2CAudio releases B2 Spatial Processor (Win & Mac; VST, AU & RTAS) and updates Perfect Storm bundle with Promo Pricing

2CAudio has released B2, the third in 2CAudio's line of reverbs and spatial processors, and updated the Perfect Storm bundle with promo pricing.

B2 is a modular dual-engine, non-linear spatial processor featuring built-in harmonic distortion and flexible dynamics. It is 2CAudio's most advanced plug-in to date and is capable of both "mind-bending creative effects that defy classification" as well as "stunningly lush" reverbs. Its modular design enables an almost infinite variety of sonic possibilities.

Features:

• Two identical and independent engines.
• Pervasive non-linearity and controlled randomness providing unique character and excitement.
• Non-linear distortion ranging from subtle saturation to extreme bit-crushing.
• Parallel as well as serial and hybrid configurations via Cascade.
• Modular design that gives limitless configurations and minimizes CPU usage.
• Extreme range in density varying from a single delay to full white noise as well as complex & clustered IRs.
• Two dynamics modules providing Gating, Ducking, Auto Gain, and more.
• Well-designed and ergonomic GUI which organizes deep complexity into a simple and enjoyable workflow.
• Huge number of novel and unique Damping and EQ filter types.
• Complex and Extreme Stereo Modes.
• Advanced Conservation of Energy scheme that maintains RMS levels when editing presets.
• Comprehensive Factory Presets and Preset Browser.
• Engine Templates to facilitate preset design.
• Ability to load Breeze presets as Engine Presets.
• Dynamics sub-preset system that is distinct from engine presets to allow mix-and-match preset creation.
• 2x & 4x Oversampling.
• Double Precision 64-bit DSP.
• Band-limited Interpolation.
• Proprietary Spectral Modulation.
• Variable Quality Modes.
• Extreme Off-line Render Modes.
• 64-bit Host/OS Support on Windows (forthcoming on OS X).
• Optional global saturation and soft-limiting for added character and color.

Numerical Stats:

• 1,141 Total Factory Resources including:
  • 672 Factory Presets in 25 classes.
  • 96 Dynamics Presets in 7 classes.
  • 54 Engine Templates in 8 classes.
  • 319 Engine Presets in 12 classes from Breeze 1.1.
• 2 identical and completely independent engines.
• 36 damping and 30 EQ filter choices.
• 33 Attitude types with 4 different routings.
• 4 Density modes and 12 Contour modes.
• 2 Modulation modes and 3 Modulation densities.
• 4 Dynamics modes and 4 Dynamics routings.

Please see the B2 website for full details and explanations of all the new features. There are a lot of details to digest.

2CAudio's Perfect Storm Bundle has been updated to version 2.0. It now includes:

• Aether.
• B2.
• Breeze.
• All Aether Preset Expansions.

Pricing & Availability

B2 is regularly priced at $249.95. The 2CAudio Perfect Storm Bundle 2.0 is regularly priced at $499.95. However, all 2CAudio products have special pricing in the month of August. From August 1st to September 1st, 2012, the following pricing is active:

• B2 Introductory Pricing: $199.95 (Save $50).
• The Perfect Storm 2.0: $449.95 ( Save $50).
• Aether: $199.95 (Save $50).
• Breeze: $99.95 (Save $50).

Additional Discounts are available for existing 2CAudio customers who wish to cross-grade to B2 or upgrade to the Perfect Storm 2.0.

B2 is available for Windows VST and RTAS hosts under Windows XP, Vista, 7. Both 32- and 64-bit VST versions are provided. The RTAS version is 32-bit-only currently. 64-bit AAX is planned.

B2 is available for Mas OS X VST, Audio Units, and RTAS hosts under Tiger (OS X 10.4) or higher. B2 is currently a 32-bit plug-in on OS X. They are working on 64-bit OS X formats currently and they will be a free update.

Additional details are available at the new 2CAudio Website.

Orders are handled via 2CAudio's sister company Galbanum.