By Nomad Factory
The Blue Tubes Dynamics Pack is a collection of six plug-in processors that recreate the warm sound qualities of classic analog hardware. The sound quality of Blue Tubes is nothing short of amazing. Yet all six plug-ins provide a simple and functional “vintage-style” interface, as well as very low CPU consumption for lightning-fast processing. The Blue Tubes Dynamics Pack has been totally redesigned to offer even more great features to polish your digital sound recordings.
Bundle contains:
BT Brickwall BW-2S BT Compressor CP-2S BT DeEsser DS-2S BT Compressor FA770 (not sold separately) BT Expander Gate GX622 BT Limiter LM-2S
BT Brickwall BW-2S
Also available individually The BT BrickWall BW2S-XP is a simple and elegant brick wall compressor/limiter. Just insert the BT BrickWall BW2S-EX on your mono or stereo track and you have smooth audio without the unwanted transients. By using this compressor/limiter on your master tracks the harsh peaks in your program material will be eliminated. This will allow you to increase the overall level of your mix.
Features:
Variable Release times
Threshold with maximizer control
Brick-Wall Peak limiter control
Full Automation for all parameters PC and Mac OS X
Easy-to-use vintage interface with gain reduction VU Meter
BT Compressor CP-2S
Also available individually The BT Compressor CP2S emulates the look and feel of analog tube compressors and features both RMS and Peak compression functions. While most compressors can boast unique characteristics or color, the warm analog sound of the BT Compressor CP2S is extremely versatile. Once you hear it you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Features:
Threshold and Ratio compression controls
Variable Attack and Release times
RMS and PEAK switch control
Output level (Makeup Gain) control
Full Automation for all parameters PC and Mac OS X
Easy-to-use vintage interface with gain reduction VU Meter
BT DeEsser DS-2S
Also available individually The BT DeEsser DS-2S is a stereo de-esser with vintage controls and sound. This de-esser is designed to tame the harshness of certain vocal sounds, specifically “ess” sounds (hence, the name). However, this device can be useful in controlling the level of other “sibilant” vocal sounds as well, such as “t”, “sh” or “f” to name a few. A de-esser works like a frequenty specific compressor. In fact, the DS2S is essentially a compressor driven by hi-pass/band-pass filters. It reduces the offending high frequencies when the level of those frequencies exceeds the threshold. Threshold and Frequency sliders are provided, as well as a Listen selector switch to reveal only the frequencies being de-essed.
Features:
Threshold and Variable Range
Internal Side Chain High and Low Pass Filters with Listen key
HPF and BPF modes
Full Automation for all parameters PC and Mac OS X
Easy-to-use vintage interface with gain reduction VU Meter
BT Compressor FA770
Exclusive to bundle
The BT Compressor FA770 provides the operation and sound of highly coveted analog compressors. The FA770 is designed with a fixed-ratio and “time constant” switch (see features below) as part of its characteristic vintage sound. The FA770 proves that you do not need many knobs and sliders to achieve great compression sound!
Features:
Input gain control
Threshold control
Presets of Attack/Release times (Time Constant)
Output level (Makeup Gain) control
Full Automation for all parameters PC and Mac OS X
Easy-to-use vintage interface with gain reduction VU Meter
BT Gate Expander GX622
Also available individually The BT Gate Expander GX622 tames the noise floor so that you hear only the audio you want to keep. This fully-adjustable gate/expander will reduce or cut the signal if the level becomes too low (as determined by the Gate Threshold setting). This controls unwanted background noise on the track(s). Like a compressor, the Attack and Release controls determine how fast the gate opens and closes. To activate the gate, you may use the two Filter controls (Side Chain).
Features:
Variable Attack, Hold and Release times
Threshold and Range controls
Internal Side Chain High and Low Pass Filters with Listen key button
Full Automation for all parameters PC and Mac OS X
Easy-to-use vintage interface with gain reduction VU Meter
BT Limiter LM-2S
Also available individually The BT Limiter LM2S is an easy-to-use tube emulation limiter. The straightforward controls and out standing sound make this limiter the perfect tool for mastering. In addition to the basic limiting controls (Peak Reduction, Attack, Release, and Output Gain), the LM2S also includes a 5-band EQ. This allows you to address those final sonic details in a mastering session while increasing the apparent loudness of your mixes.
Features:
Variable Attack and Release times
Threshold compression control
Output level controls
5 Band graphic equalizer with Pre/Post compressor
Full Automation for all parameters PC and Mac OS X
Easy-to-use vintage interface with gain reduction VU Meter
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Apple Minimum Requirements:
Macintosh® Intel Core Solo® 1.5GHz with 1Gb of RAM.
Apple Compatibility:
Windows Minimum Requirements:
Pentium® iV 2GHz / Athlon™XP 2GHz with 1Gb of RAM.
Windows Compatibility:
VST and RTAS (Pro Tools) plug-ins.
Supported Formats : AU, VST, RTAS (32/64-bit Mac/Win)
VIDEO
Nomad Factory Blue Tubes Dynamics Pack: Quick Overview
This short trailer shows off the Nomad Factory Blue Tubes Dynamics Pack. The BT Dynamics Pack comes with 6 amazing vintage analog dynamic processors including compressors, limiters, gate and a de-esser. Each of these amazing sounding plug-ins is available separately or in a special bundle.
VIDEO
Nomad Factory Blue Tubes Dynamic and Equalizer Packs: Full Demonstration
This video explores using the Nomad Factory Blue Tubes Bundle on some pop/hip hop loops. The sound quality of Blue Tubes is nothing short of amazing. Yet all 19 plug-ins provide a simple and functional "vintage-style" interface, as well as very low CPU consumption for lightening-fast processing. For the example we used plug-ins from the Blue Tubes Dynamics and Equalization packs. All plug-ins are also available individually.
Here is what the press has to say about Nomad Factory products.
Recording Magazine
MAGMA
"The MAGMA effects suite is the perfect solution for someone who has a DAW with limited or no effects, someone who likes to have everything grouped into one clean interface, or someone whod like to have some extensive effects routing in their host. With each effect coming in at about $3 apiece, there is a lot of value to be had here." Read the full review:
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Musicplayer.com WIHO Award
Motown Retro Bundle
"With the resurrection of the Motown sound in modern music through artists like Amy Winehouse and Raphael Saadiq we wanted to try to use these for what they are intended — put a little old-school feeling into our mixes... The sonic qualities of the plug-ins were top notch, but they especially shined in the higher frequencies. This was very apparent when working with drums. When we applied the Retrology Music-Tone to our overheads we heard a new life and brightness from cymbals that were previously flat and dull simply by running through the preset options. With a few final adjustments and the addition of the Retrology Film-Tone 's overlapping frequency bands to hone in on exactly what we wanted, we had a beautiful marriage of modern recording and classic sound."
Computer Music
Magnetic
"We were particularly impressed by the way tape colour could create pumping overheads on a drum kit and popping compression on synth bass... as a tasty analogue thickening agent, Magnetic really shines."
Sounds and Gear
Echoes
"I give Echoes 5 out of 5 subs, it’s really the best echo plug-in I’ve used in my personal opinion, fun, simple to use, and sounds great."
Computer Music
Pulse-Tec EQs
"Pulse-Tec EQs can certainly add warmth to a broad range of instruments, and those famous overlapping boost/attenuate controls can really bring the bass to life. If you're finding it hard to make an instrument gel in the mix, a few small adjustments with Pulse-Tec EQs can work wonders, and the clipper section, while not vital, is handy if you crave yet more warmth, or even a little dirt. The presets aren't too shabby either."
