Elemental Audio Systems has released Neodynium, described as an "innovative compressor and dynamics processing plug-in".
Neodynium employs sophisticated processing techniques to provide greater control of audio levels than existing products and introduces a visual approach to compression that supplies invaluable information for optimizing and directing compression efforts and ensuring effective compressor use.
Instead of the more typical knobs, Neodynium is controlled by interacting with a graphical depiction of its compression settings. Unlike the transfer curves and displays found on other compressors, Neodynium's Input/Output (I/O) Map provides a complete visual picture of the amount of compression being applied and the audio levels being affected.
Neodynium has the ability to affect distinct, user specified level ranges. Not to be confused with multi-band compression, this flexibility means users can hone in on sounds and audio at different levels and expand and/or compress each separately. Because Neodynium treats each targeted range of levels as a virtually independent compression region, compression effects can range from muted to the complete alteration of the sonic character.
Neodynium includes a host of features to address common and not-so-common compression tasks and make it easier to achieve the desired compression effect: selectable side-chain/key input, up to three key filters (seven filter types available), target and processed key meters, "cloud" meters, Auto-Limiter, automatic gain compensation, look-ahead, and more.
Key Features:
Neodynium employs sophisticated processing techniques to provide greater control of audio levels than existing products and introduces a visual approach to compression that supplies invaluable information for optimizing and directing compression efforts and ensuring effective compressor use.
Instead of the more typical knobs, Neodynium is controlled by interacting with a graphical depiction of its compression settings. Unlike the transfer curves and displays found on other compressors, Neodynium's Input/Output (I/O) Map provides a complete visual picture of the amount of compression being applied and the audio levels being affected.
Neodynium has the ability to affect distinct, user specified level ranges. Not to be confused with multi-band compression, this flexibility means users can hone in on sounds and audio at different levels and expand and/or compress each separately. Because Neodynium treats each targeted range of levels as a virtually independent compression region, compression effects can range from muted to the complete alteration of the sonic character.
Neodynium includes a host of features to address common and not-so-common compression tasks and make it easier to achieve the desired compression effect: selectable side-chain/key input, up to three key filters (seven filter types available), target and processed key meters, "cloud" meters, Auto-Limiter, automatic gain compensation, look-ahead, and more.
Key Features:
- Graphic compressor.
- User configurable compression regions.
- Side-chain/selectable key input.
- Peak or RMS key analysis.
- Look-ahead.
- Auto-Limiter.
- Key Meters.
- Input and Output "Cloud" Meters.
- Input and Output Peak Hold Meters.
- Two workspaces to create/compare settings.
- Support for higher sample rates.
Neodynium is available for OS X and Windows in VST, AU and RTAS plug-in formats and has a retail price of $159 (US). However, it is available for a limited time at an introductory price of $139 (US). Neodynium may also be purchased bundled with Elemental Audio Systems' EQ plug-ins Firium and Eqium. A demo version is available.
