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May 2013
Flux announce release of Pure Analyzer System sp³.
Flux announce release of Pure Analyzer System sp³.
Flux recently announced the release of their Pure Analyzer System sp³. During the Introductory period we are offering 30% off of the retail price for Flux Pure Analyzer Essential and the Pure Analyzer add-on options.
* (This offer can not be combined with any other discounts or offers, Last day of availability June 1st)Here’s what Flux had to say about the new release.
We are announcing the release of Pure Analyzer System sp³, introducing AAX and 64-bit compatibility. The stand alone Pure Analyzer application is now 64-bit compatible on both MAC OS X and Windows, and the SampleGrabber plug-in now supports AU/VST 32/64-bit, AAX Native (32-bit only) as well as AAX DSP 64-bit (requires ProTools 11).
Important note!!
Due to compatibility issues the Sample Grabber plug-in installation has been removed from the Pure Analyzer setup file, and from now on instead is to be installed separately.
Main New Features
• Essential: RTA: Real Time waterfall; see "slide" option in spectrum setup.
• Live: SnapShot: Invert ("Iv" button) function available on Transfer Function Magnitude.
Main Enhancements
• Mac OS X: The binary is now 64 bit.
• Windows: 32 & 64 bit version available with independent installers.
• Windows: No more Python installation needed, a python distribution is now instead included in the installer.
• Auto adjust Sweep time for sweep snapshot according to the analyze time windows.
• Sweep time increase up to 15 seconds.
• Independent use of coherence for Magnitude and Phase curve transparency.
• Freeze function with return key now working on all layout and enhanced on live layout (will hide all RT curves).
Main Fixes
• Mac OS X: Fix - Installer was not installing all required files on a fresh install.
• Mac OS X: Fix - Copy, cut, past in edit fields.
• Mac OS X: Fix - Folder renaming.
• Mac OS X: Fix - 96k only choice in I/O settings when using default sound card on MacBookPro.
• Windows: Fix - Setup problems.
• Windows: Fix - Security/Auth problems.
• Mac OS X & Windows: Fix - Crash or freeze when switching "Pure spectrum" button in main settings.
• Mac OS X & Windows: Fix - Auto Pause not working properly
• Overall: Additional minor fixes.
Main changes, SampleGrabber
• New - VST 64 bit version, MAC OS X & Windows.
• New - AU 64 bit version, MAC OS X.
• New - AAX Native 32 bit version, MAC OS X & Windows.
• New - AAX DSP 64 bit version for ProTools 11, MAC OS X & Windows.
March 2013
Pearl announce their new Microphone. The Pearl Priority
Pearl announce their new Microphone. The Pearl Priority
Pearl has announced the imminent release of their new microphone. The Pearl Priority.
This is the Priority pictured through a dirty window, as seen on their Facebook page. Personally I think they should make it their Priority to get a window cleaner so we can have a better look at this beauty! Based on a completely new design the Priority will be set at a lower price point than the current models, but still give Pearl’s legendary accuracy and smoothness.
August 2012
DACS-designed acoustic space recently used in soundtrack for Disney Pixar's Brave
Castlesound Studios in Edinburgh, Scotland was recently used to record parts of the soundtrack to Disney Pixar’s Brave. The film score for Brave was composed by Patrick Doyle, Doyle used traditional Scottish instruments such as Celtic harps, a solo fiddle and bagpipes to inject some of Scotland’s traditional flavour to the music.
DACS designed and fitted acoustic treatment to the Slate Room, which had fallen out of use as a recording space for the studio. Freeland Barbour – then owner of Castlesound Studios – said, “We are really pleased with the transformation – store room to recording space. Douglas did exactly what we wanted; it sounds great, looks great, was done on time and at a price we were happy with. We couldn’t really ask for more than that!”
We here at DACS are proud of our wide range of expertise and experience, and in considering each project individually, we provide unique solutions that are both efficient and cost effective.
Brave was released in Scotland on June 3rd 2012 and to the rest of the UK on June 13th 2012 after its British premier at the Edinburgh Film Festival. Brave has been met with positive reviews and has been a box office success.
