Nugen Audio

Perfectly aligned audio in seconds

Speed up your workflow – When using more than one microphone to record a sound source, you might encounter phase or polarity issues between different tracks. This could be due to mic distance, or any other factor which causes the audio to reach one track before the other. Often this is almost imperceptible, but in many cases it can result in the recording sounding “thin” or “weak”.

Aligner is an automatic phase and polarity alignment tool, designed to speed up the daily workflow of audio engineers.

Easy & straightforward

Monofilter Elements is a streamlined version of our Monofilter plug-in, giving access to the same bass management technology, in a simplified package.

MAIN FEATURES

• Sum your bass to mono
• Sharpen, tighten and define low frequency information
• Optimise for louder playback
• Safely mix and master for vinyl
• Anchor your bass with ease, while maintaining the original character of the track.

Centring the bass where stereo FX are used.

Applying stereo effects to enliven or enrich a sound can work wonders in the mid and high frequencies, but often muddies up the bottom end. Using Monofilter Elements you can add stereo effects and still retain a solid centre in the bass frequencies, by reducing the width below the point at which stereo nature of the effect has ceased to make significant impact.

During Live Recording and Performance.

When working with live material, giving attention to taming the unpredictable and treating the PA with respect can bring real benefits. Using Monofilter Elements to ensure that the subs (and even the bass frequencies in general) are centred in the mix can help share the load between over worked amplifiers and speakers as well as providing a sharper level of clarity in the bottom end. Where a more subtle approach would be of benefit, Monofilter Elements can be used with individual problem instruments and groups (toms/laptop performers/DJ’s/keyboard players using global
delay etc.)

Boundless reverb in stereo

Paragon ST is a true convolution reverb with the flexibility and control of a classic algorithmic reverb. We’ve used the same reverb technology as the original Paragon and packed it full of new controls for music producers, including modulation, stereo width and more.Via re-synthesis, Paragon ST offers full control of the decay, room size and brightness of reverbs modelled on recordings of real spaces. There’s no time-stretching, which means no artefacts.

Real spaces reimagined

Unlike a traditional convolution reverb, Paragon ST does not use a static Impulse Response, allowing a much wider scope for transformation. Paragon ST’s reverb decay and room size can be set significantly longer, larger, shorter and smaller than that of the original IR space, without introducing ugly artefacts as a result of stretching or removing samples.

SEQ-S gives you powerful sonic sculpting and EQ matching up to 7.1, with stereo mid-side operation and automated spectrum analysis. Massage and correct any audio with incredible resolution that you just can’t get with a traditional parametric interface. A direct-draw interface and detailed spectrum analysis make it easy to quickly identify and specifically fine-tune your audio. Couple this with EQ matching via sonic fingerprinting and you have some unique possibilities. New: Fluid filter morphing transitions Version 1.2 introduces automated EQ morphing for controlled scene transitions and creative sound design possibilities. With three independent EQ transition pairs, including dynamic and static pass filter effects, seamless transitions from different environments, creative morphs and tempo-locked effects are easily achieved, with full dynamic visual feedback. Match one recording to another Beyond traditional EQ, you can also use SEQ-S to capture the flavour of a piece of source audio and then transfer it to your current work – great for restoration and harmonisation work. Or use the same technique on individual tracks to unify different takes, microphone positions, and more. Create ‘perfect’ space The EQ Invert control gives you a minimally-invasive technique for creating space in a complex mix where traditional EQs are just too cumbersome. By ‘sampling’ the vocal and applying the inverted the curve to the backing, specific space can be gently created without unnecessarily altering the original tonality of the underlying audio. High definition low frequency control Unlike many linear phase EQs, SEQ-S has a unique Quality Setting that gives it great precision in the low frequencies, allowing you to make highly transparent adjustments without muddying the mix. The resolution is scalable to suit your task. Choose all the precision you need for demanding work during mastering, or vary the setting to run multiple instances concurrently during a mixing session.

Trusted by producers the world over, Monofilter grabs hold of your bass and roots it solidly within your mix. With its intuitive controls you can quickly anchor the power, while retaining the essential character and perceived spatial characteristics of the original sound. Monofilter defines the centre of your bass, so easily lost through stereo effects processing, synth sound generation, unwanted phase inconsistencies and live recording mic. bleed. Market-leading features give you really accurate control over stereo spread, transition and phase alignment, with precise visual feedback in a tactile interface that lets you grab the applied stereo envelope and manipulate it directly – without using abstract parameters and knobs. A solid foundation When solid or natural sounding bass is a requirement in your recording projects, Monofilter provides the foundation for real power and definition. The non-directional nature of low frequencies can often contribute to a perceived lack of clarity and focus in the mix. Adding stereo FX processing and using multiple mic. set-ups in the studio can introduce phase inconsistencies leading to ‘weak’, ‘hollow’ or ‘flat’ sounds. Monofilter lets you align and balance low frequencies with the minimum of effort, leaving you with the same sound, yet louder, more focussed and better defined. And with Monofilter you can be sure of great playback performance on systems with separate low-frequency handling, such as club PAs, live rigs, home cinema systems, HiFi, and 2.1 gaming systems. Applications

• Bringing definition to weak/hollow/flat bass
• Re-centering LF after stereo FX
• Correcting phase issues
• Sampling/restoring old masters
• Taking care for vinyl
• Psychoacoustic ‘Panning’ bass
• Making a frequency split
• Stereo spectrum analysis

World class, broadcast quality limiting is an essential requirement for any audio production, and the latest standards also demand true-peak compliance. ISL 2st delivers both, giving you superb sound with complete confidence about meeting the new standards for online delivery. ISL 2st is an intelligent look-ahead brick-wall limiter that provides highly transparent True Peak limiting for all stereo & mono content. ISL 2st is designed to allow you to get on with creative audio production while it takes care of true-peak compliance for you. It delivers content fully compatible with loudness normalization standards used by iTunes Radio, Spotify and many others. The risk of distortion from down-stream codec conversion (mp3, AAC etc.) is eliminated with ISL 2 on the master bus. No need to second guess your sample-peak limiter time and again, or deliberately increase headroom to avoid a downstream problem. Just dial in your true-peak limit and let ISL take care of the rest. Pristine quality true-peak limiting ISL 2st includes Apple ‘afclip’ true-peak detection, and many other algorithms suitable for the control of audio for Music & Post Production applications. Powerful Processing and Visualisations With unique Steering and Ducking meters, ISL2st guides you to the perfect settings. Whether you are preserving directional integrity or atmospheric ambience, ISL2st gives you the information and control you need to achieve your objective with ease. New processing enhancements assess the incoming audio for frequency content and automatically take care of those minor adjustments required when LF content drives the limiter, delivering increased transparency whilst maintaining our renowned reputation of intuitive operation. Applications

• Post Production & Broadcast audio
• Audio Mastering
• Loudness compliance
• Apple ‘afclip’ intersample clip monitoring
• Protection for downstream compression
• Preserving quality for streaming/podcast
• Inter-sample clip management

Stereoizer Elements

Streamlined & Accessible

Stereoizer Elements is a simplified version of our Stereoizer plug-in, giving access to all three of its stereo width algorithms – linear width, Interaural Intensity Difference and Interaural Time Difference – via one straightforward control.

• Add polish and spatial balance
• Create stereo audio from a mono source
• Create a super-wide stereo image

And the best part, your mix will still sound great in mono.

MasterCheck immediately reveals how the consumer will hear your productions on todays music platforms. Mix and master to target and the quality of your audio will be assured all the way to the consumer with no nasty surprises after release. Compare and contrast your productions with reference works and learn from the best. MasterCheck gives you the tools to evaluate your work and seize the competitive advantage by producing directly for the playout environment, allowing you to effectively utilise maximum dynamic range without compromising on loudness or risking distortion introduced by mp3 or AAC compression. MasterCheck instantly de-mystifies loudness normalised playout systems, showing you the effect of compression on your audio so you can immediately determine how much is enough and by using loudness matching, exactly what is happening to the transients etc. as the compression increases. Now you can quickly find the point beyond which playout systems kick into effect, putting you back in control of how your productions will sound. Applications

• Audio production to loudness target
• Measuring dynamic content
• Avoiding downstream clipping introduced by compression codecs
• Compare your loudness and dynamics with reference material
• Audition Loudness matched FX chains
• Objectively evaluate compression settings with PLR & loudness matching

Pan control for the 21st century. Choose the frequencies you want to fix and move them anywhere, leaving the rest of the stereo image intact. Make improvements in any area of the sound stage without causing problems elsewhere. Stereoplacer gives you precise control you just can’t get within a traditional mix setup. Stereoplacer is an advanced fine-tune parametric balancing control. You can tune each band into specific frequencies and move the frequency content around in the stereo sound stage. Just choose the position you want, and let Stereoplacer take care of preserving the balance of the original sounds. With fully adjustable curves (bell, high and low shelving and even additional linked-harmonic overtones) you can redistribute stereo information with subtlety, or make powerful corrections – even moving hard-panned frequencies from one side to the other – without affecting the overall level balance of the material. Applications Mix | Sound design

• Panning sounds with low frequency content without affecting the low end
• Adjusting the position of sounds in sample loops
• Fixing poor mic. placement
• Moving specific problem frequencies away from key lead sounds as an alternative to EQ
• Dealing with harmonically complex synth sounds
• Addressing issues on FX laden tracks
• Creative and complex soundfield distribution
• A sophisticated approach to double tracking stereo distribution
• Capturing and positioning harmonically rich percussive sounds

Mastering | Post | Restoration

• Gentle linear phase adjustment of entire mixes
• Re-positioning of specific elements
• Extrapolation of poorly positioned instruments
• ‘Side switching’ and re-balancing
• Shifting of problem elements whilst leaving the rest of the soundfield intact
• Detailed alignment of low frequency information

Instantly enhance the functionality of your plug-ins and DAW with eleven different signal modification units. Explore new creative possibilities and quickly add missing features.

Each module can easily be inserted, swapped and moved around making new options to correct, convert or tweak your audio.

With eleven single-process modules, SigMod contains many useful, creative functions which are unobtainable or otherwise difficult to engage. Combine these single-process modules in any order to design the precise routing you require. Auto-resizing keeps the signal flow and functionality clear at all times.

Full List of Modules:

• Mid/Side
• Protect
• Mono
• Switch
• Delay
• Phase
• Trim
• DC offset
• Tap
• Mute/Solo
• Crossover

For Your Plugins

Add mid/side functionality to classic stereo compressor and EQ emulations, or get creative with mid/side delays, distortion and many other effects by inserting the mid/side encoder/decoder either side of any left/right plug-in instance.

Insert the Protect unit across your output bus and this safety module will automatically cut in to prevent bursts of noise or feedback howls due to system errors, saving both your nerves and your speakers.

Manual or auto reset options give you the level of protection you need.

Want to try some parallel processing? Drop in the Tap module and you are good to go. Use the Crossover module to split the highs from the lows to apply different effects to different frequency ranges – great for avoiding muddying up the low frequencies or getting creative with automation and sweep effects.

For Your Daw

Several of SigMod’s modules offer easy access to functionality which is either missing from certain DAWs, or at least complicated to access natively. Solo/mute or trim the left and right sides of a stereo signal independently, or easily flip the stereo image in one click. Quickly detect and correct DC offset to retain valuable headroom.

How does your mix sound in mono? Think about how many listeners will be using a phone or a DAB radio with one speaker – the Mono module switches your signal from stereo to mono in one click.

You can also check the phase relationship between your left and right channels with the Phase module.

Effortless & essential

Stereoplacer Elements is a simplified version of our Stereoplacer plug-in, allowing the same frequency-specific panoramic placement, in a lightweight package.

MAIN FEATURES

• Reconstruct a stereo image from mono
• Fix poor stereo microphone placement
• Restore archive recordings
• Tidy up samples from old records

The rest of the stereo image will remain intact, and the balance of original sounds will be preserved.

Stereo Spectrum Analysis

The graphical display in Stereoplacer Elements can be used as a Stereo differential spectrum analyser. Leaving controls in their default positions will set up the plugin in analysis mode. The incoming sound is not affected, but is analysed for stereo content, which is then displayed visually.

‘Panning’ Bass.

Panning bass sounds is usually something best avoided as off-centre high energy in the low frequencies can present more problems than it resolves. However, using Stereoplacer Elements, the low frequencies present in say a bass guitar track, can be left centre while the higher frequencies (i.e. much of the attack component) can be moved in the stereo field with a shelving band, without the usual problems of the attending lows, giving the impression that the bass part has been panned, when really it is only the high, directional information carrying frequencies that have been moved.

Rapid, intuitive access to the big sound all professionals strive for. Stereoizer hits the bullseye, with the assurance of superb mono compatibility and no unwanted artifacts. Stereoizer offers you the full range of stereo image enhancement, from gentle width adjustments to huge dynamic ambiences that transform the soundstage. With visual audio analysis feedback and a clear, logical control layout, Stereoizer is satisfying to use and gives great results with the minimum of effort. Smooth, rich and mono compatible Stereoizer is a high-specification stereo image manipulation tool suitable for natural expansion, reduction and introduction of stereo width at any stage of the audio production process. Developed for and tested by professional audio engineers, Stereoizer adds natural sounding width and depth to any audio recording, mono or stereo, leaving the inherent character of the original source intact. If you want a more coherent sound with polish and spatial balance but without adding artificial reverberation, chorusing or delay – Stereoizer is for you. Applications Mix | Sound Design

• Expanding narrow stereo spectra
• Introducing width to mono recordings
• Enhancing the depth of FX return channels
• Reigning in over enthusiastic spot FX
• Creating ‘centre space’
• Settling ‘forward’ sounds
• Generating panoramic ambience
• Adding richness and gloss
• Re-focussing central solidity
• Avoiding heavy EQ and/or compression
• Opening up cluttered frequencies
• Fixing poorly positioned mic.’s
• Adding depth, width and space to specific tracks
• Enlivening static sounds

Mastering | Post | Restoration

• Natural extrapolation of existing image
• Frequency specific enhancement
• Re-balancing
• Taming eccentric material
• Re-introduction of natural ambience
• Firmly define existing stereo spectrum
• Avoid changing the character with unnecessary EQ
• Neutral stereo expansion/contraction
• Subtle blending of inserts and returns
• Pychoacoustic sweetening of frequency crowns

Detailed Stereo Enhancement

• Natural stereo to stereo extension
• Mono to stereo enrichment
• Leaves original character intact
• Subtle to extreme applications
• Band limited precision

Highly Mono Compatible

• No unwanted artifacts
• No artificial reverberation added
• No doubling effects or phase cancellation

Clear, intuitive operation

• Direct control over all parameters
• Dynamic visual feedback
• Independent psychoacoustic IID & ITD processes

Measure, understand, correct. Visualizer gives you indispensable audio analysis for quality audio production, with a standardised reference set of professional tools that let you work faster, avoid mistakes, repeat past success and leverage the success of others. Single Intelligent Window System Visualizer’s unique intelligent window facility lets you select multiple view combinations, automatically resizing and aligning windows to maximise legibility and cross referencing information across screens. No need to switch between plugins to get the combination of views you want. User configurable presets let you switch instantly between setups and interface sizes to build the workflow that suits you. Applications Recording

• Calibration
• Lining up
• Setting levels
• Broadcast standards
• Mic’ing Up
• Phase cancellation
• Stereo field
• Problem frequencies
• Studio acoustics
• Minimizing noise
• Checking signal paths
• Problem solving

Mixing

• Low end control
• Hidden frequencies
• Notching out
• Placing vocals
• Fundamental frequencies
• Characteristic frequencies
• Masking
• EQing problem frequencies
• Stereo placement
• Transferable mix standards

Mastering

• A|B reference material
• Sonic fingerprinting
• Stereo spread
• EQ distribution
• Phase relationships
• Low frequency analysis
• Examining dynamics
• Contextural analysis
• Frequency response
• Speaker relationships
• Power distribution
• Broadcast standards
• Headroom/Level capacity
• Phase handling

Audio Mastering Plugin

World class, broadcast quality limiting is an essential requirement for any audio production, and the latest standards also demand true-peak compliance. ISL delivers both, giving you superb sound with complete confidence about meeting the standards.

No need to second guess your sample-peak limiter time and again, or deliberately increase headroom to avoid a downstream problem. Just dial in your true-peak limit and let ISL take care of the rest.

Pristine Quality True-Peak Limiting

ISL is a transparent look-ahead limiter designed to allow you to get on with creative audio production while it takes care of true-peak compliance for you.

ISL uses the standardized true-peak algorithms of ITU-R B.S. 1770 and related standards(including Apple ‘Mastered for iTunes’ true-peak detection), and is suitable for the control of audio for Post Production and Broadcast applications. True-peak limiting can also be used to ensure that down-stream Codecs (mp3, AAC etc.) do not introduce distortion into the signal.

Powerful Processing and Visualizations

With unique Steering and Ducking meters, ISL2 guides you to the perfect settings. Whether you are preserving directional integrity, atmospheric ambience or taming a surround centre channel, ISL2 gives you the information and control you need to achieve your objective with ease. New processing enhancements assess the incoming audio for frequency content and automatically take care of those minor adjustments required when LF content drives the limiter, delivering increased transparency whilst maintaining our renowned reputation of intuitive operation.

Applications

• Post Production & Broadcast audio
• Audio Mastering
• Loudness compliance
• ‘Mastered for iTunes’ intersample clip monitoring
• Protection for downstream compression
• Preserving quality for streaming/podcast
• Inter-sample clip management

Transparent True Peak Limiting

• Adjust adjustable look ahead
• Two stage, non-linear adaptive algorithm
• Adjustable channel linking
• Includes iTunes True Peak option

Standard Compliant

• Compatible with ITU-R BS. 1770
• True brick-wall limited output
• Mono through 7.1 surround compatible

Clear, Intuitive Operation

• Intelligent adaptive algorithm
• Clear metering
• Multiple diagnostic listen modes

Reliable Metering

• Accurate, standard compliant I/O metering
• Precise direct numeric maxima
• Adjustable ballistics and colour splits

Powerful Sonic Sculpting

SEQ-ST delivers sculpting power beyond any other EQ. The resizable direct-draw interface makes it easy to quickly fine-tune your audio, with incredible resolution that you can’t get with a traditional parametric interface. SEQ-ST gives you complete control over your spatial environment, with access to stereo & mid/side operation.

Unparalleled Flexibility

• Linear phase spline EQ
• Curve scaling and smoothing
• Zoomable and resizable interface
• No phase smearing
• Frequency node locking
• Psychoacoustic banding
• Match EQ presets

Intuitive EQ Matching

Use SEQ-ST to capture the flavour of a piece of source audio and match it to your current work – great as a reference for mastering. Or use this match technique on individual tracks to unify different takes, microphone positions, and more.

Plus, by inverting the match EQ curve, you can achieve a minimally invasive technique for carving out space in a complex mix where traditional EQs won’t cut it.

For Music Production

Fine-tune and correct your sound with flexible, detailed envelopes difficult to achieve with a traditional parametric EQ. Plus, take advantage of independent left/right and mid/side operation, even within the same plug-in instance.

Use EQ matching to gently push your sound toward reference material or dive into new creative spheres with tempo locked effects. Ideal for both corrective mix work and gentle mastering polish.

For Post and Broadcast

Precise corrections which would be very time consuming with a traditional parametric interface are a breeze with SEQ-ST’s flexible nodes and direct draw interface.

Match ‘invert’ makes it quick and easy to find space for dialogue in a busy soundtrack, avoiding heavy-handed EQ or intrusive ducking.

Typical Applications

• Independent control of left/right & mid/side channels
• EQ matching
• Creating ‘perfect space’ for vocals or dialogue
• Mono and stereo audio production

Focus Elements: Essential stereo manipulation tools

Streamlined & accessible: The Focus Elements bundle consists of streamlined versions of our Focus plug-ins – Stereoizer, Monofilter and Stereoplacer. The Elements plug-ins use the same powerful technology under the hood, in a simplified package:

• Stereo enhancement.
• Bass management.
• Frequency specific panoramic placement.

Stereoizer Elements: Stereo width, streamlined:

• Add polish and spatial balance.
• Create stereo audio from a mono source.
• Create a super wide stereo image.

Monofilter Elements: Bass management, made simple:

• Sum your bass to mono.
• Sharpen, tighten and define low frequency information.
• Optimise for louder playback.
• Safely mix and master for vinyl.

Stereoplacer Elements: Panning, fine-tuned:

• Reconstruct a stereo image from mono.
• Fix poor stereo microphone placement.
• Restore archive recordings.
• Tidy up samples from old records.