Lemur Audio - SIMON 2 v2.0.22 VST3, AAX for Windows

• Mastering-Grade Equalization Architecture: Transparent bell and shelf curves calibrated for surgical correction and broad musical mastering lifts.
• Dedicated Pre-EQ Cut Filters:
  • High-Pass Filter (HPF): 10 Hz – 300 Hz (12 dB/oct).
  • Low-Pass Filter (LPF): 3 kHz – 30 kHz (12 dB/oct).
  • Placed pre-EQ, fully zero-latency, hard-bypassed when turned off, with full Link and Mid/Side support.
• Four Distinct Saturation Topologies:
  • Original (formerly Digital): Clean, focused, and transparent harmonic edge.
  • Class-A: Discrete Class-A amplifier simulation in hot-drive mode, adding top-end sparkle and spatial depth.
  • Op-Amp: Modern linear circuit design that preserves clarity and punch even under extreme input driving.
  • Tube: Classic triode coloration injecting rich, warm, even-order harmonic saturation.
• Universal Quality & Zero-Latency (ZL) Operation: All saturation and filter algorithms operate across all oversampling modes, including true Zero-Latency tracking mode.
• Mid/Side (M/S) & Stereo Dual-Mono Processing: Tweak phantom center kick and vocal punch independently from wide stereo imaging.
• Fully Customizable UI Skins:
  • FULL: Uniform single-tone aesthetic.
  • COMBINED: Contrasting gray shelf panels for immediate visual navigation across busy sessions.
  • HUE Slider: Infinite RGB color wheel to theme instances individually per track or bus.
• Adjustable Popup Readouts: Dedicated POPUP SIZE slider to scale numerical parameter value bubbles for optimal visibility on 2K and 4K displays.

Surgical Mastering Precision Meets Analog Character
Mastering equalizers demand extreme phase coherence, pristine transient response, and curves that enhance program material without introducing harsh phase shifts. Lemur Audio SIMON 2 delivers high-resolution digital filtering while offering switchable analog harmonic circuits modeled after classic hardware desk and tube topologies.

Whether cleaning up subsonic rumble before feeding a master limiter, widening the stereo periphery with Mid/Side processing, or warming digital stems using Class-A and Tube saturation, SIMON 2 provides comprehensive tone control in a streamlined layout.

Flexible Workflow in Version 2
SIMON 2 introduces dedicated 12 dB/octave cut filters directly preceding the equalization bands. By cleaning low-end mud (10–300 Hz) and taming harsh ultra-high frequencies (3–30 kHz) before the signal hits the shelf and bell filters, the compressor and EQ stages operate with greater headroom and clarity.

Major Updates & Enhancements in SIMON 2:

• Integrated High-Pass (HP) and Low-Pass (LP) Filters:

  • Located conveniently next to the shelf section controls.
  • 12 dB/octave slope placed ahead of the primary EQ stages.
  • HP frequency range: 10 Hz – 300 Hz.
  • LP frequency range: 3 kHz – 30 kHz.
  • Zero added latency and complete true-bypass disconnection from the signal path when switched to OFF.
  • Full tracking with LINK and M/S routing configurations.

• Expanded Saturation Engine:

  • Four selectable saturation models: Original, Class-A, Op-Amp, and Tube.
  • Driven directly via the central INPUT TRIM stage.
  • Full compatibility across all processing modes, including Zero Latency (ZL).

• Visual Theme & Skin Personalization:

  • FULL: Monochromatic color scheme across the entire chassis.
  • COMBINED: Contrast faceplate highlighting the shelf sections in gray for faster visual navigation.
  • HUE Control: Adjust the faceplate color to any shade; color assignments save per instance inside your DAW project.

• Configurable POPUP SIZE:

  • Dedicated slider in the options panel to adjust the size of real-time parameter value bubbles.

EQ Band Sections:

• Low Shelf / High Shelf: Continuous musical shelving filters with low phase distortion.
• Parametric Bell Bands: Low, Mid, and High parametric bands with sweepable Q factors and broad frequency overlaps.
• Mid/Side Decoding:
  • Stereo Linked mode for uniform stereo bus sweetening.
  • Dual-Mono / Unlinked mode for correcting left/right balance discrepancies.
  • Mid/Side mode for shaping center elements (lead vocal, snare, kick) independently from side ambience.

Saturation Models In-Depth:

• Original: The clean, pristine algorithm from SIMON v1 (formerly titled Digital); delivers minimal harmonic coloration with subtle density.
• Class-A: Emulates a discrete solid-state Class-A circuit operating hot; enhances high-frequency presence, transient snap, and acoustic depth.
• Op-Amp: High slew-rate operational amplifier behavior; delivers transparent drive that retains tight low-end without collapsing dynamic peaks.
• Tube: Emulates vacuum tube pre-amplification; generates second-order harmonic sweetness, softening brittle transients on digital recordings.

Plugin Profile:

• Supported Formats: VST3, AAX Native (64-bit)
• Audio Processing Engine: 64-bit internal floating-point DSP
• Latency Modes: Standard Linear/Minimum Phase and Zero-Latency (ZL)
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz

Compatible Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs):

• Image-Line FL Studio
• Ableton Live (All 64-bit versions)
• Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo
• PreSonus Studio One
• Cockos REAPER
• Bitwig Studio
• Avid Pro Tools (AAX Native 64-bit)
• Cakewalk by BandLab

Prerequisites:
Ensure that the latest version of the TEAM R2R System runtime is installed on your Windows machine before running the installer.

Installation Steps:

1. Run the official setup executable as Administrator (Right-click -> Run as administrator).
2. Select your desired plugin formats (VST3, AAX) and confirm default installation paths:
   • Default VST3: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\Lemur Audio\
   • Default AAX: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\Lemur Audio\
3. Complete the setup wizard.
4. The release is pre-cured by Team R2R and interfaces with the local R2R System framework; no serial keys, activation codes, or online authorizations are required.
5. Launch your DAW, perform a plugin rescan, and insert SIMON 2.