Virtual Disk Mastering for Referencing and Early Quality Control
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Using SimuLathe, audio producers gain qualified insight into the format, the compromises, consequences and the remedies. Curious minds, creatives and students use the plugin to mix and experiment -onto disk- without risking wasted lacquers or precious cutting styli. Record labels and artist can plan and sequence their disk projects ahead, test their material early to prevent costly pitfalls.
SimuLathe-s precise physical models and direct audio feedback give mastering engineers a most reliable reference to work against, helping deliver safe and consistent results to their customers. The technology has been developed in tight collaboration with professional disk mastering studios and specialised manufacturers.
The REF edition is tailored to audio engineers looking to get their hands on a disk cutting system (albeit a virtual one), and develop insight into the depths, beauties and subtleties of the vinyl record production process. Not a -vinyl auto mastering solution-, and certainly not meant to replace the engineer operating the lathe. But a laboratory inviting to learn, experiment with and enjoy the mystified world of disk production.
Notable features
1. Plugin Host Compatibility
Like any other disk cutting/playback system, SimuLathes function relies on the current playback position. This imposes some restrictions on compatibility. SimuLathe offers three playhead options:
Host Sync
If supported by the plugin host and plugin format, SimuLathe synchronises with the active playhead position.
Hosts offering midi/instrument support will most likely synchronise to SimuLathe.
Exclusive to Reaper, SimuLathe can also take control of the playback position.
Host Sync via Automation
If the host supports plugin parameter automation, SimuLathe can be synchronised by automating a specific parameter.
Useful if the native host sync doesnt work right with given host.
Manual Playhead
Playhead position is set Manually. This is particularly useful in creative applications, or when probing audio material against a disk. The manual mode is compatible with all hosts, but doesnt support inspection of the Disk Statistics, and has only very limited space consumption prediction abilities.
The manual playhead is the right choice if the plugin host in use has no concept of playback position, or doesnt support plugin parameter automation.
2. Plugin Formats
64bit only, VST, VST3, AU and AAX
3. System Requirements
VST2, VST3, Audio-Unit or AAX compatible plugin host.
Win 7 or above, Mac OS X 10.9 or above.
Modern OpenGL support.