Apr 23, 2008
I just created SoundHack groups on myspace & facebook. I'll be posting announcements and updates to those spaces (along with this blog). Links are:
http://groups.myspace.com/soundhack
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16348698407
Apr 06, 2008
i've wrapped up what i think is the last version of my stereo rotary delay plugin. currently VST for mac (i will do windows and RTAS, AU the next few weeks).
http://music.ucsd.edu/~tre/soft/delay.vst.zip
i've fixed the previous bugs that would cause occasional crashing (esp. in Max) and would sometimes cause silence in the right channel.
i have also added a number of presets:
ADT -Chorus - Flange - Slapback- Pitch Shift Up/Down
Random Sample & Hold - Comb Filtering - Filtered Feedback
Jan 17, 2008
I just finished a VST plugin which I developed as an example of music programming for a class at UCSD last quarter.
It is a stereo delay line with LFO modulation, filtering and a dual head mode, and some other little treats. You should be able to do everything from standard stuff like flanging, chorus and echo, to 70s style pitch-shifting and over-saturated comb filtering. I was able to get a nice Shepard/barber pole flange dialed in last night.
Its complete with GUI right now, but I have yet to develop presets, or the Windows, AU and RTAS versions. Download from:
http://music.ucsd.edu/~tre/soft/delay.vst.zip
Please send your comments - Tom
Aug 09, 2007
SoundHack 0.896 is debugged and released. It is a Universal Binary application, so supports both Intel and PPC and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or better. It also supports CoreAudio playback and recording.
Bugs fixed since 0.895: Mutation crashes, playback problems, peak detection in floating point files.
Available now in the freeware section.
Best, Tom
May 09, 2007
I have just updated all of the plugins to solve some common bugs in the VST and RTAS plugins. One relating to multiprocessor use under ProTools, and another which caused problems under Sonar 6.
Apr 07, 2007
I have just released a new version of SoundHack Spectral Shapers. The main updates in this release are new versions of the Windows plugins for both VST and RTAS. Also, the Windows plugins no longer rely on QuickTime to run.
Also new in this version: automation problems in RTAS and VST have been fixed, as well as a problem where plugins wouldn't automate in RTAS when the window is closed.
Apr 04, 2007
Freesound has now been updated to 6.0.1. This fixes ProTools automation problems when the windows are closed, ProTools parameter collisions between the various Freesound plugins, and automation problems with certain VST hosts (Nuendo and Cubase).
Windows users will need to unistall previous versions of Freesound before upgrading. Mac users will need to delete ~/Library/Preferences/DAE Prefs to force ProTools to rescan the plugin database.
Jan 19, 2007
I have just finished a bundle of five plugins that I developed as class demonstrations while teaching computer music and studio techniques at UC San Diego (+decimate was initially co-developed with Akira Rabelais while at CalArts).
These are all fairly simple plugins, but should be somewhat unique. At the present there are plugins for adding harmonic (+chebyshev) and inharmonic (+decimate) distortion, a gonioscope (+phasescope) for observing phase, a compressor/expander (+compand), and an MS matrix (+matrix) for decoding mid-side recordings and for matrixed effect techniques. It's very likely that I will add more small plugins to this collection in the future.
There is currently no manual, or any presets. I will add these if there is enough positive feedback.
This is the same as the AU release of last year, but I have fixed numerous bugs (esp. in compand), and have added VST, RTAS and Windows support.
The plugins are in RTAS, VST, AU formats for Mac and Windows.
OS X - 10.4 and above - http://music.ucsd.edu/~tre/soft/SFS51.dmg
Windows XP and above - http://music.ucsd.edu/~tre/soft/SFS51.zip
Enjoy!
Tom Erbe
Computer Music - UC San Diego - 2007
Dec 18, 2006
SoundHack is pleased to release Spectral Shapers plugin bundle version 1.2 for Macintosh, now compatible with Protools 7.0 and above. The new version also adds Universal Binary support to its VST, Audio Unit, and RTAS plugins, enabling them to run natively on Intel-based Macs.
In addition, SoundHack Spectral Shapers for Windows will soon be released and will feature a new version of the VST plugins and an RTAS release for Protools.
The four plugins in the Spectral Shapers bundle are filters which reshape the timbre of sound: +spectralcompand, a spectral version of a compressor/expander which can be used for broadband noise reduction; +spectralgate, a multi-band noise gate and ducker; +morphfilter, which morphs between two filter settings that can be drawn or learned; and +binaural, a spatialization plug-in optimized for headphone use.
Spectral Shapers 1.2 is available for $99 as an electronic download from www.soundhack.com, or $150 from authorized dealers. It is a free update to registered users.
Sep 03, 2006
I am making good progress in porting the spectral shapers to RTAS. I should have a beta test ready soon (maybe even by the end of tomorrow). Any spectral shaper user who would like to try them out during the beta test period should drop me a line.
Jun 02, 2006
I just uploaded betas of Spectral Shapers for VST and AU Universal Binary. Please download and send any comments my way (links corrected from yesterday)
Spectral Shapers 1.12 beta - VST Universal Binary
Spectral Shapers 1.12 beta - AU Universal Binary
If these are stable, I will work on some performance and sound enhancements for this bundle, as well as an RTAS release.
Thanks, Tom
May 29, 2006
i have updated the freesound bundle. all reported bugs have been fixed, and it now features both a universal binary (10.4+) and a ppc (10.3+) version for audiounits. go to the freeware section to download.
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update - beta 3 out this morning (5/30), fixes a problem with the +matrix ms encoder
May 24, 2006
OK - my last attempt at a VST Univeral Binary was a big flop, here it goes again. This time it should work in currrent UB hosts (though not tested in Steinberg software yet - as they don't send developer copies - please send reports!)
http://www.soundhack.com/stuff/ssvst111b.zip
Tom
May 04, 2006
I have just uploaded a very preliminary beta of SoundHack Spectral Shapers for MacIntel. Please download and send me your feedback.
SoundHack Spectral Shapers 1.1.0 beta - MacIntel
Most of these recent updates have been to make SS more compatible with the various AU hosts, and insure MacIntel compatibility. Next I will be updating the VST versions. And then I will fix a number of nagging bugs that are in all versions.
Tom
May 01, 2006
I now have two betas ready for the adventurous.
Freesound Bundle - Public Beta
A collection of 5 small plugins for AudioUnit. +compand, +decimate, +matrix, +chebyshev and +phasecope
Spectral Shapers AudioUnit 1.08 b1
This addresses some of the problems that SS was having in DP4. It also is a rework of the GUI in preparation for the MacIntel version. Some other bugs are fixed, more will be fixed by release.
Please check these out, and drop me a line if there are any problems.
Thanks - Tom
Apr 10, 2006
Hello all -
I am currently at work on a new FREE bundle of plugins. This is a group of 5 plugins, some of which I have released previously. The first release will be for AudioUnits/PPC (currently in beta testing), the second for AudioUnits/Intel and the third for Protools/RTAS.
After this is wrapped up, there will be a new version of Spectral Shapers with many bug fixes and including new versions for AudioUnits/Intel and Protools/RTAS.
Best, Tom
Apr 06, 2005
i have just completed a beta of instant player for os x. please go to the freeware page to check it out. for those who haven't heard - here is a short description:
INSTANT PLAYER is a program which allows you to browse your soundfiles from the Finder. Start up INSTANT PLAYER, go back to the Finder, select a soundfile and press the option key. One can browse a large number of soundfiles by just holding down the option key and clicking on the sounds. This makes it great for looking through sound f/x or sample libraries. It will play the soundfile as soon as it opens it, so is also good as a browser helper application or as a drag and drop player.
Oct 05, 2004
We have had some nice comments on Spectral Shapers over the last year - Thanks!
"Soundhack has always been one of my favorite sound design tools. To have that technology in a real-time plug-in situation is fantastic. From subtle adjustments to complete sonic overhaul, Spectral Shapers have become indispensable."
- Trent Reznor
"...a fine collection of real-time spectral filters from the master himself.
I highly recommend them for the modern digital alchemist seeking new paths
of aural nuance. Also quite useful on the production bench for noise
reduction and compression/expansion."
-Akira Rabelais
"Tom! These are some of the most esoteric and unusual sonic warping tools I've got man.....UNFU@KING REAL MAN! The binural filter with lfo lock to clock alone is INSANNNNEEE! whoohoo!"
- BT
"what I wish to do with sounds can by and large not be done with computers.
as far as I am concerned, the soundhack spectral shapers represent the
first time I have really seen a set of tools that I will actually use, and
that embody the beginnings of an approach to the manipulation and moulding
of sonic data in a way that I consider 'correct' and actually valid for
the exploration of sound on a very deep level, unencumbered by the overt
imposition of a mindset the user is forced to adopt based on the ego of
the programmer.
I applaud and welcome this first set of plug-ins, and anxiously await the
next set."
andrew m. mckenzie
the hafler trio
reykjavk
january 2004
Sep 05, 2004
We had a little website problem, and are in the process of restoring things. Things should be back to normal soon.
- Tom