SSL LMC Listen Mic Compressor

Posted on March 31, 2008 by spkguitar

From the SSL webpage:

“Every now and again a piece of audio equipment comes along that defines the sound of an era. Back in 1979 Solid State Logic gave birth to a legendary recording console. The SSL SL 4000E Master Studio System forever changed how records would be recorded and mixed, heralding a new age in popular music. In less than three years, every major studio worldwide featured at a least one room with an SSL “E” Series console.

The SSL Listen Mic Compressor was the secret weapon in many producers sonic arsenal of recording techniques. Originally designed to prevent overloading the return feed from a studio communications mic, its fixed attack and release curves were eminently suitable for use on ambient drums mics. Of course, we’d like to take all the credit for this great sound, but as usual, it was the creativity of SSL users that led to the idea.

Now you can experience the Listen Mic Compressor within the comfort of your own workstation software and see what sounds it’ll lead you to create. If you discover something really great – like a radical new distorted oboe sound then be sure to let us know.”

To use this plugin in Pro Tools, you need to purchase the VST-RTAS adapter from FXPansion (highly recommended, and worth every single penny).

SFZ Sampler

Posted on August 30, 2007 by spkguitar

sfz Click here for download info

A free sampler that does a great job playing soundfonts and other formats. I consider this a “must-have” freebie, though it doesn’t appear to be working very well in PT8.

To use this plugin in Pro Tools, you need to purchase the VST-RTAS adapter from FXPansion (highly recommended, and worth every single penny).

Triangle II

Posted on August 30, 2007 by spkguitar

Triangle II Click here for download info

The Successor to the Triangle I. Another great choice if you need a mono synth.

To use this plugin in Pro Tools, you need to purchase the VST-RTAS adapter from FXPansion (highly recommended, and worth every single penny).

Triangle I

Posted on August 30, 2007 by spkguitar

243 Click here to Download

A great little mono synth.

To use this plugin in Pro Tools, you need to purchase the VST-RTAS adapter from FXPansion (highly recommended, and worth every single penny).

Superwave P8

Posted on August 30, 2007 by spkguitar

Superwave P8 Click here for download info… (scroll all the way to the bottom)

A nice free analog synth (think JP8000) emulator. This has been developed into a full, paid product, and the full product is much more stable, as well as extremely affordable.

To use this plugin in Pro Tools, you need to purchase the VST-RTAS adapter from FXPansion (highly recommended, and worth every single penny).

Camel Crusher

Posted on August 30, 2007 by spkguitar

Camel Crusher (Click here for download info)

From the website:

“CamelCrusher is a free ‘colouring’ multi-effect plugin. It offers two characteristically different distortion sounds which can be blended together to create a wide variety of tones and textures. Great for guitars, drums and plenty more!”

To use this plugin in Pro Tools, you need to purchase the VST-RTAS adapter from FXPansion (highly recommended, and worth every single penny).

AudioNerdz Delay Lama

Posted on August 30, 2007 by spkguitar

Delay Lama Click here for download info

Delay Lama has got to be one of the most fun plugins to use, especially since it is free. It offers both vocal synthesis and a real time animated interface. How awesome is that?

With a little work, you can make it do some really amazing things.

It might not be useful in every-day studio work, but it sure is fun.

To use this plugin in Pro Tools, you need to purchase the VST-RTAS adapter from FXPansion (highly recommended, and worth every single penny).

Sonalksis Free G

Posted on August 30, 2007 by spkguitar

(Click here for download info)

From the Sonalksis website:

“The Sonalksis FreeG is an intuitive tool that can be used for a variety of applications to increase the control and flexibility of the signal flow in the insert chain of the host.

When working with digital audio, lack of fine metering and extended signal flow control in the host is a common issue. The intentions with FreeG is to improve the workflow in the host by providing these features in the insert chain.

By providing the possibilites of extended control of amplitude, phase and pan (stereo version) in the insert chain as well as fine metering, with user configurable industry standard parameter options, the range of applications for FreeG is almost only limited to the context of the actual usage and of course, the insert chain.”

I haven’t really found it useful (yet), but it’s FREE!