New stuff from SPL

SPL has just announced five new products (four hardware, one software), and I think there's something for everyone here. Stay tuned for further details (price/availability).

By the way, if for plug-ins 2009 has been a year of reverbs, it seems in 2010 we'll have plenty of new drum replacement tools to try. Well, given SPL's experience with transients, I bet their DrumXchanger will be a hit (ehm...!)

Outboard

M/S Master: M/S management processor
Transpressor: The ultimate dynamic processor
RackPack 4: RackPack frame for four modules
Dual-Band De-Esser: RackPack module against sibilance

Software plug-in

DrumXchanger

Here's a short description of each device...

M/S Master

Fully adjustable separation of L/R signals into middle/side signals
Frequency filter for bass and room ambience control
Stereo width control
Inserts for external processors. Switch your outboard from stereo to M/S processing – with a single button and without cabling.

Transpressor

Transient Designer & Twin Core Compressor
Both modules can be used in any order
Transient processing starts at the limits of compression, e. g. to emphasize dynamic structures in spite of compression.

RackPack 4

Mounting frame & power supply for up to four modules
Compact, portable and more affordable
Lateral handle, fitting system for a 19-inch rack included
New RackPack module: Dual-Band De-Esser
Kicks "S" with phase cancellation technique
Extremely sound-neutral
Increased effectiveness and targeted processing with high and low band
Auto-Threshold keeps processing level constant even at varying microphone distances
Male/Female mode perfectly adapts to male or female voices

DrumXchanger