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<\/a><\/p>\nBe reassured, though, that there is now no need for those seeking that superlative sound to turn their back on it due to cost considerations as AROUSOR LT\u2122 likewise improves mixes \u2014 at a persuasive price to suit most pockets. Put it this way: with AROUSOR LT\u2122, ELI effectively downsized AROUSOR\u2122 by simplifying its controls, hiding a few functions, and adjusting its focus from 12 varied RATIO settings to four carefully chosen ones that provide a perfect balance between versatility and ease of use: 1:1 \u2014 no compression, allowing AROUSOR LT\u2122 to be used in a smooth-sounding saturation capacity without compression; 3:1 \u2014 a gentle compression curve with a 10 – 30dB knee, depending on ATT (attack) and REL (release) settings; 8:1 \u2014 the same ratio and curve as the hardware Distressor\u2019s popular 6:1 setting, and a more aggressive ratio that just works on any instrument or vocal track; and 20:1 \u2014 another favourite ratio for peak-skimming purposes, or creating natural ambiences when heavily used with room mics or dry- and lifeless-sounding sources, thanks to the slower attack that mellows out the \u2018grabby\u2019 sound.<\/p>\n
Such simplification of available AROUSOR\u2122 parameters is reflected in its younger software sibling\u2019s smaller GUI (Graphical User Interface). Indeed, anyone already familiar with AROUSOR\u2122 will readily recognise the \u2018LED\u2019 bar graph for AtMod (Attack Modification) \u2014 slows down the initial slope of the attack envelope to add just a little bit more of the transient back into the track \u2014 that also assists in AROUSOR LT\u2122, albeit this time it is implemented with a fixed setting (set to the equivalent of selecting 3 in the AROUSOR\u2122 ATTACK MODIFICATION panel, as opposed to the latter\u2019s default setting of 2). The \u2018LED\u2019 bar graph denoting Pinned, Toasty, Hot, and Warm in the AROUSOR\u2122 SOFT CLIPPING panel similarly forsakes functionality (for introducing more second harmonic distortion and the ability to place the compressor input before or after the soft clipper circuit) in favour of fixed, smooth-sounding settings in an AROUSOR LT\u2122 implementation that duly delivers \u2014 whether seeking subtle or extreme amounts of vintage-style harmonic distortion. Although AROUSOR LT\u2122 does not allow for full control of ELI\u2019s proprietary AtMod or independent soft clipping adjustment, it includes a simple, yet incredibly useful single sidechain EQ \u2014 110 Hz DET HP (high-pass) filter \u2014 function to remove low frequencies from triggering the compression detector, preventing pumping and low-frequency modulation, making for an easy-to-use, yet flexible plug-in that is right on the musical mark.<\/p>\n
Although anyone investing in AROUSOR LT\u2122 \u2014 pocket change-priced as it is in effect \u2014 will, without doubt, become addicted to its creamy sound and ease of use, it is worth noting that its purchase price provides customers with a coupon for that same amount redeemable against purchasing AROUSOR\u2122 at a discount during any AROUSOR\u2122 sale promotions. Put it this way: with AROUSOR LT\u2122 itself remaining on sale for only $49.00 USD \u2014 representing an attractive $30.00 USD discount \u2014 until July 8, 2022, what\u2019s not to like?<\/p>\n
And anyone upgrading to AROUSOR\u2122 at a later date, however, has a lot to look forward to (including 12 greatly varied ratios; full control of ELI\u2019s proprietary AtMod; independent adjustment of soft clipping; a BLEND control \u2014 allowing users to Mix between fully Comp and Dry signals; a fully- sweepable DETECTOR SIDECHAIN EQ; two Opto modes \u2014 using time constraints to emulate renowned hardware compressors using an opto \u2018light controlled\u2019 element; and more). Moreover, ELI even provides an AROUSOR\u2122 preset perfectly set up to match the default insert settings of AROUSOR LT\u2122 that are a little different in character to those provided by AROUSOR\u2122. As a result, anything AROUSOR LT\u2122 users have been working on will now sound the same when moving on up to AROUSOR\u2122… again, what\u2019s not to like? Just ask GRAMMY\u00ae Award-winning record producer, multi- instrumentalist, songwriter, and audio engineer Greg Wells!<\/p>\n
AROUSOR LT\u2122 is available for purchase as an AAX-, AU-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting 64-bit effect plug-in for macOS (OS X 10.7 or higher); an AAX-, VST2-, and VST3-supporting 64-bit effect plug-in for Windows (7 or higher); and as an AAX DSP plug-in that runs natively on Avid VENUE (4.61 or higher) at an ongoing \u2018pre-release sale\u2019 price of only $49.00 USD until July 8, 2022 \u2014 rising thereafter to its regular price of $79.00 USD \u2014 directly from ELI here: https:\/\/www.empiricallabs.com\/product\/arousor-lt\/<\/a><\/p>\n A fully-functional, 15-day trial of AROUSOR LT\u2122 is also available to download from here: http:\/\/www.empiricallabs.com\/downloads\/<\/a> (It is necessary to activate AROUSOR LT\u2122 \u2014 demo and full versions alike \u2014 via an iLok USB dongle or iLok Cloud.)<\/p>\n