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- License duration: Perpetual
- Тype: Saturation
- Supported plug-in formats: AU, VST3
- Compatible with: Windows, macOS
Rave Generation Sonic Surge (Digital product)
Sonic Surge is a dynamic saturation FX plugin designed for producers and engineers seeking detailed harmonic shaping and loudness enhancement without compression artifacts. Featuring tape-inspired saturation, dual-band drive with crossover control, dynamic tone curve, and smart clipping, it delivers warmth, punch, and depth. Use it in mastering for subtle clarity or in mixing for bold presence. Key controls include Influx/Outflux gain, adjustable crossover, Dynamic Depth, Harmonic Drive, and Smart Clip 0dB. The interface is fully resizable and supports undo/redo, direct input, and opacity control for streamlined workflows. Sonic Surge bridges the gap between vintage-style tape saturation and modern dynamic control. Unlike static saturators, it adapts to your signal with dynamic response, dual-band control, and tone shaping. Its intelligent gain behavior and Smart Clip feature make it equally suitable for creative sound sculpting and precision tasks. A compelling alternative to conventional multiband enhancers and saturation units, Sonic Surge offers a cleaner interface and a modern workflow tailored for today’s production demands.
Features
- Dynamic saturation with tape-like harmonic drive
- Dual-band crossover with independent drive controls
- Tone Curve for boosting transients or quiet details
- Smart Clip 0dB protection with soft/hard clipping
- Ideal for mastering, mixing, and creative processing
Sonic Surge 2 is the second generation of Rave Generation's flagship dynamics processor. It builds on the original with true 3-band optical compression modeling, three detection modes (Stereo, L/R, M/S), and dual-mode processing (Multiband or Fullband). Featuring selectable 24dB/oct Linkwitz-Riley or 6dB/oct crossovers, per-band drive and tone curves, transient shaping, harmonic drive, mono maker, SC HPF (sidechain high-pass filter), and M/S balance for stereo width control, Sonic Surge 2 combines the warmth of analog optical compressors with modern digital precision. Use it for transparent mastering, punchy mixes, or creative sound design. Controls include Input/Output gain, crossover frequencies, per-band drive, compression (threshold, ratio, attack, release), Detection mode, Dynamic Depth, Harmonic Drive, M/S Balance, Mono Maker, Smart Clip 0dB, Tone Curve Mode (Pre/Post), Listen Mode, and DRY/WET mix. The GUI is fully resizable, supports undo/redo, direct input, and opacity control.
Features
- Dual-mode operation: Multiband or Fullband optical compression
- 3 Detection Modes: Stereo, L/R, and M/S compression
- Authentic stereo-linked optical compression modeling
- Selectable 24dB/oct Linkwitz-Riley or 6dB/oct 3-band crossover
- Per-band drive, tone curves, and mute switches
- Dynamic Depth transient enhancement with soft limiting
- Harmonic Drive tape-style saturation
- SC HPF sidechain high-pass filter (0–1000Hz)
- Mono Maker (collapse lows to mono 0–1000Hz)
- M/S Balance stereo width control (±1.5 dB)
- Smart Clip 0dB (dual-stage soft/hard clip)
- Tone Curve Mode switch (Pre or Post compression)
- Real-time gain reduction LED indicators
- Fully resizable UI with undo/redo and direct parameter entry
The full version is software that does not require ownership of any other product or previous version. It is intended for new users who do not yet own the software. The range of features depends on the specific version and product. After purchase, you will receive a license for full use of the software.
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Please refer to the user manual for the specific safety instructions for this product.
