New Gear Alert: Pro3 Reference Monitors by Ocean Way, Soundtheory’s Gullfoss Master, Hammers from Spitfire & More

Ocean Way Audio launches the Pro3 reference monitor.

Ocean Way Audio unleashes the Pro3 two-way powered reference monitor.

The Pro3 is the latest addition to the OWA speaker line, achieving efficient distortion-free dynamic range in an aesthetically appealing trapezoidal profile. Its cabinet features a sleek design with attention to time alignment, reduction of baffle reflections, and use of materials designed to minimize low frequency resonance. Its port is optimized to increase the woofer’s low frequency extension and sound pressure level capacity.

The Pro3’s two-way, self-powered design delivers outstanding performance, allowing for flexibility of placement in the room with a uniform frequency response of 45Hz to 20kHz, and 110dB maximum SPL between channels. Its overload protection circuitry ensure that drivers and amplifiers are protected, providing long term system reliability. The speaker allows the professional to hear great detail with a natural, open and accurately image. The Pro3 stands well above competitive monitor speakers in its price range.

The Pro3 monitors are available now, priced at $2,994/pair.

Soundtheory unleashes Gullfoss Master.

With a focus on mastering, Soundtheory releases the third iteration of their popular Gullfoss.

Soundtheory has launched the third edition of Gullfoss, called Gullfoss Master. This major update introduces a no-compromise edition of Gullfoss with all quality-related parameters set to maximum. It is specifically designed for mastering engineers requiring the highest precision.

While sharing common feature sets, each edition is customized to perform best in each stage of the recording process: Gullfoss Live for tracking, the original Gullfoss for mixing, and now Gullfoss Master to put the final touch on your music.

Gullfoss Master allows for finer parameter adjustments and optimizes the auditory model for small gain changes. It also increases the internal precision, so that the processing noise floor is reduced even further.

All three editions of Gullfoss are now available in one easy download. Click here for pricing, further information, and download links.

Spitfire Audio releases Hammers, in collaboration with Charlie Clouser.

Spitfire Audio and composer Charlie Clouser join forces to deliver the Hammers library.

Created in collaboration with composer Charlie Clouser (Saw, Wayward Pines, Nine Inch Nails), Hammers features more than 1,000 sounds across 58 drums, including detailed hits, ensembles, performance loops, and genre-bending warps. With this selection of explosive drums, inspired by Charlie’s extensive experience in film scoring, rock and industrial production, composers will have a uniquely powerful tool for creating hard-hitting rhythms.

Check out an introductory video to Hammers here.

Nembrini Audio launches the Acoustic Voice guitar preamp plugin.

The Acoustic Voice plugin by Nembrini Audio features painstaking models of several classic guitars along with options for microphone selection.

Nembrini Audio has expertly profiled six iconic acoustic guitars and three professional mics for their new plugin, Acoustic Voice. The plugin features high-quality modeling of the following sought after-guitars: Martin 0028ec, Gibson L00, Landola J80E, Guild D140CE, Ayers DSR, and the Taylor 814CEDLX. Acoustic Voice also contains three tried and tested studio microphone emulations with different placements based on the following mics: Audix ADX 51, Beyerdynamic M201 and the Shure SM57.

Acoustic Voice’s “preamp” lets you fine-tune your tone using a comprehensive range of controls which can compress input signals, progressively add distortion, mix input signal and mic’d acoustic guitar simulations, choose different pickups, adjust low frequency bass notes, boost trebles, work with or remove high and low frequencies, and deal with problem frequencies.

Acoustic Voice is available now for a special introductory promo price of $39 (reg. $99) until August 8th, 2021.

Check out an introductory video to the Acoustic Voice plugin here.

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