Sonalksis Essentials Mk2 Bundle

Specially priced bundle which includes the SV315 Compressor, SV517 Equalizer, and SV719 Analogue Gate

SV517 Equalizer

The Sonalksis SV-517 Equaliser Plug-in is a 6 band tonal equaliser developed for professional audio sound sculpting. It employs unique design methods to provide a tone control with true ‘Analogue’ characteristics, whilst offering flexibility that can only be provided by a digital processor.

The SV-517 EQ is the first in a new range of products from Sonalksis that use innovative 'State-Space' technology. It was developed by a team of engineers that have many years experience designing professional audio systems for respected industry leaders.

Applications

Whether you need to give some air to a vocal, sweeten an entire mix, or equalise a dialogue track, the Sonalksis SV-517 EQ will be equally at home in each environment. The various styles of filter on offer model many classic and contemporary analogue responses, so it is simply a matter of selecting the appropriate style for your programme material.

Features

• 6 filter bands; 2 variable slope filters and 4 parametric bands, of which 2 are switchable shelves
• Sonalksis 'State-space' system model for true analogue response
• Multiple parametric equaliser types inclucing classic models
• Multiple styles of resonant shelf
• 64bit floating point precision internal processing throughout
• Up to 192 kHz support
• Ultra efficient processing, with specific optimisations for native processors
• Glitchless transitions when switching bands in and out
• Graphical feedback display
• One control per function user-interface

SV315 Compressor

In keeping with the other plug-ins in the 'SV' series, the SV-315 Compressor employs physical modelling technology to provide a classic compressor/limiter with true analogue characteristics, but offers a flexibility that can only be obtained from a digital processor.

The SV-315 Compressor was developed with Sonalksis 'State-Space' technology, by a team of engineers that have many years experience designing pro-audio systems for established industry leaders.

Applications

Due to its flexibility, the SV-315 is suitable both for tracking and mastering environments, and imparts character and warmth on programme material through its essentially analogue design. So whether you want to gently smooth a vocal, totally crush some drums, or compress an entire mix, this processor will do it with superior polish.

Features

• Independent compressor and limiter models
• Sonalksis 'State-space' physical model design for true analogue response
• Multiple switchable circuit model parameters provide flexible character
• Zero latency throughput [just like a true analogue compressor]
• Anti-Breathe mechanism [prevents sharp 'clicky' attack after a pause]
• 64bit floating point precision internal processing throughout
• Up to 192 kHz support
• Ultra efficient processing, with specific optimisations for native processors
• Glitchless switch transitions [e.g. limiter in/out, bypass on/off]
• Graphical display indicators provide detailed feedback on response settings

SV719 Analogue Gate

As part of the 'SV' range of products from Sonalksis, the SV-719 Gate follows a design philosophy that aims to maintain the sonic aesthetic of traditional analogue processing. In order to achieve this, the SV-719 uses a sophisticated 'state-space' modelling technology. This enables analogue signal path characteristics to be captured in a digital design.

Applications

While a gate is a relatively simple process to implement digitally, the typical analogue gate imparts a subtle character that ubiquitous digital implementations lack. The SV-719 intimately models the characteristics of a real analogue processor to capture the nuances of an analogue gate, so whether you are after a classic gated drum effect, or are trying to tame a bass line, the SV-719 will give noticeably more traditional results.

Features

The SV-719 is the most extensively featured gate/expander available. Aside from all the standard gate parameters, the SV-719 features external side-chain inputs, multiple band side-chain filtering, midi triggering capability, and independent left/right channel triggering possibilities. In addition, a hybrid analogue/digital signal chain path allows look-ahead processing if required.

• Separate gate and expander models, with soft or hard-knee expansion capability
• Ducking capability - a mechanism often used in voiceover production, but which can also be used creatively for example to de-emphasize effects which might cloud a mix when there's too much going on.
• Zero latency throughput - enables the gate to be used in the monitor path for tracking situations
• Sonalksis 'State-space' physical model design for true analogue response
• 64bit floating point precision internal processing throughout
• Support for sampling rates of up to 192 kHz
• Ultra efficient processing, with specific optimisations for all native processors

System Requirements

PC

• Windows 2000/XP *
• Pentium III 600 mhz
• 64 MB RAM
• XVGA [High Colour 1024x768]

Mac

• Mac OS X (10.3.9 minimum)
• G4 400 MHz / Intel Core
• 64 MB RAM
• XVGA [High Colour 1024x768]

Plug-In Formats

• PC: VST PC, DirectX, RTAS**
• Mac OS X UB: VST Mac OS X< Apple AudioUnit, RTAS**

*Although the SV-719 may run on Windows 98/ME platforms, performance will be variable depending on individual system configurations. Sonalksis make no claim to support Win 98/ME.
**RTAS versions supported by Digidesign ProTools 7 and later.