KVR Audio

FabienTDR · Post by **FabienTDR** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:08 am

Hey everyone,

we prepared a demo video for "Proximity" to present some cool features and use-cases.

Hope you enjoy and vote: http://www.kvraudio.com/kvr-developer-c ... #dc12-6630!

maxxxter · Post by **maxxxter** » Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:19 am

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ccDuckett · Post by **ccDuckett** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:08 pm

I wonder how many people will watch the video and think "Ohhhh, NOW I get it!"

Excellent job, gentlemen- I'd say Proximity falls under the "How did I get along without it?" category, for those working with a lot of live-recorded material and under major time pressure.

There's lots to explore, beyond its balance-repair-workhorse abilities.
I've used and enjoyed the TDR compressor, and Limiter No. 6 is a true "I can't believe this is free" wonder- so when I saw you'd combined forces for Proximity, I knew the results would be impressive.

Keith99 · Post by **Keith99** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:23 pm

Nice!

bronxsound · Post by **bronxsound** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:54 pm

My top 3 in the challenge. Very useful piece of software. Thanks!!!

Compyfox · Post by **Compyfox** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 5:10 pm

I'd love to see a more "In your face" room/reflection algo in an update after the DC, and maybe a different microphone algo (not dynamic, but condenser).

Else, innovative concept. Also among my top tiers.
It'll definitely come in handy.

harryupbabble · Post by **harryupbabble** » Sat Nov 10, 2012 6:01 pm

Before seeing this video, test-wise, Proximity's last preset (ATD) was the only thing that grabbed my attention. All developers should be REQUIRED to make at least 30 presets and at least one video of their product. Demonstrate, demonstrate, demonstrate. Best way to sell it imho, even if it's for free.

FabienTDR · Post by **FabienTDR** » Sun Nov 11, 2012 3:48 am

Compyfox wrote:I'd love to see a more "In your face" room/reflection algo in an update after the DC, and maybe a different microphone algo (not dynamic, but condenser).

Else, innovative concept. Also among my top tiers.
It'll definitely come in handy.

That's a very good idea. Vlad mentioned a similar idea during development, but there was that evil deadline

You can expect several updates and improvements in the future! The first update may appear shortly after the challenge.

@All: Many many thanks for taking the time to test PROXIMITY! This is not exactly the most exciting "Luke I am your father" style of processor, so I'm really happy to see people enjoying the idea. BTW Someone reported a mac issue with logic, we are already working on a fix, sorry for any inconveniences!

Compyfox · Post by **Compyfox** » Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:35 am

Okay, then make that SEVERAL mic algo's:
Dynamic (currently you were inspired by the SM57beta), Condenser (small and large), Electret Condenser, Ribbon. And if you get a hold of it, maybe even Coal type mics (just for fun).

But I think the main differences can be heard with Dynamic/Condenser/Ribbon in terms of proximity.

Another mode I'd like to see would be a setup of the "actualy" mic distance, and then one for the desired distance. Currently this is mixed with the "distance" knob. But it's locked to 35cm (flat response). But there are recording techniques where 35cm is too much, so 2-5cm (vocals, drums, guitar) or 2m (choir, orchestra) might have been used as well.

Else, I guess I won't use this plugin as EQ, or volume poti. But it's definitely great to mess with the mic distance of recorded vocals and instruments. Can be a life-saver even.

Again, thanks for developing.

osiris · Post by **osiris** » Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:23 pm

Thanks so much for the video. I really couldn't get what Proximity was about because sometimes the effect was so subtle. Then I put it on a lead sound and wow. You could actually hear it changing distance on the speakers as I moved the slider.
Another good thing is the tiny CPU use. I have a project with many fx on it including 3 instances of Omnisphere. I put at least 3 instances of Proximity on it and it barely registered a blip of added CPU.

waltercruz · Post by **waltercruz** » Thu Nov 15, 2012 11:22 pm

the presets work on audio unit version? No presets on Ableton Live to me.

vladg · Post by **vladg** » Fri Nov 16, 2012 8:55 pm

"Proximity" plugin was updated to version 1.0.1 (both Windows and Mac versions)

- denormalization bugs were fixed to solve occasional high CPU usage problems;
- GUI#2 editable label color was fixed in Mac version.

PS. I want to prepare one more video about this plugin in a few days!

waltercruz wrote:the presets work on audio unit version? No presets on Ableton Live to me.

I'll check it! It was OK with AU presets on Reaper.

FabienTDR · Post by **FabienTDR** » Sun Nov 18, 2012 1:10 am

A new and inspiring video which focusses PROXIMITY's different distance models is now available:

highkoo · Post by **highkoo** » Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:39 am

As soon as I saw this I knew it was probably this years sleeper hit. I was so glad to see the early positive reviews.
A long overdue concept.
Update per Compy's suggestions, profit.

vladg · Post by **vladg** » Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:05 pm

And finally this is the last video about Proximity showing how to use it to add depth in electronic music. Neurofunk stem-mix was used as an example track.

Hope you guys enjoy it! (watch in HD for better sound quality)

"Proximity" demo video!