NEWS

PRODUCTS

CLIENTS

ABOUT SEC

TRAINING

SPECIALS

OFF TOPIC

OLD NEWS

Old News 1

Old News 2

Old News 3

Old News 4

Old News 5

Old News 6

Old News 7

Old News 8

Old News 9

Old News 10

News archive 

Waves September Mastering Special

Until the end of September you’ll save 20% on Waves Masters Bundle, L3 and L3-16 Multimaximizer plug-ins as well as on MaxxBCL outboard dynamics processor. Maxximum punch to your mixes on minimum money.

If you don't have this stuff yet, don't miss the opportunity to get the industry standard dynamics tools. There's simply no way around L3 if you want to keep up with the competition and MaxxBCL is the perfect solution if you need the same processing power for an installation or for the road.

Waves Plug-ins

New HD|1 Pro Core and Pro Mix Bundles

If you were considering to settle for a LE system due to tight budget, you should have a look at the new HD|1 Pro Core and HD|1 Pro Mix bundles. These bundles open the door to the industry standard Pro Tools HD platform at much more affordable price than previously.

Both bundles deliver the professional features of HD like low latency, guaranteed track count, and exclusive TDM plug-in processing with the addition of the amazing virtual instrument box set plus Transfuser - the innovative music creation tool of the moment. The HD1|Pro Mix bundle adds the C|24 control surface with comprehensive cable kit, to create the ultimate entry level Pro Tools HD mixing package.

HD|1 Pro Core:
- HD|1 PCIe
- 96 I/O
- Digidesign Virtual Instruments Box
- Transfuser

HD|1 Pro Mix - like Pro Core, plus:
- C|24 control surface and monitor controller
- C|24 TRS DigiSnake Kit

You can save up to Fr. 9’000.- when taking advantage of the time-limited offer which ends 20.12 so if the cash isn’t warming up your pocket just yet, start saving now. Call or mail for details.

MassivePack 7 offer ends this Friday

You have only two days to profit from the best selling MassivePack 7 and MassivePack 7 Pro deals. Featuring 16 plug-ins from Abbey Road, TC, Brainworx, Eventide, GRM, URS, TL Labs, Digidesign and many more, MP7 and MP7 Pro offer a cool collection of industry standards and refreshing new stuff. Basically, if you need any two of the plug-ins, you are already in the winning zone with the rest so don’t let this one slip. Scroll down for more details and drop the order before it's too late.

MassivePack 7 details

Meet SEC at IBC

In September the world’s broadcast industry meets in Amsterdam for the IBC exhibition and congress. 50000 attendees will face the daunting task of selecting the hottest demos from almost 1500 exhibitors of stuff that you'll find in your living room in few years. You check out the latest 3D displays or order a satellite if that’s your thing. If you’re coming to IBC, drop us a mail or give us a ring and we’ll show you the most interesting news in pro audio.

IBC

New Digidesign 7-slot PCIe Chassis

The solution for ultimate Pro Tools|HD power has arrived. Now you can expand your PCIe-based Pro Tools|HD rig with up to seven HD Accel cards for maximum processing power with the new Digidesign PCIe-to-PCIe Expansion Chassis. This 4U rack-mount system works with Mac Pro running Mac OS X 10.5.3 (Leopard). It comes with a built-in, ultra-quiet power supply, PCIe host interface card, and a high-speed 3m iPass cable.

Digidesign PCIe Chassis details

Technical Update 4.9.2008

- Pro Tools 7.4cs7 for Pro Tools HD, LE and M-Powered available to download fixing issues with fades, iXML import, trim automation, D-Control, etc.
- Digidesign X-Form 7.4.2cs1 available to download fixing a bug when using the "Film to PAL TCE +4.1667%" preset

Pro Tools CS updates downloads

Waves September Specials Galore

This September you can profit from several Waves specials: SSL 4000 Collection (now with SSL G-Channel) and Gold Bundle are both 20% off. And when you buy iGTR, we’ll give you GTR Solo for free. When investing in Diamond Bundle (now including Maxx Volume), an API Collection will be yours for nothing - and even an upgrade to Diamond gets you API Collection for half prize.

Waves plug-ins

Waves TDM 25% special - only this week

Our phones have been ringing with Waves orders since the TDM 25% special started. But the sweet deal will end this week and prices will go back to normal so this is the golden (or platinum or even mecury) opportunity to extend your Waves collection or get the first taste of the standard tools of the industry.

21 bundles, over 100 plugs, all 25% less until the end of month. Don’t waste money by waiting too long.

Waves plug-ins

RNDigital Finis 3 multiband limiter out now

The Finis 3 is a 3-band peak limiter with a new approach for multi band peak limiting due to RNDigital’s superb FIR filter technology providing an excellent separation of three bands without phase shift on the crossover frequencies. The Finis 3 does has 3 independent peak limiters operating separately as well as one central peak limiter controlling the sum of all bands.

Finis 3 employs a psychoacoustic limiting algorithm that analyzes several aspects of your audio and intelligently keeps the level under the specified maximum. To address the complexities of limiting while maintaining a good dynamic audio range, Finis 3 has a meter not commonly found on limiters: The Crest Factor Meter, which indicates the crest factor of the input and output, plus the in/out difference, enabling you to see how limiting affects the dynamics of the material.

RNDigital Finis 3 info

Technical update 21.8.08 - Updated 22.8.

- All Digidesign Advanced Instrument Research (A.I.R.) group virtual instruments are now compatible with Pro Tools 7.4.2 for Mac OS X 10.5.3 & 10.5.4 (Leopard): Hybrid 1.5.2, Strike 1.0.2, Structure 1.0.2, Structure LE 1.0.2, Structure Free 1.0.2 , Velvet v1.0.2, Xpand! 1.0.3, Transfuser – No update required
- New drivers for M-Audio Midisport Anniversary Edition available, including multi-device and multi-client functionality
- Pro Tools 7.4.2cs1 updates available for download including fixes for Expand to New Tracks, DigiBase, Cataloging, Fade files, File Comments in WAV files, MIDI, Avid Mojo/Mojo SDI, D-Control

Leopard compatible plug-in downloads

M-Audio Midisport driver downloads

Pro Tools CS updates downloads

Technical Update 15.8.2008

- DigiDelivery server update 2.2.0 available for download. It lifts the 16GB file size limitation, delivery size is now limited only by the free disk space on the DigiDelivery unit. 2.2.0 also adds several security features and is recommended for all users.

DigiDelivery server update 2.2.0 release notes

RNDigital Pro Bundle, D1, Spli-zer prices down

We’re happy to offer even better prices for already affordable RNDigital plug-ins: Pro Bundle is now Fr. 699.- and both Dynam-izer D1 and TEC Award 2008 nominee Spli-zer are now only Fr. 115.- each. Benefit from the bigger bang for the buck and “get the results that you can’t get with conventional plug-ins” (Michael Waegner, Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, etc.)

RNDigital plug-ins

Technical Update 14.8.2008

- NetMix Pro 4.1 and NetMix 4.1 are available as a free download for registered owners of version 4.0. 4.1 includes several bugfixes and recommended for all users.

NetMix Pro, NetMix 4.1 downloads

Summer heat melting demo, 2nd hand prices

The heat is melting our specials like ice cream. For a short time, you can get great deals like new stuff for 50% discount, demo gear for 25% less and 2nd hand goodies up to 90% under original price. Get 'em before they're gone.

Specials

Waves TDM 25% Off in August

This August you can get all TDM products from Waves at 25% discount. This includes 21 bundles and over 100 plug-ins(!). The offer is valid for all TDM products including upgrades and you will receive the new Waves v.6 with full iLok support.

Offer good from August 1st through August 30th, 2008.

Waves Plug-ins

New PunchLight Universal Studio Display XT

The Universal Studio Display XT is a completely new product which combines the best features of the existing Timecode Display and PunchLight products in one nifty package. In addition to timecode, the Universal Studio Display can show bars&beats, time, or samples. It also has a full PunchLight mode, indicating record start/stop and record-ready/pre-roll/post-roll which is useful for music production as well as for dubbing and post-production. The PunchLight Universal Studio Display XT is compatible with Pro Tools LE / HD, Cubase / Nuendo, Logic Pro, Digital Performer and Samplitude.

Features:
- Bars&Beats/Feet+Frames
- Timecode/Samples/Time
- Midi Time Code (MTC) reader
- Indicates recording start/stop, record-ready/pre-roll/post-roll
- Clock
- Sleep mode
- Brightness control
- PunchLight function on/off
- Anti-flicker mode (turns off last two segments)
- Remote control of all functions

PunchLight Universal Display XT interactive demo

SSL G-Channel added to Waves SSL collection - for free

All owners of the jaw-dropping Waves SSL collection just got xmas news in the middle of the summer. The new G-Channel consolidates the equalization and dynamic controls of SSL G Series consoles into one convenient tool.

The G-Channel EQ module delivers the original hardware’s characteristic pre-boost dip, pre-cut rise, and broad Q for extreme frequency manipulation. The Dynamics section features soft-knee compression and limiting, a gate/expander, and automatic makeup gain for rock steady output levels. Together, they deliver the one-of-a-kind sound and convenient routing flexibility that have made the SSL G-Series console a control room classic.

And the best of all, SSL G-Channel is a free upgrade for all Waves SSL 4000 collection owners.

Waves Plug-ins

New MassivePack 7 - Monster Savings on Indispensable Tools

It's that time of the year - the time to update your plug-in collection for ridiculous prices. Until September 20, 2008, Pro Tools|HD users can get a powerful collection of some of the industry’s most in-demand sound processors and tools with the new MassivePack 7 or MassivePack Pro 7 bundle - all at monster savings!

Both bundles include eight core plug-ins plus your choice of eight additional plug-ins. MassivePack Pro 7 also includes two additional TC Electronic plug-ins, plus an HD Accel card (PCI or PCIe) to give all those new plugs the power they desire.

Get the professional sound and save over Fr. 10’000.- with MassivePack 7 or over Fr. 15’000.- with MassivePack Pro 7. But only for a limited time so act now.

MP 7 and MP Pro 7 include the following plug-ins:
- Abbey Road Brilliance Pack — Abbey Road’s classic EQs for that Beatles-esque sound
- Brainworx bx_digital — High-end stereo mastering plug-in
- Eventide Omnipressor — Expand and compress without endangering quality
- Flux Epure II — 5-band State-Space EQ
- GRM Tools Classic TDM Bundle — Eight real-time plug-ins
- Softube Acoustic Feedback Deluxe — Screaming guitar feedback
- TC Electronic MD3 Stereo Mastering — High-end multiband mastering tool
- URS M series EQ Bundle — Vintage processing with Motor City and Vintage Cinema EQs

Plus, choose eight additional plug-ins from the following:
- Bomb Factory Classic Compressors Bundle — LA-2A and MC77
- Bomb Factory Moogerfooger Bundle — That legendary Moog sound
- Bomb Factory Voce Bundle — Rotating speaker and B-3 organ vibrato emulators
- Digidesign Eleven — Hyper-realistic mic’d guitar amp emulation, staff favorite, eleven rocks!
- Digidesign Hybrid — High-definition synthesizer
- Digidesign Impact — Console-style mix bus compression up to7.1
- Digidesign Reel Tape Suite — The warmth and punch of analog tape
- Digidesign ReVibe — Powerful 5.1 reverb, post pro favorite
- Digidesign X-Form — Time-stretch and pitch-shift tracks to the extreme
- Trillium Lane Labs TL Drum Rehab — Enhance or replace drum sounds easily
- Trillium Lane Labs TL Space TDM — Hollywood’s standard convolution reverb

In addition, MassivePack Pro 7 includes:
- Pro Tools HD Accel Card — Get more power to your Pro Tools|HD system
- TC Electronic Master X3 — Virtual incarnation of TC Finalizer
- TC-Helicon Harmony4 — Create or fatten vocal harmony tracks

Too much choice? Give us a ring and we'll help you to choose the coolest tools for your needs.

MassivePack 7 Fr. 1'495.-

MassivePack Pro 7 Fr. 4'095.-

MassivePack 7 details

Technical Update 16.7.08

- Pro Tools 7.4.2 software is now fully compatibile with both Mac OS X 10.5.3 and 10.5.4
- Several plug-ins updated to Leopard compatibility
- Pro Tools 7.3.1cs7 updates are now available, fixing automation thinning, surround automation and 003 monitoring issues

Pro Tools 7.4.2 compatibility information and download

Pro Tools plug-in compatibility grid

Pro Tools CS updates downloads

Waves V6 released

The wait is over. Waves released today the long-awaited version 6.

V6 offers easier authorization, direct iLok.com support and TLC Theft & Loss Coverage. Stay tuned for more details soon.

Waves

New Sonnox Bundles - save up to 40%

The new Sonnox Oxford Elite bundle presents all highly acclaimed Oxford plug-ins in one cost-effective package, including all seven Oxford plug-ins: EQ, Dynamics, Inflator, Transient Modulator, Reverb, Limiter and SuprEsser. On a personal note, Sonnox Oxford plug-ins are our absolute favorites and our standard starting point for EQ and dynamics so we highly recommend to get the good stuff at a reasonable price.

In addition to Sonnox Elite, two attractively priced alternatives are also available. Sonnox Essential combines the Oxford EQ, Dynamics, Reverb and SuprEsser plug-ins to provide definitive control of all mixing processes. Sonnox Enhance offers the ultimate option for maximising loudness and enhancing your mix, containing Oxford Inflator, Limiter and Transient Modulator.

Sonnox plug-ins

Waves Mercury and Masters July Special

This July you can get the huge Waves Mercury and linear phase Masters collections at 20% discount. Mercury includes over 250 plug-ins(!), and the brand new JJP collection is now included as well. Both are available as native and TDM and the offer includes upgrades from other Waves bundles.

Waves plug-ins

Technical Update 1.7.08

- Yesterday Apple released Mac OS X 10.5.4. Digidesign has nearly completed the testing for 10.5.4 and has not discovered any new technical issues for Pro Tools. Pro Tools 7.4.2 is expected to be fully qualified on Mac OS X 10.5.4 by early next week.
- TC Electronic Harmony4 v1.3 available, adding 14 settings
- Pro Tools 7.4cs6 update for Pro Tools HD on Mac only is available for download
- OS X 10.5.3/Pro Tools 7.4.2 compatible versions of Hybrid and Xpand! are available for download. Digidesign Strike, Structure (all versions) and Velvet are not yet 7.4.2 compatible

Mac OS X 10.5.4 Combo Update download

TC Harmony4 TDM download

Pro Tools CS updates downloads

Pro Tools Plug-in Compatibility with Leopard

Transfuser full version available now

After a lot of great feedback about the Transfuser free preview, the full version of Transfuser is now available. Digidesign Transfuser is a super flexible real-time loop, phrase, and groove creation virtual instrument for Pro Tools. If you have collected loops and have piled up a lot of your own sounds, you can now easily drag and drop them right into Transfuser and manipulate them directly in Pro Tools without having to open up external software. Transfuser also comes with a collection of almost 2GB of loops and phrases to get you started immediately.

Transfuser details and sounds

New D-Command ES

Black is beautiful: The new D-Command ES features the same dark optics familiar from it’s big brother, D-Control ES. Functionally identical to D-Command, D-Command ES offers enhanced contrast for better surface legibility in low-light environments. With center section for EQ and dynamics, 5.1 monitoring, studio communications, as well as control over processing, routing, and automation, D-Command ES provides professional workflow in a compact console.

Digidesign ICON consoles

Technical Update 24.6.08

- Pro Tools HD and LE 7.4cs5 update for Mac OS 10.4 Tiger available
- AudioEase Speakerphone 1.1 update, free for registered users adds automatable IR switching, Pro Tools Leopard support, and faster preset switching

Pro Tools cs updates downloads

Speakerphone 1.1 download

32-fader D-Control at ZHdK

Zurich got yet another 32-fader D-Control as ZHdK, Zurich University of Arts, took a delivery of their first D-Control. To be used with their existing HD Accel system in film post production, the D-Control is an important step in providing the students the tools they need to be able to master after graduating.

After SAE, ZHdK is already the second school in Zurich this year to instruct their students with an ICON system which has become an industry standard in just few years.

ICON empowered studios around the world

Official Pro Tools 7.4.2 for Leopard 10.5.3 available

The official version 7.4.2 of Pro Tools HD, LE and M-Powered is now available as a free update for all 7.4 users. Be aware that some currently shipping plug-ins and virtual instruments are not yet compatible with Pro Tools 7.4.2 and Mac OS X 10.5.3 so be sure to check out the plug-in compatibility link below before upgrading.

Free Pro Tools 7.4.2 download - Pro Tools 7.4 license required

Pro Tools Plug-in Compatibility with Leopard

Sunny June Special: 003 Factory

This June you can get the 003 Factory all-in-one production powerhouse for a hot summer price. The most professional interface/control surface for Pro Tools LE, 003 Factory offers and outstanding sound quality thanks to new converters, ample I/O, elegant design and robust quality suitable for mobile use. But only as long as stock lasts so order yours now.

003 Factory Fr. 3’220.- now 2'495.-

Specials

Glyph PortaGig 800 Pro Tools compatible pocket drive shipping

How about sticking all your current projects in your pocket? Working directly from a 2.5” drive? Without power supply? Can do! The new Glyph PortaGig is a tiny bus-powered hard drive that has been approved for Pro Tools, allowing you to work on the road easily and reliably.

PortaGig 800 features two FireWire 800 ports, USB 2.0, and a fast SATA II drive in a quiet fanless aluminum case. Available at 5400rpm and 7200rpm speeds and sizes up to 250GB, this is a must have drive for a pro sound engineer. Like its big brothers, it comes with a full 3 year warranty.

Glyph PortaGig 800 specs

Waves Platinum 20% off in June

This June you can save 20% with Waves Platinum Bundle, TDM or Native. With over 30 plug-ins from dynamics, equalization, and reverb to pitch correction, spatial imaging, and beyond, Platinum is ideal for tracking, mixing, mastering, and sound design.

Waves Platinum Bundle TDM Fr. 4’975.- now Fr. 3’980.-
Waves Platinum Bundle Native Fr. 2’485.- now Fr. 1’985.-

Pro Tools 7.4.2pr Pre-Release Available for Mac OS X Leopard

A pre-release version of Pro Tools software with Mac OS X 10.5.3 Leopard compatibility is now available. Pro Tools 7.4.2pr is released for Mac-based Pro Tools 7.4 users who wish to use Leopard before a fully tested and qualified version of Pro Tools becomes available.

Pro Tools 7.4.2pr is available as a download only, and requires Mac OS X 10.5.3. Pro Tools 7.4.2pr is not compatible with earlier versions of Leopard. Use the combo updater to update to 10.5.3.

Pro Tools 7.4.2pr full announcement

Pro Tools 7.4.2pr HD / LE / M-Powered download

Technical Update 29.5.2008

- Mac OS X 10.5.3 released. A hefty 536MB download (combo), it squashes myriad of bugs. 10.5.3 is NOT YET Pro Tools compatible but with 10.5.3, Digidesign can finally enter the last testing stage of fully Leopard compatible Pro Tools 7.4.2. Stay tuned for more info in the next few days.
- Digidesign Pro Tools Plug-In Compatibility with Leopard page updated. Use this page to determine which of your plug-ins are already Leopard compatible. ALL plugs must be updated to work under Leopard, OS X 10.4 Tiger versions will not work!

Pro Tools OS X 10.5.3 compatibility info

Pro Tools Plug-In Compatibility with Leopard

Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.3 combo update download

Get your slice of Spring Madness before it’s too late

If you have noticed your friends toting shiny new Mboxes, that’s a sure sign that the Spring Madness Special is selling like space cakes. Which means that the gear is almost gone so act now to get your slice of the sweet pie. It ain’t over until the fat lady sings but that day is coming soon. Very soon.

Specials

Technical Update 26.5.08

- Pro Tools Prefs & Database Helper 2.1 is now Pro Tools 7.4 compatible. Pro Tools Prefs & Database Helper is a simple utility for solving problems caused by corrupted preferences files. Instead of manually searching for possibly flaky pref files, it trashes them with a click. Highly recommended for routine troubleshooting.

Pro Tools Prefs & Database Helper download

SoundShifter 20% off in May

Our favorite real-time pitch-shifting processor for many critical workflows, Waves SoundShifter lets you change keys, tempos, and durations with extreme accuracy and clarity.

“Being able to control pitch via a fader, and being able to automate it, allows me to add another layer of creativity and dimension to my sound design. The ability to fine tune the pitch algorithims makes Soundshifter a serious tool that I constantly rely on.”

Martin Gershin, Sound Designer & Editor (Shrek, American Beauty, Kill Bill 1 & 2)

Waves SoundShifter Fr. 829.-, now Fr. 659.-

Waves SoundShifter details

SEC News for iPhone out now

If you’re one of the 40’000 Swiss iPhone users or already camping outside a Swisscom or Orange shop for iPhone 3G (see you there), we have good news. Today we’re proud to release SEC News customized for iPhone and iPod Touch. Now you can stay in touch with the latest information and technical updates anytime, anywhere.

The SEC News for iPhone is a simple web app, designed for maximum speed and usability. It gives you a quick overview of all news and one-click access to more info. “Read More”-button lands you to the complete article on our site.

Knowledge is power so bookmark the link below in your pocket surfboard to stay in the loop.

www.secaudio.ch/iphone

New D-Command 8 Value Bundle

We’re happy to offer a new D-Command bundle including HD|2 and 192 I/O plus a big bunch of plug-ins for an extremely attractive price.

With D-Command 8 Value Bundle you’ll get a complete studio setup for 32% less than usual. And if you need more faders, just ask for an extended version with D-Command Fader Unit for total of 24 faders.

Included hardware:
D-Command Main Unit, HD2 PCIe, 192 I/O, DB25-XLRM DigiSnake 4', DB25-XLRF DigiSnake 4', iLok, DigiLink Cable

Included Software:
DigiTranslator 2.0, TL Space Native, Reel Tape Suite, Impact, Revibe, X-Form, d2, d3 by Focusrite, BF-3A, Cosmonaut Voice, JoeMeek SC2, JoeMeek VC5 Meequalizer, moogerfooger LPF, SansAmp PSA-1, Amp Farm 3 by Line 6, D-Fi, Maxim, Tel-Ray Delay, Voce Spin and Chorus/Vibrato, Virus Indigo by Access Music, Digi Rack plug-ins, Ignition Pack 2 Pro

D-Command 8 Value Bundle, separately Fr. 46’280.-, bundle price Fr. 28’495.-

Specials

D-Control ES ready for demos at SEC Showroom

We finally found an afternoon to install Digidesign’s new flagship controller, ICON D-Control ES. The new dark color scheme and updated graphics of D-Control ES improve the legibility and - let’s face it - black just looks damn cool.

Come to see, touch and hear yourself why ICON has become the new standard in large format consoles around the world with over 2500 installed systems. In Switzerland, Swiss Radio DRS, Phonoplay, Magnetix, Hitmill, SAE, Condor Films and others have already upgraded their studios with ICON to meet the production standards of 21st century. Today studio clients expect fast, trustworthy high tech - not inflexible (but admittedly) romantic oldtimers. The need for speed, reliability and universal compatibility is best achieved with a truly integrated system based on the industry standard, Pro Tools HD.

Drop us a mail to book a demo, we’ll be sitting behind the ES almost every evening anyway - it’s simply a huge joy to work with.

Contact

New McDSP Emerald Pack 3.0 with 3 new plugs

McDSP Emerald Pack 3.0 (HD and Native) now includes the new DE555 De-esser, FutzBox Lo-Fi Distortion Effects, and NF575 Noise Filter plug-ins on top of the already included Analog Channel, Channel G, Chrome Tone, CompressorBank, FilterBank, MC2000, ML4000, Revolver and Synthesizer One.

The new big pack of plugs from McDSP is available immediately.

McDSP plug-ins

Digidesign Transfuser Free Preview

Digidesign’s A.I.R group presented today a new virtual groove creation workstation for Pro Tools - which you now can check out for free.

Transfuser is an real-time loop, phrase, and groove creation workstation that allows you to create, manipulate, and perform loop- and rhythm-based music on the fly. Ideal for electronic, hip-hop, and dance music production, remixing, and anyone working with loops, Transfuser comes packed with a variety of loops and phrases to get you started right away.

Listen to Transfuser-created loops here

Free Transfuser Preview download

Old News