Nomad Factory Essential Studio Suite

Nomad Factory, renowned for the superior quality and realism of their plug-ins, is unleashing a bundle of plug-ins so useful -- heck, essential -- in the studio, there could only be one name for it: Nomad Factory Essential Studio Suite.

Including all the necessities for the project studio novice and studio professional alike, this Nomad Factory bundle's got it all, from Multiband Compressor and Loudness Maximizer,to the Essential Channel and Essential Gate/Expander, Graphic EQ, and Compressor.

Now you can mix or master with professional plug-ins designed to provide you with professional results, and at a price that won't force you to sell off old gear or take out a second mortgage. Nomad Factory Essential Studio Suite is available for Mac and PC and supports VST, RTAS/HTDM and Audio Units. And Nomad's plug-ins are known for their high CPU efficiency, so you can run many of them simultaneously without bogging down your computer.

Nomad Factory's Essential Studio Suite plug-ins are easy to use because they were designed by musicians for musicians.

Nomad Factory Essential Studio Suite Features

• Multiband Compressor. The essential Multiband Compressor. With 3-band compression, Brick-Wall limiting and Curve Mode EQ, the Multiband Compressor brings together all the vital controls of multiband compression/crossover within this easy-to-use interface. This powerful compressor is ideal for any studio environment.

• Essential Channel. The Essential Channel delivers maximum processing flexibility with minimum space required. The most critical channel processing functions are provided in a single plug-in: 3-band parametric EQ, Hi and Lo Shelf filters, Compressor, DeEsser, Noise Gate, and a Brick-Wall Limiter. This high-quality channel insert is a must for any digital audio project.

• The Essential Graphic EQ.The Essential Graphic EQ is the perfect tool for sculpting the fine detail out of raw digital audio. 15 frequency bands, adjustable bandwidth and brick-wall limiter allow for precise control over each audio channel. For any type of project, this EQ lets each track stand out with its own sonic character.

• Essential Compressor. A quality compressor is an integral part of any studio toolkit. And with the Essential Compressor, every studio can be assured of professional results. This compressor provides intuitive control over the Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, and Make-Up gain. For both vocal and instrument tracks, the resulting sound is unmatched.

• Essential Gate / Expander. Don’t lose valuable dynamic range in your tracks. Raise the level without increasing unwanted noise in the audio. The Essential Gate/Expander tames the noise floor so that you hear only the audio you want to keep. This fully adjustable gate allows control of Threshold, Attack, Hold, Release and Range.

• Multiband Loudness Maximizer. Make your mix stand out from the crowd. The Multiband Loudness Maximizer brings the sound of professional mastering to any audio application. The new multiband limiter from Nomad Factory delivers three frequency bands of look-ahead limiting and brick-wall limiting to precisely control and maximize the levels of a mix.

• Loudness Maximizer. The Loudness Maximizer from Nomad Factory is the ultimate peak limiter for increasing audio levels. This Maximizer delivers look-ahead limiting and brick-wall limiting to maximize the levels of any studio project. Use the Loudness Maximizer on mono or stereo channels to get your mix noticed.

• Tube/Tape Warmer. Digital audio can sometimes sound lifeless or brittle. Add some analog warmth to those tracks with Nomad Factory’s Tube/Tape Warmer. This effect gives sterile audio the coveted sounds of tube circuitry and analog tape saturation. Turn up the Drive control for extra bite, add Warmth to hear those tubes, and Blend the sounds of the analog tape and tube warmth.

• Retro-Vox. The Retro-Vox by Nomad Factory provides amazing effects and processing functions for use specifically on vocal tracks. In addition to a Gate and Compressor, this plug-in offers Tone controls and hi/lo pass filters to create a wide range of vocal effects, such as “Gramophone," tape simulation or the mid-range “phone voice."

Nomad Factory's Essential Studio Minimum system requirements:

Mac OS X v 10.2 or later (Tiger compatible)

RTAS, HTDM, AU and VST compatible host application
G4 400 MHz
512 MB RAM
High Color S-VGA, 1024x768

Windows 98/2000/XP

VST compatible host application.
512 MB RAM
Pentium 3 800 MHz
High Color S-VGA, 1024x768