Arctic, The 'Hyper' Xmas free plug-in from Acustica Audio

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Enjoy a Special Christmas gift from your friends at Acustica.

A free 'All-in-one' mix bus tool for Xmas!

As usual, every year for Christmas, we like to surprise our loyal users with a gift for their loyalty and support, and this year is no exception, so please warmly welcome Arctic.

This brand-new tool fuses three different processes, giving you a powerful 'All-in-one' Mix Bus plugin that takes you toward your desired sound in just a few moves.


Three Processes, Few Controls

Arctic represents an Innovative Multi-FX Acqua plugin that combines a compressor (COMP), limiter (LIM), and distortion (SAT) in a single tool for your DAW.
We merged the best parts of all three processes into one ultra-lightweight CPU plugin based on Acustica's new high-performance Hyper technology.



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Arctic GUI



The compressor in Arctic features two detector circuits working simultaneously, both derived from different sampled units and enhanced by our Hyper tech, all within one single dynamic processor.

‣ The first one, a Peak-type detector, is characterized by fast attack-release times to preserve and manage transients.

‣ The second detector is derived from a slower compressor characterized by an RMS-type detector, which has a natural but less snappy behavior.


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Morphing in a fluid manner

A single 'morphing' slider makes it easy to instantly understand how the three processes are being controlled and the 'fine-tuning' controls are for more accurate and detailed settings. Nothing could be simpler and more straightforward to get an homogenized sound and ‘bigger picture’ processing.


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Key Features

‣ The ‘Morphing’ control allows you to gradually transition from compression, through limiting, to distortion.
‣ Hyper technology.
‣ Advanced RMS, GR, and VU metering system.
‣ Great and distinctive sound.
‣ Listening modes (Δ, LR).
‣ Low latency and extremely lightweight on CPU.
‣ Resizable and responsive GUI.
‣ High-quality oversampling, up to 32x.
‣ Two sampled detector circuits working simultaneously.



Arctic represents our first product to feature shape modulation for both the attack (SHMOD) and release time constants 'invisibly' incorporated within the morphing control (MORPH), providing low latency, low aliasing, and minimal distortion.



Mix faster, sound better

From smooth compression to hard limiting to extreme overdrive, Arctic allows you to find the perfect processing for your mix anywhere and makes your work much easier.






Technical information:

• Plug-in format supported: VST2, VST3, AAX, and AU.
• All Available sample rates.
• Windows 10 and 11 compatible.
• macOS 10.15, 11, and 12 compatible.
• Intel, AMD, and Silicon M computer compatible.


How to get Arctic

1. Create an account on the Acustica Audio website if you do not have one yet.
2. Download and install the Aquarius Desktop application, our free plug-in manager for Windows and MacOS.
3. Log in on the Aquarius Desktop application using your username, email, and password.
4. Go to the Aquarius 'purchased' section and find Arctic, choose the plug-in format and click on the install button.
5. Once the installation finishes, you can close Aquarius and run your DAW.


Acustica 2023 Calendar + Arctic manual: https://app.box.com/shared/static/5rplz ... huisgk.pdf



Enjoy the Holidays with Our Xmas Sale! Starting today and until January 8, 2023.
Visit our shop here: https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/marketplace


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Happy Holidays from Acustica Audio! 🎅🏼🎁🎄
Last edited by Acustica Community on Tue Dec 20, 2022 3:13 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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Thanks, looks interesting but is it really free or do I have to buy a Acustica product to get Arctic ?

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abducted wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2022 2:30 pm Thanks, looks interesting but is it really free or do I have to buy a Acustica product to get Arctic ?
It's really free, you don't have to purchase anything :tu:

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Thank you. :)

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Acustica Community wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2022 2:07 pm 2. Download and install the Aquarius Desktop application, our free plug-in manager for Windows and MacOS.
From your link......

" Acustica Audio cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage, errors, or omissions arising directly or indirectly from using this experimental version of Aquarius".

"An older version of Aquarius Desktop for macOS and Windows is still available should you encounter any problems using the current version".
None are so hopelessly enslaved as those who falsely believe they are free. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Hyper Technology. Sick.

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This looks pretty nice, thanks AA

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Getting in a thank you Acustica before the KVR Scrooges take the thread over with petty grievances.

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ROTMetro wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:27 pm Getting in a thank you Acustica before the KVR Scrooges take the thread over with petty grievances.
hahaha :hihi: thank you! Enjoy :tu:

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Convenient features in an easy-to-use format makes a very nice gift. Thank you for giving back to the audio community. I hope you and your family enjoy a blessed holiday season. Cheers!! :tu:

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morphex wrote: Tue Dec 20, 2022 5:51 pm Convenient features in an easy-to-use format makes a very nice gift. Thank you for giving back to the audio community. I hope you and your family enjoy a blessed holiday season. Cheers!! :tu:
Much appreciated, and have a lovely Holiday season as well!

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Nice one -- thanks, Acustica!
Wait... loot _then_ burn? D'oh!

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A very good plugin!!! Thank you and merry christmas

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Thanks for the freebie

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Grazie. Nice one.
The loudness war is over, loudness has won

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