SPL Analog Code™ Plug-in Manual TwinTube Processor
Manual TwinTube Processor The Analog Code plug-in Native Version (RTAS, AU and VST): Order # 2920 TDM Version (includes RTAS, VST and AU) : Order # 2921 Manual Version 1.0 – 1 /2009 This user‘s guide contains a description of the product. It in no way represents a guarantee of particular characteristics or results of use.
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Installation Thank you for your purchase of the TwinTube plug-in. The native version includes licenses for systems supporting RTAS (Digidesign ProTools), VST (i. e. Cubase, Nuendo, WaveLab, ...), and AU (Apple Logic). The ProTools TDM version includes licenses for systems supporting TDM, RTAS, VST and AU plug-ins. Therefore, the native formats can be installed additionally to the TDM version with the same license, for example to support other audio softwares, too.
Introduction The Analog Code Since more than two decades, SPL of Germany is well-known as manufacturer of handmade analog hardware processors. Innovations like the Vitalizer® and Transient Designer® are accompanied by a complete analog range from frontend to backend and culminate in the Mastering Series with exemplary specs thanks to SPL’s proprietary 120 V rails technology.
Introduction On one hand (and depending on the amount applied), from subtle to extensive harmonic distortion and on the other hand, a compaction of the sonic event, that is, a limiting effect that exhibits a pleasant, rounded or soft sound. Acoustically and also in its range of applications this can be compared very well with tape saturation effects. Harmonic distortion and limiting are the generally known, “classic” tube effects, which are today cornerstones of sound processing.
Control Elements Mouse Wheel Control All SPL Analog Code plug-ins support mouse wheel control for rotary controls and faders. Place the mouse cursor over a rotary control or fader and move the wheel or scroll ball of your mouse to adjust the control or fader. Hold the CTRL (Windows) or APPLE/ COMMAND key while moving the wheel or scroll ball for fine adjustments with higher control resolution. Power LED With a click on the POWER LED you can turn the TwinTube on or off. The switch settings of HAR.
Control Elements HARMONICS Switches With the HARMONICS switches you choose the frequency range of the fundamental tone area that should be processed with the HARMONICS control. There are four available frequency ranges. For reasons of space, we have rounded frequency values for the front lettering. Filter 1: Center Frequency: 9,8 kHz, Bandwidth: 9.6 kHz, Max. Gain: +15 dB Filter 2: Center Frequency: 6.6 kHz, Bandwidth: 5 kHz, Max. Gain: +15 dB Filter 3: Center Frequency: 2.8 kHz, Bandwidth: 9 kHz, Max.
Control Elements Signal LED The SIG. LED indicates that an audio signal reaches the input. In the analog world this LED helps the operator especially in complex setups to determine immediately whether the TwinTube actually receives any signal. In the digital domain it simply tells you that the channel where you inserted the plug contains a signal that is loud enough to ensure correct processing. Overload LED The OVL LED indicates internal clipping.
Applications Here we refer to only two significant examples, of course without suggesting completeness. We would like to simplify starting with the TwinTube by sharing some thoughts and experiences. The effects and results described here can be applied to many other instruments—nothing should keep you away from using the TwinTube without restriction. Vocals Optimizing vocal tracks is a highlight among the processing applications of the TwinTube.
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TwinTube The Analog Code™ Plug-in Manual SPL – Sound Performance Lab Sohlweg 80, 41372 Niederkrüchten, Germany Fon: +49 (0) 21 63 9 83 40 Fax: +49 (0) 21 63 98 34 20 E-Mail: software@spl.info, Website: spl.
