Designed with Grammy-winning mixer Andrew Scheps (Metallica Jay Z Adele Low Roar) Scheps Omni Channel 2 combines the efficient design and cohesive sound of classic analog channel strips with the diverse sonic color and flexible sound-shaping possibilities available only in digital. Scheps Omni gives you Andrews time-tested combinations of compression EQ and saturation tones. Now you can mix and match four preamp saturation colors four types of compression and flexible EQ de-essing gating optionsall combining to deliver a cohesive analog channel strip sound thanks to Andrews careful design. The new version of the plugin Scheps Omni Channel 2 expands the palette into new sonic territories. The new features include: CRUSH a fourth saturation flavor for aggressive distortion. SOFT a new soft-knee compressor in addition to the Omnis VCA FET and OPT. A new 24dB-per-octave filter with serious resonance perfect for creative effects such as filter sweeps. Plus the ability to host absolutely any VST3 plugin by any manufacturer in the Omnis insert point in order to add any effect to the Omni signal flow. The original Omni plugin was my dream for a plugin. Everything I like to use in every mixin one window. Now after using the plugin for several years as my main mixing tool I wanted to add even more options that I use on a regular basis. Weve now expanded the plugin to really push the envelope on what you can do with it.Andrew Scheps

NEW in Scheps Omni Channel 2

Scheps Omni 2 is now more versatile than ever with exciting new features added: CRUSH a new preamp saturation flavor that can be driven to aggressive distortion. SOFT a new soft-knee compressor in addition to the Omnis VCA FET and OPT. A new 24dB-per-octave filter with serious resonance great for creative effects. Plus the ability to add VST3 plugins by any brand in the Omnis insert point.

The Preamp: Superior Signal Shaping

Add color with 4 harmonic saturation options: ODD EVEN HEAVY and the newly added CRUSH for serious distortion. Variable high and lowpass filters let you tailor your frequency responsewith slopes up to 24dB-per-octave for radical sound design effects. The thump option provides a gentle low-end resonance to lift bass or kick in the mix.

Unequalled Equalization

Omni Channel re-invents EQ with mid and tone parametric stages that serve different purposes in a mix (focused and wider respectively)along with two traditional parametric/shelving EQs.

Dynamic Dual De-Essing

The DS2 module has two independent de-essers that control dynamics at any frequency with adjustable bandwidth and shape. Theyre not just about vocalstame harsh amp sims remove buzz from synths and more.

4 Classic Compression Flavors

The Compressor section offers four classic compression types: The slow smooth OPT; fast and transparent VCA; FET which splits the difference between the two; and the newly added SOFT a soft-knee compressor. Whether youre clamping down hard on overheads smoothing out vocals or sustaining guitarsnow you can easily choose the exact compression flavor of your choice.

Golden Gate

Whether used as a gate or linear expander this module offers unprecedented creative options thanks to sidechaining filtering MIDI learn and comprehensive routings for stereo or mid-side processing.

Focus on Whats Important with FOCUS Presets

To help you focus on the most important controls that will make a real difference to your mix Andrew created a set of FOCUS presets. Dedicated to vocals drums bass and other sources these presets not only give you a great starting pointthey also visually highlight the key controls you may want to tweak in order to fine-tune your sound. Scheps Omni Channel 2 adds new FOCUS presets covering the newly added CRUSH SOFT and 24dB Filter features.

250 Presets by Grammy-Winning Mixers

Activate your creativity with over 250 presets from world-class engineers and producersAndrew Scheps Jacquire King Tony Visconti Tony Maserati Steve Lillywhite Frank Filipetti Billy Bush Dave Darlington and many more.

Features:

• 5 modules for preamp color EQ de-essing compression gating
• Choose from 4 compression options with easy A/B/C/D comparison
• Re-order the channel strips signal chain order however you want
• 250 presets by Andrew Scheps plus more Grammy-winning mixers
• Host any VST3 plugin (Waves or other brands) in Omnis Insert
• Choose from 4 analog preamp saturation colors with filtering
• DS2 dual de-esser goes beyond conventional sibilance control
• Internal and external sidechains with filters
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• Internal MS Duo Stereo routing per module
• Zero latency perfect for mixing in the studio and live

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