Our friends at SSL have expanded their family of FX plugins with an advanced dynamics processing tool for removing unwanted ambient sound, feedback, and stage bleed from live and pre-recorded sources.
According to their press release, Sourcerer is able to quickly target specific sounds and remove them in a natural way, while retaining the original characteristics of the original source. An effective tool in studio, post-production, and live sound environments, Sourcerer is able to conjure up a clean sound while maintaining the original characteristics of the audio source.
With frequency-dependent expansion, filtering and sidechain controls, users can quickly summon Sourcerer to attenuate unwanted sounds while imparting clarity and presence to the signal's primary source. SSL say Sourcerer is magical in its ability to isolate sources, without leaving the artefacts commonly found when using a traditional gate or ducking compressor.
Featuring adjustable Threshold, Time, and Depth settings, Sourcerer can be quickly adapted to fit various scenarios such as a concert recording, an instrument captured with multiple microphones recorded in the studio, a broadcast panel, or even film dialogue.
Jon Sandman, SSL Plugin Product Manager, comments: “Sourcerer is yet another display of SSL’s legacy in digital audio processing in a variety of production environments. It’s a utility tool that helps producers and engineers provide a simple and effective solution to removing unwanted noise."
Originally developed for the SSL Live console range, Sourcerer is already in use by some of the world’s top live sound engineers on projects by The Killers, Sam Smith, Peso Pluma and others. The software can be used for a range of applications such as isolating lead vocals, increasing headroom, removing mic bleed, and more. The release means that for the first time, Sourcerer is available outside of one of SSL’s high-performance large-format consoles and in your DAW.
Pricing & Availability
SSL Sourcerer is available in VST, VST, AU, AXX formats and as part of the SSL and Slate Digital Complete Access Bundle a dual subscription alongside every Slate Digital plug-in - for $14.99 p/month (Ts&Cs apply).
Sourcerer is also available as a standalone plug-in priced $79.99 / £63.99. A free trial can be downloaded from the SSL website.