SPL Launches M/S Master, Transpressor, RackPack, More at Musikmesse

March 25th, 2010 by Daniel Sieling

Sound Performance Lab (SPL) brought five new products to Musikmesse, which is on now in Frankfurt, Germany, until March 27. On the hardware end, SPL’s showing the M/S Master, Transpressor, RackPack 4, and RackPack Dual-Band De-Esser.

The RackPack 4

The M/S Master allows for fully adjustable separation of left/right signals to middle/side signals, as well as a frequency filter, stereo width control, and inserts for external processors that allow for instant switching from L/R to M/S processing.

The Transpressor consists of both the Transient Designer and Twin Core Compressor modules, which can be used in any order. The company notes that the Transient Designer’s processing begins at the limits of compression in order to maintain the dynamics of a track or mix.

The RackPack 4 is a mounting frame and power supply for up to four modules, featuring a compact design with a lateral handle, and additional fitting system for a 19-inch rack. The Dual-Band De-Esser, RackPack’s new module, takes sibilance out of vocals with targeted processing, “Auto-Threshold” for keeping a consistent signal level in spite of varying microphone distances, and settings tailored to male and female voices.

On the software end, SPL will be showcasing their new DrumXchanger, a plug-in said to accurately record and replace drum sounds. Included with the software are two complete Transient Designer processing stages, and a 24-bit/96 kHz SPL sample library.

For more information on the annual Musikmesse show, visit musik.messefrankfurt.com.