Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin
Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin
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Choose either the Installation Manager or the standalone Installer:
Installation Manager
Installation Manager v1.2.4 – Mac (1.42 MB)
Installation Manager v1.2.4 – Win (1.51 MB)
Standalone Installers
Chop Shop EQ Plugin v1.4.1 – Mac (136.31 MB)
Chop Shop EQ Plugin v1.4.1 – Win 64-bit (31.21 MB)
Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin v1.0.5 – Mac (439.30 MB)
Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin v1.0.5 – Win 64-bit (172.97 MB)
In the event these links are broken you may download the plugins from Plugin Alliance. Search for Louder Than Liftoff.
Install the Plugin
Option #1 – Installation Manager
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Once you download the plugin, run the appropriate Mac or Windows installer for your system found in its corresponding folder.
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Run the PA Installation Manager application. Create a free Plugin Alliance account if you do not already have one using this link:
https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/registration.html
Log into your account.
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Search for the plugin in the product list, select it, and click "Download & Install". This will download and install the plugin and the preset files.
Option #2 – Standalone Installers
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Run the appropriate installer for your system found in its corresponding folder. Mac installers (.app) and Windows installers (.exe) can be found inside the .zip file.
Activate Your License
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Create a free Plugin Alliance account if you do not already have one using this link:
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Redeem the license voucher code that you received via email by following the instructions at this link:
https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/activate.html
After the voucher code has been added, please be sure to complete the checkout process. The plugin license will not be added to your account until you click the "Place order" button at the end of the process.
- Run the plugin from inside of any DAW. Follow the activation prompts and login to your Plugin Alliance account from within the plugin. Once this is completed a static license file will be added to your computer and the plugin will work on or offline without having to log in. This activation screen will activate all installed plugins that are licensed to your Plugin Alliance account.
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Overview
The Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin is a faithful digital recreation of our flagship Silver Bullet mk2 hardware unit. We meticulously modeled every analog circuit down to the component level. To achieve our goal of pushing the state of the art to new heights, we developed a new patent-pending technology called Dyna Realism™, which allows users to experience an inspiring spectrum of analog realism in the digital domain. Use the three cascading Mojo Amps, powerful Tone Shaping EQ, and no-fuss ASPECT RATIO stereo image enhancer to intuitively sweeten and glue your mix bus, groups, and individual tracks in the DAW. The plugin not only accurately reproduces the harmonically exciting sound of the original but also offers extra features that extend the functionality of this already versatile tone shaping tool. Explore new digital Colour modules and Circuit Bending options that are exclusive to the plugin.
Features
- Component level DSP model of all Silver Bullet mk2 analog circuits
- Cascading 'A' and 'N' MOJO Amps inspired by classic American and British consoles from the 70's
- MOJO C expansion slot with digital Colour modules including Hitmaker 4000 and exclusive modules from Unfiltered Audio
- PRE EQ and POST TIGHT workflow modes to insert signal into the Silver Bullet mk2 signal path
- Signature 20-segment stereo high-resolution output meter with RMS and peak indication
- Mojo LEDs provide visual feedback of signal level intensity
- Tone shaping EQ suite designed specifically for mix sweetening and broad stroke tone sculpting of individual tracks
- Tight: 12 db/oct high pass filter with two frequency options for mixing and tracking
- Baxandall Tone EQ with AIR, +/-9 dB boost/cut
- Vintage: softens high-frequency response to emulate vintage British consoles
- ASPECT RATIO stereo imaging circuit to enhance width, height, and clarity of mix
- Patent-pending DYNA REALISM™ generates a spectrum of analog realism via static and dynamic variations throughout the digital model
- Unique Serial Number of the digital model is created for each user
- CIRCUIT BEND modes for "mis-wired" broken and distorted textures
- HEARDROOM control to adjust internal operating levels
- OUTPUT TRIM control with +/-10 dB of analog modeled gain
- Artist presets from William Pearson (drBill), Deegan Mack Adams, Benny Grotto (Mad Oak Studios), Dereck Blackburn (Quiethouse), Darren Rahn
- Internal automatic oversampling
Documentation
Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin Manual
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FAQ
Who developed this plugin?
We did! Louder Than Liftoff created its own in-house plugin development team–Brad McGowan, Joshua Dickinson, Michael Hetrick, Gary Grutzek, and William Pearson, with graphics by Papernoise. There were no outside organizations that contributed to the design and engineering. Our dedicated team worked for nearly two years on this project to create an audio plugin that not only achieves the highest level of digital emulation, but also advances the state of the art for digitial audio. During the course of this development we created technologies that are now patent pending.
I want to support the creators of this product directly, where should I buy it?
When you purchase products from the Louder Than Liftoff website, the lionshare of revenue is used to keep this mission going and to develop exciting new hardware and software tools.
How do I get a license code to activate this plugin?
All plugin purchases from the Louder Than Liftoff website come with a license code voucher that must be redeemed on the Plugin Alliance website. At the bottom of your order confirmation email there will be a download link where you can access an installer .zip file and your license code.
What's the deal with Plugin Alliance?
Louder Than Liftoff partners with Plugin Alliance to manage licensing and customer support for this plugin. This plugin requires a Plugin Alliance account for activation. The Plugin Alliance Support Page has the answers to most activation questions.
The Plugin Alliance Activation Manual (PDF link) is a detailed walkthrough for both online and offline activation.
How can I demo this plugin?
You can download the plugin from our Plugin Download page to demo. You will need to create a Plugin Alliance account to access free 14-day demos of all available plugin products.
I need help with this plugin. Who do I contact for support?
A MODERN ANALOG CLASSIC – NOW DIGITAL
The Silver Bullet mk2 Plugin is a results-oriented processor with an intuitive interface. We designed it to always give you amazing tone just like its analog counterpart, so you focus on creating the music, and not fiddling with the knobs.
Engage MOJO. Apply some sweet sounding filtering, tone shaping, and stereo image enhancement.
Delight in how easy that was.
CASCADING MOJO
The 3-band Baxandall EQ has a Pultec inspired low end and a smooth and expensive sounding top end that stands in a class with the most renowned mastering EQs. The beloved AIR circuit from the original Silver Bullet has its own dedicated control.
Tighten up the extreme bottom end with the TIGHT filter. The slightly resonant and tape-like 25 Hz setting excels on mixes, while the 50 Hz filter is optimized for tracking individual instruments.
Smooth out digital top end with the silky VINTAGE mode inspired by legendary 1970’s British consoles.
TONE SHAPING
The 3-band Baxandall EQ has a Pultec inspired low end and a smooth and expensive sounding top end that stands in a class with the most renowned mastering EQs. The beloved AIR circuit from the original Silver Bullet now has its own dedicated control. The original LF and HF frequency settings have been expanded to a total of 4 frequencies per band.
Tighten up the extreme bottom end with the TIGHT filter. The slightly resonant and tape-like 25 Hz setting excels on mixes, while the new 50 Hz filter is optimized for tracking individual instruments.
Smooth out digital top end with the silky VINTAGE mode inspired by legendary 1970’s British consoles.
STEREO IMAGE ENHANCEMENT
ASPECT RATIO musically enhances the stereo width, height, and clarity of your mix. This isn't one of those cheap sounding, phasey widening effects that leaves you wondering if you are messing up your soundstage or balance.
ASPECT RATIO delivers masterful results at the touch of a single button. No fussy tweaking or second guessing required. We took the time perfecting this circuit so you can get on with perfecting your mix.
CUSTOMIZE MOJO WITH C MOJO / COLOUR
Just like the hardware, the plugin has an expansion slot for tonal exploration. Not only did we model the complete circuit for the Hitmaker 4000 modules that are installed in the hardware, but we partnered with our friends at Unfiltered Audio to offer four new Mojo Modules exclusive to the plugin.
- Hitmaker 4000: 1980's VCA console saturation–standard issue in the hardware
- Bitmaker 1200: 12-bit, sample rate reduced version of Hitmaker 4000 with brick wall input filtering and aliasing artifacts inspired by a legendary late-80’s sampling drum machine.
- Vinyl Saturation: produces warm vinyl saturation based on the Unfiltered Audio plugin Needlepoint.
- Helical Scan: features VHS tape inspired warble algorithms based on the Unfiltered Audio plugin LO-FI-AF.
- VHS AF: a serial combination of the Vinyl Saturation and Helical Scan warble algorithms that increase saturation intensity as C-DRV is turned up and increase warble depth as C-MIX is turned up.
WHAT IS ANALOG?
Our mission with this plugin was to embody the true essence of analog. That meant including all the variations, idosyncracies, imperfections, and even the occasional delightful surprise we adore about real hardware. We meticulously modeled every analog circuit down to the component level and developed a new patent-pending technology we call Dyna Realism™.
DYNA REALISM™
To explore what it means to be analog we created Dyna Realism™, our remarkable patent-pending analog realism generator. Dyna Realism™ harnesses our innovative Virtual Parts Bin and Serial Number systems, meticulously constructing unique static and dynamic models of analog circuits across a broad spectrum of variation and realism. Through a simple knob adjustment, each setting unveils more intense variations within and between channels.
This new technology breathes life into static emulations, surpassing their inherent limitations to deliver hyper-real dynamic emulations where the circuits feel alive.
SERIAL NUMBERS
When you instantiate the plugin, you receive a unique "built-to-order" version of the digitally modeled analog circuit, associated to your license.
The six-digit serial number on the rear panel is not just for graphical authenticity–it serves an integral function to the Dyna Realism™ modes. Just like a real hardware unit, each license of the plugin is given a unique serial number and will be distinct in subtle, entirely analog ways. Enter any string of numbers to alter your build.
CIRCUIT BEND
Circuit bending can be a fun way to coax unintended yet inspiring sounds out of piece of gear. You can virtually hack the digital circuits without the risk of blowing up your unit.
BEND 1 and BEND 2 short out power rails in various parts of the processing and produce distorted and broken textures that can be exploited for creative use. Exploration is rewarded.
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INSTALLATION & ACTIVATION
Installation and ActivationLearn how to download, install, and activate your license.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
System RequirementsAvailable for Mac & Windows – AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3
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