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Review Summary
Equalizer
Compressor
Reverber8
Delay Studio
Stereo Delay
Tapeelay
Crossover
Limiter
Gate/Expander
Ducker
Flanger
Chorus
Phaser
Auto Filter
Crusher
Bus Compressor
macOS 10.8 or Later:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Processor
2GB RAM (4GB Recommended)
Windows 7, 8, 10:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Processor
2GB RAM (4GB Recommended)
Tested on Ubuntu 15:
Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz Processor
2GB RAM (4GB Recommended)
It's time to elevate your audio production with the DAW Essentials Collection, a suite of 16 advanced audio processing plug-ins designed for seamless integration with all major digital audio workstations. This comprehensive bundle delivers professional-grade effects, utilizing cutting-edge algorithms and coding techniques to ensure exceptional sound quality with minimal CPU load. Whether you're a seasoned mix engineer or an aspiring producer, these plug-ins offer a powerful and innovative toolset to craft your signature sound without being confined to a single host.
The DAW Essentials Collection is meticulously engineered by Tracktion, a brand synonymous with high-quality audio software, ensuring that each plug-in operates with precision and clarity. The collection includes:
- **Equalizer**: A beautifully simple yet robust equalizer with an integrated analyzer and configurable 8 bands, providing up to +/- 30dB gain. Its scalable user interface is optimized for modern hi-res displays, making it an indispensable tool for mixing and mastering.
- **Compressor**: A full-featured mono/stereo side chain compressor that remains transparent even under intense dynamic processing. With clear controls and a central visual display, it includes an expander mode and a side chain with a dedicated filter and soft clip function for nuanced dynamic control.
- **Reverber8**: A high-quality reverb plug-in that rivals the finest convolution reverbs while remaining efficient enough for use across multiple tracks. Reverber8 sets a new standard for pristine, configurable reverb effects.
- **Delay Studio**: A multi-tap delay line creator that takes the art of echo to new heights. It allows for the construction of complex, creative soundscapes with a user-friendly central display that encourages exploration.
- **Stereo Delay**: Designed for fast and creative applications, this plug-in offers expressive stereo delay effects with tempo synchronization and a streamlined set of controls.
- **Tape Delay**: Emulate the classic tape delay sound with features like wow/flutter and tempo sync, adding a vintage flair to your musical compositions.
- **Crossover**: Separate frequency bands for targeted processing with an integrated analyzer and a scalable display, making it an essential tool for any mix environment.
- **Limiter**: A simple yet effective limiter that ensures signals stay within desired levels, featuring look-ahead capability for both real-time and recorded clips.
- **Gate/Expander**: This dual-purpose plug-in offers transparent gating and expansion with look-ahead capability for flexible processing response.
- **Ducker**: Ideal for managing levels between backing music and vocals or mix elements like bass and kick drum, the ducker is a versatile tool for dynamic level control.
- **Flanger**: Create rhythmic effects with tempo-synced modulation, adding depth and movement to your tracks.
- **Crusher**: Achieve the sought-after 'lo-fi' sound with comprehensive controls for reducing resolution and bandwidth, allowing for a range of distortion effects.
- **Chorus**: Thicken up any track with this plug-in, which can be tempo-synced for rhythmic enhancement, producing a polished, produced sound.
- **Bus Compressor**: Borrowing from the flagship Compressor, this simplified version is perfect for mix elements that need cohesive sound quality without extensive tweaking.
- **Phaser**: Add sweeping movement to your tracks with variable all-pass phase-shift networks, perfect for creating that classic 80's electro-synthetic tone.
- **Auto Filter**: One of the most creative tools in the collection, the Auto Filter features a variable wave shape LFO to modulate the filter, bringing life and motion to your sounds.
With the DAW Essentials Collection, empower your creativity and define your sound with a versatile array of audio processing capabilities. This bundle is an essential addition to any audio professional's toolkit, providing the means to sculpt, enhance, and transform audio with ease and precision.