NUGEN Audio To Feature At AES Paris

NUGEN Audio has confirmed it will demonstrate its latest solutions at the 140th AES Convention in Paris.

The innovations include MasterCheck; a plug-in that enables producers to create music in the new audio model of loudness normalisation for music streaming. Loudness normalisation and true-peak limiting techniques are used for streaming services like YouTube, iTunes Radio, Spotify, and DAB radio. With MasterCheck, producers are able to mix audio to these new criteria, understand how algorithms from the major streaming platforms will affect the mix, and how the music will sound on consumer playout devices. Updates for MasterCheck being unveiled at the convention include new presets for Spotify and YouTube, plus support of the new AES streaming recommendations. In addition, the plug-in includes a new compact mode for those working with limited screen space and laptops, as well as improved Apple Retina Display support and new solo buttons for individual channel auditioning.

ISL 2 provides music producers with true-peak compliance which prevents the distortion that results from the codec conversions required to deliver audio via online platforms. ISL 2 provides robust, true-peak limiting suitable for high-end mix and mastering applications and is available in surround, stereo (ISL 2st), and Avid HDX versions (ISL DSP).

The company will also showcase a new option for its Halo Upmix solution, which allows for upmixing stereo audio to surround. The 9.1 option introduces vertical positioning into the upmix, generating a 7.1.2 (Dolby Atmos) bed track-compatible upmix. Available in Avid AAX, VST, and AU formats, Halo Upmix automates the creation of a stereo-to-surround, downmix-compatible upmix with centre channel management and spatial density controls. Combining several technologies – including frequency and time-domain energy distribution and neural network artificial intelligence – Halo Upmix enables producers to target various upmix goals, including full stable surrounds, exact downmix matching, and/or full dialog isolation.

At AES, NUGEN Audio will also highlights its latest loudness management software including Loudness Toolkit 2 – a complete solution for loudness metering, correction, and true-peak limiting at the workstation. The LMB Processor for server batch-file loudness analysis and correction will also be demonstrated. Both LMB and Loudness Toolkit 2 include options for loudness range (LRA) targeting and measurement. LRA targeting is handled by NUGEN Audio's proprietary DynApt Technology. The technology is used to identify transitions and preserve dialog clarity.

Jon Schorah, Founder and Creative Director, NUGEN Audio, said: "As an increasing number of audio streaming services are using loudness normalization, built-for- purpose metering is even more critical for the music producer. At AES, we'll show attendees how the latest updates for MasterCheck can help them mix audio according to the new loudness criteria, maximize dynamic range, and optimize the listening experience for streamed audio."

Image: NUGEN Audio ISL 2st True Peak Limiter.

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(JP/LM)