Hi,
I first started using the BBE Sonic Maximiser VST Plugin about 2005, and was wondering if there are any other new or more recent plugins that do a similar job? I'm quiet impressed by that plugin in that it seems to give individual tracks, or the finished recording a bright and clear presence.
 
TIA.
 
(NOTE: Here is the current version)

BBE Sonic Sweet Optimized
http://www.nomadfactory.com/products/bbe_sonicsweet_optimized/index.html

There is a freebie out there called La Petite Exciter that does a pretty good job. I haven't done a comparison of BBE and La Petite but La Petite has a few more features on it that make it worth taking a shot. Sorry, I don't have a link. Just Google.

Check these:

• Auified STA Exciter
• P&M Monster Boost
• NF Cosmos & MAGMA

Waves Vitamin. I think it's on sale now

If you pick up a copy of computer music magazine you can get the Audiffex STA Enhancer included with the free plug ins , its good
 

 
 
 

There's also the Waves Aphex Aural Exciter.
 
Regards,
Dan

isnt there a free exciter from Slate?

Elffin
isnt there a free exciter from Slate?

Yeah, Revival in VMR. It's okay, at best. To be fair though, most of these shouldn't be needed if the mix has been done right. I will use the Aphex on vocals that need air, but I try to avoid that when I can as it can add some harshness.
 
Regards,
Dan

There is an HF exciter bundled with SONAR.