Alchemist

by Flux
Category Audio Production / Plug-ins & effects
Version 2.3.4
Format AURTASVST
Compatibility AlchemistMacOS X UB
Licence Commercial Software
Price $1049  /  790€
Rating
Updated On Feb 25, 2012
Total Downloads 4,183
Mac Downloads 3,332
Category Audio Production / Plug-ins & effects
Version 2.3.4
Format RTASVST
Compatibility AlchemistWindows XP
Licence Commercial Software
Price $1049  /  790€
Rating
Updated On Feb 25, 2012
Total Downloads 4,183
PC Downloads 851

Mastering dynamic processor

Alchemist is primarily designed for mastering and re-mastering applications. However, it can also be used as a regular dynamic processor for absolute control.

Based on the Flux dynamic processing algorithms, Alchemist features a state-of-the-art IIR cross-over with selectable slopes from 18 dB per octave to 54 dB per octave, with variable corner frequencies. Every band owns a complete dynamic processing section including compressor, expander, de-compressor, de-expander working in parallel with independent Angel's Share and Hysteresis parameters. A transient processor and a MS controller are also available for each frequency band. The sound can be processed from single broadband to five bands. The whole processing is completed by an adjustable soft knee brick-wall clipper.

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Alchemist is primarily designed for mastering and re-mastering applications. However, it can also be used as a regular dynamic processor for absolute control.

Based on the Flux dynamic processing algorithms, Alchemist features a state-of-the-art IIR cross-over with selectable slopes from 18 dB per octave to 54 dB per octave, with variable corner frequencies. Every band owns a complete dynamic processing section including compressor, expander, de-compressor, de-expander working in parallel with independent Angel's Share and Hysteresis parameters. A transient processor and a MS controller are also available for each frequency band. The sound can be processed from single broadband to five bands. The whole processing is completed by an adjustable soft knee brick-wall clipper.

An Auto Delay function allows producing a zero attack by introducing a delay line on the processed signal. Angel's Share is the parameter controlling the mix of an auto-ratio determined by the signal dynamic and, the manual ratio setting. Hysteresis is the parameter controlling the mix of an auto-threshold determined by the signal dynamic and, the manual threshold value. Angel's Share and Hysteresis are the key features of all Flux dynamic processors because they depend on on the dynamic range content of the signal, and not only on signal levels as standard processors do.
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Alchemist Alchemist v 2.3.4 Feb 25, 2012 MacOS X UB
New Feature - Mac & Windows - Elixir - Dynamic Channel Linking: Make the channels linkage dynamic according to the signal. It means; when On, the Channel Link will automatically move from 0 when High Dynamic (High transient) are detected and the desired value when no dynamic (low transient) are detected.
Enhancement - Mac & Windows - Elixir - in addition to dBTP; dBFS output level is now also guaranty.
Fixed - Mac - Elixir - Middle meter scale not displayed correctly
Fixed - Mac - Elixir - GR meter values not visible in Logic Pro 9.1.6
Fixed - Windows - Spat - Correct IR not always displayed
Fixed - Mac & Windows - HEar - Can't recall some parameters on Cubase6
Fixed - Mac & Windows - IRCAM Tools - I/O config not always reloaded correctly in VST
Fixed - Windows - IRCAM Tools - Some plugins was shown as Trojan by some anti-virus
Flux Alchemist Alchemist v 2.3.1 Oct 17, 2011 MacOS X UB
Fixed - When loading a preset in ProTools, parameter changes were not exposed to the host (OS X & Windows).
Fixed - Old projects (sessions) could not be re-loaded in various host softwares (OS X & Windows).
Flux Alchemist v 2.2.4 Jul 3, 2011 MacOS X UB
Fixed - Mac OS: in DP7: Bypass in some plug-ins mute the output
Fixed - Mac OS: Preset Recall from Audio Unit Header Interface (Was recalling all parameters by default, including channels layout)
Fixed - Windows: Spat cue processing after stop / play in Samplitude
Fixed - Mac OS: Credits request crash in audio unit
Fixed - Mac OS: Spat Erratic view recall in audio unit
Fixed - Mac OS: Preset Manager open on Factory by default
Fixed - Mac OS: GUI Parameter offset with Steinberg Hosts
Fixed - Windows & Mac OS: Spat HRTF Menu
Fixed - Mac OS: IrcamTools setup overwrite
Fixed - Mac OS: Alchemist MCS Selector was hidden
Fixed - Windows & Mac OS: Epure crash when enabling last MS encoder in multi-channel mode
Fixed - Windows & Mac OS: some authorization issues
Fixed - Mac OS: Verb: IO routing not well reloaded
Fixed - Some minor bugs ...
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: Morphing optimization
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: Spat Day skin
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: Verb: new preset added
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: Spat and Verb: no more click when changing time parameters
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: Spat HRTF: add 2 different standard Head (Kemar and Head Acoustic)
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: TRAX: global sound quality enhancement; especially voice transformation; even in Frequency domain mode
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: TRAX: less cpu consumption in PT
dynamic Alchemist v 2.2.0 Mar 15, 2011 MacOS X UB
* fix crash under Ableton Live, while reloading session containing at least one Flux:: plug-in.
* fix Ableton Live CPU overload issue, force to 2/5 at max, to reduce CPU load
* fix MacOS 10.4 Tiger compatibility issue with iLok driver.
* Fix Avid Protools Audiosuite latency incorrectly handled.
* Fix Verb reset issue upon Play/Stop
* Generic: Fixed preset manager edit dialog issue.
* Generic: Fixed preset manager gui issue.
* Added the option "Report zero latency" to the VST version for Wavelab clip effects..
* Avira antivirus : Fixed virus detection.
signal Alchemist v 2.0.23 Feb 8, 2010 MacOS X UB
Not available
angel's Alchemist v 2.0.22 Oct 25, 2009 MacOS X UB
* Fix a bug that prevent reloading side-chain configuration on some Audiounit projects in Logic and Live.
Warning: some old project may not be able to recall their configuration. You may want to double-check the "ext" status and re-save your project.
* Fix a bug that leads to wrong name display of factory presets in the the Logic header menu.
* Fix a bug that may lead to crash if a preset name contain some strange characters.
hysteresis Alchemist v 2.0.21 Sep 23, 2009 MacOS X UB
* MacOS: Sonic Solution SoundBlade compatibility enhanced in order to be more efficient with Sonic's Automation by snapshot mode.
* MacOS: An OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, compatible version is in testing and will be released as soon as any potential problem is cleared.
download Alchemist v 2.0.8 Feb 14, 2009 MacOS X UB
* - Morphing and toggle AB can give different settings
* - State of morphing automation button is now recoded in sessions, and can be automated.
* - Session reloading with lot of Flux:: plug-ins inserted loading time reduced and authorization check enhanced.
* - Authorization could randomly failed.
* - Some compatibility issues with Pyramix 6.1
* - Some session reloading problems in AudioUnit, that can lead to incorrect plug-in parameters

# - Optimization about morphing slider, when morphing a lot of parameters.
# - Invert phase was not working correctly.
# - Compare function in Protools was broken
# - Some Automation bugs fix...
Alchemist Alchemist v 2.3.4 Feb 25, 2012 Windows XP
New Feature - Mac & Windows - Elixir - Dynamic Channel Linking: Make the channels linkage dynamic according to the signal. It means; when On, the Channel Link will automatically move from 0 when High Dynamic (High transient) are detected and the desired value when no dynamic (low transient) are detected.
Enhancement - Mac & Windows - Elixir - in addition to dBTP; dBFS output level is now also guaranty.
Fixed - Mac - Elixir - Middle meter scale not displayed correctly
Fixed - Mac - Elixir - GR meter values not visible in Logic Pro 9.1.6
Fixed - Windows - Spat - Correct IR not always displayed
Fixed - Mac & Windows - HEar - Can't recall some parameters on Cubase6
Fixed - Mac & Windows - IRCAM Tools - I/O config not always reloaded correctly in VST
Fixed - Windows - IRCAM Tools - Some plugins was shown as Trojan by some anti-virus
Flux Alchemist Alchemist v 2.3.1 Oct 17, 2011 Windows XP
Fixed - When loading a preset in ProTools, parameter changes were not exposed to the host (OS X & Windows).
Fixed - Old projects (sessions) could not be re-loaded in various host softwares (OS X & Windows).
Flux Alchemist v 2.2.4 Jul 3, 2011 Windows XP
Fixed - Mac OS: in DP7: Bypass in some plug-ins mute the output
Fixed - Mac OS: Preset Recall from Audio Unit Header Interface (Was recalling all parameters by default, including channels layout)
Fixed - Windows: Spat cue processing after stop / play in Samplitude
Fixed - Mac OS: Credits request crash in audio unit
Fixed - Mac OS: Spat Erratic view recall in audio unit
Fixed - Mac OS: Preset Manager open on Factory by default
Fixed - Mac OS: GUI Parameter offset with Steinberg Hosts
Fixed - Windows & Mac OS: Spat HRTF Menu
Fixed - Mac OS: IrcamTools setup overwrite
Fixed - Mac OS: Alchemist MCS Selector was hidden
Fixed - Windows & Mac OS: Epure crash when enabling last MS encoder in multi-channel mode
Fixed - Windows & Mac OS: some authorization issues
Fixed - Mac OS: Verb: IO routing not well reloaded
Fixed - Some minor bugs ...
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: Morphing optimization
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: Spat Day skin
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: Verb: new preset added
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: Spat and Verb: no more click when changing time parameters
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: Spat HRTF: add 2 different standard Head (Kemar and Head Acoustic)
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: TRAX: global sound quality enhancement; especially voice transformation; even in Frequency domain mode
Enhancement - Windows & Mac OS: TRAX: less cpu consumption in PT
dynamic Alchemist v 2.2.0 Mar 15, 2011 Windows XP
* fix crash under Ableton Live, while reloading session containing at least one Flux:: plug-in.
* fix Ableton Live CPU overload issue, force to 2/5 at max, to reduce CPU load
* fix MacOS 10.4 Tiger compatibility issue with iLok driver.
* Fix Avid Protools Audiosuite latency incorrectly handled.
* Fix Verb reset issue upon Play/Stop
* Generic: Fixed preset manager edit dialog issue.
* Generic: Fixed preset manager gui issue.
* Added the option "Report zero latency" to the VST version for Wavelab clip effects..
* Avira antivirus : Fixed virus detection.
signal Alchemist v 2.0.31 Feb 8, 2010 Windows XP
Not available
angel's Alchemist v 2.0.22 Oct 25, 2009 Windows XP
Fix: Some Anti-Virus detect VST version of the plug-ins as a virus.
hysteresis Alchemist v 2.0.10.995 Mar 28, 2009 Windows XP
# All plug-ins
* - Morphing and toggle AB can give different settings
* - State of morphing automation button is now recoded in sessions, and can be automated.
* - Session reloading with lot of Flux:: plug-ins inserted loading time reduced and authorization check enhanced.
* - Authorization could randomly failed.
* - Some compatibility issues with Pyramix 6.1
* - Some session reloading problems in AudioUnit, that can lead to incorrect plug-in parameters

# All VST 2 Channels plug-ins
* - Side chain and processing buttons not well initialized

# Alchemist
* - Optimization about morphing slider, when morphing a lot of parameters.
* - Invert phase was not working correctly.
* - Compare function in Protools was broken
* - Some Automation bugs fix... Because of this fix, by default Alchemist will no more read correctly Automation data recorded with the previous version. To support old automation, you must set up the Automation old mode support. Please note that this mode is deprecated for new projects: you should disble it before creating new sessions.
o Windows: Go in the "Start" Menu → "All Programs->Flux:: sound and picture development" and click on "Enable Old Automation support". Click on "Disable old Automation support" to come back in the new mode (Recommended for new project).
o MacOS: Open a terminal (located in the Applications => Utilities folder) and set up the mode via the following command:
defaults write com.gaelyvan.flux.plugins HandleOldAutomation -bool YES
(validate by pressing "return" keyboard button).
To Delete this preference, set the following command:
defaults write com.gaelyvan.flux.plugins HandleOldAutomation -bool NO.
(validate by pressing "return" keyboard button).

# Solera
* - Side Chain EQ initialization problem, at 48kHz sampling rate, for band #1
* - MS Width not working

# Epure II VST
* - Possible bad render in WaveLab

# Epure II
* - Possible crash in very high sampling rate

# Epure II Venue
* - Recall of the preset A and B slot and the Morphing slider position have been temporally removed from the session and Snapshot recall. This because of an issue with current DShow software that does not really support big custom chunk in snapshot. We will try to re-implement this as soon as possible.

# Stereo Tool PC
* - Installer not support Windows XP 64

# Security PC
* - crash sometimes when shutting down or restarting windows
* - iLok support not working on Vista 64 SP1
* - Flux Security Engine hang on some Vista 64 Home Premium SP1 system
* - New iLok support management. Now the Flux:: security engine will not try to load the iLok support if iLok drivers are not installed or if the installed version is too old. This allow to be able to use the Flux:: vst plug-ins without installing iLok (if you are using the Flux:: dongle). The Security Manager will display messages regarding your current iLok installation.

# VST MAC
* - for steinberg softwares (cubase & nuendo), fix a bug that lead the mouse to un-precise control of buttons with mouse
* - Fix a bug that lead to crash when exiting plug-ins
* - Fix session reloading issues between Mac intel and ppc

# AudioUnit MAC
* - Fix a session reloading issue that appear with the latest 2.0.8.0

# All Plug-ins MAC
* - it is now possible to control the "Old Automation State" more simply with the MacOS security manager, with an entry in the file menu. The security manager is released in 2.0.10.0
processing Alchemist v 2.0.8 Feb 14, 2009 Windows XP
* - Morphing and toggle AB can give different settings
* - State of morphing automation button is now recoded in sessions, and can be automated.
* - Session reloading with lot of Flux:: plug-ins inserted loading time reduced and authorization check enhanced.
* - Authorization could randomly failed.
* - Some compatibility issues with Pyramix 6.1
* - Some session reloading problems in AudioUnit, that can lead to incorrect plug-in parameters

# - Optimization about morphing slider, when morphing a lot of parameters.
# - Invert phase was not working correctly.
# - Compare function in Protools was broken
# - Some Automation bugs fix...
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