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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2002 1:37 pm
by kimgr
October 24, 2002 - St. Louis, MO

Sonic Timeworks L.L.P. today announced the Sharc One - Timeworks Recording Channel plug-in for Creamware's Scope Fusion Platform.

Sharc One is a complete recording channel plugin.
With the availability of cheap hi-quality 24bit A/D converters and preamps it is now possible to record with a very high quality at a modest cost. But good analog compressors and eq's are still as expensive as ever, so you'll end up paying as much for a complete recording channel as you do for a Scope card with 15 Sharc dsp's. This is where the Sharc One comes in:
With the hi-end Timeworks dsp algorithms you get everything from super transparent compression, to desirable "breathing & pumping", and the sound-sculpting possibilities of the 64bit Perfect Analog Simulation VintagEQ that is unique to the platform.

The Sharc One is available in both stereo and mono versions. It has a fixed signal path:
LowCut filter -> Expander -> Compressor -> EQ -> Softclip limiter

The compressor is based on the highly respected CompressorX algorithm, with selectable hard/soft knee compression curves, and both RMS & peak level detection circuit. There's also a new analog style VU-meter, with peak/overload detection LED, switchable to display gain reduction or input/output levels.

The 4-band equalizer is based on the VintagEQ analog algorithm.
With high/low shelving, 2 parametric mids, and 15dB's of cut'n'boost.

The limiter allows you to increase the perceived level (loudness) of the signal without causing digital distortion. Instead it simulates analog saturation by using a softclip algorithm.


Version 3.2 updates:
The entire line of Timeworks plugins for Creamware SFP has been updated to version 3.2, now available on http://www.sonictimeworks.com as a free maintenance update.


Demo Versions !
For the first time demo versions of Timeworks plugins for SFP are available. You can now try out the entire line of plugins and experience the hi-end algorithms for yourself.


Prices:
Sharc One: $249.00
4080L ProReverb: $249.00
VintagEQ, CompressorX, Mastering Compressors: $149.00 each

Studio Bundle 3.2 Gold: $549 (all plugs)
Studio Bundle 3.2 LE: $349 (Sharc One + 4080L ProReverb)

Studio Bundle "classic" -> Studio Bundle 3.2 Gold upgrade (incl. Sharc One): $99.00
(Special offer for existing customers until end of 2002. Normal price: $149.00)

For more information contact:
sales@sonictimeworks.com
http://www.sonictimeworks.com

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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2002 6:42 pm
by thermos
finally.

been looking forward to this for quit some time now, hope it lives up to my expectetions.

99$ for people who already own the pulsar bundle is a fair price, tanx.

on your site it says its the first plugin in a new timeworks series, can you give any info on any upcomming plugins.

keep up the good work

thermos

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2002 8:49 pm
by bassdude
Problems with the site? I'm having a bit of trouble navigating around.

Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2002 9:51 pm
by hubird
problems indeed: from the products page clicking on the SharcOne headline text brings up 'File not found', while clicking on the SharcOne picture brings you to the Mastering compressor...
Still happy with my VST Waves plugs... :smile:

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2002 2:04 am
by Round1
Would like to hear any user's comments on the SharcOne please......

Regards..Dave

Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2002 2:22 am
by valis
Dr00l....

I've been looking for something similar to a Compounder (or the 03d's compressor/gate/eq chain)..this looks like all I'd need & more. Just hope I don't kill my monitors with the 5 second dropouts in the demo while I check out the sound...

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2002 4:16 am
by BlackSun
5 sec????
how to test the demo !?!?!


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Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2002 4:27 am
by at0m
Like every 5 seconds there's a second gap or mute, I presume... You'll get the idea of what it does, but won't be able to use it to mix a song.

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2002 6:48 am
by visilia
On 2002-10-25 05:16, BlackSun wrote:
5 sec????
how to test the demo !?!?!
No, it works for 30 seconds, than the device is bypassed for 5 seconds and so on.

BTW, I think the Sharc One sounds fantastic, especially the EQ.

cheers,
vincent

Posted: Fri Oct 25, 2002 7:22 am
by at0m
Oh cool you can use them in loops and record then :wink:

Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2002 8:26 am
by Jez
I've been waiting about 2 years to get demos of these because I thought they were mighty pricey for something you couldn't test before buying. Can't wait to have a go on these - hope they are the business!!