Three New Plugins for CreamWare DSP PlatformOptiMaster - Intelligent Mastering Processor,
PSY Q - Psycho Acoustic Processor,
Vocodizer - 22-band Vocoder with Synthesizer
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OptiMaster
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PSY-Q
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Vocodizer
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January 17, 2002
CreamWare has announced the immediate availability of three new
sophisticated plug-ins for their proprietary DSP platform.
The OptiMaster includes all the tools you need for mastering.
It combines a normalizer, multiband expander, multiband compressor and
multiband limiter into a single very capable unit. A Wizard function can
analyze the audio signal and set the important parameters automatically to
their optimal values.
A full list of additional functions simplify operation enormously and
practically guarantee outstanding-sounding results. For example: soft
clipping for simulation of analog tape saturation, a finely adjustable
digital ceiling for "brick-wall" limiting and the Auto Make-Up function
which automatically delivers the maximum possible loudness.
Thanks to a multitude of intelligent features, a clear and intuitive user
interface and the utmost in sound quality, the OptiMaster enables you to
create professional sounding productions with enormous penetrating power
and volume in the wink of an eye.
PSY Q is a powerful but easy to use tool for sound optimization. Behind the
straightforward surface lurks a professional psychoacoustic equalizer with
an integrated stereo expander, a bass compressor and a SoftClip unit. The
components are finely tuned to one another and function as an "intelligent"
ensemble: that is, the PSY Q continually analyzes the incoming signal and
reacts to it by performing complex phase and frequency response
manipulations.
The result: the sound material is altered in a way which is pleasing for
the human ear: bass tones are given additional impact and loudness, high
frequencies have increased shimmer and "airiness" and the complete mix
becomes more transparent and defined.
This set of capabilities makes the PSY Q well suited for
adding the final polish to the complete mix during mastering; for the
refinement of vocals through the addition of velvety, warm overtones; for
the creation of massive, broad sound layers; or for freshening up old
recordings. The processor is valuable in live situations as well, where it
can be used to improve the intelligibility of speech recordings and
increase the penetrating power of individual instruments.
The Vocodizer is one of the most flexible, high-performance vocoders ever
to have been created. Its freely-configurable filter bank enables it to
emulate virtually any of the hardware or software vocoders which are
currently in vogue. The volume and pan position of each of its 22 filters
can be adjusted individually, and each filter is freely switchable within
the routing matrix. Either the powerful internal synthesizer with its 128
waveforms and 24 dB/octave filter or any desired external signal source can
be used as the synthesis signal.
Whether you're generating robotic voices, modifying human voices beyond all
recognizability, turning a solo vocal into a chorus or rhythmizing layer
sounds - the Vocodizer's abundance of features makes it the ideal tool.
Loads of creative possibilities combined with simplicity of use and
outstanding sound make the Vocodizer one of the most interesting vocoders
available anywhere, at any price.
The DSP plug-ins OptiMaster, PSY Q and Vocodizer are now available in the
CreamWare Online Shop and at authorized CreamWare
dealers.
List prices are:
- OptiMaster: 249 EUR (approx. 228 US$)
- PSY Q: 198 EUR (approx. 180 US$)
- Vocodizer: 149 EUR (approx. 136 US$)
For more information, visit their web site at www.creamware.com. | 
