Serato has launched the primary main replace for its Hex FX multi-effects plugin, introducing 40 new presets together with signature presets made in collaboration with high producers.
The Hex FX 1.1 replace brings the overall of presets to over 200. It additionally introduces a Preset Macro Editor, three new results, and necessary UI/UX upgrades and bug fixes. Serato says it is going to “assist music producers take their sonic talents to the following stage” with options “certain to spice up inspiration and creativity”.
Hex FX was first launched in December 2024, that includes signature presets from Man Lawrence of Disclosure, Lord Finesse, Jake One, Amber Navran, and DECAP. The most recent creatives to collaborate with Serato embrace producer and instrumentalist Kaelin Ellis (Lupe Fiasco, Logic, Joyce Wrice), producer Oh Gosh Leotus (Doechii, Tink, Blxst), and extra.
Additionally inside are three new impact varieties, these are: Spring Reverb, Cassette Sim, and Three-Band EQ. The 4 Spring Reverb modes embrace Classic, Fashionable, Cosmic, and Digital. “From slap-backs to warped decay, this impact will propel the probabilities of spring reverbs past actuality,” says Serato.
As you’d count on, Cassette Sim recreates the previous textures of tape, tapping into the lo-fi tones of worn-out decks with Hiss, Wow, Flutter, Mechanical Seize, and Heat Overdrive modes all obtainable to experiment with.
Its new Three-Band EQ permits customers to form their FX chain with parametric Low-Shelf, Mid-Bell, and Excessive-Shelf EQ to supply “clear, basic tone-sculpting”, and with the brand new Preset Macro Editor, producers can even customise how each impact and parameter of their chain responds to their Hex Dial.
In different Serato information, the model simply launched a vital replace for Serato DJ Professional and DJ Lite. Now in public beta, it has been developed with direct enter from its international group by way of Reddit threads, assist tickets, and extra. It brings “extremely requested” options and upgrades designed to enhance workflow and improve efficiency.
Discover out extra about Hex FX by way of the Serato web site. You can too view the complete replace launch notes by way of the obtain web page.
Rachel is a DIY musician who started studying guitar and keyboard from her bed room at 14. She has written information and options for MusicTech since 2022, and likewise has bylines throughout Kerrang!, Guitar.com, and The Forty-5. Although a lover of heavy music, her responsible pleasure is 2000s pop.
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