mda_subsynth
mda SubSynth
mda SubSynth is a “sub-bass synthesizer” effect, which provides four distinct bass-enhancing effects according to the Mode parameter, as follows:
- Distort: Takes the existing low frequencies, clips them to produce harmonics at a constant level, then filters out the higher harmonics. Has a similar effect to compressing the low frequencies.
- Divide: As above, but works at an octave below the input frequency, like an octave-divider guitar pedal.
- Invert: Flips the phase of the low frequency signal once per cycle to add a smooth sub-octave. A simplified version of the classic Sub-Harmonic Synthesizer.
- Key Osc: Adds a decaying “boom” - usually made with an oscillator before a noise gate keyed with the kick drum signal.
Caution: Be aware that you may be adding low frequency content outside the range of your monitor speakers. To avoid clipping, follow with a limiter plug-in. This can also give some giant hip-hop drum sounds!
Parameters
Type | Distort / Divide / Invert / Key Osc. (see above) |
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Level | Amount of synthesized low frequency signal to be added |
Tune | Maximum frequency - keep as low as possible to reduce distortion |
In Key Osc mode sets the oscillator frequency | |
Dry Mix | Reduces the level of the original signal |
Thresh | Increase to “gate” the low frequency effect and stop unwanted background rumbling |
Release | Decay time in Key Osc mode |
mda_subsynth.txt · Last modified: 2023/05/08 18:59 by 127.0.0.1