Fractal Audio Systems Cab Lab 4 v1.00.0

 

Powerful IR Mixer and Tools

Cab-Lab 4 with DynaCab™ makes it quicker, easier, more intuitive, and more fun to achieve great tone, allowing you to customize and mix cabs, mics, and more. An Impulse Response, or “IR” can be thought of as a sonic “capture” — essentially the “fingerprint” of a tone over time. Fractal Audio is known for industry-leading amp modeling, but was also the first to allow installable Impulse Responses in a guitar product. This set a new industry standard. Suddenly, guitarists could to recreate the sound of their favorite mic’d speaker cabs in a portable format, for both studio recording and live performance.

Standalone and Plugin Versions

Cab-Lab 4 comes with both Standalone and Plugin Versions. The Standalone uses your Axe-Fx III, FM9, FM3, or another audio interface so you can select, position, and mix mics while listening in real-time. The plugin version processes audio in your compatible DAW or host and can be used both to “re-cab” raw amp recordings. Features include a 4-channel IR mixer, plus tools to EQ, align, and more. Cab-Lab can export IRs for your Fractal Audio hardware product, save files to your computer.

DynaCab™ Technology

For decades, artists, producers, and engineers have carefully positioned and mixed mics on guitar speaker cabs in the pursuit of great tone. DynaCab™ replicates this process in a revolutionary way, allowing you to hear results in real-time while moving a virtual mic on a virtual speaker. Compared to previous techniques, DynaCab™ makes it faster, easier, and more intuitive to find the tone you’re looking for without sifting through so many individual IRs. In fact, the DynaCab system in Cab-Lab 4 offers even more resolution and flexibility than our hardware products, with 360° of placement at variable distances, the possibility of additional microphone choices, and more.

DynaCab Packs

DynaCab Packs are like plugins for Cab-Lab. Each pack contains a “3D” set of speaker IR captures made with multiple microphones. For example, packs might be based on a vintage 4×12, modern 2×12 or boutique 1×12. With a DynaCab Pack installed, you have complete access to the vast array of tones that the captured speaker and available microphones are able to produce.

Frequently Asked Question

Q: What about previously released Fractal Audio cab packs or third party IRs?

Cab-Lab 4 is fully compatible with every Cab-Pack ever sold in our store, and any 3rd party IRs in Fractal Audio or .wav formats. These “legacy” cab packs do NOT appear in Cab Pack Manager, however. To load an IR from one of these packs, simply set the Cab-Lab 4 channel to “Single IR Mode” and then drag your file into the “IR” field or click the Browse button to locate it manually.

Q: Can Cab-Lab 4 load “Factory” Cab IRs directly from a connected Fractal Audio device?

No, factory IRs cannot be loaded into Cab-Lab. However, many of the factory cabs are available for sale in the Legacy Cab Packs section of our store.

Q: Are there more DynaCab packs coming?

YES! We will be releasing many DynaCab packs over time and have also begun to work with 3rd party producers.

home page:

https://www.fractalaudio.com/cab-lab-4/

Numa Player

 

4 parts, 4 sound libraries. All 4 you.

Numa Player is organized in 4 parts and includes 4 standing libraries with a lot of instruments. Each instrument can be assigned to any part and gives up to 4 dedicated sound controls, custom keyboard ranges and multiple settings. 9x3 sound effects - Multiply your moods - Numa Player provides up to 9 integrated insert effects for each part and a Master effects section.

Numa Player is a completely free virtual instrument. It's not only the perfect companion for your SL Keyboard, but it is also much more. The User Interface scales to different monitor sizes to fit best in your Audio/MIDI setup and makes Numa Player the first Studiologic Instrument Player available for Mac, Windows and iOS.

https://www.studiologic-music.com/products/numaplayer/

Steinberg releases X-Stream free

 

Steinberg releases X-Stream free monophonic spectral synthesizer

Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of a free virtual instrument for recently updated HALion, which comes with a completely refreshed Spectral Zone with new spectral effects, features like Stack, and an improved formant preservation.

Transforming samples into a colorful spectrum of sounds by stretching, looping and manipulating in innovative new ways, X-Stream can twist, turn, slow down and reveal the intimate beauty of any sample with cutting-edge spectral algorithms and effects.

It’s a new toolbox for extraordinary sound design, or perhaps the first spark for new and unusual beats. X-Stream takes samples or complete tracks and returns them twisted into endless new inspirational ideas.

“With X-Stream, you can unfold the full spectrum of possible sounds from your sample collection,” says Senior Marketing Manager Florian Haack.

“Hit play and your sample transforms into something new and beautiful, with different tones, colors and textures. It also works perfectly as a drone machine for ambient music, making it a creative tool for imaginative composers and sound designers in all genres. And all of that comes for free.”

X-Stream features:

Drag and drop: Turn any samples into smooth evolving soundscapes and textures.

Craft abstract drones and effects for scores, games and electronic music.

Works with all versions of HALion in a wide variety of DAWs.

More than 100 presets from a special sound design team around the globe.

Available for HALion 7.1 and the free HALion Sonic 7.1, X-Stream is available for free by registering through the Steinberg website. Customers interested in HALion 7 can purchase the software at a 50% discount until the end of July 2024.

https://www.steinberg.net/vst-instruments/x-stream/

Tonelib releases TL EasyComp free compressor effect plugin

 

Tonelib releases TL EasyComp free compressor effect plugin

Tonelib has released a powerful compressor without any complexity. With only 3 knobs on board, the TL EasyComp compressor perfectly manages fast audio processing using automatic algorithms, allowing you to easily handle virtually any mix in just a couple of clicks.

Featuring automatic Vocal Mode, this compressor enables you to instantly bring vocal parts or speech to the forefront of the mix.

Flexible visual interface with multiple display modes allows you to fully monitor audio signal dynamics, while straightforward, realistic controls enable you to get started without any confusion or hassle.

The plugin is free to download in VST/VST3 and AU formats for Windows, Mac and Linux.

https://tonelib.net/downloads.html

INFLUX KVR Awarded ! And free…

 

Introducing Influx – an instantaneous “Sonic Retox” engine featuring the powerful FLUX resonator module, complete with Low Pass and Tube distortion capabilities.

Influx is available for free , simply use the download (or activate button) to get the last installer and get your activation code via email.

(Note that Influx will remain free and available until upcoming version 2 is released)

https://fkfxaudio.com/influx/

LoudnessMeterFree

 

SaschArt introducing an user friendly audio plugin designed for loudness (LUFS) analysis with a visual interface contain five measuring bars. This plugin make analyzing per each channel and show the difference of left-right for optimal stereo balancing.

Achieve perfect loudness balance and professional-grade audio production with loudnessMeterFree.

Key Features:

Information Label: Quickly view useful informations.

Target Loudness Slider: Effortlessly set your desired loudness target.

Target Setting Switch: Easily toggle between integrated, maximum short-term, or maximum momentary LUFS targets.

LUFS Value Boxes: Clearly displays LUFS values for all important parameters.

Data Memory Button: Retain data for the next play session.

Data Clear Button: Easily reset all data.

Audio Input Analysis Mode: Analyze loudness only when audio input is detected, even without playback.

What is special:

Stereo LUFS Display: Shows LUFS values for left and right channels, and their difference for precise stereo balancing.

Multiple Target Comparison: Easy compare your audio against a loudness target for integrated, short-term, or momentary LUFS.

It Consumes few Resources: Because it is very well optimized, this plugin consumes almost nothing of your CPU, very little RAM and HDD space.

If you want a much more advanced audio analysis program, with complete graphics and LRA

open this page.

Applications:

Ideal for mastering, music creation, on master track also on each track and even live performances.

Tips for use:

You can get useful informations by hovering over the knobs with the mouse.

For keyboard input: right-click on the knob, input the value from the keyboard, then press enter

To reset to the default value: double-click on the knob.

Requirements:

DAW (VST2 or VST3 host), Windows 32/64bits

https://vst.saschart.com/members/download.php?file=loudnessMeter.zip&type=free&wait=NEo0Q0p4QVIxeA==

BassMatrix free bassline synth plugin

 

Witech updates BassMatrix free bassline synth plugin to v1.10

Witech has released an update to its free, open source synthesizer instrument that is designed to sound like the classic TB-303 bassline synth by Roland.

Version 1.10 of BassMatrix fixes a problem where the key sync mode didn’t read the tempo from the host.

The update also comes with an improved randomize algorithm.

It will adapt to the pattern you have choosed. If you for example standing on pattern E on Octav 3 you will get a pattern using E and the fifth of E and the E one octav up in the variation, and similar for the other keys. This will hold for all patterns exept patterns from f# on octav 3 and above, since the sequencer doesn’t cover the upper fifth of those keys.

BassMatrix is available to download for Windows in VST3 plugin format and as standalone software.

More information: Witech

https://www.kvraudio.com/product/bassmatrix-by-witech

Shape it

 

Shape It, the new equalizer in Soundly has quickly become so popular that users have asked for a standalone plugin for all editing software. And now, it's finally available!

Shape it's cuts and boosts are lightning-fast, making it a perfect fit for the fast-paced world of sound design. This parametric EQ has ten bands and includes various presets, including musical ones, allowing for quick adjustments or complete sound transformation.

Developed to meet professional standards, Shape it has been our in-house tool since its creation. We are thrilled to now share this powerful EQ with the broader audio community for the incredible price of FREE.

https://storage.cloud.google.com/soundly-plugins/Shapeit-installer.exe

AJ QSynthi (Quantum Synthesizer) v0.8 VST3 AU WIN MAC [FREE]

 

Uncover Quantum Soundscapes: Experience the Sonic Potential of the Schrödinger Equation.

Play with Quantum Mechanics

Take advantage of the simulation's motion characteristics to create large and evolving sounds. Play big chords or focus on the melody – QSynthi has you covered.

Sculpt the sound you want

QSynthi brings the power of quantum physics to your sound design process. By translating a quantum simulation into dynamic and evolving sounds, it opens up a new world of possibilities for music production. This innovative instrument provides real-time, adaptive tones, enabling a unique exploration of the sonic possibilities inherent in the fascinating world of quantum phenomena.

Simulate real life phenomena

QSynthi lets you animate real-life phenomena through sound, offering a unique and interactive way to understand complex systems. Explore, tweak and play – it's quantum physics, but with a melodic twist.

How to install:

Windows

Put the “QSynthi.vst3” file into the following directory: [Your Drive]:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3

MacOS

Put the “QSynthi.component” folder into the following directory: [Your Drive]/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components

home page:

https://qsynthi.com/

New York L 1991

 

New York L 1991

Modern, clean, elegant mid sized grand piano.

• 5 Microphone Positions
• All Keys Sampled
• True Release Samples
• Resonance Samples
• Pedal Noise
• Sustain Control
• Hard Drive Space: 6GB

System Requirements

Mac

Apple Silicon or Intel

10.13 or Greater

Standalone, AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3

Windows

Windows 7 or greater

Standalone, AAX Native, VST2, VST3

Free at:  https://www.jrrshop.com/boz-new-york-l-1991-lite   

using Code “FreeBoz” at checkout.

Linda Audio releases Digimorph free synthesizer for Windows

 

Linda Audio has introduced an experimental digital synthesizer instrument based on an additive non-band limited oscillator which can contain mix of 16 harmonics.

It does not emulate any real hardware, instead it brings original combination of substractive and additive synthesis with powerful modulation matrix. On top of that there are quality master fx (chorus, delay, reverb and two saturations) and arpeggiator. Digimorph is capable of wide range of sounds from ethereal evolving pads to gritty chiptune leads, raw digital basses or synth arpeggios, beatiful organs or some fm-like sounds.

There are 200 presets included, covering all of these areas. Digimorph is great for modern electronic music, soundtracks, chiptunes, or anywhere where you need to add some original and interesting digital sounds.

Digimorph is free to download as a VST instrument plugin for Windows (32/64-bit).

https://lindaaudio.blogspot.com/2024/05/digimorph.html