Ash
Ash is the Acqua plugin offering a unique collection of classic clipping circuits from the most revered high-end converters. It’s the perfect tool to help you achieve the sound you want in record time. You can choose from multiple circuits to give your mix the character it needs. In seconds flat, you’ll get punchy, dynamic, clean tracks with tons of volume thanks to this high-end clipping monster. Available in VST/VST3/AAX/AU formats.
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The latest Ash update (B029) is officially live, and it's packed with new fun tools to inspire your workflow.

- 30+ All-New Presets for Ash
- 30+ All-New Presets for Ash Ultra
- New Flat Dark Skins for both Ash & Ash Ultra

Ready to drop these powerful new presets into your mix and instantly speed up your workflow? Update now via Aquarius and get inspired!

Take your mixes to the next level. Think of Ash as the trick up your sleeve to get you there.

The sound of the classic clipping circuits that all engineers dream of is now at your fingertips, this time in a plugin specifically designed for a modern workflow. Ash is intuitive and user-friendly, and can help you achieve your desired sound and volume levels quickly while giving you a wide range of choices. Ash is also unique thanks to the inclusion of our top-of-the-line brickwall limiter, which is highly responsive and ultra-light on your CPU.

This plugin is workhorse, and offers you options so that you can work exactly the way you want. If you’re an analog lover, you can use it while working with Acustica's classic-style interface; and if you want to experience something you’re never seen before, choose the modern interface (Ash “Flat”). Whatever style you choose, you’ll be able to push the loudness of your mixes like never before with your new favorite clipper.

Ash GUI

Ash 'Flat' GUI

Ash Ultra represents the cutting-edge in clipping. It is based on the new 'Aria' engine, which supports real-time metering displays and introduces new significant features. It is designed to be user-friendly and delivers exceptional results – truly a godsend.

The interface has been completely redesigned to provide a simplified user experience, making it easy to achieve control and calibration of plugin parameters with extreme precision and speed.

Note:

Ash Ultra is available as a separate install in Aquarius.

Ash Ultra GUI

Ash Ultra "Flat" seamlessly integrates the intuitive and efficient workflow and controls of Ash Ultra with a modern-style 2D graphical user interface (GUI) model to satisfy those who appreciate extremely intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces.

Note:

Ash Ultra FLAT also features a brand-new algorithmic metering system.

Ash Ultra 'Flat' GUI

Fire The Ash seamlessly combines the intuitive and efficient workflow of Fire The Clip with the powerful features of ASH. You can now enjoy a smooth and user-friendly experience while harnessing the full potential of ASH's sampled clipping modes.

Note:

The new presets are not available for this plugin version.

What You Get

Ash includes two different GUI to choose from.

  • Ash: Plugin version based on a 3D model of Acustica's classic-style GUI.
  • Ash “Flat”: Plugin version based on a 2D model of a modern-style GUI.
  • Ash Ultra: Plugin version based on the new 'Aria' engine, which supports real-time metering displays
  • Ash Ultra "Flat": Plugin version based on the new 'Aria' engine, which supports real-time metering and a 2D model of a modern-style GUI.
  • Fire The Ash: One Knob Plugin version based on a 3D model of Acustica's classic-style GUI.
Key Features

These are just a few of the functions Ash offers.

  • Two different plugins to choose from (Ash and Ash “Flat”).
  • Five different skins for Ash.
  • Five different families of classic and modern clipping circuits from the most revered high-end converters.
  • Advanced metering system for RMS and LUFS.
  • Acustica’s best brickwall limiter is included.
  • Top-quality oversampling at up to 1024x (the highest and best on the market) with perfect phase response.
  • Several listening mode options (Δ, LR, M, S).
  • True Peak mode to prevent inter-sample peaks.
  • High quality, distinctive sound.
  • Low latency and extremely lightweight on your CPU.
  • A resizable and more responsive GUI.
  • 30+ professional crafted presets.
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