The Big Brother of the Lexicon PSP 42 Arrives: the PSP 84
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November 14, 2002
The PSP 84 is a plug-in capable of producing a wide
variety of delay-based effects. Two independent delay lines operating with variable
sampling rate and tape saturation algorithm with adjustable gain, allow for
simulation of tape delay, including the effects
resulting from tape speed instability. A filtration section consisting of three 2nd order
switchable resonant filter types can be used to process input, feedback or wet signal.
The adjustable slope of the filter ranges from a gentle curve, which is useful for
simulating high frequency absorption typical for tape delay and wet signal equalization
to an extremely steep curve with a high cutoff frequency peak, making
wah-wah and resonance effects easily available. Delay line sampling rate and filter
cutoff can be modulated by any of the 5 LFO waveforms that are automatically
synchronized to the sequencer tempo or envelope follower with adjustable sensitivity
and attack/release. Moreover, the PSP 84 contains the fully functional reverb unit, with
simplified settings carefully tuned to exactly reproduce the sound of classic spring and
plate reverberators.
The PSP 84 is primarily meant for processing individual tracks within a mix and
experimenting with drum and synth loops. Though it can be successfully
used for adding classic sounding delay, its capabilities go far beyond that. The PSP
84's independent channel settings and cross-channel feedback allow for creating
animated delay effects that are more spatial and cut better through the mix than a
simple center-panned delay. Resonant filters and a modulation section that
synchronizes to the host tempo make it possible to create superb auto-wah-wah effects,
warm smoky dub sweeps, evolving ambient textures, as well as to easily shape the wet
signal's spectral contents. The PSP 84 can create both pristine clean sounding echoes
or degenerate the signal to great extent - all depending on your needs. Guitarists that are not satisfied
with dry and cold sounding tracks recorded using direct-boxes will appreciate
saturation algorithm, great for adding mild overdrive and harmonic contents
enrichment. Last but not least, the unique reverberation unit allows for adding space
and warmth that most of the digital reverbs lack.
Features:
- Up to 10 seconds of delay time per channel (depending on internal sampling frequency),
- Continuous control over the delay time with little harmonic distortion,
- Cross-channel feedback and independent channel settings with channel link mode,
- Tape saturation simulation with adjustable gain based on the algorithm used in PSP's mastering processors.
- Modulation section consisting of LFO and envelope follower mixed in any proportions,
- 5 click-free LFO waveforms and variable LFO channel phase offset,
- LP, BP, HP filter with adjustable cutoff and resonance,
- Flexible filter routing capabilities,
- Vintage reverberation module for faithful simulation of spring and plate reverb characteristics,
- Parameter filtration for smooth and click-free operation,
- Support for sampling rates of up to 192kHz,
- MIDI and VST automation of all parameters,
- Logic Control support,
- Pentium IV optimization,
- 60 presets for easy start.
Pricing: $149 US downloadable version, $199 US in the bundle with the Lexicon PSP 42, $29 US upgrade offer for current Lexicon PSP 42 users. Demo versions area available for download.
Minimum system requirements:
- Windows 95
- VST or DirectX compatible host application
- 256 MB RAM
- Pentium III 600 MHz
- High Color S-VGA, 1024x768
- Mac OS X v 10.0 or later
- Mac OS v. 8.6 or later
- 256 MB RAM
- G3 500 MHz
- High Color S-VGA 1024x768
- VST compatible host application
For more information, visit their web site at www.pspaudioware.com. |
