Eventide Audio has launched the Split Essentials plug-in series with DeBoom and Sheen Machine.
Eventide introduced advanced tonal and transient splitting technologies in the Physion multi-effects plug-in, then applied it to equalisation with the SplitEQ plug-in. In the Split Essentials series, Structural Split Technology is the foundation for task-specific, sonic sculpting plug-ins that claim new ground for simplicity and functionality.
Users have learned how to use SplitEQ plug-in to repair, rebalance, reshape and enhance the low and high end of a source – capabilities now delivered by DeBoom and Sheen Machine. DeBoom tames low-frequency muddiness without losing thump and removes resonance while keeping punch. On the other end of the frequency spectrum, Sheen Machine adds tonal high end without boosting transients and makes dull signals shine by accentuating the ‘airy’ quality of any signal without adding nasty sibilance or the harshness often generated by traditional high-shelf boosts.
With both Split Essentials plug-ins, incoming audio is analysed then separated into transient (noise, pops, mic plosives, vocal sibilance, attacks) and tonal (sustained notes, harmonics, tone, ambiance) elements, and specially crafted EQ curves are surgically applied to the tonal layer of the source audio.
The power of Eventide’s Structural Split technology is task-focused in the Split Essentials plug-ins, merging the power of SplitEQ into a single, one-knob gesture that lets engineers enhance low-frequency content with DeBoom without losing the energy of the incoming signal or add vibrance and airiness without the harshness introduced by traditional equalisation techniques using Sheen Machine. The Split Essentials user interface also includes undo/redo, input gain control and built-in bypass.
DeBoom and Sheen Machine are available now through the end of 2023 at a special introductory MSRP of US$25 each. Crossgrades are available from SplitEQ/Physion Mk II/Anthology XII for US$19 each. The standard MSRP will be US$49 each.
