New Gear Alert: AVA Drum Flow by Harrison, Black Rooster’s KH-EQ1, 3rd Gen iLok USB-C & More

Harrison Consoles releases the AVA Drum Flow plugin.

Harrison aims to cover all your drum processing needs with the new AVA Drum Flow plugin.

AVA Drum Flow is an all-in-one processing suite designed specifically to improve your drum tones. It contains 6 routable processing elements and a master section with input, output, and routing controls.

Drum Character is a unique equalizer that detects drum hit transients and allows for the attack and tail sections of the envelope to be EQ’d individually; Expander/Gate is a versatile dynamics processor that can be used as either an expander or gate to tighten your drum sounds and remove bleed from other nearby drum mics; Signal Generator allows you to enhance your drum sounds with extra “snap” or “thump” by blending in a gated noise or low-frequency tone; Compressor is Harrison’s full-featured console compressor with ratio, attack, release, and makeup controls; the 32C Channel EQ is an emulation of Harrison’s renowned 32C channel strip EQ; there are two filters (high- and low-pass) with selectable shapes; the Master Section includes controls for routing, polarity, input trim, and output trim.

Harrison AVA Drum Flow is available now, priced at $89.

Black Rooster Audio unleashes the KH-EQ1.

Black Rooster Audio furthers their collaboration with Koen Heldens on the KH-EQ1.

The KH-EQ1 is a semi-parametric 5-band EQ like no other, created in collaboration with multi-platinum selling and award-winning producer Koen Heldens. It features rich-sounding frequency band controls that allow you to add color to each band while encouraging creative sound shaping with its highly musical functionality.

The KH-EQ1 is a professional studio EQ with a twist, which features harmonic per-band saturation and Black Rooster’s innovative, stepless Mid/Stereo/Side router. This unique and powerful tool would be a key addition to any producer’s arsenal.

The KH-EQ1 is available now, priced at $59.

PACE Anti-Piracy, Inc. announces the USB-C version of the third generation iLok USB.

Meet the new iLok 3rd Gen USB-C.

In addition to the iLok USB-A, PACE is now offering the iLok USB-C which uses the USB Type-C connector. Both iLok devices hold up to 1,500 authorizations—3x more than before—and deliver twice the transfer speed of the second generation iLok USB. Plus, it’s sleeker, smaller, and more secure, with a full metal jacket (made from durable aluminum) that won’t split or crack from normal use.

The iLok USB is fully backward compatible with previous versions—so all software developed for use with a 2nd generation iLok will continue to work with a 3rd generation iLok USB-A or USB-C. And with the addition of Zero Downtime (ZDT) protection, you will always have access to your licenses if your iLok USB is lost, damaged, or stolen.

The design of the 3rd generation iLok USB-A and USB-C are a huge step up from previous versions. The internal components are ingeniously small, packed into their metal case using methods that make duplication virtually impossible. And fewer components mean fewer points of failure once the device is being used in the field.

Standard 3rd generation iLok USB-C pricing is $59.95.

Modal announces the SKULPTsynth SE is now shipping.

Don’t be fooled by SKULPTsynth’s small footprint—this tiny instrument packs a ton of features under its streamlined hood.

Fusing a slim form factor with traditionally colored, black and white touch keypads, easier-to-read front panel descriptors and improved build quality, SKULPTsynth SE provides the ultimate platform to create without limitation, wherever your creativity takes you.

Under the hood, SKULPTsynth SE features a next-generation synth engine powered by dual wave groups per voice, each with 4 oscillators (a total of 8 oscillators per voice) that allow you to meticulously craft flavorful sonic fundamentals.

Packed with 127 all-new expertly-curated patches, SKULPT SE offers a vast library of contemporary sounds applicable to all genres. Moreover, it is fully backward compatible with the original SKULPTsynthesiser, providing access to the full back catalogue of patches available from Modal’s website and 3rd party sound designers.

SKULPTsynth SE is available now, priced at $199.99.

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