Brainworx has released a new version of their stereo mastering EQ. I’ve been using it for some time now, and here’s what I think about it.
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112dB has updated Redline Monitor, their near-field monitor simulation for headphones, to version 1.0.4.

What’s new?

• Dim attenuation selectable from -3dB to -12dB to prevent clipping.
• Dim attenuation disabled when the plugin is bypassed.

What’s fixed?

• Option to disable tooltips wasn’t remembered after closing the plugin.
• The plugin caused a +6dB level increase on OS X.
• The installer mistakenly warned about Windows 7 not being supported.

112dB

Is it just me or is there a lot of offers this month? Anyway, Vienna is giving away Soprano Choir for free if you purchase the Standard Library of the Vienna Special Edition or the Special Edition PLUS between March 1 and March 31.

Vienna Symphonic Library

With the release of v1.0.15, The Glue bus compressor from Cytomic is now available for Windows RTAS users as well.

Here are the features and fixes:

• Windows RTAS support
• Fix for Logic in 64 bit mode when using the 32 bit bridge (Note: the Logic 32 bit bridge does not currently support sidechains and blanks out the interface when it first loads – you have to click away from The Glue and it redraws properly. These two bugs are known issues that Apple will fix with an update)
• Fix for Digital Performer, mono mode now works
• Fix for Live in full screen mode, menus now appear correctly
• Fix for Pro Tools, removal of duplicate plugin entry (Note: all Pro Tools users should swap all copies of The Glue in their projects over to the “SC” version using v1.0.14 and then save their projects before installing v1.0.15. This can be done by choosing the SC version from the plugin menu without unloading the non-SC version so that all plugin settings are retained)

Cytomic

It’s labeled “beta”, so Cytomic obviously want to test it a little more.

Eventide has announced that the Eventide Reverb from Anthology II bundle will be available for the entire month of March for $199. After this offer is over it won’t be available as a single plug-in again.

From Eventide:

This full-featured, flexible, multi-effect plug-in born from Eventide’s flagship H8000 processor, the Eventide Reverb features nine room types, randomizing modulation, a Low-Fi effect, as well as a compressor, parametric EQ, and stereo delays.

As far as reverbs go, the Eventide ones are the best I’ve ever heard. I’m definitely getting one of their hardware units one day.

More about Eventide Reverb at their website

McDSP is running a 30% off sale until May when the AU versions are released and the prices increase.

At the moment I’m mostly using the two limiters Retro Limiter and ML4000 and at times Futzbox. Also really like the Retro EQ and am really looking forward to the upcoming compressor.

McDSP

Studio Devil has updated Virtual Bass Amp to version 1.2. The major change is supposedly better stability for Windows RTAS users.

Studio Devil

So far bx_digital has been a stereo only EQ. It might sound weird, but it was intended for mastering so I guess Brainworx didn’t care much about using it on mono tracks – until now. bx_digital V2 MONO has just entered public beta and the final version will be released March 4th. The beta is a 14-day trial and iLok is required.

All bx_digital V2 owners will of course be eligible for a free version. Price for others are €149 (Native) or €225 (TDM). In typical Brainworx fashion there will also be an introductory offer, giving buyers a 33% discount until March 31st.

Get the beta

Brainworx has also released a V2 version of their freebie bx_cleansweep. I’m not sure what the differences between the old and the new versions are though.

More about it at Brainworx

Synthogy has announced upgrade paths as well as pricing levels for the upcoming Ivory II. All current users of Synthogy products will be able to upgrade to the Ivory II versions at the following prices: Ivory Grand Pianos Upgrade–$89, Ivory Italian Grand Upgrade–$45, Ivory Upright Pianos Upgrade–$79. All Ivory II products are scheduled for release in May 2010.

If you purchased any Synthogy products on or after November 1, 2009, you’re be eligible to receive a free upgrade to the Ivory II version of that product. Anyone who has purchased the Ivory Grand Pianos Version 1.7 upgrade for $149 at any time, will be eligible to receive a free Ivory Grand Pianos II upgrade.

New pricing for the products is as follows: Ivory II–Grand Pianos $349, Ivory II–Italian Grand $179, and Ivory II–Upright Pianos $299.

More about Ivory II at the Synthogy website.

Cedar has announced a new version of their highly regarded noise suppressors in plug-in format. Cedar DNS One, as it’s called, will certainly make more than a few professionals working in post very happy.

From Cedar:

Offering all the power and audio quality of our dedicated hardware products, DNS One is a superbly flexible, fully automated implementation of DNS designed specifically for Pro Tools users. It’s ideal for all studio environments, and especially for post-production for film, TV and video.

You control DNS One using the dedicated DNS Control System software. More than just a GUI for DNS One, this RTAS plug-in for Pro Tools LE and HD systems runs on both Mac OS X and Windows, and allows you to control as many instances of DNS One as your host system can support, plus up to 126 DNS2000s and/or DNS3000s. It is also fully integrated with Pro Tools automation and its hardware control surfaces such as the Icon, D-Control and D-Command. The DNS Control System is completely cross-compatible between DNS One, the DNS2000 and the DNS3000, so users can install DNS One alongside existing hardware units, creating sessions on one and later, if desired, recalling them on either of the others.

Cedar