Blue Cat Audio released Blue Cat's Protector 2.0, a new version of its brickwall limiter plug-in. Version 2.0 adds a brand new user interface with more visual feedback (including RMS metering, attenuation history, loudness boost measurement, improved readability), as well as dozens of new features and enhancements: a new presets manager, new MIDI and automation mapping capabilities, new presets, Windows AAX support, and much more... The plug-in also supports VST, AU, DX, and RTAS interfaces on Windows (incl. 64-bit) and Mac OS X, and sells for 79 EUR (59 EUR for a limited time only) excl. VAT. Blue Cat's Protector 1.0 owners will receive a special upgrade offer via e-mail. A demo version is located here. [source]

German audio software maker VirSyn Software Synthesizer released an updated version of its vocal harmonizer and pitch corrector KLON. KLON 2.0 features a totally revised pitch shifting engine for maximum sound fidelity, ultra low latency for real-time operation, separate handling for transients and consonants, improved choir algorithm, CPU load reduction, and bug fixes. The plug-in requires a VST2.4/3, AU or an RTAS host application running on Windows or Mac OS X, and is available now for a special price of 99 EUR (the promo pricing is valid till May 31st 2012). [source]

PLATINUM BOUNCE from Native Instruments is a new MASCHINE Expansion packed full of the beats and sounds of future club and radio hits. Whether you make hip-hop, dirty south, RnB, crossover anthems or any other type of urban pop-based music, this MASCHINE Expansion has all the kicks, snares, and fat basses that you need. PLATINUM BOUNCE works with MASCHINE and MASCHINE MIKRO and is available now for an MSRP of $59 US / 49 EUR. If you own iMASCHINE, you can get a compact version for only $0.99 US / 0.79 EUR directly from the in-app store. [source]

Audio plug-in maker Waves released a new product, Non-Linear Summer. It contains "three legendary consoles in one powerful plug-in," modeling over 100 individual channels, the unique color, character, and behavior of each and every input and summing bus amp of three classic desks owned by Mark Stent, Mike Hedges, and Yoad Nevo. The NLS adds analog warmth and character to your records and offers global control over all the plug-ins in the session. Available in TDM and Native version at no additional charge to Mercury V9 users covered by Waves Update Plan. [source]

Universal Audio, professional audio recording hardware and software specialist, released the 1176 Classic Limiter Collection for the UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins platform and new Apollo High-Resolution Audio Interface. Picking up where UA's original 1176LN Limiting Amplifier plug-in left off, this new 1176 set provides unrivaled emulations of three distinct 1176 hardware units, and is indispensable for any serious engineer or producer. The new 1176 Classic Limiter Plug-In Collection models the Bill Putnam Sr.-designed FET limiter's entire electronic path from stem to stern - including its transformers, FET and bipolar transistor amplifiers, and input/output distortion - and boasts improvements to its gain reduction nonlinearities and Attack/Release fits. The 1176 Classic Limiter Collection is now available as part of the new UAD Software v6.2 release, and can be purchased for $299 US via UA's Online Store, or for $149 US for current owners of the original 1176LN Limiting Amplifier Plug-In. [source]

Plug-in Alliance announced the release of SPL De-Esser Collection and Noveltech Character, two new audio plug-ins in its lineup. SPL De-Esser Collection contains two Analog Code plug-ins, emulating analogue de-essers. Noveltech Character intelligently enhances the relevant characteristics found in the source, automatically adjusting complex sets of parameters rather than only statically boosting one specific frequency region. Both products support all the main plug-in formats, including AAX, AU, VST, and RTAS, as well as Mac OS X and Windows systems. The SPL De-Esser is sold for an MSRP of $199 US ($149 US, for a limited time), while the Noveltech Character sells for $149 US ($99 US). [source]

Native Instruments is offering a time-limited deal on KOMPLETE 8 upgrades: upgrade to KOMPLETE 8 for only $299 US / 299 EUR if you own one of the following products: MASSIVE, ABSYNTH, BATTERY, FM8, REAKTOR, KONTAKT, GUITAR RIG PRO or GUITAR RIG KONTROL. It doesn't matter which version you own. Offer ends March 29, 2012! [source]

Waves released Version 9 of its line of audio plug-ins. Featuring 64-bit support, faster scanning, faster loading, and faster processing, Waves Version 9 opens up new dimensions of high performance plug-in power. V9 also marks the introduction of Waves License Center, the new easy-to-use activation system, and several new plug-ins (more). As long as your product is covered by Waves Update Plan, you are entitled to the latest version and all updates. A 7-day demo version is available here. [source]

It's now easier than ever to add some serious soul to your productions. Newly-updated with smooth time-stretching, GEORGE DUKE SOUL TREASURES from Native Instruments gives you 500 soul-drenched phrases, straight from the hands of George Duke himself. From silky electric piano riffs to funky clavinet licks, all loops are perfectly sliced, tempo-synced and more flexible than ever, making it a cinch to bring the soul to your tracks. This newly-updated KONTAKT-compatible loop library ships now, for an MSRP of 99 EUR - or 49.50 EUR, if you buy before March 19, 2012. [source]

FabFilter released a new addition to its line of creative audio effects: FabFilter Saturn, a multi-band distortion and saturation plug-in. FabFilter Saturn offers a wide range of high-quality distortion models from subtle, clean and warm tube or tape saturation to fully overdriven vintage guitar amp simulation. Additional creative distortion styles let you time-smear, stretch, crush, rectify and clip your sounds in inspiring and unexpected ways. Create up to six bands with individual feedback, compression/expansion and tone controls to give each part of the spectrum the warmth and color it needs. FabFilter Saturn is now available for $174 US / 129 EUR / 114 GBP, supporting both Windows and Mac OS X in VST and VST 3, Audio Units, AAX, RTAS and Audio Suite plug-in formats. Bundles with FabFilter Saturn and other FabFilter plug-ins are also available. [source]