(FREE) FerricTDS mkIII released (Windows only)

[Esteban Villanova]

https://varietyofsound.wordpress.com/blog/

At a Glance

FerricTDS was designed to capture the unmistakable warm yet powerful sound of classic tape compression in all its facets and detail, and to take it a step further. Combining state-of-the-art technology with a loving nod to the great classic tape machines, FerricTDS mkIII captures the magical essence of days gone by and takes it to a new, unique level.

The update is tuned to deliver a wide spectrum of profound bass tones, confident mids, and elegant highs. You can add subtle warmth or brilliance to the sound or make dramatic changes to the overtone structure while creating musical-sounding distortions.

Applications

signal balancing and gluing

tonal shaping and harmonic excitation

controlling peak performance

increasing perceived loudness levels

Changes to Previous Versions

The mkIII redesign updates key areas to modern signal-processing standards and improves overall usability. The most visible change is the new toolbar with an integrated preset manager and A/B control. SC filtering now sits within a general color control, and plug-in calibration is easier thanks to a headroom control on the toolbar.

In mkIII, limiting is always active whenever levels exceed a set threshold, and adjusting the limiter makes the transfer curve more linear at lower levels, giving the circuit a soft-clipper character. To complete the tape simulation, signal coloration now adds pre-emphasis-driven high-frequency compression, plus a new wow & flutter feature. An authentic transformer circuit is also included.