New Gear Alert: SSL EV2 Channel Plugin, Focusrite’s Hitmaker Expansion, Magic Dice by BABY Audio & More

Waves debuts the SSL EV2 Channel plugin.

Waves and SSL join forces for a ground-up redesign of the SSL 4000E console channel strip plugin.

Authorized by Solid State Logic, the Waves SSL EV2 Channel plugin is a brand new recreation of the legendary SSL 4000E console channel strip. With new features, including the original SSL “O2” Brown EQ and the console’s richly saturated mic pre and line inputs, SSL EV2 Channel delivers a new level of analog depth and detail—an elevated take on the timeless SSL sound.

Recreated from scratch using Waves’ new Precision Analog Component technology, the Waves SSL EV2 Channel has been modeled component-by-component from a meticulously maintained reference console, carefully selected by Solid State Logic.

Check out an introductory video of the Waves SSL EV2 Channel here.

The Waves SSL EV2 Channel is available now for a special introductory promo price of $39 (reg. $249).

Focusrite‘s Hitmaker Expansion is back.

Owners of Focusrite interfaces can now harness the power of the new and improved Hitmaker Expansion.

This updated Hitmaker Expansion features more tools for more Focusrite interface users. Anyone can complete their recording studio with this new suite of plugins and software. With tools for every part of the writing, recording, and production process—from inspiring new ideas to mastering and getting ready for release—Hitmaker Expansion is back and better than ever.

Get inspired and capture ideas with Softube, Marshall, Silver Jubilee 2555, Antares, Auto-Tune Access, Brainworx bx_oberhausen, XLN Addictive Keys and XLN Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit. Mix and master with classic studio tools like Relab LX480 Essentials, Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plugin Suite, Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC, and bx_masterdesk.

Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware—all in the box with your Scarlett, Clarett or Red interface.

The Hitmaker Expansion is available for all Scarlett (3rd Gen), Clarett+, Clarett USB and Red interfaces registered after October 1st 2021, and will be automatically added to qualifying Focusrite customer accounts for free.

Novation unleashes the Circuit Rhythm Sample Expansion Pack.

Novation have supercharged their Circuit Rhythm controller with this new Sample Expansion Pack.

Circuit Rhythm’s sampling experience is taking a step up. Novation have introduced over 550 new, royalty-free samples for Circuit Rhythm owners to add to their creative toolbox, all in the new Circuit Rhythm Sample Expansion Pack.

With the Sample Expansion Pack, beatmakers can get inspired and take their sound even further. Ranging from vinyl samples and soulful chords to slick beats and organic instrumentation, the Sample Expansion Pack boasts a wide array of styles and genres, available to download now. Free updates and samples will continue to roll out for Circuit Rhythm to support the Novation sampling community, keeping them inspired to create with the hardware.

The Sample Expansion Pack includes 6 distinct soundpacks, each with unique char-acteristics and various instruments for users to chop and change as they please.

Circuit Rhythm owners can head over to Novation Components to download and import their new soundpacks, then start slicing, sculpting, and resampling their samples effortlessly.

BABY Audio announces the free Magic Dice plugin.

Distilling a previous popular module into a new one-click wonder, BABY Audio unleashes Magic Dice.

Magic Dice is the successor to BABY Audio’s popular Magic Switch freebie. It puts the algorithmic firepower of their award-winning Spaced Out plugin into a one-button experience.

Magic Dice generates random and lush wet effects textures on demand. Get anything from hazy space echoes over lush reverbs to alien-sounding modulation effects. The combinations are endless, and you’ll never hear the same result twice!

Download BABY Audio’s Magic Dice for free here.

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