Hidden Symmetry

No budget for any of them but I might go to one of the exhibitions, haven't been to London in a while & NYC is right around the corner. Been a Floyd fan since Meddle, saw the original Dark Side tour. Dave is such a tasty player with his iconic style & sound.

David-Gilmour Auction

Thanks, I see it now on the channels. I was working in bucket view, would be nice if it was available there as well.

Briefly tested a current project, could be I missed & overlooked features but my first impression is this:

I like the concept, the quality of the plugins are good. I could see it useful starting a project from scratch. In my case the problem arises when there's specific plugins needed. It would benefit from having the insert feature that the Scheps Omni has, at least for using other Waves plugins keeping it contained. When a different mfg's is needed (which is usually the case) I find myself frustrated with jumping back & forth to the daws channels, inserts, busses...a workflow killer,  not configurable for the signal flow needed.

I also wish the buckets were not limited to 8 tracks. I can easily have more than 8 for certain sections like guitars while mixed drums, bass & perc might only have 4 tracks. This also might apply to orchestral sections as well (although I wouldn't typically use ssl for orchestral.)

I also thought it would include some type of ssl bus comp that many would typically  use on the bucket outputs (groups, busses) & for the mix bus. (solo buttons needed on those bucket outputs as well) 

If I have more time I'll do a project start to finish , that experience & the final mix will tell me more.

Bad news for PC users if you're not into PACE. It's switching to iLok protection;  dongle, cloud or machine based activation. MAC users will have the option of using the original way w/ iLok optional.

Our Xmas deals are almost over, but here is your last chance to save an extra 25% on top of the discounted prices on every plugin in our store! *

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new release: OPTO 32 is the new version of Opto 3a but now with 2a envelopes, preamp’s and clippers it also features a refined attack program dependent  attack and release which achieves a classic feedback sound giving a great clarity from the envelope .

Features:
    4 samples rates 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96
    3a/2a Two stage attack and release (Program dependent)
    Limit/Compress mode
    New refined preamps featuring both 2a and 3a selections. A drive version is available for higher harmonic settings
    N4 and N3 jpn skins with reduction meter
    Frequency tilt Knob that controls the frequency dependent attack
    Dry control for parallel dry signal
    Look Ahead control to capture more transient if needed
    Clipper instance for both 2a and 3a

£25.00

https://www.timpetherick.co.uk/downloads/opto-3a/

Here's the list of all 4 upcoming releases:

Slate Namm 2019 upcoming Product Releases

LUSTROUS PLATES Reverb by Liquid Sonics

7 UNIQUE PLATES AND MORE

Liquid Sonics Lustrous Plates combines dynamic spectral capture with fusion synthesis to create the most stunning plate reverb plugin you’ve ever heard! It features seven unique plates and the ability to manipulate them in ways that no other reverb plugin can. Everything Bundle members will add incredible depth and space to their mixes with Lustrous Plates!

Lustrous Plates Reverb

The first plugin of its kind, CLA MixHub captures the smooth console workflow and rich analog sound of legendary mixer Chris Lord-Alge. Mix up to 64 tracks – all from the same plugin window – using channel strips modeled from CLA’s personal console. Mix musically, within the context of a song, as swiftly and effortlessly as your ideas come.

Reg. $199.00 / Sale: $69.00

included in Mercury, Pro Show / SD7 Pro Show

https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-mixhub

Could be getting it ready for the new CLA MIXHUB plugin release...

Overloud TH-U

Overloud announces TH-U, the evolution of the multi-awarded TH3 guitar amp simulation plugin.
The product will be released on February.
Customers who purchased TH3 Full after Jan 7th are eligible for a free upgrade to TH-U Full.

What’s New
In addition to the models available in TH3, TH-U includes:

    15 new amplifiers, including the Superlead and Superbass models, Polytone jazz amplifiers and DVmark Triple 6 head
    14 new cabinets
    Rig Player, reproduces profiles captured from real rigs with the R2M (Rig To Model) technology
    Amp Tweaks, mod amplifiers by customizing pre and power tubes
    A Shimmer Reverb and a Shimmer Delay
    An improved and redesigned Cabinet IR module
    A new multitrack looper
    Search function on the preset banks

Rig Player
TH-U is able to load rig profiles created by sampling real setups.
The Rig To Model (R2M) proprietary technology allows Overloud engineers to sample and capture the response of an entire rig, including the nonlinear and dynamic response of the amplifier, the cabinet, the microphones, the mic preamplifier and the room sound. Rig To Model technology allows to capture both analog and digital setups. The Rig Player, integrated into TH-U, allows to reproduce any nuance of the sampled rigs.
Overloud is currently sampling artist rigs and will release expansion libraries of them later.

Amp Tweaks
Thanks to its innovative dsp technology, TH-U features a new panel which allows to change the pre and power tubes models, as well as to simulate the action of a variac. This allows to mod any amplifier model with an almost limitless combination of tubes and opens the product to new sound capabilities.

Learn more at overloud.com/thu

I started with CdBaby when Derek Sivers ran the place & it was great. I used to sell cd's back then & make money. Today I only use them for digital streaming & downloads. The plus for them is there's no annual fee. Here's a guide if you're not familiar the different distribution services.

Ari's Take

There's BandCamp too, I used it for a while but didn't get much traffic or sales.

YMMV

For a limited time, get $29 album distribution (or $20 off CD Baby Pro Publishing) plus all the tools and support you need to make the most of your music, now and for years to come.

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Next, you'll be prompted to input some of the information for your album. If you don't have all of this info yet, you can input anything** as a placeholder for now, and edit it later. As long as you get past that first "Basic Album Information" page, you'll be able to check out at any point.
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Is there any info on using this? 

I need to re-visit Harrison again. I have both Mixbus & 32C but got frustrated with it, haven't used it in  several years. I thought about upgrading 32C. Are you using it, has it improved much? I remember it was better for mixing, not so much for midi.

Thanks David. This was just a quick little demo I wrote & recorded one afternoon. The lead voc. was replaced later via the internet.

Harrison AVA Multiband Compressor
MSRP: US$89.00 Intro: $49.00

The AVA Multiband Compressor is the latest implementation of Harrison’s renowned Multiband Compression algorithm, as used in ultra high-end post & film facilities worldwide. Now in the fourth generation, the Harrison Multiband Compression algorithm has been continuously tweaked by our customers in high-end music, film, broadcast, and video-post production.

Of particular interest to EDM/dance music producers, Harrison's new plugin has a dedicated, EQ-able sidechain that allows unlimited creative freedom for sidechain "pumping" effects.

Of particular interest to post/film production, the Multiband Compressor is multichannel (surround) capable.

Notable Features:

    Intelligent algorithm requires minimal effort to get excellent results.
    “Sidechain” key input with dedicated sidechain EQ.
    RTA analyzer display helps the user locate problem frequency ranges.
    Multi-channel linking capable for surround (on supported AAX, AU, VST3 hosts).
    "Auto-Solo" features help dial-in the desired frequency ranges while making changes.
    No-latency processing: suitable for live use.
    “Expand” mode provides an additional creative effect.

Do you already own Harrison's XT-MC plugin for Mixbus? You can get a discount on the new AVA-MC! Look for a coupon in your email.

https://harrisonconsoles.com/site/ava-plugins.html

https://www.plugivery.com/about/dealers/

Probably so, you can now demo the mac version.

Looks interesting, we'll see.. a  free orchestra vi is always welcome.

It doesn't work on everything or every situation but when it does the results can be excellent. People have been waiting anxiously for the Windows release for a long time now. They're going to sell a lot of these I'm sure.

Soundtheory Announces Windows Version of Gullfoss

Debuts Windows version of Gullfoss Intelligent EQ at NAMM 2019 with special introductory pricing

Soundtheory announces the Windows version of their intelligent automatic EQ plugin, Gullfoss. Windows users get a first look at the 2019 NAMM Show in the Anaheim Convention Center from January 24 through January 27, 2019.

Gullfoss is an intelligent equalizer based on a highly advanced computational model of auditory perception. It makes objective decisions on equalization around 300 times per second. The user can increase the perception of clarity, space and dimension of any input signal — with low latency (22ms), and no artifacts or phase destruction. Additionally, Gullfoss eliminates annoying resonances and cancellations and retains dynamics and reduces the need for multiband compression. Gullfoss is an easy-to-use tool for everyone from the amateur musician to the professional mastering engineer, delivering exceptional results in a matter of seconds.

Key Features

    Automatic equalization in real-time, based on simple input parameters
    Highly advanced computational auditory perception model makes objective processing decisions
    Intelligently treats sound elements in the mix separately
    Improves clarity, detail, spatiality, definition and presence
    Eliminates annoying resonances and cancellations
    Retains dynamics and reduces the need for multiband compression
    Mixes translate much more consistently between listening environments
    Improve your mixes by watching the real-time EQ graph display

Price and Availability
Gullfoss for Windows will be available at a special introductory early access price of $99 USD at Soundtheory - Reveal your sound from the end of February 2019 (regular price: $199.00).

https://www.soundtheory.com/home

30% off: Dorico Pro 2 and Dorico Elements 2
 
Save 30% on Dorico Pro 2 or Dorico Elements 2 for one week only! Step up to the pro choice for music notation and scoring. It’s fast, easy, beautiful and will help you get music on the stand quicker than any other app. But act fast: this offer expires January 29, 2019!

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The Event at Paramount Livestream on facebook.com/orchestraltools & Youtube
January 22, 2019 / 11 AM (PST) / 8PM (CET)

We will showcase our vision for the next frontier of music making. It will include groundbreaking technological announcements, conversations on the craft of making music, along with some special surprises.
As our special guest, we welcome the esteemed Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL - who's scored films Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool, Batman v Superman, the upcoming Alita: Battle Angel and many more.
See what's in store for our vision of the future of music making!