PSP MixPack is a collection of 4 plug-ins processors in DirectX ,
VST and RTAS format for PC; VST, AudioUnit and RTAS format for
OSX and VST, MAS (no RTAS) for OS 9 designed to improve the
quality of digital sound recordings that often lack quality due
to excessive digital sterility and harshness. The kit consists
of: PSP MixBass, PSP MixSaturator, PSP MixPressor and PSP
MixTreble. As the name of the collection suggests, the plug-ins
which make up part of this series are specifically for use during
sound mixing. However, the quality of the algorithms employed
also allows them to be used in mastering.
PSP MixTreble
Description: PSP
MixTreble is a plug-in processor which has been designed for
processing a range of treble frequencies. Its universality and
great possibilities in creating sound are ensured by these
expanded sections:
- the hiss removing section which allows a decrease in the hiss
content or in the undesired reverberation of a room in the range
of treble frequencies;
- the transient section designed for stimulating flattened
transients;
- the section of widening the frequency range by enriching the
signal in lacking harmonics;
- the enhancer section which makes it possible to increase the
spatiality of the processed material.
Features: four
algorithms designed to provide processing adequate for different
aspects of sound in the high frequency range, wide range of
possible sounds, switchable soft clipping algorithm which
prevents output level from exceeding 0dBFS, principles of
algorithms based on analog devices, mixing of input signal with
processed one in the desired proportions, contains a set of
factory presets.
Applications:
processing single tracks for better presence in the mix,
processing any kind of tracks or groups for removing the noise
floor and better stereo image, processing mixes or archival
material for overall treble improvement - the better S/N ratio,
detailed sound, clear articulation and breath.
PSP MixPressor
Description:
PSP MixPressor is a compressor which enables the user to
obtain a sound quality typical for classic devices with valve and
optoelectronic circuits.
- The compressor works with a 'soft knee' which lessens
negative effects connected with the operation of the system.
- The level detector can operate in two modes: peak mode and
RMS mode, which enables the user to adjust the time
characteristics to the material processed.
The times of the attack and release can be regulated across a
wide range or an automatic setting can be chosen.
- Regulation of the 'hold' makes it possible to
regulate the character of the bass-frequency sound.
- The side chain signal has a smoothly-swept
'bell-type' filter thanks to which the phenomenon of
'pumping' can be limited, or the compressor can be used
as a 'de-esser'.
The PSP MixPressor plug-in also contains a limiter which
can operate as a warm-sounding peak limiter, useful during
mastering, or as a limiter-saturator with a sharper sound, which
is excellent for brightening-up the sound of percussion
loops.
Unique meters simultaneously indicate the peak and VU levels
before or after compression, as well as the mean gain
reduction.
Features:
compressor with 'soft-knee' characteristics; peak or RMS
level detection; automatic and manual timings for attack and
release; filter in the side chain control circuitry;
limiter-saturator; unique peak, VU and gain-reduction meters; a
library of 18 presets.
Applications:
'soft' compression of full mixes during mastering;
compression of any tracks or groups during mixing.
PSP MixSaturator
Description:
PSP MixSaturator is a specialised plug-in processor whose
aim is to produce a saturated sound, typical for such analog
devices as tape recorders and valve circuits. In the interests of
ensuring a wide range of sound possibilities and high sound
quality, three algorithms have been used in this plug-in:
- the analog saturation simulation algorithm, which enables the
user to choose one of the seven non-linearity curves
characteristic of valve devices, analog tape and digital
clipping,
- the bass frequencies processing algorithm, whose aim is to
add warmth to the sound within the bass frequencies range,
through adding harmonics and increasing the bass in a
recording,
- the treble frequencies processing algorithm, which gives the
user the possibility of simulating tape saturation within the
treble frequencies range, without increasing the level of
distortion and aliasing.
Features: the
simulation of saturated sound characteristic of valve devices and
tape recorders; special circuits to shape the sound of bass and
treble frequencies; a wide range of possible sounds; a library of
24 presets.
Applications: the
enrichment of sound with harmonics and increasing the middle
level while recording, mixing and mastering; the processing of
mixes and single tracks.
PSP MixBass
Description:
PSP MixBass is a specialised low frequency processor plug-in
which is designed to assist in attaining a punchy, analog bass
sound. In order to ensure a wide range of sound capabilities
while retaining a high sound quality, a series of innovative
solutions are employed with this plug-in:
- a low-frequency compression algorithm which enables the user
to adapt dynamic bass features to the psycho-acoustic properties
of the ear,
- a bottom-end harmonics generator which adds character and
definition to the range of bottom end frequencies, particularly
in relation to synthetic bass and percussion loops,
- a soft (pseudo-analog) clipping algorithm which prevents the
occurrence of digital distortion when exceeding 0dBfs as well as
allowing an increase of volume to around 3dB without a
deterioration in the quality of recording.
Features: wide
scope of possible sounds, physiological (adapted to the manner of
human hearing) compression of low frequencies, additional
enhancement of the lowest frequencies by adding harmonic
frequencies, a gentle clip algorithm if the 0dBfs level is
surpassed,a library of 21 presets is included.
Applications:
enhancing low frequency sounds during recording, mixing and
mastering, treatment of all mixes and individual soundtracks
(percussion loops, synthetic bass, other acoustic instruments
both electric and electronic).
Minimum system
requirements:
- Windows 98 or later
- VST, DirectX or RTAS compatible host application
- 256 MB RAM
- Pentium III 600 MHz
- High Color S-VGA, 1024x768
- MacOS X v 10.1 or later
- VST, AudioUnit and RTAS compatible host application
- MacOS 8.5
- VST or MAS compatible host application
- 256 MB RAM memory settings on MacOS
- G3 300 Mhz
- High Color S-VGA, 1024x768
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