Standard Audio - Level-Or (Level-Loc based Comp for 500 Series)

imacgreg · 5th March 2008

Standard Audio is proud to introduce the first product of what will become our fun and useful line of modules for the 500 Series Rack Format: The Level-Or

Standard Audio Website

The Level-Or design is based on the classic Shure Level-Loc, a PA limiter that has been popularized as a funky, trashy effect on drum room mics. While the Level-Or can do the same thing as the Level-Loc, it can also do much more. A toggle switch on the front panel allows the user to change the Level-Or from "Level" mode to "Crunch" mode.

In "Level" mode, the Level-Or behaves like a Level-Loc, with a cool, funky limiting sound that is great on drum room mics and loops. We have added a release switch that allows the user to cut the release time in half compared to the original Level-Loc release time. We have added an output control, so the level going to tape (or DAC, etc.) can be adjusted as needed.

In "Crunch" mode, the sound of the unit is dominated by the distortion generated due to the Class A output stages being limited by their relatively low supply voltage. Sweeping the input level can result in an amazing array of tones that sound great on many different sources. So far, we have loved it on bass (synth and real), acoustic drums, and drum loops/electronic beats.

Unlike the original Level-Loc, which can be difficult to interface into a studio environment; the Level-Or has been designed to work with line level inputs and outputs. We have also added a 1/4" line input to the front panel.

The first run of units should be available within the next couple months at the longest. We are currently starting a waiting list for those interested; please email info@standard-audio.com to be placed on the list.

Please see our website for sound clips and feel free to get in touch for more info...

Ian MacGregor and Thom Flowers @ Standard Audio

Silver Sonya · 5th March 2008

Smart people!

- c

Huntley Miller · 5th March 2008

Very, very cool!

TAVD · 5th March 2008

Argh, no bypass? Oh well, sign me up anyway.

matta · 6th March 2008

Congrats Ian

Welcome to the 500 series club, great little design, samples sound great, talk about sonic decimation!

Matt

Brad McGowan · 6th March 2008

What else do you guys have planned for future modules? It's good to see something fun like this.

Brad

imacgreg · 6th March 2008

Thanks for the kind comments. As to what modules we have next, we are looking at a couple different ideas. Nothing is sure enough yet to let outta the bag, but I can say that they will be unique and very, very cool.

If I wasn't clear enough in the OP, please send an email to info@standard-audio.com if you wish to be placed on the waiting list.

Thanks!

Ian @ Standard Audio

futur2 · 6th March 2008

just signed up for one. sounds cool and fun, bass is great in the samples!

Quote:

Originally Posted by imacgreg

So far, we have loved it on bass (synth and real), acoustic drums, and drum loops/electronic beats.

imacgreg · 6th March 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dylansmale

cool samples, man you could use this on just about everything, sounds like a module like this would run pretty cheap too. do you have any price range info? How does it sound on vocals?

We have found a few uses that we really like it on, but I'm sure people will start to find all sorts of cool ways to use it that we haven't thought of. I haven't personally tried it on vocals yet, but I'm sure you could get some cool effects from hitting it lightly or really going for it and completely destroying the vocal with the "Crunch" mode.

Our introductory price is $399. Probably one of the least expensive 500 series module out there.

Ian

Isle of Weight · 6th March 2008

Nice sign me up!

AA

Isle of Weight · 6th March 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by imacgreg

We have found a few uses that we really like it on, but I'm sure people will start to find all sorts of cool ways to use it that we haven't thought of. I haven't personally tried it on vocals yet, but I'm sure you could get some cool effects from hitting it lightly or really going for it and completely destroying the vocal with the "Crunch" mode.

Our introductory price is $399. Probably one of the least expensive 500 series module out there.

Ian

is it to late to add a bypass, not a deal breaker of course, just wondering....

AA

C_F_H_13 · 6th March 2008

Very very very very cool....

markisha · 6th March 2008

I can't hear the samples, I'm on a Mac and everytime I click on one of the links my browsers (Safari, Firefox, Camino) crashes.
Someone can please send me the mp3s?

RoundBadge · 6th March 2008

Hell yeah Ian.
Peter was just telling me about these today.
I think you mentioned these to me last time I saw you out at Peters old spot.not the 500 form factor though
I just got an API 1608.
I only want weird fun shit in the spare 8 slots.Perfect.
I'm in!

..

imacgreg · 6th March 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoundBadge

Hell yeah Ian.
Peter was just telling me about these today.
I think you mentioned these to me last time I saw you out at Peters old spot.not the 500 form factor though
I just got an API 1608.
I only want weird fun shit in the spare 8 slots.Perfect.
I'm in!

..

Awesome! Shoot us a quick email to info@standard-audio.com and we'll get you in on the waiting list. You want 8 right?? Haha... Just kidding. We will definately have some more cool toys soon to fill up the rest of your console.

RoundBadge · 6th March 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by imacgreg

Awesome! Shoot us a quick email to info@standard-audio.com and we'll get you in on the waiting list. You want 8 right?? Haha... Just kidding. We will definately have some more cool toys soon to fill up the rest of your console.

Cool man.i just send you the email.
Make more weird stuff and i will buy it!

..

imacgreg · 6th March 2008

We just updated the website with info about the waiting list for the introductory run of Level-Ors. Also, some have had issues with the sound clips not working. I can send clips to anyone who is interested. Just email me: ian@blackwatchsound.com and I will shoot a few off to you.

We are going to have a myspace page up soon that should have more samples. I was screwing around with some stereo samples (2 Level-Ors) last night and it was awesome... We're going to try and get some of that stuff up soon as well.

Thanks,

futur2 · 6th March 2008

wanna seduce us to buy two

Quote:

Originally Posted by imacgreg

We just updated the website with info about the waiting list for the introductory run of Level-Ors. Also, some have had issues with the sound clips not working. I can send clips to anyone who is interested. Just email me: ian@blackwatchsound.com and I will shoot a few off to you.

We are going to have a myspace page up soon that should have more samples. I was screwing around with some stereo samples (2 Level-Ors) last night and it was awesome... We're going to try and get some of that stuff up soon as well.

Thanks,

nynofi · 6th March 2008

On the list for one!

We have all been "Standardized".

ToneRanger · 6th March 2008

Cool! It's like having a guitar pedal like -effect for your lunchbox! Can't wait to hear about what these guys come up with next!

And someone really must release a tape emulator module for the lunchbox!

rapfreak · 6th March 2008

Any idea of the regular pricing and how long the introductory period will be?

imacgreg · 6th March 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapfreak

Any idea of the regular pricing and how long the introductory period will be?

We do not currently have a distributor and are doing this all ourselves. When we get distribution, I think it is likely that the price will increase a little bit. Our introductory run will probably be on the order of 100 units and once they are all spoken for, that is probably it.

Does that answer your question?

JimmyTurbo · 7th March 2008

On the list too!

Silver Sonya · 7th March 2008

Just sent you an email.
- c

imacgreg · 9th March 2008

Just a quick update: We now have a myspace page: MySpace.com - Standard Audio - Santa Barbara, US - Acousmatic / Tape music / Crunk / Breakcore - www.myspace.com/standardaudio

If you are on myspace, go ahead and ad us. We will be adding more sound clips to the site as well as bulletins with information regarding production runs and future products.

Ribbonmicguy · 10th March 2008

I'm in!

laughton · 10th March 2008

THIS LOOKS AWESOME. I cannot wait to run vocals through it! This could save me a lot of time getting just the right amount of griminess on tracks.

rapfreak · 11th March 2008

Are most people buying these in pairs?

imacgreg · 11th March 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by rapfreak

Are most people buying these in pairs?

About 30% of folks on the wait list have requested 2 units. We've been fooling around with some stereo loops (electronic drums/drum room mics) with two units and it's pretty sweet! We are going to post some more of the clips to our myspace page soon.

Our introductory run is going to be a limited quantity. While we still have quite a few more units available at this moment, at the pace people are signing up, they will all be spoken for quite soon.

Feel free to email us with any questions or to be put on the waiting list: info@standard-audio.com

bobwarren · 24th March 2008

I'm in as well for one!

5th March 2008	#1
imacgreg Gear addict Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles Posts: 444 Thread Starter	Standard Audio - Level-Or (Level-Loc based Comp for 500 Series) Standard Audio is proud to introduce the first product of what will become our fun and useful line of modules for the 500 Series Rack Format: The Level-Or Standard Audio Website The Level-Or design is based on the classic Shure Level-Loc, a PA limiter that has been popularized as a funky, trashy effect on drum room mics. While the Level-Or can do the same thing as the Level-Loc, it can also do much more. A toggle switch on the front panel allows the user to change the Level-Or from "Level" mode to "Crunch" mode. In "Level" mode, the Level-Or behaves like a Level-Loc, with a cool, funky limiting sound that is great on drum room mics and loops. We have added a release switch that allows the user to cut the release time in half compared to the original Level-Loc release time. We have added an output control, so the level going to tape (or DAC, etc.) can be adjusted as needed. In "Crunch" mode, the sound of the unit is dominated by the distortion generated due to the Class A output stages being limited by their relatively low supply voltage. Sweeping the input level can result in an amazing array of tones that sound great on many different sources. So far, we have loved it on bass (synth and real), acoustic drums, and drum loops/electronic beats. Unlike the original Level-Loc, which can be difficult to interface into a studio environment; the Level-Or has been designed to work with line level inputs and outputs. We have also added a 1/4" line input to the front panel. The first run of units should be available within the next couple months at the longest. We are currently starting a waiting list for those interested; please email info@standard-audio.com to be placed on the list. Please see our website for sound clips and feel free to get in touch for more info... Ian MacGregor and Thom Flowers @ Standard Audio

6th March 2008	#5
matta Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 603	Congrats Ian Welcome to the 500 series club, great little design, samples sound great, talk about sonic decimation! Matt __________________ Matt Allison Studio Owner / Mad Scientist www.dockyardstudios.com www.ashtonaudio.com

6th March 2008	#6
Brad McGowan Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5,582	What else do you guys have planned for future modules? It's good to see something fun like this. Brad __________________ plotagainstrachel.bandcamp.com Little Red Wagon Studios How to integrate your analog tape deck with your DAW: http://youtu.be/bswx5zrFRl0 http://youtu.be/W-II32AvVd8

6th March 2008	#13
markisha Gear maniac Joined: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 167	I can't hear the samples, I'm on a Mac and everytime I click on one of the links my browsers (Safari, Firefox, Camino) crashes. Someone can please send me the mp3s? __________________ Marco Martini Sound Engineer http://facebook.com/marcomixmartini

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5th March 2008	#2
Silver Sonya Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 7,209	Smart people! - c

5th March 2008	#3
Huntley Miller Gear addict Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 438	Very, very cool!

5th March 2008	#4
TAVD Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,389	Argh, no bypass? Oh well, sign me up anyway.

6th March 2008	#10
Isle of Weight Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2005 Location: chicagoland Posts: 734	Nice sign me up! AA

6th March 2008	#12
C_F_H_13 Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 836	Very very very very cool....

6th March 2008	#14
RoundBadge Lives for gear Joined: May 2004 Location: Los Angeles ,Ca. Posts: 8,853	Hell yeah Ian. Peter was just telling me about these today. I think you mentioned these to me last time I saw you out at Peters old spot.not the 500 form factor though I just got an API 1608. I only want weird fun shit in the spare 8 slots.Perfect. I'm in! ..

6th March 2008	#19
nynofi Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2005 Location: NY Posts: 249	On the list for one! We have all been "Standardized".

6th March 2008	#20
ToneRanger Gear addict Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 323	Cool! It's like having a guitar pedal like -effect for your lunchbox! Can't wait to hear about what these guys come up with next! And someone really must release a tape emulator module for the lunchbox!

6th March 2008	#21
rapfreak Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,698	Any idea of the regular pricing and how long the introductory period will be?

7th March 2008	#23
JimmyTurbo Gear Head Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 74	On the list too!

9th March 2008	#25
imacgreg Gear addict Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Echo Park, Los Angeles Posts: 444 Thread Starter	Just a quick update: We now have a myspace page: MySpace.com - Standard Audio - Santa Barbara, US - Acousmatic / Tape music / Crunk / Breakcore - www.myspace.com/standardaudio If you are on myspace, go ahead and ad us. We will be adding more sound clips to the site as well as bulletins with information regarding production runs and future products.

10th March 2008	#26
Ribbonmicguy Gear addict Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Posts: 412	I'm in!

10th March 2008	#27
laughton Gear maniac Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 163	THIS LOOKS AWESOME. I cannot wait to run vocals through it! This could save me a lot of time getting just the right amount of griminess on tracks.

11th March 2008	#28
rapfreak Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,698	Are most people buying these in pairs?

24th March 2008	#30
bobwarren Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 903	I'm in as well for one!

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