PTNewbie » PC http://ptnewbie.com For musicians, producers and engineers who are new to Pro Tools Fri, 16 Mar 2012 14:06:28 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Torpedo PI http://ptnewbie.com/blog/2011/08/23/torpedo-pi/ http://ptnewbie.com/blog/2011/08/23/torpedo-pi/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:56:33 +0000 spkguitar http://ptnewbie.com/?p=520 Continue reading →]]> (click here for download info)Torpedo PI

A speaker and micing simulator. The free version features 1 model of power amp simulation (EL34 / AB class), 1 speaker cab (based on a Marshall 4×12) and 1 type of microphone (based on a Shure SM57).

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Free!

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From the Elysia website:
“Its main function is to change the proportions between high and low frequencies. The principle is quite similar to a pair of scales: Dependent on the gain setting around a variable center frequency, the high frequencies are boosted whereas the low frequencies are attenuated (or vice versa) at the same time.”

]]> http://ptnewbie.com/blog/2010/04/28/niveau-filter/feed/ 0 Blue Cat Audio Freeware http://ptnewbie.com/blog/2010/04/28/blue-cat-audio-freeware/ http://ptnewbie.com/blog/2010/04/28/blue-cat-audio-freeware/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:13:50 +0000 spkguitar http://ptnewbie.com/?p=304 Continue reading →]]> (click here for download info) Blue Cat Audio Freeware

8 free plugins. Not just one; 8!

Blue Cat Audio has a bundle of free plugins available for download that include:

  • Chorus
  • Flanger
  • FreqAnalyst
  • Gain suite
  • Phaser
  • Stereo Chorus
  • Stereo Flanger
  • Triple EQ

Whether or not they will be useful to you is really up to you, but at the price (FREE!) they are definitely worth a try.

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Yet another “amp simulator”, but a fairly decent one. Simple controls (just like a real amp) and… it’s FREE! Useful for more than just guitar as well (vocals, crushing some drums, etc). A must have, in my book.

(Did I mention it was free?)

]]> http://ptnewbie.com/blog/2010/04/28/studio-devil-bvc-british-valve-custom/feed/ 0 Massey De:Esser http://ptnewbie.com/blog/2009/07/01/massey-deesser/ http://ptnewbie.com/blog/2009/07/01/massey-deesser/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:24:23 +0000 spkguitar http://ptnewbie.com/?p=203 Continue reading →]]> The De:Esser is exactly what it says, and what you think it is.

(Click here for download info) Massey Deesser

Limitations of the freebie:

  • No Multi-mono support
  • No Session-restore functionality (you have to re-set it everytime you open a session)
  • No Save-and-restore functionality (can’t save presets)
  • No Automation

All of these limited features of the free version are available in the full, paid version, which at the price ($79) is really worth it. It still works great as the demo, though, which is why it is listed here.

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bx_solo

(Click here for download info)

A nice free M/S tool! Very useful!

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(click here for download info)

A free, band limited version of the EQ Rangers. Definitely worth a look/listen, though you may find yourself hooked by this “tease” into buying the real deal.

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From the Flux website:

“Turning the central button on the sweet side, decreases the transients amplitude. On the bitter side, the transients amplitude is magnified. Bitter-Sweet also features a control for the signal to be processed. When the main position is engaged, the process affects the stereo signal. If Center is engaged, only the M signal of the internal MS matrix is processed. If stereo is selected, only the S signal from the MS matrix is processed. Three transient detection modes can be selected. A varying period of integration for transients can be accessed. A Link function is available to compensate the output gain regarding the transient processing setting.”

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From the Flux website:

“Stereo Tool features ultra precise controls of input gain and individual pan for left and right channels. A phase inverter is available for each channel. A global stereo pan and a stereo width settings are also implemented to complete the management of the stereo signal.

Stereo Tool also offers an accurate visual feedback reflecting the signal content. A vector scope display, PPM meters for both inputs and outputs, and a phase correlation meter permanently monitor the signal. “

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