SNAMM06: Roger Nichols Demonstrates His Plug-Ins

US All the EQ and compression you will ever need in plug-in form 17/07/06

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SNAMM06: Roger Nichols Demonstrates His Plug-Ins

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Roger Nichols needs no introduction to anyone who knows anything about recording. He may be most well known as a producer and engineer for Steely Dan but he also has a range of effects plug-ins (RTAS, VST, AU for Mac OS & RTAS, VST for Windows) that we took a look at at the show.
Check out the vid and hereâ€™s some screengrabs and a little bit of text about each of the plug-ins that we lifted from the website:
Dynam-izer
Don't get confused - this is not multi-band compression. Dynam-izer is an entirely different beast. Why always apply the same compression to all audio levels? Compress the louder levels with a quick attack; expand the lower levels with a slow release and leave the mid level sounds alone. Try it with a traditional compressor - you won't get far. Dynam-izer lets you break your audio levels up into "zones" so you can control them exactly how you want. No one size fits all compression here.

Finis
Brick-wall Limiting & Loudness Maximization: We all know that unplanned digital distortion is bad news. Use Finis to control your audio levels and prevent distortion from rearing its ugly head. And when you need to give your audio more edge, Finis helps you maximize your audio's loudness. Even at extreme settings, Finis can control levels without audible distortion. Whether you just need to catch an occasional over or to increase the average level of your audio, Finis offers a flexible solution.

Frequal-izer
A Completely Transparent EQ - Ideal for Mastering: Frequal-izer builds a complex FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filter to your specifications. See the results of your EQ with the built-in spectrum analyzer. Frequal-izer will not color your audio with the introduction of non-linear phase shift.

Uniquel-izer
The Next Generation in EQ: Why work within the confines of an EQ configuration of someone else's choosing? Uniquel-izer lets you determine your ideal EQ. If you ever need more bands or filters, they're just a click away. No need to swap out for another EQ or use another insert slot. Uniquel-izer lets you be the boss.