Kush Audio - Omega 2 N v1.0.1 VST3, AAX for Windows

• Re-engineered British Console Character: Captures the warm, punchy harmonic signature of venerable British discrete circuits, reworked to eliminate angular, metallic resonances while preserving authentic 1970s rock-and-roll grit.
• Harmonic Low-End Realignment: As the Intensity dial is pushed, Model N realigns low-frequency fundamentals directly beneath the second harmonic, creating a punchier, warmer bass response that perceivedly sounds louder while taking up less headroom in the mix.
• Dual XY Interactive Control Surface:
  • Tone Focus XY Pad: Simultaneous bi-axial control over Hi-Pass (Y-axis) and Lo-Pass (X-axis) cutoff points.
  • Makeup & Blend XY Pad: Simultaneous bi-axial balance between wet/dry saturation blend (X-axis) and post-distortion makeup gain (Y-axis).
• Steep Multi-Slope Filtering: Independent high-pass (20 Hz – 5 kHz) and low-pass (40 Hz – 22 kHz) filters with selectable 6, 12, 18, and 24 dB/octave slopes.
• -20 dB Headroom Pad: Attenuates input by -20 dB while applying a matched +20 dB boost at the output, allowing subtle analog coloration on hot bus signals without aggressive breakup.
• Illuminating Omega Intensity Indicator: Dynamic visual feedback where the Omega emblem sharpens and illuminates as harmonic saturation depth increases.
• Cross-Plugin Copy & Paste: Seamlessly copy operational parameters from one Omega instance and paste them across other Omega models in your project.
• Next-Gen Kush Gain & Metering Engine: Updated metering ballistics and precision gain management designed to prevent accidental inter-sample clipping.

Vintage British Warmth Without the Metallic Harshness
Classic 1970s British discrete consoles are renowned for their punch, round bottom end, and harmonic cohesion. However, in modern in-the-box digital mixing environments, faithful emulations often introduce abrasive, angular buildup in the upper-mid frequencies that can sound brittle across high-frequency percussion and aggressive guitars.

Kush Audio Omega Model N solves this by fundamentally restructuring the underlying saturation math. The resulting texture delivers solid, hefty lows, smooth mid-range presence, and distinct "steel" highs that remain musical and thick even when pushed into deliberate distortion.

Harmonic Restructuring and Snare Crack
Rather than simply clipping peaks symmetrically, Model N's saturation curve rearranges low-end frequency relationships. By nesting the fundamental frequency just below the second harmonic, basslines and kick drums acquire a dense, focused weight that cuts through dense mixes without eating up precious dynamic ceiling. Driven hard, it captures the signature snare crack found on classic rock and R&B records of the early to mid-1970s.

Control Architecture & Processing Sections:

• INTENSITY & Visual Display:

  • The central control determining preamp drive depth and harmonic generation.
  • The Omega emblem progressively clarifies and radiates light as distortion intensifies.

• The -20 dB Pad & Phase Inversion:

  • -20 dB Pad: Drops the input stage by 20 dB while applying a clean 20 dB output boost. This provides 20 dB of extra operational headroom, perfect for adding subtle console sheen to hot master or drum busses.
  • PHASE: Inverts signal polarity (180°) post-processing for quick phase alignment.

• HI-PASS & LO-PASS Filter Section:

  • HI-PASS: Variable cutoff frequency from 20 Hz up to 5 kHz.
  • LO-PASS: Variable cutoff frequency from 40 Hz up to 22 kHz.
  • Slope Selection: Toggle between 6 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, and 24 dB per octave.
  • XY Filter Pad: Horizontal movement (X-axis) adjusts Lo-Pass cutoff; vertical movement (Y-axis) adjusts Hi-Pass cutoff simultaneously.

• MAKEUP / BLEND Output Section:

  • BLEND: Continuous dry/wet crossfade blending the pristine input with saturated output.
  • MAKEUP: Post-distortion gain compensation prior to output.
  • XY Output Pad: Horizontal dragging adjusts dry/wet Blend; vertical dragging modulates Makeup gain, providing fluid two-handed analog-style balancing.

• Universal Workflow Utilities:

  • Cross-Plugin Preset Exchange: Copy settings from an instance of Omega Model N and paste them directly into another Omega plugin.

Plugin Specifications:

• Supported Formats: VST3 (64-bit), AAX Native (64-bit)
• Audio Processing: 64-bit internal floating-point DSP
• Channel Routing: Stereo, Mono, Multi-mono operation
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 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)

System Prerequisite:
This release requires TEAM R2R System v1.5.3 (included in the distribution). Ensure the R2R runtime environment is installed and active before running the setup package.

Installation Steps:

1. Open the included R2R directory and execute TEAM R2R System v1.5.3 Setup.exe as Administrator (Right-click -> Run as administrator).
2. Run the main installer (Kush_Audio_Omega_Model_N_v1.0.1_Setup.exe) as Administrator.
3. Select your desired plugin formats (VST3, AAX) and destination directories.
4. Complete the installation wizard.
5. Launch your DAW, execute a plugin rescan, and load Omega Model N onto your tracks or audio busses.
6. The software is fully cured and registered.

Production Tips:

• Drum Bus Glue: Insert Omega Model N on your drum group, engage the -20 dB Pad, and set the Blend XY pad to roughly 65% wet while rolling off unnecessary sub rumble using the 18 dB/oct Hi-Pass filter set to 35 Hz.
• Snare Fattening: Push Intensity until the Omega emblem glows bright green/gold, then sweep the Lo-Pass filter down slightly to tame transient click while allowing the harmonic lower-mid punch to dominate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: What does the -20 dB Pad do compared to just lowering track volume?
  A: It attenuates signal entering the non-linear saturation curve while compensating volume cleanly at the output stage, allowing you to use the full sweep of the Intensity knob for gentle warmth instead of instant fuzz.
• Q: Can I copy presets between different Kush Omega plugins?
  A: Yes, the cross-plugin copy/paste buffer lets you transfer filter, blend, and gain settings seamlessly across compatible Omega series processors.