Duende is based on the powerful DSP technology behind SSL’s acclaimed C-Series digital consoles and Mini ships with the ‘EQ and Dynamics Channel’, a plug-in developed by SSL to provide an EQ & Dynamics processing solution with all the power and processing flexibility of an SSL console channel.
Duende PCIe is upgradeable to 32 channels of processing power and you can run two Duende PCIe's on a single computer system for up to 64 channels of processing.
Duende PCIe Features :
- The legendary sound of SSL for your digital audio workstation
- Includes EQ & Dynamics Channel and Stereo Bus Compressor Plug-ins
- 32 channels of console-grade SSL EQ and Dynamics processing
- Very high bandwidth internal PCIe card format
- Powerful DSP engine based on SSL's award-winning C Series mixing consoles
- Relieves the plug-in processing burden on your computer's CPU
There are six plug-ins in the Duende Studio Pack collection :
Duende Channel Strip :
The EQ and Dynamics Channel Strip plug-in is ported from the C200 console and includes separate high and low pass filters, a four band parametric equalizer, an independent compressor/limiter and gate/expander as well as an output gain adjustment knob.
Key Features :
* Classic SSL console channel strip features and sound
* 4-band EQ, two shelving sections and two parametric
* Variable low-pass and high-pass filter
* Switchable EQ characteristics between E Series and G Series EQ
* “Over-Easy” soft ratio compression characteristic for smooth transitions
* Variable process order routing
* Dynamics side-chain processing with independent side chains for
compressor and expander/gate
Duende Stereo Bus Compressor :
The centre section compressor from SSL’s 1980’s G Series analogue console is
an audio production legend. It is the secret behind countless classic
recordings. It is a simple unit with a simple purpose; it makes complete mixes
sound bigger, with more power, punch and drive. It brings cohesion and
strength to your mix without compromising clarity. The Duende Stereo Bus
Compressor brings this classic ‘audio glue’ to you within your workstation.
Drumstrip :
The secret of how to make an average drum recording sound incredible can
be elusive. It takes the right combination of processors, with the perfect sonic
character, in the correct configuration and tweaked in the right way.
Drumstrip does the difficult bit for you. Putting the right selection of fantastic
sounding processing tools in your hands, Drumstrip can get you from an
ordinary, average drum sound to a vibrant, exhilarating drum sound in a few
quick, easy steps. Plug in, switch on and experiment.
X-EQ
X-EQ is an open and transparent sounding parametric EQ that provides the
user with a truly comprehensive range of EQ tools within an intuitive user
interface. X-EQ is exceptionally flexible with the ability to be surgically
precise for mastering duties or to smooth and sculpt for every day audio
production. It’s also particularly suited to real-time manipulation for dramatic
filter sweep effects.
X-Comp :
X-Comp is extremely versatile; it can deliver the transparent audio finesse of a
mastering grade stereo compressor or be driven to inject character and raw
power to rival the SSL Listen Mic Compressor. It has an innovative set of
control features that are immensely powerful and sophisticated yet remain
intuitive and simple to operate.
Vocalstrip :
Vocalstrip blends the right four processing elements to create the simple route
to professional vocal recordings. Combining EQ and dynamics sections with
essential vocal processors, Vocalstrip aims to bring power, character and
clarity to vocal tracks from a single interface. Vocalstrip solves the challenges
of producing great vocal recordings with four processing tools carefully
selected and calibrated to deliver great results every time.
Duende Plug-ins are compatible with any VST, AudioUnit or RTAS* host
application. (*RTAS supported through the use of VST-RTAS wrapper)
System Requirements
Duende PCIe offers up to 16 channels* of SSL signal processing and supports sample rates from 44.1kHz to 96kHz.
*Upgradable to 32 mono channels
Minimum System Requirements Mac:
* Apple Macintosh G4, G5, MacPro, Macbook, Macbook Pro, iMac (933MHz or higher)
* OS X 10.4.10 or 10.4.11
* 512Mb of RAM (1Gb Recommended)
* 80Mb of free hard drive space
* 1024 X 768 screen resolution
* Internet connection for software updates
* Motherboard with PCIe support
* Supported VST, AudioUnit or RTAS* host application
In addition, for best performance, your system should meet the minimum requirements for your selected host application.
Supported Audio Applications: these are the latest tested versions at time of writing:
Logic 7.2.3 + 8.01
Cubase SX3.1.1 and Cubase 4.1
Nuendo 3.2.1 + 4
Pro Tools HD, LE and M-powered 7.4
Ableton Live! 6.0.10
Digital Performer 5
* Digidesign Pro Tools 7 through the use of VST-RTAS wrapper.
Minimum System Requirements PC:
* Intel Pentium IV/AMD 1Ghz or higher
* Windows XP
* 512Mb of RAM (1Gb Recommended)
* 80Mb of free hard drive space
* 1024 X 768 screen resolution
* Internet connection for software updates
* Motherboard with PCIe support
* Supported VST, AudioUnit or RTAS* host application
In addition, for best performance, your system should meet the minimum requirements for your selected host application.
Supported Audio Applications: these are the latest tested versions at time of writing:
Cubase SX3.1.1 and Cubase 4.1
Nuendo 3.2.1 + 4
Pro Tools HD, LE and M-powered 7.4
Ableton Live! 6.0.10
Sonar 7
* Digidesign Pro Tools 7 through the use of VST-RTAS wrapper.
