This new version brings a new user interface with more visual feedback (including rms metering, attenuation history, loudness boost measurement, improved readability), as well as many new features and enhancements: a new presets manager, new MIDI and automation mapping capabilities, new presets, Windows AAX support, and more (details below).
The plug-in is available alone or as part of several bundles. New customers can purchase the single plug-in with 25% off, or the “Blue Cat’s Energy Pack” dynamics processing bundle with 15% off during three weeks, while existing customers can upgrade to the new version for a small fee. Demo versions can be downloaded on www.bluecataudio.com, in VST, RTAS, AAX, Audio Unit and DirectX formats (32 and 64-bit).
What’s new in Blue Cat’s Protector 2.0:
New Features:
- New customizable user interface.
- New gain reduction history display.
- New input and output RMS meters.
- The meters can now be zoomed to improve their precision.
- New average loudness boost meter.
- New DC Filter to kill DC offset.
- New integrated presets manager:
+ Load/save presets from the plug-in’s user interface.
+ Organize presets with folders.
+ Customize the default preset.
+ Exchange presets easily.
- Automation range and response curve can now be customized for each parameter.
- Automation and MIDI settings (channel, MIDI learn etc.) are now accessible from the main user interface.
- AAX plug-in format is now also supported on Windows.
- Side chaining made easy: the MIDI and automation side chaining capabilities can now be configured within the main user interface.
Improvements:
- Plug-in name has been shortened for a clearer display in mixer view for most host applications.
- The plug-in now appears in the “Dynamics” category in Pro Tools.
- Changed the default VST install path on Windows.
- License is now shared between plug-ins type (register only once for all formats).
- Added new presets.
- Improved value display in fine edit window.
- Optimizations and Performance Improvements:
- Reduced VST plug-in loading time.
- Improved parameters precision (now stored as 64-bit).
- More compact presets format (uses less space and loads faster).
- Smaller binaries on Mac (dropped PowerPC support).
Bug Fixes:
- Fixed presets-related crashes in Cubase on Mac.
- Fixed user interface display issues in Wavelab on Mac.
- Fixed MIDI output for 64-bit VST version.
System requirements:
- Intel Mac running Mac OS X Lion (10.7), Snow Leopard (10.6), or Leopard (10.5).
- PC running Windows 7, Vista or XP.
Pricing:
- Blue Cat’s Protector: 59 EUR or $74 (instead of 79 EUR or $99)
- Upgrade from Blue Cat’s Protector 1: 15 EUR or $19
- Blue Cat’s Energy Pack: 296 EUR or $390 (instead of 349 EUR or $459)
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