Tiger Bundle is a superb collection of our standalone Tiger plugins, dedicated to the most classic and original compressor emulators that shaped the Pro Audio industry and left an indelible mark on the music world. Undoubtedly, this set is the optimal choice for vintage dynamics and level control, serving both mastering and mixing.
Acustica plugins require installation: Acustica Framework
TIGER
Tiger includes four different plugins to choose from (“Tiger flat” and Tiger; “Tiger Mix flat” and Tiger Mix).
Tiger implements a long list of compression curves accurately sampled from the best analog compressors and software. We have found that this is a relatively rare added value in software implementations (often these curves are pure, synthesized, modified and not the actual result of the sampling operation). In this regard, Tiger copies Ash’s strategy for clippers, but in the area of compression.
Tiger implements attack and release curve shapes (ATTACK and RELEASE) in detectors from the best HARDWARE we have measured over the years. Multi-segment forms give the product program-dependent characteristics (auto-attack and auto-release on steroids).
Tiger implements attack and release time shape modulators (ASHMOD, RSHMOD) into its detectors, taken from the best SOFTWARE (yes, software this time) and hardware attack and release curves we have analyzed. This is the first time we’ve introduced release modulation into one of our products.
Tiger has a HOLD function for both attack and release (this co-presence is also quite rare in software compressors).
Tiger implements multiple variable weight detectors to process transients simultaneously with the rest of the signal (this is also a software dependent feature).
Tiger implements the concept of a controlled fast and slow compressor to precisely balance aggressive and soft compression within a single pattern.
Tiger implements an integrator (POWER) in the detectors to parametrically control the speed of response to transients. Unlike pure PEAK or RMS compressors, Tiger can represent compressors where the detectors are based on variable pitch RMS power measurements.
Tiger implements a circuit in the sidechain path (DEEP SPACE) designed to optimize distortion in the presence of fast time constants.
Tiger implements true look-ahead on attack (thus release independent) which can optimize distortion in the presence of fast time constants.
Tiger implements a relatively complete sidechain EQ based on a high-pass filter and a dual semi-parametric peak or shelving EQ and accepts external sidechains.
Tiger features sophisticated oversampling (which has become a hallmark of our recent products) with particularly transient-friendly impulse response and zero phase change.
Within each signal path, each dynamic element is independent of the input channels (in fact, Tiger consists of 6 separate compressors).
Tiger features Intuitive Morphing Control (MORPH), which allows each of Tiger’s dynamic elements to seamlessly morph from compressor to limiter to saturator while simultaneously intuitively controlling stereo coupling.
Tiger features skins with 3D graphics and flat 2D graphics for those who like fast and intuitive interfaces. The interface is highly responsive and features sidechain path, signal delta, and bypass listening.
Tiger also implements low latency versions (especially without oversampling, since latency is relatively low), especially for the tracking version of TIGER MIX.
Tiger includes a customizable and responsive GUI.
Tiger has an excellent and distinctive sound.
TIGER ULTRA
Hyper 3 Technology.
New “Anti-Aliasing” algorithm, which significantly reduces aliasing problems in the plugin.
New high quality dither algorithm with 8 different modes.
5 dither bit depth modes.
New high-quality cropping algorithm, even more efficient.
New Hyper Pre improvement with very low aliasing.
New ‘Aria’ engine supporting new dynamic/real-time metering displays.
Advanced metering system with real-time waveform display: A new visual interface, including RMS I/O meters and GR meters, is designed to quickly identify peaks and extremes in an audio signal. This feature allows you to constantly monitor the decay curve and amount of distortion/clipping of the plugin. This is an important addition, especially useful for mixing and mastering, as it allows you to understand in real time how your audio signal is performing and whether there are any obvious problems, such as excessive distortion.
The Knee display is used to display the static compression curve.
Visual Control and Precise Calibration: Tiger Mix Ultra Flat fits into the landscape of plugins that emphasize strong graphics components, offering the following key benefits:
providing a highly detailed presentation of audio information. This is especially valuable for audio engineers seeking to fine-tune parameters with maximum precision, allowing the available controls to be accurately calibrated. For example, when working on saturation in detail, detailed visualization is extremely useful. It also comes in handy when you need to adhere to specific technical settings or audio production standards.
Instant Feedback: Improved instant response of controls that can provide immediate feedback on the impact of your settings, allowing you to make real-time changes to the signal to quickly achieve your desired sound.
Easy to use and attractive interface.
High quality oversampling up to 16x (highest and best on the market) with perfect phase response.
23 sampled, custom and super-linear analog clipping modes developed based on TIGER.
2D – flat graphical interface.
Listening modes (/\, LR, M, S).
Excellent and distinctive sound.
Changeable and responsive graphical interface.
Several presets.