New Gear Alert: Small Diaphragm Condensers by Warm, Softube’s Chandler Ltd. Germanium, EHX Oceans 12 Reverb & More

Warm Audio announces the WA-84 Premium Stereo Package.

Warm Audio offers an attractive solution for small diaphragm stereo micing with the WA-84 Premium Stereo Package.

The WA-84 Premium Stereo Package with cardioid and omni capsules contains 4 custom vintage-style capsules that emulate classic component design techniques. 2 of the capsules included are cardioid directional, and the other 2 are omnidirectional.

The WA-84 capsules are carefully manufactured by an Australian capsule supplier and are precisely reproduced to vintage specifications. Warm Audio is pleased to offer such high-quality capsules in this microphone package, allowing producers and engineers to nail the sonics of the most important component to any microphone’s sound.

The WA-84 Premium Stereo Package is priced at $899.

Softube releases the Chandler Limited Germanium compressor plugin.

Softube brings their take on the classic Chandler Limited Germanium compressor to your DAW.

A highly versatile mojo machine capable of replacing multiple plugins in a chain, the Chandler Limited Germanium compressor is so much more than gain reduction. Engineered with an ear for music before mathematics, this is a trusty companion for producers, recording engineers, and creative musicians of all kinds.

Softube has seen to it that this re-creation of the Chandler Limited hardware was painstakingly modeled, extensively tested in their lab to ensure it performs like the hardware does, for the same excellent sound quality and inspiring vibe.

In addition, the Germanium software lets you take advantage of exclusive features, such as Mid/Side processing and an external sidechain which allows you to make better-sounding mixes than ever before.

The Softube Chandler Limited Germanium compressor plugin is currently on sale for $199 (reg. $249).

Electro-Harmonix unleashes the Oceans 12 Dual Stereo Reverb.

EHX aims to keep your signal fully hydrated with the Oceans 12 Dual Stereo Reverb pedal.

The new Oceans 12 Dual Stereo Reverb from Electro-Harmonix is a powerhouse of ambience. Spring boarding off of their ever-popular Oceans 11, the Oceans 12 doesn’t just add an additional reverb—it takes all of the secondary functions and positions them on the face of the unit. EHX has also added stereo ins and outs that second as an effects loop when running in mono.

A very exciting addition for sound sculptors is the parallel stereo reverb capabilities. The left and right output can be assigned their own reverb with special effects to create otherworldly dimensional effects—and that’s just some of what Oceans 12 brings to the table.

Check out an introductory demo video of the Oceans 12 Dual Stereo Reverb here.

For further information and pricing on Oceans 12, click here.

Blue Cat Audio releases the AcouFiend feedback simulation plugin.

Apply feedback effects to more than just guitars with Blue Cat’s new AcouFiend.

AcouFiend is a new acoustic feedback simulation plugin that can make electric guitars scream, growl, or sing, even at low volume or through headphones.

AcouFiend can simulate the acoustic feedback (a.k.a. “Larsen effect”), well known to guitarists playing loud and close to their speaker, but with total control over the effect—you can choose when and how to trigger the feedback, on sustained notes or chords, with advanced harmonization capabilities.

The plugin can be controlled via MIDI or automation, and feedback can be applied to existing tracks after recording. It is of course not limited to guitars.

AcouFiend is available now, priced at $59.

PreSonus releases the next advancement in their AVB Ecosystem.

This powerful update to the Ecosystem firmware comes highly recommended from PreSonus for SudioLive Series III users.

PreSonus has released their Ecosystem 3.0 update for StudioLive Series III ecosystem products. Among the many improvements, this update strengthens PreSonus Ecosystem device connection and stream routing to create the most configurable audio networking environment in its class.

PreSonus AVB Ecosystem networks can be configured in complex star and ring configurations that include dozens of StudioLive mixers, NSB stage boxes, SW5E switches, and EarMix 16M personal monitor mixers. With the newly added AVB Auto-connect, any PreSonus AVB Ecosystem device will reconnect its stream routing after being power cycled or temporarily disconnected from the network making it extremely reliable in complex installations or touring rigs.

This free new Ecosystem 3.0 firmware is available to registered StudioLive Series III Ecosystem product owners in their My PreSonus account.

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