Unfiltered Audio
Next generation vinyl emulation featuring physical modeling and tremendous vibe.
Product Type: | Creative FX, Sound Enhancement, Vinyl Emulation |
Number of presets: | 48 |
Sound categories: | Lo-Fi, Creative Tools, Vinyl FX |
User Groups: | Producers, Beatmakers, Sound Designer, Mixing Engineers, Mastering Engineers |
Unfiltered Audio raises the bar (and lowers the tonearm) with Needlepoint: a revolution in vinyl simulation. Featuring a full platter of advanced physical modeling technology, it offers a deep into the warm, fuzzy sound of turntable noises. Use it subtly for among the most convincing vinyl emulations available, or push the needle far past realism for some seriously warped sounds.
Physical modeling for enhanced realism
While many vinyl plugins are content to use looping samples of vinyl noise, Needlepoint uses physical modeling to achieve its incredible sounds. It synthesizes all sorts and sizes of detritus and distress on a record: hair, dust mites, scratches, warping, and more. These are not randomly modeled, but rather accurately distributed onto a virtually rotating, algorithmic platter.
Classic vinyl effects with creative, next-gen controls
Change the speed of the emulation to alter Needlepoint’s tone, going beyond conventional RPMs like 33 1/3, 45, and 78–and even tempo syncing the turntable to your DAW! Use the SPINDOWN button to create classic vinyl stop (and start) sounds. Adjust WOW and FLUTTER, and explore the BROKEN mode to generate unpredictable looping effects and cut-up, glitchy phrases. Or, take advantage of the granular pitch shifter to help you achieve a chopped up vibe without changing the speed of your tracks.
Tone shaping that’s powerful, intuitive, and fun
Beyond noise, ambience, and vinyl effects, Needlepoint includes other processors to help fully etch out your vibe. Chief among them is a single knob compressor that recreates algorithms from famous hardware samplers associated with vinyl-based beatmaking, and can even mimic the analog distortion introduced by the vinyl pressing process.
Complex processing that’s easy to control
Thanks to an interface that’s beautiful to look at and incredibly easy to use—plus an extensive set of handcrafted presets—Needlepoint will help you scratch that nostalgic itch in your productions and add true analog groove to your tracks, whether you need it to be subtle or over-the-top.
Supported Plugin Formats
AAX Native, AU, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3
Supported Operating Systems
macOS 12 down to macOS 10.11
Windows 11 down to Windows 8
Mac
Intel, or Apple Silicon (except for AAX) architecture
PC
x64-compatible CPU
Display resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
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3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
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You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
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MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
3 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
6 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
10 FREE Plugins every year!
MEGA Bundle – The Details
3D Mixing Plugins are included with MEGA XL and MEGA XXL exclusively. These are the the following products: DearVR MONITOR, DearVR PRO, and DearVR MUSIC.
The Mastering DAW is the BX Style Creator, which will soon be replaced by the full-blown, batch-processing ready and machine-learning infused Brainworx Mastering DAW. It is included in the MEGA XL and MEGA XXL plans exclusively.
The Live Plugin Host is GIG PERFORMER. It is included with MEGA XXL exclusively.
VOUCHER CODES:
You will receive your voucher code to collect a few plugins to keep after you have either paid for a yearly plan (in this case you will get the code via email right away after you pay), or after 12 consecutive payments for a monthly plan. Check the PRICING section to find out how many free plugins you can choose with each plan.The MEGA XXL plan gives you a maximum of 10 plugins that you can collect with your voucher every year, and you will get 3 activations for each of these plugins.
To collect your free plugins visit https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products.html and add the exact number of plugins you qualify for into the shopping cart. You need to pick your plugins in one (1) order, and you can do so anytime (either right after you receive the voucher code, or whenever you are ready). We are not planning to let your codes expire, so you can use them for years to come. In fact, you may even gift them to somebody else or even sell them!
You can use the same voucher code to get up to 20 FREE masters from our online mastering service at https://www.mastering.studio – to do so just master a track, use your code during checkout, and repeat as often as your code allows for. Again, the PRICING section has all the details about the number of free masters you qualify for.
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