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AUDIOMATIC RETRO TRANSFORMER628
Introduction
The Audiomatic Retro Transformer Rack Extension effect device was designed mainly with focus on spicing up dull
mixes. The Audiomatic Retro Transformer is inspired by the Hipstamatic picture editing app - but designed for audio.
By selecting one of the 16 presets you can instantly change the character of your sound - almost like applying a
“magic skin”.
At moderate levels the Audiomatic Retro Transformer can breathe life into your individual tracks, as well as into your
final mixes, by adding a subtle “shimmer” to your sound. Used to its extremes, it can provide hard-edge and
aggressive sounds as well. You can easily control the mix between dry and processed signal with the Dry/Wet knob
on the front panel.
In Reason the Audiomatic Retro Transformer Rack Extension device can be found on the Effects palette.
Using Audiomatic Retro Transformer
The Audiomatic Retro Transformer is designed to be used mainly as an insert effect, on individual tracks as well as in
the master section. Another very nice application is to use the Audiomatic Retro Transformer as an insert effect in
parallel mixer channels. Then, you can sculpt the effect sound even further using e.g EQ and compressor, for
example.
The front panel layout is very simple and straight-forward: the device features 16 Preset buttons, a Transform knob,
an input Gain knob and a Dry/Wet knob.
Gain
D Set the input level Gain.
Range: - INF to + 12 dB.
! Use the Gain control cautiously when using Audiomatic Retro Transformer on the whole mix. It is easy to get
unwanted distortion in some of the Presets, e.g. Tape, when the input signal is loud.
q Don’t be afraid to push the gain up - especially in presets that feature built-in compression! High input Gain
settings can also render very interesting distorted sonic results. You can always compensate the level by
lowering the Volume, see “Volume”.