New Gear Alert: iZotope Plugins via PreSonus, Output & BMI’s ‘The Crate’, Useful Arts Tube Preamp & More

iZotope partners with PreSonus to offer Neutron Elements in the Studio Magic Bundle.

iZotope and PreSonus join forces to offer Neutron Elements with key PreSonus interface and plugin bundle purchases.

iZotope is excited to work with PreSonus as Neutron Elements is a great companion piece of software for PreSonus’ line of interfaces and mixers.

Qualified PreSonus gear owners will have access to iZotope’s Neutron Elements. Neutron Elements is the entry-level edition of iZotope’s popular mix plugin Neutron 2. This version includes all the power of Neutron, including features like Track Assistant and EQ Learn. Now PreSonus users can easily reach an optimal starting point, identify mix issues, and fully wield creative control over all mix decisions.

Both new and existing registered owners of any currently available PreSonus audio interface or mixer can access this offer. Eligible interfaces and mixers include the PreSonus AudioBox USB, AudioBox i-series, and Studio-series interfaces and StudioLive Series III, StudioLive AR USB, and StudioLIVe RML-series mixers. Studio Magic is automatically added to registered existing users’ online MyPreSonus accounts, and can be downloaded at any time.

Output and BMG Publishing introduce The Crate.

Output and BMG offer access to a massive pool of classic, royalty-free samples in Arcade v1.2 via The Crate.

Output and BMG are excited to share the launch of a new collection called ‘The Crate’ launched in Arcade v1.2.

Last year, Output struck a deal with BMG publishing to license hundreds of coveted, royalty-free master recordings in partnership with Universal Music Group & Countdown Media. For the first time in the music industry and sampling history, music makers will have access to an entire catalog of masters to chop, slice, tweak, and reuse—and never have to register or pay royalties.

Now available in Arcade, The Crate is a curated collection of loops and playable kits designed from time-honored songs dating back centuries.

Useful Arts announces the SFP-30 tube mic preamp.

Useful Arts offers variable second-order harmonic distortion control on the new SFP-30 tube preamp.

The Useful Arts Audio SFP-30 microphone preamplifier is inspired by the classic Telefunken preamps of the past. Designed with all the same quality components of Useful Arts Audio’s SFP-60 tube microphone preamplifier, the SFP-30 is a one-channel Class-A mic tube preamp with a variable control for second-order harmonic distortion. The tabletop design delivers the same incredible sound quality as the SFP-60, while allowing a lower price point.

As with the SFP-60, the SFP-30 was designed with different gain stages to utilize the tubes for what they are best for—accentuating harmonics. The one-of-a-kind Color control provides distortion to make your mixes stand out. In addition, the SFP-30 uses a massive inductor, providing over 55dB of useable gain. The end result: vocals and instruments are up-front in the mix.

The Useful Arts Audio SFP-30 microphone preamplifier is available now, priced at $1,299.

Auralex announces the RLX: Room Layout eXpress app.

Auralex guides you through the room treatment process with their inventive RLX: Room Layout eXpress app.

The RLX: Room Layout eXpress app is an intuitive, automated treatment app that is specifically designed to give instantaneous recommendations for various small room types, and gives you the ability to quickly get acoustical treatment suggestions on your mobile device. As a result, the app takes a lot of the guesswork out of determining what is the best and most effective acoustical treatment solution for a specific space.

To begin, simply select your “Room Type.” If your room fits more than one, select the one that best fits your situation. You can also use the “Edit Room” function to view multiple results for the same dimensions previously entered. The kit recommendations provided are based on both the type of room selected, and the suggested amount of necessary acoustic treatment required based on your specific square footage. You are also able to input various types of equipment and gear used in your room. The app will use this information to provide suggestions on applicable ISO Series Products that can further help your room acoustics.

RLX: Room Layout eXpress acoustical treatment app is available as a standalone app available on the Apple App Store and Android App Store.

Krotos Audio announces Igniter & Sound Design Bundle 2.

Krotos offers access to a huge vault of samples from classic vehicles and sound effects in the Igniter plugin.

Igniter comes packed with over 20 performable vehicles and 1,943 audio assets from vehicles including Aston Martin, Ferrari, Porsche, Tesla, Harley Davidson, Huey UH-1H, Agusta Westland 119x, CH-47D Chinook, Bombardier Challenger, Cessna 560XL, skids, sweeteners, and much more.

Available in two tiers as a VST/AU/AAX plugin, Igniter offers a total of 614 assets, 24 vehicles and over 200 presets; Igniter Full Tank offers a total of 1943 assets and 75GB of onboard recordings, ramps, static rev bands, Foley sounds, skids & slides.

Check out a video of Igniter here.

Krotos has also added Igniter + Igniter Full Tank, and Weaponiser’s Battle Bundle to their popular Sound Design Bundle to create the Sound Design Bundle 2.

Igniter is priced at $599; Igniter Full Tank is priced at $999; Sound Design Bundle 2 is priced at $1,999.

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