Slate Pro Audio DRAGON Dynamic Audio Processor

Slate Pro Audio


Created to be the most versatile compressor, limiter, and sound shaping tool that the pro audio industry has ever seen.




The Slate Digital DRAGON Dynamic Audio Processor
is unlike any other audio processor you've heard before. The DRAGON
processor starts with a classic FET compressor circuit, reminiscent of
vintage units from the 60's and 70's. But the Slate Pro Audio engineers
enhanced the DRAGON's circuitry with a mastering grade signal path,
including a CLASS A output section based around a custom-made
transformer. The result is that the DRAGON's compression quality that is
rich and warm, but is also capable of sharp and aggressive tones. But
this is only the start of what the DRAGON dynamic processor can do.

Three
character settings change the way the DRAGON sounds and responds. The
first setting is BOOM, which adds sub bass harmonics in a unique way.
When combined with some compression, BOOM can make basses sound massive
and kick drums pound like you've never heard before.

The second
setting is BITE, which adds a gentle forward character that makes the
source more defined and clear. The DRAGON processor's BITE is superb on
bass, snare, vocals, and guitars.

Last, is SHEEN which adds an
airy gloss to the source, reminiscent of classic opto tube compressors.
The DRAGON's SHEEN setting is absolutely stunning on vocals, acoustics,
and overheads.

All 3 character settings can be used simultaneously!

A
'VINTAGE' button enables circuitry which emulates a more vintage sound
from a classic age of compression. The result is more harmonics, a bit
of 'grit', and an overall more aggressive sound that is amazing on
electric guitars, bass, and a must-hear on drums.

The Slate
Digital DRAGON has a 3-setting saturation selector for adding subtle
harmonics or even gritty distortion to your audio source. On setting 1,
it can add just the right of "life" to a dull vocal. On setting 2, it
can add presence and warmth to a bass. On setting 3, it can add some
rich harmonics to a snare to bring out the sustain.

A high-pass
filter gives you the option to control the amount of low end that feeds
the compressor detection. This is useful when stereo linking two DRAGONS
together for transparent mixbuss compression, or for grouped drum
compression where you don't want the drums to 'pump'.

Classic
FET compressors have not been common mixbuss choices due to their
excessive color and aggressive nature. However, the DRAGON includes a
gentle 2:1 setting that sounds amazing on full mixes. With the
character, vintage, and saturate options disabled, the signal path is
quiet and clean with just the write amount of rich tone. Of course if
you need more color or saturation on your buss, it's just a button or
switch away. With settings 2:1, character SHEEN, Saturate 1, and slow
attack and fast release, your mix will come alive in an incredible way.

The
DRAGON is one of the finest drum compressors to ever hit the analog
market, and is complete with the famous overcompression "all buttons in"
mode called 'Squash'. This setting is simply stunning on drum room
mics, or any other source that you want to explode out of the mix. Due
to its extremely hifi signal path, the DRAGON's 'Squash' setting can
create that larger then life effect without causing a harsh or brittle
high end.

Last and certainly not least, the DRAGON includes a
'Mix' knob to control the wet/dry ratio of the source. This amazing
feature allows you to add some heavy compression, and then back it off
gently until it creates the perfect balance for your mix. The 'Mix' knob
also allows you to parallel compress sources, such as drum busses,
without having to mult or buss the drums to additional faders! You'll
find the 'mix' knob to be one of the most useful tools in modern analog
compression.

The DRAGON's faceplate comes with a beautiful
tribal mural designed by world renowned tattoo artist Davey Suicide, and
will add a unique beauty to your rack. The striking look matches its
remarkable sound.

Normally compressors don't need presets, but
with so many options (there is literally thousands of combinations), the
DRAGON ships with a huge listing of presets made by Steven Slate and
some of the world's top producers, mixers, and even mastering engineers.
But once you experience the many possibilities and sounds of the
DRAGON, you'll soon enjoy making your own!



Features

Classic FET compressor circuit, reminiscent of vintage units from the 60's and 70's
3 character settings (Boom, Bite, & Sheen) can be used individually or simultaneously
VINTAGE button enables circuitry that emulates a more vintage sound from a classic age of compression
Three levels of saturation add subtle harmonics or even gritty distortion to the source
High pass filter limits the amount of low end being fed into the detection circuit
'Mix' knob controls the wet/dry ratio of the source.
Ships
with a huge listing of presets made by Steven Slate and some of the
world's top producers, mixers, and even mastering engineers
Comes with a beautiful tribal mural designed by world renowned tattoo artist Davey Suicide





A this powerful sound shaping tool to your studio arsenal!






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