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Digidesign Announces Smack! - Foolproof Compressor/Limiter Plug-in for Pro Tools

Digidesign is pleased to announce Smack!^TM - a new professional compressor/limiter plug-in designed specifically for music applications but capable of accommodating virtually any kind of audio material with equal success. Digidesign^® Smack! features three compression modes, unique compression ratios, and harmonic distortion ideally suited for achieving a wide range of sonic variations and colorations. Smack! supports both Digidesign and Avid^® software*, side-chain processing, multi-channel track types, the full range of Pro Tools^® sample rates and AudioSuite^TM, RTAS^®, and TDM plug-in formats. "Smack! LE" includes AudioSuite and RTAS versions, and supports Pro Tools LE and Avid software.

Digidesign Smack! has been developed for Pro Tools music makers who require a great-sounding, flexible, and easy-to-use compression tool. Accurately modeling automatic gain reduction devices previously found only in hardware, Smack! controls the volume of just about any source in a very "musical" manner, adding fullness, intelligibility, and excitement to any track. Its control ranges are practical and sweep a wide range of tonal compression color, resulting in true warmth and distinction. Along with delivering phenomenal sound, Smack! operates effectively at any setting and is easily and quickly manipulated through its intuitive user interface.

At home in Pro Tools-based music, broadcast, postproduction and sound design applications, Smack! is an ideal plug-in choice for use with bass, drums, and vocals to bring optimal track placement and presence to a mix.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• Digidesign-approved Pro Tools|HD^® Accel, Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools|24 MIX (RTAS and AudioSuite only with Pro Tools|24 MIX), or Pro Tools LE system; or Avid software
• iLok USB Smart Key (an iLok.com account is recommended for managing iLok licenses)