URS Saturation
Plug-in v2.5
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Six Vintage
Pre Amplifier Algorithms
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Two Tape Saturation
Algorithms
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Two Transformer
Core Saturation Algorithms
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Even and Odd
Ordered Harmonics
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Tube and Discrete
Analog Saturation
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Soft Clipping
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Native Support
Only - RTAS, Audio Units and VST
The URS
Saturation plug-in v2.5 includes ten vintage analog algorithms
The six digitally recreated Pre Amplifiers
add different and distinct vintage even and odd ordered harmonics,
input stage saturation and soft
clipping.
The six Pre Amplifier Saturation
algorithms include:
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Class A Tube
Mic Pre Amplifier - Vintage Motorcity
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Class A Tube
Mic Pre Amplifier - German
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Class A Discrete
Pre Amplifier - British
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Class A Discrete
JFet Pre Amplifier - Modern
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Class A Tube
Mic Pre Amplifier - 1951
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Class A Tube
Mic Pre Amplifier - Tape Deck
The Two Mono Tape Head algorithms
add Analog Tape saturation. This non-linear saturation produces a smoothing
effect on high frequency transients.
The Transformer Core Saturation algorithms
adds non linear transformer core saturation as found on vintage consoles,
tape machines and outboard gear.
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Transformer
American
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Transformer
British
Try the different URS Saturation
algorithms on all your favorite tracks - Drums, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards
and Vocals. Hear the added warmth!
About each model:
Class
A Tube Mic Pre Amplifier - MotorCity
This algorithm digitally recreates
American tube mic pre amplifier saturation that was popular in recording
studios during the 1960s Motown era. Setting the drive control higher will
add desired harmonics and tube soft clipping for a much more pronounced
effect.
Class A
Tube Mic Pre Amplifier - German
This algorithm digitally recreates
German tube mic pre amplifier saturation that was popular in European recording
studios during early 1960s Beatles era. This type of tube pre amplifier
is coveted for it's unique distortion, presence and authority in the treble
ranges.
Class A
Discrete Mic Pre Amplifier - British
This algorithm digitally recreates
classic British console all discrete mic pre amplifier saturation. This
vintage amplifier saturation was also present in the console's summing
buss amplifiers. The added harmonics create the edge that is desired in
both Rock and R&B music.
Class A
Discrete JFet Mic Pre Amplifier - Modern
This algorithm digitally recreates
modern JFet mic pre amplifier saturation. This type of saturation comes
the closest of any discrete device to tube saturation. Although similar
to a tube it has its own unique harmonic structure and sound.
Class A
Tube Mic Pre ďż˝ 1951
Digitally recreates American Tube
Mic Pre amplifier saturation. The original Mic Pre were made by the same
company that became famous for their Program Equalizers and were popular
from the early 1950�s through the 1960s. The original Tube Mic Pres are
coveted for their warm sound.
Class A
Tube Mic Pre ďż˝ Tape Deck
Digitally recreates Tube Mic Pre
saturation included in early American Mono Analog Tape Recorders similar
to those used by Elvis. The original Mic Pre amplifiers were popular from
the early 1950s through the 1960s and are still popular today. Today the
original Tape Machine transports are trashed only to keep the Tube Mic
Pre electronics.
Tape Head
Saturation ďż˝ 15ips and 30ips
Digitally recreates classic Tape
Machine Tape Head saturation. This type of non linear saturation particularly
affects higher frequency transients and is most noticeable on drums and
percussive instruments.
Transformer
American Core Saturation
The Transformer American algorithm
digitally recreates Vintage American transformer saturation found in high
end early 1960s recording consoles, tape machines and outboard gear. Try
the Transformer American algorithm as a transient tamer. A great tool to
fix poorly recorded clicky Bass and Snare Drums.
Transformer
British Core Saturation
The Transformer British algorithm
digitally recreates Vintage British transformer saturation found in high
end early 1970s recording consoles. Try the Transformer British algorithm
as a track warmer. The Transformer British algorithm can be a great tool
to fix brittle digitally recorded audio.
Mix
blend Control
Allows you to blend the right amount
of Saturation with your source material. No need to use an additional parallel
track or Aux send to get blend effects. At the 100 % Wet setting
the Mix Blend Control is disabled.
Adjustable
output control
The URS Saturation plug-in features
an adjustable output control after the Mix Blend control to balance the
final effect with your insert chain.
Plasma Style
VU metering
Allows you to view both the input
and output signal. The phenomena of added harmonics, soft clipping and
saturation is that it sounds louder even when the meters do not indicate
changes in level.
High Res
64 bit Floating point "Double Precision" processing
The URS Saturation plug-in Hi Resolution
64-bit floating point "Double Precision" processing for increased
clarity and headroom. Why mention this clarity for a plug-in that reduces
saturation?
Because, we designed the URS Saturation
plug-in to reproduce Analog style saturation not Digital!
Native Support
only
The URS Saturation plug-in currently
supports all Native formats - RTAS, Audio Units and VST for both Mac OSX
Tiger/Leopard
and Windows XP/Vista
TDM Support
Planned
A TDM version is planned and will
be released at a later time for an additional charge.
Copy Protection:
iLok
(sold separately)
Maximum
Supported Sample Rate: 192
kHz
Features |
Pro Tools 8.x and Leopard OSX 10.5.x
compatibility
Pro Tools 7.4.x and Leopard OSX 10.5.x
compatibility
Pro Tools 7.x.x and Tiger OSX 10.4.x
compatibility
Pro Tools 6.9.2 and Tiger OSX 10.4.x
compatibility
Pro Tools 6.9.2 and Panther OSX 10.3.9
compatibility
Pro Tools 6.7 and Panther OSX 10.3.9
compatibility
Pro Tools 6.2.3 and Jaguar 10.2.8 compatibility
Pro Tools 5.3.1 and Mac OS9 compatibility
Pro Tools 7.x.x M-Powered version compatibility
Full Windows XP support!
Full Pro Tools TDM support for Pro Tools|HD
Accel, Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools 24|MIX systems
Full 192 kHz support for TDM, RTAS and
AudioSuite versions
Full ProControl, Control|24, Command|8
and Digi 002 support
Full ICON Console Control Surface support
including center section Dynamics panel
Supports Mbox, Digi 001, Digi 002, Digi
002 Rack, Pro Tools|24 MIX, Pro Tools|HD and Pro Tools|HD Accel and M-Audio
Interfaces.
Audio Units support for Logic Pro 8.x
through 6.x, Digital Performer 6.x through 4.x, Bias
Peak 6.x through 4.x, Abelton Live 7.x through 6.x, Final Cut Pro and more!
VST support for Mac and PC Cubase, Nuendo,
Sonar, Abelton Live, Acid, Sound Forge, Bias Peak and more!
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Specifications |
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Input Level Control
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Output Level Control
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Drive 0-100%
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Mix Blend Control - Wet / Dry Saturation
effect
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In / Out Bypass switch
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Phase Reverse switch
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Plasma Style Input and Output VU Meters
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Copy Protection:
iLok
(sold separately)
Maximum
Supported Sample Rate: 192
kHz
Plug In
Compatibility Overview
OS
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TDM
HD Accel |
TDM
HD |
MIX |
RTAS |
AS |
Audio
Units |
VST |
Mac OS9
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n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Mac OSX
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n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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Intel Mac
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n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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WinXP Vista
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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n/a
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