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u-he Adds Tape Effects To Plug-In Line
SATIN is the newest plug-in from software developer u-he. It’s a full-featured
tape effects suite, offering three different operating modes for assorted sound
processing common to analog tape-based effects units.
There’s Studio mode, which offers tape saturation that allows for multiple instances
to be remote-controlled from one instance—allowing a single copy of SATIN to control multichannel saturation effects over an entire project. Delay mode is a synchronizable 4-tap stereo delay line, and Flange mode is a true through-zero flanger.
Adjustable parameters include tape speed (7.5 to 30 ips), saturation, highfrequency compression, wow/flutter, head-bump, and even classic forms of
compander noise reduction, included here for their tonal and dynamic-processing effects. Look for a review soon.
Price: $129 • More from: u-he, www.u-he.com

iZotope Updates Nectar and RX
iZotope is now shipping new versions of its RX suite of audio cleanup
and correction tools and its Nectar vocal processor plug-in.
RX 3 and RX 3 Advanced both offer increased processing speed combined with a redesigned user interface, multi-file workflow, audio
recording and monitoring, sample rate conversion, and a variety of
enhancements to its various modules like Denoise and Declip. RX 3
Advanced adds the new Dereverb and Dialogue Denoiser modules,
iZotope’s Insight metering suite (also available as a standalone product
and as part of the Ozone mastering toolset), and
a variety of advanced features and settings for
modules like Time&Pitch, Declip, and Declick.
Nectar 2 adds a variety of
new plug-in modules, including an intelligent Harmonizer, a Plate Reverb modeled on the
famed EMT 140, Pitch Editor, Breath Control, a seven-effect FX module, as well as a streamlined Overview panel, new metering, and new presets.
Prices: RX 3, $349; RX 3 Advanced, $1199; Nectar 2, price TBA. Introductory pricing and
reduced-price or free upgrades may be available; see website for details
More from: iZotope, www.izotope.com

New High-End In-Ear Monitors From Shure
The SE846 Sound Isolating Earphone from Shure offers a quad-driver 3way design with dedicated low, mid, and high. A built-in lowpass filter combined with a true subwoofer element provides strong clear bass that doesn’t interfere with the system’s reproduction of mids and highs. A new feature on this model is a customizable frequency response with three
options: balanced, warm, or bright.
Like other SE-Series in-ears, the SE846 is designed for low
profile, durability, and excellent noise isolation
along with top sound quality. It offers an optimal
nozzle angle for wearing comfort, simple
detachable/replaceable cables, and
more. A premium accessories package
includes two carrying cases, a spare
cable, and ear sleves in multiple shapes
and sizes.
Price: $1250 • More from: Shure Inc., www.shure.com
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