dpMeter3 – FREE Metering Tool from TBProAudio
dpMeter3 – FREE Metering Tool from TBProAudio TBProAudio just released their most recent version of dpMeter, dpMeter 3. The plugin is “a precise digital audio multi channel meter including RMS, EBU R 128 and TruePeak (intersample) measurement. It is the successor of the very popular dpMeter II and adds GUI resizing and preset management.” See the features list below: Features click-free 64-bit internal processing 2 measurement modes: RMS/EBU R 128 multi channel metering: 2-6 RMS channels, 2.0 stereo, 4.0, 4.1 and 5.1 surround RMS: integrated, momentary, peak and true peak EBU R 128: integrated, momentary, short term, true pack and loudness range true peak measurement based on ITU BS.1770-4 K/A/B/C/M-weighting filter continuous/synced measurement record metering results as automation data large and accurate live meters Adjustable pre-gain Manual loudness/peak/TP match with given reference level Loudness delta mode GUI scaling Preset management The features listed demonstrate a nice array of options available to users, especially …
Read More
Diabolique – FREE Vintage Tape Emulation (Windows Only)
Diabolique – FREE Vintage Tape Emulation (Windows Only) In order to celebrate their 20 year anniversary, Ourafilms recently released Diabolique, a FREE to download Reel-to-Reel Tape emulation VST plugin. The plugin was built to emulate 2 vintage tube reel to reel tape machines, the Revox F36 (theirs from 1962) and the Tandberg Model 3 (1958), represented in circuity 1 and 2 respectively. The developers had this to say about the plugin, Apart from their differences, here the question is maintenance: while the Revox has been kept in immaculate condition (but retaining all good vintage components), the Tandberg has never seen any maintenance having all its original components (including a tube set of Telefunkens that are all testing as new). This plugin can be used to warm up your sounds, to simulate tape multi-tracking and/or to dirty up your sounds, it depends on the way it is used. The original template simulates …
Read More
DC1A 3 Compressor – FREE Compressor Plugin from Klanghelm
DC1A 3 Compressor – FREE Compressor Plugin from Klanghelm Get excited everyone! Today we get to share with you the most recent updated version of their killer freeware plugin DC1A Compressor. This compressor is one of the best sounding compressors available FOR FREE. This is the 3rd incarnation of the beast and this time around we see the addition of a mix control which allows for parallel compression. Additionally, there is the option to switch the VU Meter from gain reduction to output gain so you can visualize either aspect. What has remained the same is the kickass compression algorithm. You can count on it to crunch out some clean sounds while you focus on the two big knobs. Mess around with the various settings and you’ve got a powerful compressor that puts out lots of different options. Here’s what the developer had to say, I’ve always wanted to do a compressor with …
Read More
Momentum – FREE Sample Pack from Audiomodern
Momentum – FREE Sample Pack from Audiomodern We’re continuing from our last post the trend of free stuff so today we’re letting you about ‘Momentum’ a free sample pack from Audiomodern. Momentum contains free downloadable audio files in WAV format ranging from ambient sounds to drone textures to pads; 30 royalty-free sounds are available in high-quality 24-bit WAV format. The majority of the samples run about a minute in length giving you a lot to chop up or simply use unchanged as background textures. Subtle automation has been included in each sample to keep the timbre changing over the runtime of each thus keeping the sounds fresh. With some fine-tuning and shaping, you could map the samples to a sampler and use them melodically to attain some pretty lush sounds. The pack isn’t designed as a preset pack so you’ll have to make your own instruments from the sounds but …
Read More
5 Velocity Techniques + Velocity MIDI Effect Cheat Sheet (Free Download)
5 Velocity Techniques + Velocity MIDI Effect Cheat Sheet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mJ32ymCD9k We continue with our Ableton Effects cheat sheet series. Check out the previous cheat sheets and techniques by CLICKING HERE. The entire collection is available to Beat Lab students and alumni. The Velocity MIDI effect can change incoming MIDI notes velocity in all sorts of ways. Set velocity to full with ease, randomize velocity, change your MIDI controller sensitivity or even practice hitting your drum pads hard enough. Scroll down to the bottom to download the free cheat sheet. divider style=”clear” Full Velocity Put mode to Fixed. Change Out Hi to desired output Velocity divider style=”clear” Randomize Velocity Turn up the Random knob (Up to 64 randomizations) divider style=”clear” Change MIDI Control Sensitivity Adjust Drive and Compand to your liking divider style=”clear” Velocity Build Put Mode to Fixed, automated Out Hi divider style=”clear” Practice Hitting the Pads Hard Enough …
Read More
Beat Lab Instant Sampler (Free Download)
Beat Lab Instant Sampler  We’ve got a very special gift for you today. An instant sampler!!!!! This thing is so much fun, simply set up your mic (or built-in mic) record, and start playing! it’s that simple. Check out the video for an in-depth tutorial about all the features and then scroll down to the bottom of the page to grab your free copy.    divider style=”clear”  Requirements  Ableton Suite 10   divider style=”clear”  Installation  Copy to User Library/Presets/Instruments/Max Instruments   divider style=”clear”  Setup    Input – Setup the incoming channel to your mic or built-in mic Threshold – Sets the volume threshold for the input audio start/end detection. After a recording is finished, the beginning and end points of the recorded sample will be cropped to the first recorded sample that crosses above the set input volume …
Read MoreFeatured Masterclass
