Focusrite's new Midnight plug-in suite takes two of the most iconic Focusrite modules of all time - the ISA110 equaliser and ISA130
compressor; models their
sound exactly with powerful
DSP technology; and gives them elegant, functional on-screen front panels that make them simplicity itself to use. Now you can add that authentic, classic Focusrite
sound to your own tracks at a price you can afford. Your productions have never sounded so good.
The ISA110 and 130 modules, created for the legendary
Forte console in the 1980s, represent the epitome of Focusrite
analogue audio processing, and performed a vital role in the making of literally thousands of hit records - they still change hands for thousands today. Their new
digital incarnation in the Midnight suite for AU,
VST and
RTAS gives them stunning new hi-def on-screen front panels so realistic you'll believe you can grab a knob with your fingers. In fact, of course, you can tweak them with a click and a drag of the mouse, or graphically edit the response curves. But whichever way you want to go, behind each exquisite graphic front-panel lies powerful
DSP code that exactly models the original
analogue processors that inspired the Midnight suite, with all the warmth, clarity, control and incredible
sound of those original
analogue designs.
A glance at those clear, clean analogue-style front panels and you'll know exactly how to use the Midnight suite. The controls are simple and intuitive. The meters are responsive and accurate. And the
sound... these plug-ins
sound as good as they look, putting classic Focusrite clarity and warmth under your fingertips.
Midnight
EQ helps you manage problems and inspires solutions. It's a 4-band full-
parametric EQ with
peaking and shelving plus low- and high-pass filters. High end control up to 15kHz - just what you need to give a vocal that extra something. +/- 16
dB of
gain in each band. Overlapping midranges with fully variable
Q. Midnight
EQ gives your tracks full, rich
bass; a pure, open top-end; and beautiful
midrange definition.
Meanwhile Midnight
Compressor brings you control at your fingertips. It features
compression ratios of 1.5 to infinity, adjustable attack and auto/manual release and simple, clear metering that helps you keep an eye on
gain reduction,
threshold and
input/output levels. Input and makeup
gain settings help you get the
gain structure just right for perfect control. Vocals are right there, with a warmth and naturalness you've never quite been able to reach before.
Bass lines
gain a solid, firm foundation that makes you think the guy's still in the room. Suddenly your tracks sit perfectly in the mix, you're on a roll and your hair's standing on end. Know the feeling? You will.
The Midnight modules deliver incredible power, flexibility and a gorgeous
sound that launched a thousand hits. If you're looking to take your tracks to the next
level, you need the best: in the past, maybe that step was beyond your reach. But now the power to give your productions that extra edge is within your grasp. Step into Midnight, from Focusrite. And don't look back.