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ARC System 3 A New Dimension Of Acoustic Correction To Any Studio

2025

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ARC System 3 A New Dimension Of Acoustic Correction To Any Studio

IK Multimedia announces ARC System 3, the third generation of its innovative acoustic correction system that enables producers and engineers to mix better, faster and more confidently by correcting poor room acoustics, improving the audio monitoring accuracy of their studios. It combines an ultra-accurate measurement microphone, room analysis software, and a correction plug-in, all in a simple-to-use package that delivers professional results.

ARC System 3 offers an all-new analysis algorithm that measures acoustics at three different heights to deliver a natural, unprocessed sound and superior accuracy; a streamlined measurement process for quicker, more accurate calibration; advanced controls and a re-sizeable retina display GUI for superior workflow; and the ability to use third party measurement mics for additional flexibility.

All in all, ARC System 3 delivers a natural listening experience that makes any existing studio sound like a well-treated room rather than a “corrected” room – without expensive acoustic treatments. 

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Quick and precise measurement

The complete ARC System 3 bundle includes a MEMS room analysis microphone for the most precise measurements possible, but the software also works with any other RTA mic. By connecting a measurement mic to an interface and launching the step-by-step room analysis software, users are guided through a series of measurements across their listening position. ARC offers flexible mic placement options that help streamline and complete the process in less than 10 minutes.  

Users can also create and save measurements of multiple monitors and listening positions, to virtually adjust the sweet spot for different clients or setups.

An all-new listening experience

ARC System3 uses a new room analysis and correction algorithm delivering results that cannot be found elsewhere. By measuring a room at three different heights around the listening position, IK’s award-winning VRM™ (Volumetric Response Modeling) technology creates a 3D snapshot of the room to identify problematic issues without over-processing the sound. The result is an incredibly natural-sounding correction that recreates the experience of working in a properly tuned room.

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Instantly apply correction

Correction profiles can be inserted across the master bus of any DAW, and ARC’s precise correction filter will compensate for the room’s acoustics. Music can then be monitored exactly the way it was recorded – free of the impact of room acoustics – so that the user’s mixes will translate better than ever to other rooms and systems.

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Trust the sound that’s heard

Walls, furniture, and other objects reflect and absorb sound, changing the frequency balance and stereo imaging an engineer or producer hears in their studio. A poorly treated room can lead to mix decisions that sound great in that room, but sub-par in other environments.

ARC System 3 detects and accounts for these issues – without the need for expensive room treatments – by quickly and precisely measuring the sound of a room to generate a correction profile that can be loaded into the ARC plug-in for use in any DAW. This ensures that music is heard the way it truly sounds, letting users work faster and more effortlessly to create mixes that will translate better across all systems everywhere.

Deep Control over key parameters
ARC System 3 offers additional controls to fine-tune corrections for ideal performance in any room and setup:

Adjustable correction range – Users can choose to define limits to upper and lower correction ranges separately to preserve a monitor’s unique voicing or to correct a certain frequency range.

Variable resolution and smoothing – The correction filter’s resolution can be adjusted to use more or fewer frequency bands, for either surgical correction or a broader, smoother balance. 

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Two Phase Modes – Natural and Linear phase modes ensure precise stereo imaging (Natural improves the phase response; Linear maintains the existing phase response).

Check the mix right from behind the desk
The virtual monitoring feature lets users intentionally shape their sound to emulate devices like TVs, smartphones and car audio systems, as well as many popular studio monitors, to quickly and conveniently listen to the mix on other “virtual systems” to ensure a perfect sound translation across common listening devices. 

Powerful metering at a glance
ARC System 3 also provides useful tools to help speed up workflow, including Peak, RMS, Loudness and dynamic range metering. A real-time spectrum analyzer shows the pre-correction signal to indicate how the room was affecting the sound.

Pricing & Availability

  • ARC System 3 software-only version is now available for $/€199.99.*
  • Existing owners of any registered IK product that retails for $/€99 or more can purchase the ARC System 3 software-only crossgrade for $/€99.99.
  • ARC 2.0 or later users will receive a $/€50 coupon off the $/€99.99 price.
  • Furthermore, all customers who purchase and register ARC 2.5 after April 1, 2020, will receive a free software-only upgrade to ARC System 3. 
  • ARC System 3 complete bundle with MEMS microphone will be available in Q2 for $/€249.99 and can be pre-ordered now.
  • Existing owners of any registered IK product that retails for $/€99 or more can now pre-order the crossgrade of the ARC System 3 complete bundle with MEMS microphone for $/€149.99.
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Beauty retouching video from room.tv

2025

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The art of retouching clip from room.tv a Venice, CA based company shows how clips are polished these days.

This clip and the ones on room.tv web site shows a great before and after comparison from the wonderland of retouching. On room’s website you find more fx & design examples of their recent work. room’s mission is to merge editorial, motion graphics, computer animation and sound design into a complete creative experience. room edits commercials, music videos and films, design CG effects and title sequences and more.

room’s team members are:

Jeff Selis (editor), Elisa Bonora (editor), Bill Pollock (online artist/editor), Elad Marish (composer/designer), Brandon Toh (sound designer/mixer), John Musemecki (cgi arist) & Jason Barager (executive producer)

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The Inverted Pyramid of Excellence: Navigating the Hierarchy of Music Production

2025

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The Inverted Pyramid of Excellence Navigating the Hierarchy of Music Production

When venturing into the realm of music production, understanding the workflow is essential. One way to conceptualize this workflow is through what’s called the hierarchy of production.

Contrary to intuition, this hierarchy follows an inverted pattern; at its zenith are mixing and mastering, cascading down to recording and engineering, performance, arrangement, and anchoring at the foundation is the song itself. This inverted pyramid approach warrants scrutiny.

Flipping the Traditional Approach

The conventional wisdom suggests that everything starts with a song. However, the hierarchy of production challenges this notion. Instead of treating the song as the genesis, it posits mixing and mastering at the apex of the pyramid. Initially, this can appear perplexing. After all, isn’t the crux of music the very song we create?

The Harmonious Web of Elements

Understanding the hierarchy is less about a rigid sequence and more about comprehending the interrelation between various elements. Even the most enthralling song can be marred without meticulous arrangement or a captivating performance.

Imagine the hierarchy not as a ladder but as an intricate web, where each strand reinforces the other. It’s not that one element is superior; rather, they harmonize to produce a symphony of excellence.

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A Closer Look at the Hierarchy

  1. Mixing and Mastering: Occupying the top, these elements are vital for refining the sound, ensuring balance, and preparing the final track for distribution.
  2. Recording and Engineering: This step ensures that all instruments and vocals are captured with the highest quality, laying the groundwork for a good mix.
  3. Performance: The artist’s ability to convey emotion and connect with the audience through their performance is key.
  4. Arrangement: How different parts of the song – the intro, verses, choruses, bridge, and outro – are structured and organized.
  5. The Song: At the base of the pyramid is the song. The composition, lyrics, and melodies are fundamental to the creation process.

A Framework for Excellence

As you immerse yourself in the realm of music creation, this inverted pyramid serves as an invaluable compass. It guides you in assigning due attention to each element without getting entangled in particulars.

Final Note

Remember, the journey of bringing a song to fruition is strewn with countless components that must be deftly navigated. The hierarchy of production isn’t a magic formula but rather a structured approach to orchestrating these elements into a harmonious blend.

Keep this hierarchy at the back of your mind, and take steady steps. Your dedication and the pyramid as your guide will be the keys to unlocking music that resonates and endures.

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AmpliTube TONEX Powered by AI Machine Modeling Technology

2025

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IK Multimedia Releases AmpliTube TONEX Powered by AI Machine Modeling Technology

Are you looking for an authentic, vintage tone? Look no further than TONEX. IK Multimedia’s groundbreaking software and app ecosystem give you access to thousands of amp and pedal rigs to find the perfect sound for any situation.

And IK Multimedia AI-powered machine modeling delivers indistinguishable results from the real thing. So whether you’re practicing at home, jamming with friends, or performing live, TONEX has the perfect tone for you. Plus, the IK Multimedia system is easy to use so that you can turn your real amps, cabs, pedals, and complete rigs into your Tone Models in minutes.

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AmpliTube TONEX Ecosystem

IK Multimedia has just released AmpliTube TONEX, a revolutionary new product that uses AI Machine Modeling technology to create Tone Models of guitar and bass gear. With TONEX, you can capture the sound of any amp, cabinet, combo, or pedal and turn it into a Tone Model, all with ease and sonic accuracy that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. This is a massive breakthrough in rig modeling, and IK Multimedia is the first company to bring this technology to market.

If you’re a musician, there’s a good chance you’ve struggled with getting the perfect sound out of your rig. And if you’re a studio engineer, there’s a good chance you’ve worked with getting your clients’ rigs to sound exactly how they want them to. But what if there was a way to get the perfect sound every time, without all the hassle?

Enter TONEX Mac/PC, the revolutionary new rig modeling software that uses AI Machine Modeling technology to let users capture the sound of any amp, cabinet, combo, or pedal and turn it into a Tone Model. With TONEX, you can get the exact sound you’re looking for with ease and sonic accuracy that’s virtually indistinguishable from the real. So if you’re looking for the perfect tone, look no further than TONEX Mac/PC.

AI Machine Modeling

TONEX is a new AI Machine Modeling™ technology that enables guitarists to model the sound of any amp, cabinet, or combo with accuracy virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. IK’s robust deep learning network lets you model your rig’s tone in minutes using accurate guitar signals, not just test tones, for a level of authenticity like you’ve never imagined.

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Create Your Tone Models

Ever wanted to clone your favorite rig? Now you can, with IK Multimedia’s new AI Machine Modeling software. Just record the sound of your rig using an IK Multimedia particular guitar/bass capture track, and feed it into IK Multimedia software with the original DI track.

In minutes, IK Multimedia AI software will generate an exact algorithm of the modeled rig. The result is a hyper-realistic, dynamic clone of your rig, called a “Tone Model.” Tone Models include every nuance of the amp and pedal in vivid detail. With advanced technology, you can even model an amp and cabinet together, then virtually separate the two to try other cabinets. Plus, the algorithm can capture an entire rig, including harmonically complex fuzz, overdrive, or other distortion pedals in front of an amp. So why wait? Clone your favorite rig today with IK Multimedia AI Machine Modeling software.

TONEX App

Coming soon to an App Store near you, the TONEX App lets iOS users use Tone Models on their mobile devices and experience the power of AI Machine Modeling, minus the modeling capability. TONEX App works both as a standalone app and as an AU plug-in for recording inside all the major mobile DAWs and includes the same Player section as TONEX Mac/PC software to play and practice.

Owners of TONEX Mac/PC will be able to use the free TONEX App and sync their Tone Model library seamlessly between desktop and mobile devices in the studio, at home or on the go. So whether you’re a musician who likes to record on the go or a producer who wants to take their work with them when they travel, the TONEX App will be a welcome addition to your arsenal.

Model library seamlessly between desktop and mobile devices in the studio, at home or on the go. So whether you’re a musician who likes to record on the go, or a producer who likes to take their work with them when they travel, the TONEX App will be a welcome addition to your arsenal.

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Conclusion

TONEX has always been committed to providing the best tone modeling system available. And now, for the first time, we’re making it available to everyone – regardless of budget. With our new TONEX ecosystem of products, you can start with just the accessible version of the software or app.

Or, if you need more power and flexibility, you can upgrade to one of our affordable download plans. Either way, you’ll get the most advanced tone modeling system available. So why wait? Get started today and experience the difference TONEX can make.

With over 1000 rigs instantly available to play, TONEX gives you access to the rarest and most sought-after amps ever made. Plus, you can model your guitar and bass rigs in minutes. And with ToneNET integration, you can share your Tone Models with other TONEX users worldwide. So what are you waiting for? Get TONEX today and start taking your guitar playing to new heights!

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