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The 590 is a 5 band Dynamic EQ, offering dynamic equalisation under MIA Laboratories’ envelope detector,
based on the analogue envelope detector circuit.

It features parallel band compression or expansion under double precision processing and can be operated in
x4 oversampling.

“Colour” and “Distortion” can be applied to each band, delivering a characteristic analogue feel through Tube or
Class-A – flavoured equalisation and a fine-tuned Triode distortion algorithm.

Each band of the 590 can be operated in compression or expansion mode, with attack and release times
reaching up to 200 ms and 2.000 ms, respectively. Under the hood, our custom envelope detector, used in 925
and 409 compressors, utilises the classic feed-back topology, resulting in smoother and more “controllable”
dynamic response.

The user is able to select between more subtle or aggressive dynamic response, by switching between “Slope”
and “Ratio” modes.

The “Colour” knob, coming from the Musiqual EQ Series, applies a specific set of filters to enhance the
harmonic and subharmonic frequencies, related to the selected main frequency. This creates a more natural
and musical result, often accompanied by a profound change in timbre.

Bands 1 and 2 utilise Musiqual Red, emulating the “slower” Tube pre-amps, which tend to push sounds back –
in terms of perceived depth of field. Bands 3 to 5 utilise Musiqual Blue, inspired by the “fast” Class A pre-amps,
which tend to bring sounds forward. This allows for easier separation between lower (tube) and higher (class A)
bands.

Another intrinsic characteristic of analog gear is the harmonic distortion, a “defect” that the musical industry
eventually embraced over the years, rendering it essential to the sound that we are used to.

“Distortion” knob emulates the corresponding harmonic distortion introduced by a Triode vacuum Tube amp
when driven “hot”. The user has control over the amount of distortion applied to the signal -without the need of
additional gain stages-, easily achieving the characteristic analog feel.

Using the top bar, the user can navigate through presets, undo and redo actions with a click, as well as
compare different configurations using the A/B feature. 590 comes with a number of MIA Presets, while it also
offers the ability to create custom presets, accessible through the dropdown menu from all instances of the
plugin.

We really appreciate your kind support! We all hope that you enjoy our new tools as much as we do and help you take your creativity, productivity and overall results to a whole new level!

For any further questions / suggestions / reviews / issues etc., please feel free to contact us.

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The basic elements that make up π & φ are the actual numbers π and φ, omnipresent throughout our surrounding living environment.

Pi & Phi utilizes the harmony of these magic numbers in order to introduce an innovative way of spectral processing, creating an acoustic effect that can be described as “super-enhanced”, with a warm yet powerful “sparkle”.

Pi & Phi MkIII features 10 bands that cover the frequencies from 80 Hz up to 16KHz, along with a “Super Low” and a “Super High” band to complement the extremes of the spectrum.

This tool is ultimately capable of enriching a mix and each of its separate components with minimum phase distortion, enabling the user to precisely shape the spectral balance as dictated by the Golden Ratio.

Pi & Phi also stands out for its “demasking” capabilities, as it is exceptionally suitable for making an instrument or vocal track ‘cut-through’ and stand-out from the rest, in an otherwise cluttered mix.

“The first reaction I had to Pi and Phi was essentially ‘where have you been all my life?’ Pi and Phi takes my mixes and brings them across the finish line – I can add subtle or drastic EQ across the frequency spectrum, and regardless of how extreme I get it still sounds natural, phase-free, and not overstated…””

– Mark Plati –
Musician / Record Producer
(David Bowie, Lou Reed, Fleetwood Mac)

REVISIONS LOG:

• VST3 support
• Updated GUI
• ‘Super Low’ band utilising the 358 Enhancer signal processing
• Improved cpu performance
• Input/Output analyzer
• Input/Output meters
• Improved ‘Super High’ band
• Right – click to input values

Pi & Phi MkIII

List Price : 189.00 EUR (excl. VAT)
Introductory price : 49.00 EUR (excl. VAT)

Introductory price will last until October 17, 2021

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For any further questions / suggestions / reviews / issues etc., please feel free to contact us.

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It offers 3 different types of Analog Tape, as well as 3 different types of distortion.

The resulting effect simulates the saturation of analog tape, in a controllable environment which can be adjusted according to your preference.

The user can choose among 3 different types of Analog Tape, each corresponding to the noise and saturation characteristics of 3 different well known tape brands.

3 distortion types are also available, enabling the user to produce the harmonic content/distortion one would get by overdriving certain Tube or Transistor circuits.

“The 413 is another great plug-in from friends MIA Labs.
The subtle saturation-to-increased-drive can really breath life into
an otherwise dull mix or individual instrument, and focus elements upfront.”

– Ashley Smith –
Mix Engineer / Producer
(Brad Whitford, Derek St. Holmes, Various Artists)

FEATURES:

• Advanced Tape Saturation algorithm
• Tube, Transistor and Soft Clipping Distortion
• Real tape-hiss
• ‘IEC on NAB’ playback equalization mode

413 Tape Saturator

MSRP : 89.00 EUR (excl. VAT)
Introductory price : 49.00 EUR (excl. VAT)

Introductory price will last until July 12, 2020

We really appreciate your kind support! We all hope that you enjoy our new tools as much as we do and help you take your creativity, productivity and overall results to a whole new level!

For any further questions / suggestions / reviews / issues etc., please feel free to contact us.

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It is a handy tool for sound design, as well as a sophisticated saturation unit.

All the controls are carefully selected with workflow in mind, enabling the user to quickly achieve the desired result, while retaining the versatility of the plug-in and allowing space for experimentation.

Combining Compression, EQ and Saturation, allows control of the dynamic range and harmonic content of the sound, creating a unique spectrum of capabilities on the saturation effect.

“The 980 offers incredible colour variations and attitude for my mixes.
MIA are hitting it out the park. A must have… I love it. Now you try it !”

– Ashley Smith –
Mix Engineer / Producer
(Brad Whitford, Derek St. Holmes, Various Artists)

• Compressor based on the analogue envelope detection circuit
• 6 carefully developed EQ curves
• 6 HQ saturation algorithms, with 8x oversampling

980 SPARK

MSRP : 129.00 EUR (excl. VAT)
Introductory price : 49.00 EUR (excl. VAT)

Introductory price will last until May 17, 2020

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The 358 Enhancer is a single-stage, ‘straight-path’ process allowing control of the bass/treble frequency balance of a stereo mix or mono channel.
It can be used in many applications requiring from slight to more drastic frequency balance correction, but unlike a conventional EQ or filter, the 358 uses internal multiband phase processing. This results in a more dynamic, realistic frequency content which is adjustable with two main controls for constructive (boost) process, folding at the classic 150Hz (LF) and 2.4KHz (HF) frequencies.

The internal process includes a detection stage based on the analog envelope detector circuit, first introduced in our 925 Compressor

In addition, the ‘Phase-Compensation’ mode (PHASE COMP. button) applies a fixed process to the whole bandwidth of the program material, for stereo image enhancement on two-channel mix or mix-buss applications. This ‘phase-deviation’ process has been developed carefully as a one-way stereo signal conditioning and enhancement, especially for sounds which are ‘panned’, or containing instrument-position information. It improves the perceived soundstage and definition of each source or instrument, without altering significantly the frequency or dynamic content of the processed audio.

358 Enhancer

MSRP : 99.00 EUR (excl. VAT)
Introductory price : 49.00 EUR (excl. VAT)

Introductory price will last until February 19, 2020

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Designed using physical modelling principles, based around the classic ‘feed-back’ topology in hardware circuit-design.

The 925 side-chain detection stage is based on the analog envelope detector circuit.

Key design design features include:

• Variable knee response allowing more compression to be applied, esp. on high-transient sounds like percussion, samples, vocals etc.
• Logarithmic gain reduction, since the ear’s sense of sound level is roughly logarithmic.

When used in extreme settings on sounds with long sustain, it can produce a distortion effect. This happens when due to the high speed of the detector, it follows the actual waveform instead of the envelope of the program material.

After a lot of consideration it was decided not to exclude setting range, as the process is very much program dependent. Instead the user is given full control, since even if some settings will not be suitable for a specific material, often they are perfect for a different situation.

This is often the case in hardware vintage and modern equipment, and has resulted in the 925s’ very broad range of compression characteristics, esp. suited for main-mix applications but also buss-mix or multiple separate channels.

925 COMPRESSOR

MSRP : 199.00 EUR (excl. VAT)
Introductory price : 89.00 EUR (excl. VAT)

Introductory price will last until February 29, 2020

We really appreciate your kind support! We all hope that you enjoy our new tools as much as we do and help you take your creativity, productivity and overall results to a whole new level!

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