Signal Processors

Acustica’s non-linear convolution technology is constantly evolving, and two new plug-in suites provide a dazzling showcase for their latest Core12 engine.

Retro set their sights on modernising a classic design from the golden age of recording — did they hit their target?

Waves’ latest signature plug-in distils the accumulated wisdom of a master engineer into a powerful channel strip.

We check out API’s 500-series version of the 2500 bus compressor.

Oeksound have developed an algorithm that can automatically identify problem areas in a source and, rather than imposing fixed EQ, Soothe applies attenuation dynamically as and when it’s needed.

VoxDoubler is part of a new, much simpler, series of effects and tools that delivers the kind of sonic quality you’d expect from Sonnox, using only a small number of controls.

Classic low-pass gates are probably best associated with the Buchla modulars. However, Rabid Elephant decided against the vactrols, aiming to produce something faster, more accurate, durable and natural-sounding.

The humble digital delay pedal has evolved into something we could once only dream of...

Developed in conjunction with Matthias Puech, the 4MS Tapographic Delay is a hands-on 32-tap delay with a maximum delay time close to three minutes.

The latest versions of iZotope’s Ozone and Neutron are not only more intelligent than their predecessors, they can also communicate with one another.

Mercuriall’s painstaking recreation of a classic Mesa guitar preamp offers more than just rock nostalgia.

We cast our eyes and ears over Mr Neve’s elegant contributions to the 500-series format.