Sony Oxford Releases Dynamics Plug-In for ProTools

Dec 30, 2002

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Sony Oxford has announced the release of the Sony Oxford Dynamics plug-in for ProTools.

The Oxford Dynamics/Compressor is available to download now from www.sonyplugins.com and a 7-day demo is also available from the same site. The new plugin is fully compatible with Digidesign ProTools HD/TDM/Mix and includes an RTAS version. The Oxford Dynamics plug-in is modelled on the extremely flexible and capable unit used in the OXF-R3 professional mixing console.

Resulting from many years of research into professional dynamics applications, the channel dynamics offers separate Compress, Limit, Expand, Gate and side chain EQ functions, with full independent control of all parameters. Also separately included is a bus Compressor/Limiter which is fully surround multi-format compatible.

Features such as selectable time constant curves and variable soft compress functions allow the user to tackle all common uses of compression, from subtle level control and mastering functions to the production of great artistic effects. The plug-in uses a feed-forward architecture with logarithmic side chain processing.

Features:

• Channel Dynamics with separately controlled sections for Compressor, Limiter, Gate and Expander.
• Channel Dynamics includes fully featured 2 Band side chain EQ which can also be used in the signal path.
• Separate Bus Compressor/Limiter with surround multi-format support and selectable Sub channel filtering and gain contribution control.
• Selectable linear and exponential time constant curves.
• Highly accurate logarithmic side chain processing.
• Fully variable soft ratio function for extreme programme tolerance and highly musical compression.
• Variable harmonic enhancement for extra loudness, presence and 'punch'.
• Selectable re-dithering function for word length reduction in mastering situations.
• Extremely low signal path noise and distortion (below -130dBr).
• All functions are fully automated.
• Compatible with Digidesign ProTools HD and Mix systems, including OSX and RTAS.

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For more information, visit their web site at www.sonyoxford.co.uk.