Year/Date of Issue: 01.2021
Version: v1.1.2
Developer: Tone Empire
Developer site: tone-empire
Format: VST3, AAX
Bit depth: 64bit
Tabletka: present | R2R
System requirements: vst3.au.aax | Win-Mac | M1 Supported
Intel i3 / AMD Ryzen or equivalent
2 GB RAM / 300 MB HD
Description : Goliath V2: four analog saturation circuits with EQ and FET compression
Developer Tone Empire has updated their Goliath plugin to version 2, bringing significant improvements. The new sound engine and added features represent a significant upgrade that makes its giant even bigger from a functional point of view.
Goliath V2 combines analogue-modeled saturation, EQ and compression sections. The Saturation module has been greatly expanded with 4 types of processing – Alloy, Tube, Tape and Vinyl. The audio engine combines convolution and component modeling to recreate real hardware processing chains. Alloy emulates a Neve 1081 preamp/eq module from the 70s. Tube models the valve processing chain, consisting of modern and classic mechanisms. The tape is based on an ATR-700 tape recorder running at 15 frames per second. The vinyl models an analog mastering chain, ending with a Neumann vinyl cutter that has been sampled up until dubbed.
The saturation module includes a Drive control that allows you to squeeze extra saturation out of each simulated chain. In addition, the Envelope section now features a full FET compressor, and the EQ module adds a 3-band parametric EQ with a low pass filter. You’ll also find an Env-EQ MIX control for gently blending the rich signal with the dynamics and EQ modules.
The Envelope section houses a 1176 style FET compressor with threshold, ratio, attack and release. The last three are fixed on several pre-programmed settings chosen by the developer to work with a variety of material. Ratio adjustment changes from 2:1 to “All Buttons On” for proper 1176 playback.
Overall, the Goliath V2 is an interesting take on analog saturation. The choice of sampled equipment is unique to the plugin and you will be able to get some rare sounds with it.
