iZotope Nectar 2
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Nectar 2 is a whole new redesign that shares only the basic concept of the original Nectar vocal multi-processor plug-in. The look, GUI and all eleven modules are completely rethought and I'm already enjoying these immense powerful set of processors in my Pro Tools 11 rig!
There are eleven modules available with drag n' drop reordering signal chaining possible. They are presented in the overview GUI mode each with individual bypass and Advance (for "under-the-hood" internal tweaking) buttons. They are called: Harmony (up to 12-voice choir builder), Plate Reverb (modeled vintage EMT 140 ST), FX (a strange brew of distortion-flange-echo effects), Pitch (Diatonic pitch shifter), Delay (digital, analog and tape), De-Esser (modeled after the dbx 902 hardware unit), Saturation (analog, tape, tube coloration), Compressors (single or parallel compressors with Auto Gain), Gate, EQ, and Limiter. In addition, there are Pitch Editor and Breath Control processors as separate plug-ins in the Nectar 2 Production Suite.
The Production Suite's Pitch Editor has a refreshed interface for graphical pitch editing and improved visual feedback, all within a resizable window and stays in sync with your session as an iZotope Rewire device.
The new Breath Control works as an intelligent gate for reducing excessive in/exhalations--brought up by post vocal compression and EQ treatments. Unlike most noise gates, you can set all breaths to a specific level using Target mode or attenuate each individual breath by a set value when using Gain mode.
Nectar 2 has over 150 presets for getting started with intelligent harmony generation and complete MIDI control. Nectar 2 standard edition sells for: $229 while Nectar 2 Production Suite with Pitch Editor and Breath Control plug-ins is $299 MSRP. Check: izotope.com/products/audio/nectar/.
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