Nomad Factory and BBE Sound have announced the release of the high-resolution D82 Sonic Maximizer multi-format plug-in that includes the original processing technology and proprietary BBE Sound's algorithms that can be found on the original BBE 882i Sonic Maximizer hardware.

The D82 Sonic Maximizer plug-in is a new software version of BBE's Sonic Maximizer that features revised code to support more platforms including Mac OS X Universal Binary and Windows XP/Vista, VST, AU and RTAS. The D82 Sonic Maximizer plug-in allows unlimited user-definable presets and real-time preset changes. It's like having a rack full of the 882i units at your command for processing multiple tracks. The D82 Sonic Maximizer plug-in can add brilliance, depth, detail, and definition to your music.

The D82 Sonic Maximizer plug-in is identical to the physical unit in terms of utility and processing. The BBE advanced sonic processing technology and proprietary algorithms have allowed BBE and Nomad Factory to create a plug-in that boasts the following features:

• High quality signal processing algorithms.
• Stereo Low Contour control (0 to 10).
• Stereo Process control (0 to 10).
• Output Level control variable from -12dB to +12dB.
• Bypass control (BBE Process).
• Full Automation for all parameters.
• Easy-to-use modern interface.
• 24 bit / 192 kHz supported.

D82 Sonic Maximizer is available now as a download priced at $129. Demo versions are available.