Rough Diamond has had a number of cool, task-specific plugins in Beta for a while, and now they're pleased to release the full versions of three of the effects, to be part of their newly-branded whiteLABEL series.

The autoBED is a look-ahead ducker that's perfect for radio or audio-post applications. It automatically attenuates one sub group when it detects an upcoming signal from another subgroup, meaning you can nudge music out of the way of a JD voiceover, or make space in a mix for a solo instrument or vocalist. Features include:

• 4 inputs, 2 outputs:
  • Channels 1&2 duck in response to channels 3&4.
  • Channels 3&4 are mixed back into outputs 1&2.
• 10 response curves.
• 190 ways to fade from one level to another [and back].
• Lookahead of up to 2 seconds with 'just in time' link mode.
• 6 levels of automatic presence control.
• 3 gender settings.
• 8 presets [also works as a gate].

The baddASS is an aural enhancer / exciter tailored specifically for drums. With several smartly-designed controls, the baddASS can add clarity and punch to a cluttered-sounding drum mix. Use it in lieu of a compressor. Features include:

• 1 input, 1 output:
  • Beef-up your kick with 20 to 200 Hz sin waves.
  • Bend and twist - add punch and guts.
  • Designed for added oooomph.
• 1 Oscillator.
• Overdrive with controls for drive and threshold.
• Bit crusher.
• 2 Clippers.
• 2 parametric EQ bands.
• Adjustable attack [click].
• Separate controls for 'badd' & 'ass' levels.
• Dry/wet mix control.
• Additional input and output gates.
• Post mix cut/boost control.
• 16 presets.
• Envelope controls:
  • Volume
  • Pitch
  • Bit depth

The sideGATE is an advanced gater that deals in all sorts of volume-triggered trickery. You can use it to sync an effect like a reverb to match the decay of a snare drum, or use the panning functinos to auto-pan a signal dependant on its input level. It's complete feature list:

• 2 inputs, 2 outputs.
• Mono, stereo or dual mono operation.
• Mixable channels & sidechains.
• Sidechain filter with HP, LP, resonance & gain.
• Lookahead of up to 1000 ms.
• 'Just in time' link mode.
• Channel & sidechain link switches.
• Sidechain monitoring switches.
• Response invert switches.
• Output pan & mix controls.