Waves Audio releases BSS DPR-402 Compressor / Limiter / De-Esser Plug-in (+V9 plug-ins updated)

Waves Audio has announced the release of the BSS DPR-402 Compressor/Limiter/De-Esser.

Long favored by audio engineers in studio, live and broadcast environments, the original BSS DPR-402 dynamics processor is known for delivering the punchy, explosive sound of countless rock, dance and hip-hop recordings since the 80s.

Working in association with BSS Audio, Waves has now modeled this versatile, long-unavailable hardware unit, bringing back its diverse functions and sounds, and adding new features for extra flexibility and ease of use.

BSS DPR-402 can be used as a straightforward compressor, de-esser or limiter. However, it really shows its colors when these processes are combined, and when it is used to selectively process individual parts of the audio band while leaving the rest of the spectrum untouched. The possibilities range from low-frequency expansion and narrow-band compression to general dynamic equalization for creating surprising enhancement effects.

Waves has also added five features unique to the plugin: an MS matrix to separately process the mid and the sides, a Mix control to balance the processed and unprocessed signal, a Noise control to add or remove the modeled inherent noise of the original unit, a Gain Reduction control, and an option for separate L/R metering.

Together, these varied options give you a flexible tool for dynamic control, with a wealth of possibilities for you to explore.

Noel Larson, Director of Signal Processing and Microphones for BSS, comments, "We are very pleased to have the opportunity to bring back this fantastic product with Waves. The DPR-402 is integral to the sound of my classic recordings and now the next generation's recordings."

Mick Olesh, Waves EVP Sales & Marketing, adds, "We are excited about the current release of this popular favorite, the BSS DPR-402, which enables our users to have access and experience the benefits of this unique product."

Price: $149 with an intro offer price of $99. Learn more at waves.com/plugins/bss-dpr-402

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All Waves V9 plug-ins have been updated (March 23rd, 2016). Changes include:

• The new BSS DPR-402 available separately as well as in Mercury, Pro Show and SD7 Pro Show.
• V-Comp now has reduction meters on the Hot Plugins Panel in MultiRack.
• dbx 160: Hum no longer disappears after deactivating/activating the plugin in Ableton Live.
• TG12345: Hum no longer disappears after deactivating/activating the plugin in Ableton Live.
• IR plugins on Windows: Fixed the problem to import impulse responses that are located outside the Waves/Data folder.
• X-Noise: Fixed excessive CPU consumption on SoundGrid.
• Abbey Road Reverb Plates: Output fader in the mono component now accepts text entry while the GUI is collapsed.
• Abbey Road Reverb Plates: Improved CPU and memory load on SoundGrid servers.
• MetaFilter: Fixed LFO sync issue in Cubase/Nuendo.
• J37: Delay level is now properly saved in sessions.
• Vocal Rider, Bass Rider: Rider fader now correctly moves towards the target value.
• Vocal Rider, Bass Rider: Fixed stuck fader if clicked and dragged during riding.
• Fixed plugins not loading on Windows in rare cases.
• Logic Pro X: Fixed issue where resetting controls (alt+click) was not written to automation.
• Digital Performer: Resetting controls (alt+click) now works properly after writing automation.
• Momentary toggle controls are no longer stuck when double-tapped on Windows touch screens.
• eMotion LV1: Added Cue/Solo on DCA tracks.
• eMotion LV1: Improved performance and bug fixes.
• eMotion LV1: New SoundGrid server firmware and driver update.
• eMotion LV1: Now compatible with the H-Reverb and Abbey Road Reverb Plates plugins.
• eMotion LV1: Please note: Some Waves plugins have been modified to work with eMotion LV1. To take advantage of this update, please re-install both the latest version of eMotion LV1 and the latest versions of your plugins (or of the bundles in which they are included).
• SoundGrid Studio: New and improved auto-configuration process.
• SoundGrid Studio: Minor bug fixes.
• StudioRack: Fixed crashes when NLS is saved to session (Mac and Windows).
• StudioRack: Fixed crashes when toggling between Cubase and other applications (Windows only).
• StudioRack: Other minor bug fixes.
• SoundGrid ASIO Driver: Loading large sessions with different sample rates no longer causes Pro Tools to quit.
• SoundGrid Server: Improved internal CPU management mechanism.