Product Description

• Punch up attacks w/ Transient Designer Technology The SPL Attacker Plus Microplug delivers part of the same magical envelope shaping provided by the original Transient Designer hardware
• replicating the edge and punch provided by the Attack knob. It uses the same processing technique
• known as Differential Envelope Technology
• which revolutionized dynamic processing with its level-independent methodology. Providing just a single knob that lets you dial in all the transient punch you could ever need
• Attacker Plus also sports a soft peak limiter and a dry/wet control
• allowing total flexibility across a wide range of content and a worry-free workflow in the digital world. And with over a decade of hardware modeling experience
• Brainworx has impregnated the Attacker Plus with a core algorithm that matches the behavior of the original Transient Designer unit closer than ever before. Working with the Attacker Plus is disarmingly simple: All attack events can be amplified regardless of their signal level. However
• don’t let this plugin’s simplicity fool you — the possibilities for studio and live applications are seemingly endless.  Traditionally
• EQ has been used to separate instruments in a mix. By focusing on the initial transient instead of specific frequencies
• the SPL Attacker Plus amplifies just the attack curves of a sound event. This allows instruments to be mixed at lower levels
• which opens up space in the mix while the relationship between tracks is preserved.  Emphasize the attack of a kick drum or a loop to increase the power and presence in the mix. Adjust the apparent “distance” of the microphone by simply varying the ATTACK values. Increase the attack of guitar sounds for that in-your-face tone. The built-in limiter and dry/wet control allow you to push Attacker Plus to the edge
• then dial things back as needed. The Analog Code “You have cracked the analog code!” That was the response from a hardware developer during listening tests of SPL’s plugin technology. The phrase quickly became associated with SPL to such a degree that the company decided it was the perfect name for their digital product line. And thus
• SPL’s Analog Code brand was born.  SPL hardware products can be found in the world’s most renowned facilities
• and have become a staple for audio professionals ranging from home studio owners to top mastering engineers. With the growth of computer based audio systems
• the need for the SPL sound in the form of a plugin has also grown. With Analog Code plugins
• that coveted SPL sound can now be right inside your DAW. Features Same great transient shaper taken from the Attack knob of the SPL Transient Designer Plus Built-in peak limiter with Gain Reduction meter Dry/Wet mix Plugin Toolbar with Undo / Redo
• A/B/C/D banks and reset function New and improved user interface and core modeling algorithm System Requirements AAX
• VST3 macOS 15 down to macOS 12 Windows 11 down to Windows 10 TMS "Loving the updated SPL plugins. I’ve always run them in parallel so to have the wet/dry knob is a godsend. The peak limiter is also a welcomed extra
• especially on the Attacker Plus. You can treat it like a clipper and drive the transient into it. Really cool stuff." Josh Newell "The SPL Attacker Plus has to be the quickest way to add some snap to your drums. Excellent tool for getting fills to cut through on busy rock drumming." Lee Slater "My favourite plug for getting keys/piano to cut through a dense mix
• or take-your-head-off punch for your kick and snare!"

Additional Information

About the Plugin Alliance SPL Attacker Plus

The Plugin Alliance SPL Attacker Plus represents excellent craftsmanship in the Transient Shaper category.

Why Choose the Plugin Alliance SPL Attacker Plus?

• •Authentic Plugin Alliance craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Plugin Alliance's respected Transient Shaper lineup

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