New Gear Alert: UAD Software v9.11.0, MOTU’s M2 + M4 Interfaces, 30th Anniversary SansAmp by Tech 21 & More

Introducing UAD Software v9.11.0.

Universal Audio leads the release of their v9.11.0 software with the highly-requested Avalon VT-737, alongside other offerings from Brainworx and Sonnox.

Universal Audio is proud to announce the release of UAD Software v9.11.0. Alongside the UA-developed Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip, the latest software release features plugin titles from UA’s direct developer partners, Brainworx and Sonnox.

The Avalon VT-737 is a precisely-modeled plugin emulation of the modern-classic channel strip that has been lending polished, class-A tube character to hip-hop, R&B, and pop hits for more than 20 years. By first mirroring the mic preamp impedance and unique front-end characteristics of a hand-selected VT-737sp “golden unit”, UA’s team of elite engineers then captured the target hardware’s class-A tube amplifier section, LED-style optical compression, and discrete four-band EQ—giving you all the textures and sonics of the legendary hardware, right in your DAW.

Developed by Sonnox for UAD hardware and UA audio interfaces, the Oxford SuprEsser DS plugin gives you transparent, precise linear-phase de-essing with near-zero latency when tracking in real time. A dynamic and powerful tool, the Oxford SuprEsser DS plugin’s spectral display and intuitive controls makes identifying and surgically eliminating unwanted sibilance or harshness easier than ever.

Introduced in 1994, the VH4 amplifier was Diezel’s maiden voyage—a 100-watt beast that dropped jaws with articulate cleans, dynamic distortion, and frothy high-gain tones. Developed by Brainworx, and officially endorsed by legendary amp builder Peter Diezel, the Diezel VH4 plugin masterfully emulates this four KT77-equipped 100-watt beast, for UAD hardware and UA audio interfaces.

The Avalon VT-737 Tube Channel Strip is priced at $299; Sonnox Oxford SuprEsser DS is priced at $249; Diezel VH4 Amplifier is priced at $149.

Click here to download UAD Software v9.11.0.

MOTU ships the M2 and M4 USB audio interfaces.

MOTU’s M2 and M4 interfaces boast full-color, high-res LCD metering, ultra-low latency, and a 120dB output dynamic range—among more powerful features.

The MOTU M2 and M4 are two new USB bus-powered audio interfaces for Mac, Windows, and iOS, offering best-in-class audio quality, speed (ultra-low latency), and metering—with a full-color LCD.

With two and four channels of audio I/O, respectively, the M2 and M4 include individual 48V phantom power on both mic inputs, mono and stereo hardware (direct) monitoring, MIDI I/O, and “loopback” driver channels for live-streaming and podcasting.

Equipped with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology found in audio interfaces costing thousands, the M2 and M4 deliver an astonishing 120dB Dynamic Range on their outputs. ESS converters also drive the headphone output, which rivals dedicated headphone amplifiers costing hundreds.

Thanks to MOTU’s expertly-engineered USB drivers, the M2 and M4 deliver class-leading, ultra-low 2.5ms Round Trip Latency (with a 32 sample buffer at 96kHz). The M2 and M4 are the only audio interfaces in their class with a full-color, high-resolution LCD featuring clear, detailed level meters for all inputs and outputs.

The MOTU M2 and M4 interfaces are now shipping, priced at $169.95 and $219.95, respectively.

Tech 21 reboots the SansAmp PSA for their 30th anniversary.

Featuring a new “performance mode”, Tech 21 re-releases the legendary SansAmp PSA in pedal form with some attractive 30th anniversary upgrades.

With 2019 marking their 30th Anniversary, Tech 21 streamlines the rackmount SansAmp PSA’s architecture into a compact, easily portable pedal. The SansAmp PSA 2.0 offers the same operational simplicity, essential functionality and dizzying versatility as its predecessor. It also features a “performance mode” which turns it into a 3-channel stompbox.

Combining a warm, all-analog signal path for punchy, responsive, organic sounds with digital recall, the SansAmp PSA 2.0 bears all of the original controls: Buzz, Punch, Crunch, Drive, Gain (formerly Pre-Amp), Low, High, Level and Trim.

With 128 memory locations, storing and recalling programs is simple. When you turn a knob, you hear the difference immediately—in real time… just set your tones and push the Save button.

For further information on SansAmp PSA 2.0, click here.

MAAT releases thEQblue.

Building upon the lgorithmix Classic PEQ Blue, MAAT’s thEQblue aims to be your go-to correction tool for digital audio.

MAAT Incorporated has announced the release of thEQblue, a cross–platform plugin for correction and aesthetic equalization of digital audio. The new product continues the legacy of the benchmark Algorithmix Classic PEQ Blue, while introducing new modernizations to that well–regarded archetype.

Available for both Windows and macOS, thEQblue builds on the proven foundation of Algorithmix’s groundbreaking original, while bringing that reference quality into the 21st Century. thEQblue is a collection of twelve minimum phase equalizer architectures employing proprietary 80-bit floating point algorithms and sophisticated signal windowing to create a broad palette of exceptional sound qualities and characters.

The plugin is available in all modern formats, including cross–platform AAX, VST 2 and 3, as well as AU for macOS. For further information, including pricing, click here.

BABY Audio releases the Super VHS multi FX plugin.

In need of some authentic, retro lo-fi vibes? Look no further than BABY Audio’s Super VHS.

Super VHS hosts six unique “one-knob effects”, coming together in a versatile channel strip, aiming to bring some 1980s lo-fi magic to your DAW.

Super VHS will add some 1980s grit to whatever clean sound you run through it—from a subtle touch of character to extreme sonic twists that leave your head spinning. Each
effect has just a single control, but multiple parameters under the hood, allowing you to find endless combinations to transform your synths, samples, guitars, drums, vocals, and beyond.

Super VHS’ effects include “Static” – a static noise synthesizer, “Heat” – an analog tape saturator, “Shape” – a sample rate reducer inspired by 1980s 8-bit samplers, “Magic” – a dark and lush chorus effect, “Drift” – a pitch fluctuation LFO, and “Wash” – a “Bad Hall” reverb. In addition, Super VHS features an internal EQ, bit-crusher, and limiter.

Super VHS is available for Mac and PC, in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats, with 64-bit and 32-bit resolution. It is compatible with all major DAWs and is currently on sale for $29 (reg. $49). Download a free trial here.

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