit patterns with ease and convenience, play them live in a loop and switch between them in whatever way you find most convenient – using a mouse, a MIDI controller or DAW MIDI notes to express your musical ideas.
– The Delay is the ultimate creative tool for adding space, depth, and excitement to music
There have been many incredible delay units created over the past 70 years, from tape delays to oil cans to modern digital circuits. So when D16 Group and our friends at Slate Digital got together to create a new delay plugin, it was obvious which we would model: all of them!
– Incredible degree of sound-shaping freedom
Sigmund is far from just another delay: it consists of four discrete delay units, each with its own, independent set of parameters offering an incredible degree of sound-shaping freedom. There’s an ancient saying, often attributed to Aristotle: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. With Sigmund, this is especially true: each of the delay lines has complementary modules built-in, independent from the feedback loop:
But that’s not all: Sigmund has two general-purpose Modulators which can be used to auto-modulate some of the delay lines’ internal parameters. There are three different modes a Modulator can operate in:
LFO – Used subtly on-time parameter can delicately bring a sound to life, to add gently flowing, modulated warmth reminiscent of the analog delays of yesteryear. At extreme settings, the LFO is capable of twisting the input signal utterly beyond recognition and into what you might expect transmissions from an alien civilization to sound like!
Envelope – In combination with built-in Transient Detector gives you a very powerful tool; when applied on amplitude allows to freely shape sound’s dynamics to control how it blends in the whole mix.
Peak follower – It’s a must-have for a Modulator; nothing else will do such expressive wah-wah effect, when filter cutoff is influenced by. Surely in the hands of skilled sound designer it will have many other applications beyond that.
This all adds up to an immensely powerful architecture, the potential of which can be explored nearly endlessly and often with hardly predictable outcomes.
– Our compact, intuitive reverb plugin creates amazingly authentic real-world spaces without bogging you down in complex parameters.
The hybrid algorithm at the heart of Spacerek fuses modeled virtual spaces to a dynamic delay network, generating reverb tails with supremely realistic early reflections, dense, colorful late reflections, and separately adjustable ER and LR pre-delay times. Dozens of emulated room types take in halls, towers, chambers, tunnels, and much more, and each one integrates a variety of preset stereo microphone and speaker setups.
Spacerek also makes balancing the Direct signal, Early Reflections, and Late reflections easy with its three-channel mixer; while the highly musical Tilt EQ and Low Cut filter modules provide effortless shaping of the overall tail. And as each Reverb Model is pre-configured for left-right or mid-side stereo operation, tweaking width and spatialization is a snap.
Spacerek doesn’t put the squeeze on your system, either – indeed, when you hear it, you can’t fail to be impressed by its CPU-friendliness (compared with typical audio simulation techniques).
– Evocative, characterful sound through painstakingly accurate modelling of a high quality analog BBD delay line
With that in mind, we set out to create the ultimate analog chorus emulation, inspired by the revered effects found in classic synthesizers such as the Solina String Ensemble, Elka Synthex and Roland Juno-106. This fruit of our labor is Syntorus 2, the newest addition to the Silver Line series of plugins.
Syntorus 2’s unique analog sound enriches any instrument routed into it, bringing life and movement to synth basses and leads, and adding depth and lushness to guitars and other electric/acoustic instruments.
– A concept ‘verb, come alive
Toraverb was never meant to be an emulation, approximation, or recreation. We did not implement any “off-the-shelf” algorithm or impulse response. Unlike a classic unit such as spring, room, hall, or plate, Toraverb is a concept in its own right. Using a set of easily accessible parameters, allows the user to create practically ANY type of algorithmic reverb. Our goal was to create something which would sound beautiful no matter where the knobs are.
Reverb is a critical effect in a mix. A good digital reverb depends on the algorithms used and their implementation quality. Usually, reverb is used as a send effect in which many channels in a mix are routed to it. If a poorly designed plug-in or hardware unit is used, the end result is tinnier/muddier mixes, with reverb tails sounding like they’re being torn off inhumanely.
– Start thinking of delay as part of your arrangement
Tekturon is a multitap-delay effect with 16 independent, high-quality delay lines. What really sets it apart from other, similar products, however, is the way it’s controlled and the unique topology into which the taps are arranged: The Delay Matrix. In fact, Tekuron can’t be thought of as a tap-delay effect in the strictest sense, but more of a sequence of taps equally delayed from each other, whereby working with the plugin strongly resembles using a step sequencer. This rather unusual design should give your creativity just the kick it needs!
Designed with innovation in mind.
Each software application we provide pushes the limits of creating in its own way:
Dust – synthesizer plugin based on a real-time particle simulation, where each particle is a separate granulating sound source.
Wave Warper – for creating your own modern whooshes, passbys, and sample mayhem.
– for morphing, bending, and stretching time and samples.
Evil Twin – for cinematic sound and music design, granular effects, impacts, glitches, and bpm synced loops.
Galactic Assistant – for creating endless user interface type sounds. The first ever UI synthesizer.
DR01D – Included for free! Retro robot voice simulator.
To learn more about each product, we encourage you to visit their individual pages, where you can watch tutorial videos, read more about them, and view the minimum system requirements.
Dialog. The focal point of any movie, television show, documentary, or for that matter, any creative media production involving the spoken word. Add to the mix a sweeping musical score, dozens of foley effects, and plenty more – and it becomes clear the job of dialog mixing is a tall order. After all, if you can’t hear what the actors are saying, why watch it at all!!
The SA-2 Dialog Processor is based on hardware originally conceived by Academy Award winning re-recording mixer Mike Minkler and used on over 100 major motion pictures. The SA-2 is designed to improve the overall sound of recorded speech. But the SA-2 is not just for dialog. It’s equally useful for vocals, and is a great tool for adjusting the timbre of any track, a reliable de-esser, and a fine multi-frequency compressor, in our completely biased opinion.
The SA-2 Dialog Processor is made up of 5 bands of strategic active equalization, configured in a variety of modes to best address common issues of dialog. Each band of active equalization has a threshold control to determine at what signal level the active equalizer begins to effect the signal. There are also enable buttons for each band to quickly audition the effect of any given band. Two mode selectors – one for controlling the ballistics of the active equalization, and a second for placing the five bands at strategic locations in the frequency spectrum. Finally, there are input and output gain controls for overall adjustment.
Features
• Five independent bands of strategic active equalization
• Multiple process modes for a variety of applications
• Unique signal reduction metering
• Double precision processing
• Ultra low latency
• Mono and stereo versions
Formats
• Native v6: AAX Native, AU, VST
Dialog. The focal point of any movie, television show, documentary, or for that matter, any creative media production involving the spoken word. Add to the mix a sweeping musical score, dozens of foley effects, and plenty more – and it becomes clear the job of dialog mixing is a tall order. After all, if you can’t hear what the actors are saying, why watch it at all!!
The SA-2 Dialog Processor is based on hardware originally conceived by Academy Award winning re-recording mixer Mike Minkler and used on over 100 major motion pictures. The SA-2 is designed to improve the overall sound of recorded speech. But the SA-2 is not just for dialog. It’s equally useful for vocals, and is a great tool for adjusting the timbre of any track, a reliable de-esser, and a fine multi-frequency compressor, in our completely biased opinion.
The SA-2 Dialog Processor is made up of 5 bands of strategic active equalization, configured in a variety of modes to best address common issues of dialog. Each band of active equalization has a threshold control to determine at what signal level the active equalizer begins to effect the signal. There are also enable buttons for each band to quickly audition the effect of any given band. Two mode selectors – one for controlling the ballistics of the active equalization, and a second for placing the five bands at strategic locations in the frequency spectrum. Finally, there are input and output gain controls for overall adjustment.
Features
• Five independent bands of strategic active equalization
• Multiple process modes for a variety of applications
• Unique signal reduction metering
• Double precision processing
• Ultra low latency
• Mono and stereo versions
Formats
• HD v6: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST
The ML8000 Advanced Limiter is the next generation of limiter technology, using two completely separate stages of processing for significantly improved peak level adjustment.
The first stage of the ML8000, the Multi-band Limiter, uses 8 bands of active processing for superior phase response over traditional cross-over based processing. Each band has its own gain and threshold (output ceiling) control. Additional overall band controls include release time and limiter modes, calibrated similarly to the modes of the original highly acclaimed McDSP ML4000 limiter. An additional focus mode provides subtle articulation changes in how each band tracks and limits the incoming signal.
The second stage of the ML8000, the Master Limiter, is a precise recreation of the patented ML4000 limiter algorithm, right down to the limiter modes. The Master Limiter also includes filter design enhancements to further reduce peak distortion.
The ML8000 8-bands of processing are easily controlled from the response plot, large gain faders beneath, and convenient threshold markers aligned to each band’s input meter. Text readouts can be adjusted from the keyboard, or controlled with mouse movement. Any number of bands can be linked to another band, and each band can be solo’ed or have its key input monitored.
Visual feedback, multiple metering sources, and an intuitive user interface make the ML8000 an easy choice for the audio professional.
Features
• Brick wall look-ahead limiter
• Multi-stage and multi-band peak detection and limiting
• Unique limiter Knee, Mode, and Focus controls
• Snap function instantly sets multi-band thresholds to signal levels
• Double precision processing
• Low latency
• Mono and stereo versions
Formats
• Native v6: AAX Native, AU, VST
The ML8000 Advanced Limiter is the next generation of limiter technology, using two completely separate stages of processing for significantly improved peak level adjustment.
The first stage of the ML8000, the Multi-band Limiter, uses 8 bands of active processing for superior phase response over traditional cross-over based processing. Each band has its own gain and threshold (output ceiling) control. Additional overall band controls include release time and limiter modes, calibrated similarly to the modes of the original highly acclaimed McDSP ML4000 limiter. An additional focus mode provides subtle articulation changes in how each band tracks and limits the incoming signal.
The second stage of the ML8000, the Master Limiter, is a precise recreation of the patented ML4000 limiter algorithm, right down to the limiter modes. The Master Limiter also includes filter design enhancements to further reduce peak distortion.
The ML8000 8-bands of processing are easily controlled from the response plot, large gain faders beneath, and convenient threshold markers aligned to each band’s input meter. Text readouts can be adjusted from the keyboard, or controlled with mouse movement. Any number of bands can be linked to another band, and each band can be solo’ed or have its key input monitored.
Visual feedback, multiple metering sources, and an intuitive user interface make the ML8000 an easy choice for the audio professional.
Features
• Brick wall look-ahead limiter
• Multi-stage and multi-band peak detection and limiting
• Unique limiter Knee, Mode, and Focus controls
• Snap function instantly sets multi-band thresholds to signal levels
• Double precision processing
• Low latency
• Mono and stereo versions
Formats
• HD v6: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST
The 6060 Ultimate Module Collection contains the largest collection of processing options of any module-based plug-in available.
The 6060 includes over 30 unique modules for EQ, compression, saturation, distortion, specialized filtering, dynamic range expansion, gating, and more. Custom modules include bass optimized biasing for the larger than life low end, transformer-based tone shaping circuits for high end shine, tape simulation, de-essing and new EQ and compression designs. Additional modules are already in the works.
The 6060 allows up to six modules to be operated at once. Modules can be arranged in any order and swapped on the fly using the module selector panel, or from the popup menu in each module. Any combination of modules can even be split into two separate signal paths for some serious parallel processing.
The 6060 also includes updated compression algorithms not available in the 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip or the original 6030 Ultimate Compressor. Improvements include feedback and feedforward processing, and the rare option of negative compression on a few select modules.
Features
• Largest Collection of processing options of any module-based plug-in
• Easy Drag & Drop on the fly module
• Split mode operation for two separate parallel signal paths.
• Analog Saturation Modeling
• Durable precision processing
• Ultra low latency
Requirements
• 4GB RAM minimum
• Mac: OS X 10.8.5 or later
• PC: Windows 7 or later
Formats
• Native v6: AAX Native, AU, VST
The 6060 Ultimate Module Collection contains the largest collection of processing options of any module-based plug-in available.
The 6060 includes over 30 unique modules for EQ, compression, saturation, distortion, specialized filtering, dynamic range expansion, gating, and more. Custom modules include bass optimized biasing for the larger than life low end, transformer-based tone shaping circuits for high end shine, tape simulation, de-essing and new EQ and compression designs. Additional modules are already in the works.
The 6060 allows up to six modules to be operated at once. Modules can be arranged in any order and swapped on the fly using the module selector panel, or from the popup menu in each module. Any combination of modules can even be split into two separate signal paths for some serious parallel processing.
The 6060 also includes updated compression algorithms not available in the 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip or the original 6030 Ultimate Compressor. Improvements include feedback and feedforward processing, and the rare option of negative compression on a few select modules.
Features
• Largest Collection of processing options of any module-based plug-in
• Easy Drag & Drop on the fly module
• Split mode operation for two separate parallel signal paths.
• Analog Saturation Modeling
• Durable precision processing
• Ultra low latency
Requirements
• 4GB RAM minimum
• Mac: OS X 10.8.5 or later
• PC: Windows 7 or later
Formats
• HD v6: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST
Stretch, pitch & morph your sounds to infinity! 3.6Gb of custom sounds made by Ivo Ivanov & SoundMorph!
TimeFlux: the ultimate time stretching, morphing, and spectral effects processing software. Just like time is endless, the possibilities in TimeFlux are endless as you Morph between 8 snapshots using our custom Sphere controller area. Control TimeFlux with your mouse, or as an added bonus control it with an optional Leap Motion controller and harness the powers of time in your hand! TimeFlux takes your sound to a whole new level of control and sonic manipulation.
You can load up to 4 sounds and 4 VSTs in TimeFlux, record your performance, and export it as a .WAV file or record straight into your DAW.
TimeFlux also contains 3.6Gb of custom made sound design revolving around the theme of time manipulation. All sounds included were carefully crafted by SoundMorph and Ivo Ivanov of Glitchmachines. Both experimental and practical, the included sound design library complements the TimeFlux software, and is also quite usable on it’s own. Time and space will never be the same!
WHAT’S INSIDE
Features:
Load up to 4 sound files
Load up to 4 VST plugins within TimeFlux
8 snapshot Sphere Controller
Optional Leap Motion controller. Leap Motion sold separately here: http://www.leapmotion.com
2 time stretchers
1 morpher
4 filters
Record and Export your performance in WAV files
3.6 GB TimeFlux sound design soundpack included made by SoundMorph and Ivo Ivanov
Compatible with Mac and PC (32 bit and 64 bit)
System Requirements:
An Intel® Mac with Mac OS X 10.11.6 (or later), OR a PC with Windows 7 (or later); Multicore processor; 2 GB RAM; 1024×768 display.
Summary
The 4040 Retro Limiter combines a look-ahead brick wall limiter function with several subjective treatments to make the limiting action subtle, and yet vintage.
All Retro plug-ins use a McDSP designed output stage topology to eliminate digital clipping at any output level and produce a smoother distortion characteristic. This feature is in addition to the analog saturation modeling that has made McDSP famous over the last decade.
Retro plug-ins are a line of ‘classics’ that can live up to their own name without emulating something else.
Features
• Unique original algorithms with transparent yet vintage sound
• Up to 36 dB of signal gain
• Anti-Clip Output Stage Topology
• Analog Saturation Modeling
• Double Precision Processing
• Low Latency
• Mono and Stereo versions
Formats
• HD v6: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST
The 4030 Retro Compressor is a new dynamic range control topology coupled with a wet/dry mix control to balance compressed and uncompressed signals. An active attack and release design allows aggressive compression settings with minimal artifact generation.
All Retro plug-ins use a McDSP designed output stage topology to eliminate digital clipping at any output level and produce a smoother distortion characteristic. This feature is in addition to the analog saturation modeling that has made McDSP famous over the last decade.
Retro plug-ins are a line of ‘classics’ that can live up to their own name without emulating something else.
Features
Unique original algorithms with transparent yet vintage sound
• Mix control
• Side chain support
• Anti-Clip Output Stage Topology
• Analog Saturation Modeling
• Double Precision Processing
• Ultra Low Latency
• Mono and Stereo versions
Formats
• HD v6: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST
The 4020 Retro EQ is a four-band EQ and complimentary filter set. The HF and LF bands are shelving EQ, with two additional parametric EQs at the HMF and LMF bands. All EQ bands operate on a unique gain dependent variable slope/Q system for a vintage smooth sound and increased boost/cut frequency selectivity high gains. The HPF and LPF filters use a unique split-octave design giving a 12 dB/Oct slope near the selected frequency, and a maximum slope of 24 dB/Oct.
All Retro plug-ins use a McDSP designed output stage topology to eliminate digital clipping at any output level and produce a smoother distortion characteristic. This feature is in addition to the analog saturation modeling that has made McDSP famous over the last decade.
Features
Unique original algorithms with transparent yet vintage sound
• Variable slope filtering
• Variable Q/slope Shelving and Parametric EQ
• Anti-Clip Output Stage Topology
• Analog Saturation Modeling
• Double Precision Processing
• Ultra Low Latency
• Mono and Stereo versions
Formats
• HD v7: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST
Retro plug-ins are designed for the ultimate vintage vibe using new and original designs based on McDSP’s decades of industry experience.
Retro Pack plug-ins are a line of ‘classics’ that can live up to their own name without emulating something else. Retro Pack is packaged with three plug-ins – the 4020 Retro EQ, the 4030 Retro Compressor and the 4040 Retro Limiter. These plug-ins provide the fundamental tone shaping tools required for any production, with a unique tone that is all their own.
Includes:
• 4020 Retro EQ
• 4030 Retro Compressor
• 4040 Retro Limiter
Formats
• Native v7: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST
Retro plug-ins are designed for the ultimate vintage vibe using new and original designs based on McDSP’s decades of industry experience.
Retro Pack plug-ins are a line of ‘classics’ that can live up to their own name without emulating something else. Retro Pack is packaged with three plug-ins – the 4020 Retro EQ, the 4030 Retro Compressor and the 4040 Retro Limiter. These plug-ins provide the fundamental tone shaping tools required for any production, with a unique tone that is all their own.
Includes:
• 4020 Retro EQ
• 4030 Retro Compressor
• 4040 Retro Limiter
Formats
• HD v7: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST
McDSP brings its award winning plug-in arsenal from the studio to the stage with the Live Pack II bundle.
McDSP plug-ins ultra low latency, great sonic flexibility, and seamless integration on the Avid VENUE S6L live sound system make Live Pack II a must-have for any FOH or monitoring engineer.
The McDSP Live Pack II plug-ins can also operate in Pro Tools as an AAX DSP or AAX Native plug-in, or as an AU, VST, or VST3 plug-in on other DAWs for both Mac OS and Windows.
Includes:
• Channel G
• AE600 Active EQ
• 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip
• ML8000 Advanced Limiter
• ML4000 Mastering Limiter
• NF575 Noise Filter
• NR800 Noise Reduction
• EC-300 Echo Collection
• 6034 Multi-Band Compressor
• DE555
• FutzBox
• SA-2 Dialog Processor
Formats
• HD v6: AAX DSP/Native, AU, VST
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