No longer must you suffer with dry, lifeless tracks that lack the creative spark you need to stand out from the crowd. Nomad Factory’s Essential Studio Suite gives you the 9 most important plug-ins you’ll ever use.

This isn’t just marketing hype. All the necessities for both the studio novice and pro are here, from Multiband Compressor and Loudness Maximizer, to the Essential Channel, Graphic EQ, Gate/Expander and Compressor plug-ins. Come up with interesting effects for vocals and instruments with Tube/Tape Warmer and Retro-Vox. There’s also a Multiband Loudness Maximizer for getting the most volume out of your final mix, and Multiband Compressor for adding compression to the entire mix.

Whether you’re mixing down your multitracks to stereo, or mastering your final stereo mixes for CD replication, the Essential Studio Suite is packed with the kind of plug-ins that have proven essential for today’s music. And they’re easy to use because they were designed by musicians for musicians.

ESSENTIAL STUDIO SUITE includes:

E-3B Compressor

The Multiband Compressor brings together all the vital controls of multiband compression within this easy-to-use interface. With 3-band compression, Brick-Wall limiting, L/R Swap and Curve Mode EQ, this compressor is a powerful and flexible solution for any mixing or mastering project. Move the crossovers to define the frequency bands, adjust the Gain, add compression and Solo each band individually to create your sound with precision. This powerful compressor is ideal for any studio environment.

Easy-to-use modern interface with light-meter.
Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported
VST, AU and RTAS supported
24 bit / 192 kHz supported

E-3B Maximiser

Make your mix stand out from the crowd. The Multiband Loudness Maximizer brings the sound of professional mastering to any audio application. The multiband maximizer delivers three frequency bands of look-ahead, brick-wall limiting to precisely control and maximize the output levels of a recording. Input levels are individually adjustable for Low, Mid and High bands, and the crossovers can be moved to precisely define the frequency bands. Lower the Threshold to engage the limiter, and the levels are automatically increased to compensate for the attenuation. Set the release to yield smooth limiting. Once you have set the right amount of limiting/attenuation, you can even add more level to the output to give you all the volume you could want.

Easy-to-use modern interface with light-meter.
Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported
VST, AU and RTAS supported
24 bit / 192 kHz supported

E-Channel

The Essential Channel delivers maximum processing flexibility with minimum space required. The most critical channel processing functions are provided in a single plug-in: 3-band parametric EQ, High and Low Shelf filters, High and Low Pass Filters, Peak or RMS Compression (Pre- or Post EQ), DeEsser (with selectable High-Pass or Band-Pass Filter), Noise Gate, and Brick-Wall Limiting. Additional features include L/R Swap and Phase Inversion (both or L/R channels individually), and Mode selection. This high-quality channel insert is a must for any digital audio project.

Easy-to-use modern interface with light-meter
Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported
VST, AU and RTAS supported
24 bit / 192 kHz supported

E-Compressor

A quality compressor is an integral part of any studio toolkit. And with the Essential Compressor, every studio can be assured of professional results.

The Essential Compressor is like having several compressors in one plug-in. Choose analog or digital compression, and Peak or RMS compression. This compressor provides intuitive control over the Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, and Make-Up gain. The Essential Compressor also enables adjustment of the Threshold and Ratio parameters within a graphical display. Other features include Brick-Wall Limiting, and individual Input and Output level controls.

Easy-to-use modern interface with light-meter.
Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported
VST, AU and RTAS supported
24 bit / 192 kHz supported

E-Gate Expander

 Don’t lose valuable dynamic range in your tracks. Raise the level without increasing unwanted noise in the audio. The Essential Gate/Expander tames the noise floor so that you hear only the audio you want to keep. This fully-adjustable gate allows control of Threshold, Attack, Hold, Release and Range. Left and Right VU meters and controls for Input and Output round out the feature list for this essential studio plug-in.

Easy-to-use modern interface.
Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported
VST, AU and RTAS supported
24 bit / 192 kHz supported

E-Graphic EQ

 The Essential Graphic EQ is the perfect tool for sculpting the fine detail out of raw digital audio. 15 frequency bands, adjustable bandwidth and brick-wall limiter allow for precise control over each audio channel. For any type of project, this EQ lets each track stand out with its own sonic character.

Easy-to-use modern interface with VU Meter.
Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported
VST, AU and RTAS supported
24 bit / 192 kHz supported

E-Maximizer

The Loudness Maximizer is an easy-to-use peak limiter for increasing audio levels. This Maximizer delivers look-ahead, brick-wall limiting to maximize the levels of any mixing or mastering project. Input levels are individually adjustable for Left and Right channels. Lower the Threshold to engage the limiter, and the levels are automatically increased to compensate for the attenuation. Set the release to yield smooth limiting. Use the Out Ceiling to cap the maximum output at a safe level.

Easy-to-use modern interface.
Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported
VST, AU and RTAS supported
24 bit / 192 kHz supported

E-RetroVox

 The RetroVox is designed to add a wide range of vocal effects to any studio toolkit. The Vinylizer generates the warm sound and drive of old vinyl records. You can even add the vinyl pops and clicks, and at various speeds like 33 rpm or 78 rpm. Other features of the RetroVox include Noise Gate, Compressor, Bass and Treble controls, Brick-Wall Limiter, and “V-Mix” which blends the output of the Vinylizer with the “non-Vinylized” signal of the RetroVox.

The Retro-Vox by Nomad Factory provides amazing effects and processing functions for use specifically on vocal tracks. In addition to a Gate and Compressor, this plug-in offers Tone controls and hi/lo pass filters to create a wide range of vocal effects, such as “Gramophone”, tape simulation or the mid-range “phone voice”.

Easy-to-use modern interface.
Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported
VST, AU and RTAS supported
24 bit / 192 kHz supported

E-TubeTape Warmer 

Digital audio can sometimes sound lifeless or brittle. Add some analog warmth and drive to those tracks with Nomad Factory’s Tube/Tape Warmer. This effect gives sterile audio the coveted sounds of tube circuitry and analog tape saturation. Engage the 12AX7 tubes (A or B) and increase the drive control individually for extra bite. You can independently add the sound of analog tape rolling at 30 or 15 ips. Use the Tone control to dial in just the right amount of high or low frequencies to highlight the added warmth.

Easy-to-use modern interface.
Windows XP / Vista32 and Mac OS X (Intel & PPC) supported
VST, AU and RTAS supported
24 bit / 192 kHz supported