Sort of related to sound processing in general I wanted to bring this to the attention of everyone. Unfortunately it is Windows only based, and you need Winamp, and at least a 1.5 gig CPU, but is cheaper than the "real" thing. This is actually a multi band compressor - limiter - expander processor. Most broadcast radio stations use a device called an "Optimod" which makes them sound loud. However this is more complicated than simple compression, and someone has written a DLL (plugin) for Winamp which can emulate the capabilities. You may also wish to use it to process your own material for listening, or recording even. The basic concept is that is has gain to make the quiet bits louder, split into multiple bands, and is user configurable. The only warning I would say about using and downloading presets, is that if you load a preset, change it then hit SAVE you'll overwrite it. I'm not presenting this is exactly what you are looking for vocal processing, but it may be a tool you'll consider using. Yes I know it is aimed at the broadcasting industry (see the pre-emph for FM) but it could be useful for single source compression effects. It can deal with very complex material. http://www.soundsolution.it/ Look for the links around the presets, you'll see mentions of "optimod" but also heavy compressed, "loud" (and that one works!!). Needs to be loaded in the Winamp directory and renamed from S1 to S99 (drop the zero). Get this, and the presets from the downloads linked from this page. Perhaps another tool you really creative folks will consider using. If you need any help getting started with it email me privately (trickynic AT googemail DOT com) and I'll help. I intend using it to postprocess podcasts... Regards... On 16/11/05, TofP@aol.com <TofP@aol.com> wrote:
The USA retail for that piece is $ 5995.00 and the A version is the same price. Russ
I believe the high quality reverb you are hearing are done with Eventide UltraHarmonizer. http://www.eventide.com/profaud/harm.htm It's around 4-5 grand for the rack.
Julian
-- Regards, Nic. We are the architects, not the victims of our own destiny