{"title":"Nugen Audio","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nugen-audio-mastercheck-plug-in-11-33224","title":"Nugen Audio MasterCheck Plug-in","description":"\u003cdiv data-node=\"5926d3831e26c\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMix \u0026amp; master for the listener\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"5926d369a2802\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterCheck is the complete optimisation solution for today’s delivery services, a plug-in providing the tools to make sure your music reaches the listener as intended. Streaming apps, download stores and podcasts all use data compression, loudness normalisation or both. These processes can affect your track in undesirable ways: your loud, punchy mix could end up quiet and flat, or suffer clipping and distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterCheck reveals these problems ahead of time, and enables you to deliver masters perfectly tuned for specific playout systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterCheck demonstrates the effects of loudness normalisation so you can find the sweet spot between perceived loudness and dynamics, and allows you to hear artefacts introduced by the encoding process ahead of time. You can quickly find the point where these processes will start to negatively impact the music, putting you back in control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do people listen to your output? You work hard to deliver masters that sound great at home, in the car or on earbuds, but that’s only half the story. How does your music sound on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, SoundCloud or YouTube?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll major online services encode your music, using different specs and formats depending on the playback device, the connection speed, or even whether the user is a “basic” or “premium” customer. Hot mixes can introduce True Peak overs that will clip on playback. MasterCheck detects these errors, and you’ll be able to hear obvious frequency masking and other artefacts. You can monitor the following codecs, with presets for specific streaming services:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOgg Vorbis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFLAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAC-LC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHE-AACv1 (AAC+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHE-AACv2 (DAB+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMP3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"5926cdcc9c35e\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReference \u0026amp; comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"5926cde32fa70\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVia the 'External ref' function, MasterCheck allows you to A\/B with reference material in order to check differences in loudness, PLR and True Peak measurements. If you wish, you can use 'Offset to match' to match the loudness for a direct comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Offset to match' can also be used to remove loudness from an FX chain. This can be useful for evaluating the impact of signal processing, without being influenced by the 'feel good factor' of increased loudness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"5ac5fe6b2e414\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlexible workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"5ac5fe6b2e417\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a resizable interface and many user configurable options, MasterCheck can easily be adjusted to suit any situation. Dynamic colour splits for PLR can be set to indicate desirable ranges, and meter splits can be easily set to show 'safe zones' which indicate inter-sample peaks and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"598432b524c39\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor mastering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"598432b524c8b\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayout services essentially have a ‘letter box’ through which they deliver your audio; if it doesn’t slide through then the service will force it to fit. A super-loud master might win the loudness war on CD, but will simply be turned down on any major streaming service. This leaves valuable headroom which you could have used for transient detail and punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important to be aware of how True Peak clipping can cause downstream distortion in encoded audio. Heavy compression will result in audible 'fizzing' and loss of stereo definition, especially with lower quality codecs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"598432c5b648d\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor mixing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"598432c5b64de\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most popular streaming platforms now only differ by 3 LU between the loudest and quietest target for normalisation. Clearly there is no benefit in mixing louder than the loudest platform, at which point all platforms will be turning down your audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of this is primarily a concern for the mastering engineer, but if you over-compress a mix then the mastering engineer has nowhere to go. If you compress above a platform's target level, transients lost cannot be regained at a later stage. Try using MasterCheck to audition at the service playout level to hear your mix in context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nugen Audio","offers":[{"title":"New | In Stock","offer_id":46182768410907,"sku":"11-33224","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9049\/3723\/files\/1133224_0.jpg?v=1692039721"},{"product_id":"nugen-audio-nugen-sigmod-plug-in-11-33333","title":"Nugen Audio Nugen SigMod Plug-in","description":"\u003cp\u003eInnovative, intuitive professional audio tools creator for high-end music producers, post-production engineers, and broadcasters NUGEN Audio is proud to announce availability of SigMod — a utility toolbox plug-in that more than lives up to its name. Thousands of ways to enhance your plug-ins and DAW tagline with straightforward signal flow modification via 11 single-process modules that can easily be inserted, swapped, and moved around, allowing for new options to correct, convert, or tweak audio as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut simply, SigMod allows for far more flexibility than is already available in DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) setups by allowing access to creative and advanced production techniques with ease — even if they are not supported natively within its user’s DAW\/plug-in collection — courtesy of the following flexible selection of single process modules: Mid\/Side (for converting stereo plug-ins to mid\/ side operation); Protect (for safeguarding digital equipment via virtual protection ‘circuitry’); Mono (for switching the signal path to mono to check for phase cancellation and image issues); Switch (for switching over the left and right — or mid\/side — signals); Delay (for delaying the — milliseconds or samples — signal path); Phase (for inverting either side); Trim (for applying dB offset); DC Offset (for detecting and offsetting accordingly); Tap (for parallel processing); Crossover (for splitting frequencies to apply band-limited effects); and Mute\/Solo (for muting or soloing a specific channel).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining those modules in any order allows SigMod users to design the precise routing required, resulting in instant inclusion of ‘missing’ features for easy exploration of new creative choices with auto-resizing keeping signal flow and functionality clear at all times. The upshot of all this is that SigMod serves up many useful, creative processes that are otherwise difficult to engage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples include adding mid\/side functionality to classic compressor and EQ emulations, or getting creative with mid\/side delays, distortion, and many other effects by inserting the Mid\/Side encoder\/decoder either side of any left\/right plug-in instance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother useful instance involves inserting Protect across the output bus which will result in this safety module automatically cutting in to prevent bursts of noise or feedback howls due to system errors (with manual or auto-reset options providing protection levels as deemed necessary). Needless to say, this is invaluable when working with headphones while mixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the wonderful world of parallel processing — namely, a second audio signal running alongside or ‘in parallel’ with the original sound to enhance and enlarge it in some way (rather than simply chaining a series of effects to interrupt the dry sound of an audio or software instrument track via its inserts) — can prove daunting to some, it doesn’t have to be that way with SigMod… simply drop in the Tap module and all is good to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet going elsewhere equally easily using the Crossover module to split the high frequencies from the lows, allowing application of different effects to different frequency ranges — really useful for avoiding muddying up the low frequencies or getting creative with automation or sweep effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndless fun can clearly be had with the time-saving SigMod. Thanks to its interesting creative patching possibilities, putting into practice advanced production techniques can be easily achieved. Also achievable are significant CPU (Central Processing Unit) load savings since SigMod only uses a significantly smaller part of a complex plug in when solving a simple task, meanwhile making up for DAW architecture shortfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nugen Audio","offers":[{"title":"New | On Order","offer_id":46182928711963,"sku":"11-33333","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9049\/3723\/files\/1133333_0.jpg?v=1692040121"},{"product_id":"nugen-audio-surround-suite-11-33368","title":"Nugen Audio Surround Suite","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurround Suite delivers all the control needed to define, enhance and fine-tune your surround mix to perfection. Achieve natural and coherent upmixing from stereo to 5.1 and 7.1 via Halo Upmix, take advantage of ISL's transparent True Peak limiting and SEQ-S's linear phase EQ in surround modes, and complement your surround workflow with Halo Downmix's precise and tweakable downmixing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"59536b1b99b34\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Extension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"59536b1b99b8a\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith unique centre channel management, including switchable dialog extraction, Halo Upmix is perfect for all types of production from archive restoration and TV through to the full 7.1 feature film experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith surround delivery requirements becoming more and more common, a tool like Halo Upmix can be indispensable. Unlike legacy upmixing practices, Halo Upmix offers full downmix compatibility. For those working in Dolby Atmos, Auro 3D and Ambisonic environments, a 3D immersive audio option is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"59525e2a0807e\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComplement Your Workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"59525e2a080db\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecise surround control, versatile downmix balancing and mix monitoring for accelerating and enhancing your surround productivity. Halo Downmix is the glue that brings your workflow together, allowing you to deliver in surround and stereo with ease and without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"59525d68c4489\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTransparent, Reliable\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-node=\"59525d68c44e1\" data-animation-delay=\"0.0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need to second guess your sample-peak limiter time and again, or deliberately increase headroom to avoid a downstream problem. 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