Antares Mic Mod EFX

Here at Sonic8 we like superb products and we like to think we've got a fair few.. We uses them and abuse them just to see what they can do.

Every now and then a product comes along that makes us stand back and say "WOW!" MicMod EFX is one of those products...

If you've no idea what Mic Mod is then here's the lowdown:

Mic Mod EFX is a Classic Microphone Modeler

In essence if you've ever wished for an extensive collection of exotic mics but shuddered at the cost, then Mic Mod EFX is the plug-in for you as it can make the mics you own can sound like the mics you wish you owned!

Mic Mod EFX uses Anatres' Spectral Shaping Tool technology, they've've created precise digital models of over 120 mics, including a wide variety of desireable classic and exotic microphones. Just tell Mic Mod EFX what microphone you are actually using and what microphone you'd like it to sound like and boom! Instant classic! It's as simple as that.

For more detailed information on what it can do check out the Mic Mod EFX page on our website. Or get over to your local Antares Dealer

If thst wasn't enough to whet your appetite we're offering it for the introductory price of £89.99 (down from £119.99) until 31st of December..

The "Don't Sue Us!" Disclaimer: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The manufacturer names and model designations are used solely to identify the microphones analyzed in the development of our digital models and do not in any way imply any association with or endorsement by any of the named manufacturers. This product is not guaranteed to produce, and will not necessarily produce, audio results that are consistent with or match audio results that could be achieved using any of the referenced microphone models.

Get Auto-Tune EFX at a great Low Price

 
 
We've Lowered the MSRP of Auto-Tune EFX for the Month of October. See Your Antares Dealer to Pick Up Your Copy at the Lowest Price Ever.

For the month of October, we've temporarily lowered the MSRP of Auto-Tune EFX, making what was already a great value absolutely irresistible. Just head on down to your local Antares dealer and pick up a copy of Auto-Tune EFX for as low as £75 (estimated street price in the UK).  

Auto-Tune EFX is the quickest, easiest, most affordable tool for real-time pitch correction and creating the signature vocal sound of our time, the Auto-Tune Vocal Effect (the T‑Pain/Cher‑style effect).

Powered by the same ground-breaking Evo™ Voice Processing Technology as Antares' industry-standard Auto‑Tune Evo, Auto‑Tune EFX makes genuine Antares pitch processing accessible to anyone engaged in computer-based audio recording.  

You can learn more about Auto-Tune EFX here. Then visit your Antares dealer and get your own copy at a great low price. Remember, this deal is only available for the month of October, so don't procrastinate.

Come and meet Sonic8 at Producer Sessions Live

Sonic8 willl be at the new Producer Sessions Live event held at SAE college in London this weekend. On the 25th and 26th you can come and see us, alongside FXpansion and Rebeat Digital, exhibiting our latest products and giving exclusive demonstrations.

Over the two days at SAE audio engineering school in London, Producer Sessions Live will be hosting intimate production tutorials and lectures from some of the biggest names in Electronic music. They’ll be deconstructing their tracks, taking questions and giving you expert tips.

The current list of confirmed artists are:

Nu:Tone
James Hockley
Steve Mac
Jon Carter & Alex Blanco
Sharooz
Freemasons
Dave Spoon
Tommy D
Danny Byrd

And others yet to be confirmed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daily Express Auto-Tune video featuring Sonic8

As distributors of Antares Auto-Tune, Sonic8 are often called upon to answer questions regarding this industry standard application but it's unusual to catch us on camera....

In this article and video by the Daily Express we see Director Robert Morgan-Males interviewed at The Limehouse Recording Studio, London while reporter Sophie Donnelly tries her hand at using Auto-Tune with Del Gibbons at the controls.

Check out the results here 

Auto-Tune Gate!

The scandall that's rocked the TV talent show world has spilled over to the mainstream media, even Jon Snow's having a go at using Auto-Tune himself now.. And he's actually not that bad... Simon Cowell, you might have a new contestant! 

This one doesn't look like it's going away in a hurry. The Xfactor boss was quoted in the Daily Mirror saying that 'the sh** has hit the fan' and was "shocked about the fans' reaction and wanted to do something straight away" so has banned the use of the product on the XFactor...

Will we now get an idea how bad (or good) they really are... Will this mean the end for the X Factor brand now the public have lost confidence? Who knows!

Sonic8 Limited have even been interviewed about the issue this week, acting as a voice of reason our director Robert Morgan-Males stated on the PM show on Radio 4 " about 90% of chart material may have been auto-tuned but it's used so subtley that you'd not notice it". 

Robbie Williams and wife Ayda Field

Even Robbie Williams has been quoted saying "Everybody uses Auto-Tune these days. Have you got a spellcheck on your computer? Why, can't you spell?" 


We'll be posting the rest of the fall-out from this as develops....

The Auto Tune X Factor

According to the BBC today X Factor bosses have admitted using vocal enhancement processes on the hit ITV talent show.

Artists such as Gamu Nhengu, G&S and Shirleena Johnson all show signs of "autotune moments" according to Future Music editor Daniel Griffiths.

As the UK, Ireland, Benelux, Iberia and DACH distributors of Auto Tune, Sonic8 Limited are keeping a close eye on this story as it unfolds.

Click here for the full story about the X Factor Auto Tune episode from the BBC

Or click here for Sky news'  take on the XFactor Auto Tune issue

Click here to check Gamu Nhengu's  performance for yourself.  You'll also see a post by a disgruntled viewer saying:

"Cannot believe they autotuned her, listen to the words 'door' and 'telephone' and its very clear. Shes so good aswell, but obviously the producers of xfactor didnt think she was good enough..."

It's going to be interesting to watch the fallout from this and we'll keep you posted on the developments.

Bias Sizzling Summer Specials

BIAS have launched four compelling new promos for the long hot summer (fingers crossed). The promos entail additional free product at no charge when you purchase select BIAS products between July 10 and August 31, 2010. Simply use the online rebate form to request your free product, and it'll be delivered as a download:

Buy Peak Pro 6 - Get Free DDP Export

Customers purchasing new retail editions of Peak Pro 6 — the award-winning audio editing, mastering, and delivery application exclusively for Mac OS X — are eligible to receive a free DDP Export Extension. The Disc Description Protocol (DDP) Export extension allows fully compliant DDP 2 files sets to be exported directly from Peak Pro 6. This valuable addition ensures accurate reproduction of pre-masters designed for commercial replication as well as compatibility with high-end digital audio workstations and CD replication systems used by major labels and production studios worldwide.

Download rebate form

Buy Peak LE 6 - Get Free SoundSoap LE

Peak LE 6 offers many core features from the award winning stereo recording, editing, CD mastering, and delivery software exclusive for Mac OS X. Customers purchasing new retail editions of Peak LE 6 will be eligible to receive a special edition of SoundSoap — our popular audio restoration plug-in — at no additional charge for a limited time. SoundSoap LE offers the same audio cleaning power as the standard edition, while its compatibility is simply limited to running within Peak on Mac OS X. The addition of SoundSoap LE makes Peak LE 6 an amazing value for an all in one Mac-based audio restoration and mastering suite. Whether restoring recordings from vinyl LPs and tapes, cleaning up audio from an iLife project, authoring loops, editing dialog, or mastering songs — Peak LE and SoundSoap LE deliver quality results at an unparalleled price.     

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Buy SoundSoap Pro 2 - Get Master Perfection Suite Free (or vice-versa)

Customers purchasing SoundSoap Pro 2 or Master Perfection Suite — both powerful audio plug-in suites for AU, RTAS/AS, and VST hosts on Mac and Windows — may receive the complementing product at no additional charge. SoundSoap Pro 2 is the critically acclaimed high-end edition of the company's popular SoundSoap audio restoration software and features additional parameter controls while integrating four comprehensive restoration tools in a single plug-in — including adaptive noise reduction (ANR), a powerful broadband dynamic noise reduction technology added in version 2 and lacking in most competing solutions.
Master Perfection Suite is a powerful collection of six plug-ins designed for mixing, mastering, and sound design including; Reveal (7-tool analysis suite), Sqweez-3 & -5 (linear-phase multi-band dynamics), Repli-Q (linear-phase spectral matching), PitchCraft (pitch correction/transposition), SuperFreq (4,6,8 & 10-band paragraphic EQ), and GateEx (gate with downward expander). The combination of SoundSoap Pro and Master Perfection Suite at effectively 50% off represents an astonishing value for anyone interested in enhancing their audio production workflow.

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Buy Any Single MPS Plug-in, Get One Free

All six plug-ins from Master Perfection Suite are also available separately — customers purchasing any one of them may receive an additional single Master Perfection Suite plug-in of equal or lesser value at no additional charge through this special promo for a limited time.

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For more information on these deals please contact your local BIAS dealer or go to the BIAS product page at www.sonic8.com