SSL (Solid State Logic) has released version 2.3 software for its critically acclaimed Duende, which also includes a trial version of the company’s new X-Comp Mastering Compressor. X-Comp is capable of delivering the transparent audio you’d expect from a mastering-grade stereo compressor or it can be driven to inject character and raw power to rival the SSL Listen Mic Compressor. With X-Comp, SSL hasn’t just modeled a specific compressor, but has provided a set of features and controls that allow for the emulation of many vintage and modern compression designs that are based on a well-loved SSL feed-forward compressor algorithm.
Native Instruments has released a demo version of the KORE 2 software for both Windows and Mac OS X. Features and/or limitations include:
- A selection of more than 100 KoreSounds (instruments and FX).
- Sessions run for 30 minutes only.
- Includes full PDF manual.
- No save and no total recall capabilities.
KORE 2 as a plug-in runs via Audio Units, VST 2, and RTAS. KORE 2 as a host loads VST and Audio Unit plug-ins. Of course the full KORE 2 experience can only really be explored in combination with the KORE 1 or 2 controller – but this free demo will give you a good taste of the power of KORE.
Audio Ease has updated its Rocket Science plug-in bundle to version 3.5.2. Changes and fixes include:
- VST now also available in Universal Binary.
- Several fixes in Audio Units when used in Mac OS 10.5 Leopard.
- Graphic fixes in all plug-ins.