Crysonic has released SPECTRA 'Q, a new VST effect plug-in for Windows that provides the ability to adjust multi-octave harmonics within an intuitive multi-band environment in two modes. SPECTRA 'Q also incorporates a vintage inspired 10-band EQ, look ahead transparent loudness maximizing with smooth peak limiting (based on Crysonic's upcoming "SPECTRA' PHY" technology) and a 4-band low-frequency phase tweaking section.
SPECTRA 'Q's forte is to enhance specific areas of an instrument's, or any audio material's, frequency range - improving overall balance of the harmonic presentation of music, instrument or vocals contributes significantly to its clarity and richness.
Crysonic states that the comprehensive feature set of SPECTRA 'Q is intended and designed to "empower audio professionals in the field of mastering and mixing music productions achieve great commercial release quality results quickly and easily".
Main features and uses:
- Improve and fix overall balance of the harmonic presentation of music, instruments or vocals.
- 10-Band Vintage Inspired EQ.
- 10-Band Multi-Octave Harmonics Adjustment.
- Transparent Look-Ahead loudness maximization with smooth peak limiting (SPECTRA' PHYT tech.).
- 4-Band Low Frequency Phase Adjustment.
- Linear or Impulse Harmonics modes.
- EQ amount controllable by ratio.
- All sections can be used separately.
- Full automation for all parameters via the host.
- Custom Presets.
- Unique and Intuitive RMS Meters.
- A/B Different modes for low/high CPU usage.
- Can also be used as an advanced Exciter, unique AMP simulator, Vintage EQ.
- 64-bit internal precision.
- 24bit/96Khz audio support.
- Highly optimized custom DSP code.
- Harmonically balance a mix during Final Mastering.
- Vitalize dynamics.
- Add classic analog warmth or tube saturation effects.
- Final mastering EQ, can be coupled with Harmonic enhancement.
- Loudness maximization with transient preservation.
- Enhance, clarify bass frequency sections.
- Vintage Amp saturation type effects.
- and many more, as each section of SPECTRA 'Q can be used separately and creatively.
SPECTRA 'Q has an MSRP of $79.95 but is available for a special introductory price of $67.95 until 5th May, 2006. A demo version is available. All previous Crysonic customers will receive a 30% discount until 5th May, 2006.
A Mac OS X version is in development and will be a free update to all customers that purchase the Windows version.
