Effect Modules

General Module Settings

The following settings are available for each module:

Activate: Activates/Deactivates the module.
Solo: Solos the module. Only one module can be soloed at a time.

To make all parameters of a module available for editing, select it from the signal chain list on the left, or double-click the module header in the parameter section.

To change the processing order, you can rearrange modules within the Clean or Character category by dragging.

The following effect modules are available:

Cut Filter

This filter effect attenuates frequencies below the set low filter frequency and above the high filter frequency.

Low Filter Slope/High Filter Slope

Set the slope of the low and high cut filter. You can choose 6 dB, 12 dB, 24 dB, 48 dB, or 96 dB per octave.

Low Freq/High Freq

Set the frequency of the low and high cut filter. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is automatically changed to Hz. For example, a note value of A3 sets the frequency to 440 Hz. When you enter a note value, you can also enter a cent offset; for example, A5 -23 or C4 +49.

Note

You can adjust the Freq parameter of a band in the graphical editor by clicking the corresponding handle and moving the mouse left and right.
To ensure that the cent offsets are taken into account, enter a space between the note and the cent offset.

Gate

This effect silences audio signals below a set threshold. As soon as the signal level exceeds the threshold, the gate opens to let the signal through.

Gain Reduction meter: Shows the amount of gain reduction.
Thresh: Determines the threshold level at which the gate is activated. Signal levels above the set threshold open the gate and signal levels below the set threshold close the gate.
Range: Adjusts the attenuation of the gate when it is closed. If Range is set to minus infinite , the gate is completely closed. The higher the value, the higher the level of the signal that passes through.
Release: Sets the time after which the gate closes.

Pitch

This is a pitch-shifting effect that allows you to fix slight pitch and intonation inconsistencies.

Scale Source allows you to choose the scale to which the audio is shifted:

Internal

Allows you to choose a scale from the Scale Type pop-up menu, to which the source audio is adapted.

Chromatic: Pitches the audio to the closest semitone.
Major/Minor: Pitches the audio to the major/minor scale, as specified on the pop-up menu to the right. This is reflected on the keyboard display.

External – MIDI Scale

Allows you to shift the audio to a scale of target pitches, using an external MIDI controller, the On-Screen Keyboard, or a MIDI track.

Note

You have to assign the audio track as the output of your MIDI track, and the Speed parameter has to be set to a value other than Off.

External – MIDI Note

Allows you to shift the audio to a target note, using an external MIDI controller, the Virtual Keyboard, or a MIDI track.

Note

You have to assign the audio track as the output of your MIDI track, and the Correct parameter has to be set to a value greater than 0%.

Chord Track – Chords

Allows you to shift the audio to target chords, using the chord information from the Chord track.

Note

You have to add a MIDI track in addition to the chord track and assign Vocal Chain as the output of the MIDI track.

Chord Track – Scale

Allows you to shift the audio to a scale of target pitches, using the scale information from the Chord track.

Note

You have to add a MIDI track in addition to the chord track and assign Vocal Chain as the output of the MIDI track.

Detune: Adjusts the pitch of the incoming audio in semitone steps. A value of zero means that the signal is not transposed.
Correct: Determines the smoothness of the pitch change. Higher values cause the pitch shift to occur immediately. 100% is a very drastic setting that is usually reserved for special effects.
Formant: Changes the natural timbre, that is, the characteristic frequency components of the source audio.

De-Esser I/II

This is a de-essing effect, a special type of compressor that reduces excessive sibilance.

You can use the frequency display for the following purposes:

To adjust the frequency band, drag its left or right borders, or click in the middle of the band and drag.
To change the width of the frequency band, hold Shift, and drag to the left or right.

Diff: Plays back what De-Esser I removed from the signal. This helps you to adjust the frequency band, threshold, and reduction parameters, so that only sharp s-sounds are removed, for example.
Listen: Solos the frequency band. This helps you to find the appropriate position and width of the band.
Gain Reduction meter: Shows the amount of gain reduction.
Reduction: Controls the intensity of the de-essing effect.
Auto: Automatically and continually sets an optimum threshold setting, independent of the input signal. The Auto option does not work for low-level signals (< -30 db peak level). To reduce the sibilants in such a file, set the threshold manually.
Threshold (-50 to 0 dB): If the Auto option is deactivated, you can use this control to set a threshold for the incoming signal level, above which the plug-in starts to reduce the sibilants.
Freq Low/Freq High: Sets the left and right border of the frequency band. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is automatically displayed in Hz accordingly. For example, a note value of A3 sets the frequency to 440 Hz. When you enter a note value, you can also enter a cent offset; for example, A5 -23 or C4 +49.

Note
To ensure that the cent offsets are taken into account, enter a space between the note and the cent offset.
Release (1 to 1000 ms): Sets the time after which the de-essing effect returns to zero when the signal drops below the threshold.

Dyn Filter I

This is a 2-band dynamic peak filter. Each band allows for individual side-chain settings.

Gain Reduction meter

Shows the amount of gain reduction.

Gain

Sets the target gain value for the corresponding band.

Note

You can adjust this parameter in the graphical editor by Ctrl/Cmd-clicking the corresponding handle and moving the mouse up and down.

Freq

Sets the frequency. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is automatically changed to Hz. For example, a note value of A3 sets the frequency to 440 Hz. When you enter a note value, you can also enter a cent offset; for example, A5 -23 or C4 +49.

Note

You can adjust the Freq parameter of a band in the graphical editor by Alt/Opt-clicking the corresponding handle and moving the mouse left and right.
To ensure that the cent offsets are taken into account, enter a space between the note and the cent offset.

Q

Controls the width of the corresponding band.

Note

You can adjust the Q parameter of a band in the graphical editor by Shift-clicking the corresponding handle and moving the mouse up and down. Alternatively, you can point to the handle and turn the mouse wheel.

Threshold

Determines the threshold level. Only signal levels above the threshold are dynamically filtered.

Compressor I/II

This is a compressor effect that offers 4 compression types that are especially suited for vocal processing.

Compressor Type

Sets the compressor type:

VoxComp is designed for processing voice signals.
Transparent works more like a limiter than a compressor.
Extreme offers upward and downward compression, which allows for extreme compressor effects.
Black Valve is a highly adaptive compressor with a vintage tube sound.

Gain Reduction meter

Shows the amount of gain reduction.

Compress

Sets the amount of compression.

Dry/Wet

Adjusts the mix between the dry signal and the wet signal, preserving the transients of the input signal. This allows for parallel compression. On/Off activates/deactivates this parameter.

Output

Sets the output gain.

EQ I/II

This module allows you to choose from 3 different equalizers.

Studio is a versatile 4-band parametric equalizer.

Freq

Sets the frequency of the corresponding band. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is automatically changed to Hz. For example, a note value of A3 sets the frequency to 440 Hz. When you enter a note value, you can also enter a cent offset; for example, A5 -23 or C4 +49.

Note

You can adjust the Freq parameter of a band in the graphical editor by Alt-clicking the corresponding handle and moving the mouse left and right.
To ensure that the cent offsets are taken into account, enter a space between the note and the cent offset.

Q

For the low-mid and high-mid Peak filters, this parameter controls the width of the band. For the low and high Shelf filters, it adds a drop or a boost, depending on the gain setting of the band.

Note

You can adjust the Q parameter of a band in the graphical editor by Shift-clicking the corresponding handle and moving the mouse up and down. Alternatively, you can point on the handle and turn the mouse wheel.

Gain

Sets the amount of attenuation/boost for the corresponding band.

Note

You can adjust the Gain parameter of a band in the graphical editor by Ctrl/Cmd-clicking the corresponding handle and moving the mouse up and down.

P1A is a unique-sounding vintage tube equalizer renowned for its low frequency boost and attenuation.

Low Boost: Sets the boost of the low shelving filter.
Low Attenuate: Sets the attenuation of the low shelving filter.
Low Boost/Attenuate Frequency: Sets the frequency of the Low Boost and Low Attenuate filters.
High Boost: Sets the boost of the high peak filter.
High Boost Bandwidth: Sets the bandwidth of the High Boost filter.
High Boost Frequency: Sets the frequency of the High Boost filter.
High Attenuate: Sets the attenuation of the high shelving filter.

High Attenuate Frequency: Sets the frequency of the High Attenuate filter.

M5 is a characterful vintage tube equalizer, especially suited for mid processing.

Low Boost: Sets the boost of the low peak filter.
Low Frequency: Sets the frequency of the Low Boost filter.
Mid Attenuate: Sets the attenuation of the mid peak filter.
Mid Frequency: Sets the frequency of the Mid Attenuate filter.
High Boost: Sets the boost of the high peak filter.
High Frequency: Sets the frequency of the High Boost filter.

Exciter

This effect allows you to add upper harmonics and to increase the clarity and intelligibility of voice recordings.

Amount: Sets the amount of the exciter effect.
Clarity: Increases the clarity and intelligibility.

Saturator

This is a saturation effect.

Saturation Type

Allows you to choose from the following types of saturation effects:

Tape simulates the saturation and compression of recordings on analog tape machines.
Tube simulates the saturation effects of analog tubes.
Distortion adds distortion to the saturation effect, which drastically alters the sound .

Filter Bank

Activates/Deactivates the filter bank. If activated, you can set the frequency range to which the effect is restricted. Frequencies below and above this range are bypassed. You can activate Solo to check which frequencies are filtered out by the filter bank.

Drive

Controls the amount of saturation.

Mix

Sets the level balance between the dry and the wet signal.

Output

Sets the output gain.

Dyn Filter II

This is a dynamic shelving filter.

Gain

Sets the target gain value.

Note

You can adjust this parameter in the graphical editor by Ctrl/Cmd-clicking the handle and moving the mouse up and down.

Freq

Sets the frequency. You can set the frequency either in Hz or as a note value. If you enter a note value, the frequency is automatically changed to Hz. For example, a note value of A3 sets the frequency to 440 Hz. When you enter a note value, you can also enter a cent offset; for example, A5 -23 or C4 +49.

Note

You can adjust the Freq parameter in the graphical editor by Alt/Opt-clicking the handle and moving the mouse left and right.
To ensure that the cent offsets are taken into account, enter a space between the note and the cent offset.

Threshold

Determines the threshold level. Only signal levels above the threshold are dynamically filtered.

Imager

This effect allows you to expand or reduce the stereo width of the audio.

Phase display

A phase correlation meter indicates the current phase correlation between the left and right channels. It works as follows:

The vertical bar shows the current phase correlation.
With a mono signal, the meter shows +1, indicating that both channels are perfectly in phase.
If the meter shows -1, the two channels are the same, but one is inverted.

The phase scope below indicates the phase and amplitude relationship between the stereo channels. The phase scope works as follows:

A vertical line indicates a perfect mono signal (the left and the right channel are the same).
A horizontal line indicates that the left channel is the same as the right one, but with an inverse phase.
A fairly round shape indicates a well-balanced stereo signal. If the shape leans to one side, there is more energy in the corresponding channel.
A perfect circle indicates a sine wave on one channel, and the same sine wave shifted by 45° on the other channel.

Generally, the more visible a thread, the more bass is in the signal. The more spray-like the display, the more high frequencies are in the signal.

Delay

Sets a time shift between the left and the right channel.

Formant

Sets a formant shift between the left and the right channel.

Send

Sets the gain of the wet signal.

Delay

This is a mono, stereo, or ping-pong delay effect that can either be tempo-based or based on adjustable delay time settings. It provides an integrated filter bank and a ducker.

Delay Type

Sets the delay type:

Mono is a mono delay effect.
Stereo is a stereo delay effect.
Ping-Pong is a stereo delay effect that alternates each delay repeat between the left and the right channel.

Note

Stereo and Ping-Pong types only work if the plug-in is used on stereo tracks.

Taps display

Visualizes the time position and level of the delay taps.

Filter Bank

Activates/Deactivates the filter bank. If activated, you can set the frequency range to which the effect is restricted. Frequencies below and above this range are bypassed. You can activate Solo to check which frequencies are filtered out by the filter bank.

Sync

Activates/Deactivates tempo sync.

Time

Sets the delay time.

If Sync is activated, Time allows you to specify the base note value for tempo-syncing the effect (1/1 to 1/32, straight, triplet, or dotted).

Feedback

Sets the amount of the signal that is sent back into the delay input. The higher this value, the higher the number of repeats.

Ducker

This effect attenuates the output of the module depending on the input signal level. If the level of the input signal is high, the effect signal is lowered, or ducked. If the level of the input signal is low, the effect signal is raised.

Amount sets the amount of level reduction that is applied to the output of the module.
Release sets the time after which the effect signal returns to the original level.

Send

Sets the gain of the wet signal.

To Reverb

If activated, the output of the module is sent to the Reverb module.

Note

Activating this option deactivates To Delay on the Reverb module.

Reverb

This is a versatile reverb for realistic room ambience, reverb, and ducking effects.

Reverb Type

Allows you to select a reverb type.

Reverb display

Visualizes the impact of the Pre-Delay and Time parameters on the reverb effect.

Filter Bank

Activates/Deactivates the filter bank. If activated, you can set the frequency range to which the effect is restricted. Frequencies below and above this range are bypassed. You can activate Solo to check which frequencies are filtered out by the filter bank.

Pre-Delay

Determines how much time passes before the reverb is applied. This allows you to simulate larger rooms by increasing the time it takes for the first reflections to reach the listener.

If Sync is activated, Pre-Delay allows you to specify the base note value for tempo-syncing the effect (1/1 to 1/32, straight, triplet, or dotted).

Time

Sets the reverb time.

Ducker

This effect attenuates the output of the module depending on the input signal level. If the level of the input signal is high, the effect signal is lowered, or ducked. If the level of the input signal is low, the effect signal is raised.

Amount sets the amount of level reduction that is applied to the output of the module.
Release sets the time after which the effect signal returns to the original level.

Send

Sets the gain of the wet signal.

To Delay

If activated, the output of the module is sent to the Delay module.

Note

Activating this option deactivates To Reverb on the Delay module.