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The included effect plug-ins
Tranceformer
Tranceformer is a ring modulator effect, in which the in-
coming audio is ring modulated by an internal, variable fre-
quency oscillator, producing new harmonics. A second
oscillator can be used to modulate the frequency of the
first oscillator, in sync with the Song tempo if needed.
Ö Note that clicking and dragging in the display allows
you to adjust the Tone and Depth parameters at the same
time!
Other plug-ins
This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the
“Other” category.
Bitcrusher
If you’re into lo-fi sound, Bitcrusher is the effect for you. It
offers the possibility of decimating and truncating the in-
put audio signal by bit reduction, to get a noisy, distorted
sound. You can for example make a 24 bit audio signal
sound like an 8 or 4 bit signal, or even render it completely
garbled and unrecognizable. The parameters are:
Parameter Description
Waveform
buttons
Sets the pitch modulation waveform.
Tone Sets the frequency (pitch) of the modulating oscillator
(1 to 5000 Hz).
Depth Governs the depth of the pitch modulation.
Speed If tempo sync is on, this is where you specify the base
note value for tempo-syncing the effect (1/1 to 1/32,
straight, triplet or dotted). Note that there is no note value
modifier for this effect. If tempo sync is off, the modula-
tion speed can be set freely with the Speed knob, without
sync to tempo.
Tempo sync
on/off
The button above the Speed knob is used to switch
tempo sync on or off. The button is lit when tempo sync is
on.
On button Turns modulation of the pitch parameter on or off.
Mono button Governs whether the output will be stereo or mono.
Output Adjusts the output level of the effect.
Mix Sets the level balance between the dry signal and the ef-
fect.
Parameter Description
Mode Select one of four operating modes for the Bitcrusher.
Each mode will produce a result sounding a bit different.
Modes I and III are nastier and noisier, while modes II and
IV are more subtle.
Sample Divider This sets the amount by which the audio samples are
decimated. At the highest setting (65), nearly all of the in-
formation describing the original audio signal will be elim-
inated, turning the signal into unrecognizable noise.
Depth Use this to set the desired bit resolution. A setting of 24
gives the highest audio quality, while a setting of 1 will
create mostly noise.
Output Governs the output level from the Bitcrusher. Drag the
slider upwards to increase the level.
Mix This slider regulates the balance between the output
from the Bitcrusher and the original audio signal. Drag
the slider upwards for a more dominant effect, and drag it
downwards if you want the original signal to be more
prominent.