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Slate Digital FG-X.

Two years ago, Steven Slate and expert algorithm engineer Fabrice Gabriel started working out the concept for what has become Slate Digital's FX-G Virtual Mastering Processor, a digital audio process that could increase the level of a mix without altering the punch and dynamic feel, or make the mix sound squashed and lifeless. They started by researching saturation curves and their effect on various types of transient material. After several months of study and hundreds of listening tests, they made some fascinating discoveries. What they found, was that in order to transparently add level to a mix, a dynamic and intelligent transient saturation system would have to be developed.New advanced algorithms were created to execute the extremely complex communication system that would be needed for the Slate FG-X audio mastering processor to properly perform the new dynamic operations. A new algorithm was formed, and the process was named "Intelligent Transient Preservation", or ITP. The ITP process uses a complex look-ahead detection algorithm to analyze oncoming transients and groups of transients. It then optimizes a specialized set of saturation curves for that specific transient. For example, if the ITP algorithm's lookahead identifies a kick drum transient, it will optimize the algorithm so that it preserves low-frequency energy. For a snare drum transient, it will optimize the algorithm to preserve upper mid-range punch. The result is the most transparent means of level maximization the industry has ever heard, with extreme transparency, and no degrading artifacts common to peak limiters.Control The FG LEVEL maximization plug-in in the Slate FG-X mastering processor offers you complete control of your mix, before and after the level maximization process.The TRANSIENT function contains two controls to fine-tune mix transients. LO PUNCH allows you to transparently increase the level of the low energy in a mix, increasing the punch and dynamics without altering other elements of the mix. DETAIL adds more clarity and focus to the transients, perfect for buried snares or kicks.After the ITP powered GAIN maximizer, the Slate FG-X audio mastering processor has a function called DYNAMIC PERCEPTION. This process is designed to make the final master sound more dynamic, open, and punchy, even though the master has much more limited dynamic range then the mix.ITP Global Control At the right of the DYNAMIC PERCEPTION control lies the ITP character slider. This control sets the global character of saturation curves that the ITP process will produce. The higher the slider, the more the transients in the mix will sound harder. The lower the slider, the more the transients will sound smoother. This great feature on the Slate FG-X processor allows you to further customize your master with extreme precision.True Audio Mastering Quality Compression Some mastering compressor plug-ins try to emulate vintage analog units and add color, harmonics, and. ...details

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Slate Digital Trigger EX.

Slate Digital's Trigger EX drum sample library is a package deal that includes their next-generation drum replacement VST/RTAS/AU plug-in, Trigger, as well as the drum sample collection Steven Slate Drums' Signature Drum Kits EX Edition.Trigger Advanced Drum Replacer Slate Trigger is an exceptional way to take your drum sounds to the next level without fuss or hassle. With its phase-accurate engine, extreme detail, natural response, multiple drum layers, and the professional Steven Slate drum sample library that's included, you'll never have to worry about drums again.Trigger drum replacer plug-in has a phase-accurate multilayered triggering engine. This means that in one instance of the plug-in, you can seamlessly trigger multiple samples simultaneously such as a close mic sample, stereo overhead sample, and a stereo room mic samples. Or, mix many direct mic samples to develop your own custom unique sounds. The Slate Trigger's multichannel triggering functionality allows the user to recreate the sound of natural drums with real multitracked samples. Each sample layer has parameters for customization such as velocity and dynamic control, attack, sustain, release, and independent levels. Other features of the Slate Trigger EX include 2 detection modes, MIDI in/out, automation of detecting parameters, up to 127 different articulations per instrument, up to 127 velocity layers per instrument and up to 127 alternation hits per velocity layer, and a unique Leakage Suppression function.Phase Accurate Triggering When using the Slate Trigger drum sample plug-in, you will hear tight, phase-accurate drum triggering without unwanted mistriggers, flamming, or phasing. Kick samples line up tight with the original kick drums, snare drum transients align perfectly, and tom fills come out exactly like the original tracks.Leakage Suppression Slate Digital Trigger has the unique functionality to be set in a way that in can automatically be instructed to not trigger certain leakages on a virtual drum track using its Leakage Suppression mode. Using the Leakage Suppression technology you can trigger a drum track with 100% accuracy even if this drum track has many loud bleeds from other drums.Two Detecting Modes The Slate Trigger EX comes with two detecting modes, Live and Accurate. Live mode is geared for live on-stage triggering and has a close-to-zero latency engine. Accurate mode is the professional studio setting, which enables Slate Trigger EX's advanced engine to replicate the original drum track with the most precise detail and natural velocity response.SIGNATURE DRUMKITS EX Steven Slate Drums SIGNATURE DRUMKITS EX contains 10 virtual drum kits including the famous Old Zep kit (an authentic Led Zeppelin model recorded in a stone castle) as well as 5 hybrid kits which use multiple layers of kicks and snare to achieve highly unique sounds.This complete EX software drum suite conquers all your digital drum needs with an RTAS, VST, AU, and. ...details

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Slate Digital Trigger Platinum.

Slate Digital's Trigger Platinum is a package deal that includes their next-generation drum replacer VST/RTAS/AU plug-in, Trigger, as well as the virtual drum collection Steven Slate Drums SIGNATURE DRUMKITS Platinum Edition samples.Trigger Advanced Drum Replacer Slate Trigger is an exceptional way to take your drum sounds to the next level without fuss or hassle. With the virtual drum replacement plug-in's phase-accurate engine, extreme detail, natural response, multiple drum layers, and the professional Steven Slate Drum sample library that's included, you'll never have to worry about drums again.Slate Trigger drum replacer plug-in has a phase-accurate multilayered triggering engine. This means that in one instance of the plug-in, you can seamlessly trigger multiple drum samples simultaneously such as a close mic sample, stereo overhead sample, and a stereo room mic samples. Or, mix many direct mic samples to develop your own custom unique drum sounds. This multichannel triggering functionality allows the user to recreate the sound of natural drums with real multitracked samples. Each sample layer has parameters for customization such as velocity and dynamic control, attack, sustain, release, and independent levels. Other features of the Slate Trigger drum plug-in include 2 detection modes, MIDI in/out, automation of detecting parameters, up to 127 different articulations per instrument, up to 127 velocity layers per instrument and up to 127 alternation hits per velocity layer, and a unique Leakage Suppression function.Phase Accurate Triggering When using Slate Trigger, you will hear tight, phase-accurate drum triggering without unwanted mistriggers, flamming, or phasing. Kick samples line up tight with the original kick drums, snare drum transients align perfectly, and tom fills come out exactly like the original tracks.Leakage Suppression The Slate Trigger drum replacer plug-in has the unique functionality to be set in a way that in can automatically be instructed to not trigger certain leakages on a drum track using its Leakage Suppression mode. Using the Leakage Suppression technology you can trigger a drum track with 100% accuracy even if this drum track has many loud bleeds from other drums.Two Detecting Modes Slate Trigger Platinum virtual drum plug-in comes with two detecting modes, Live and Accurate. Live mode is geared for live on-stage triggering and has a close-to-zero latency engine. Accurate mode is the professional studio setting, which enables Trigger's advanced engine to replicate the original drum track with the most precise detail and natural velocity response.Signature Drumkits Platinum Edition The Signature Drumkits Platinum from Steven Slate Drums is a drum suite that offers a comprehensive digital drum suite on the market, conquering all your digital drum needs with an RTAS VST AU and standalone MIDI plug-in, instant presets for all Roland V-Drum Modules, hundreds of easy to use MIDI grooves in Steven. ...details