Transmodder could also be called a transient modification
system, since it allows the user to modify the audio material
by means of dynamic filtering--in accordance with the
transient content of the signal--delivering spectacular sonic
pronunciation and definition.

The core element of Transmodder is the transient analyzer
which processes narrow- or broad-band signals and detects all
rising-level transients such as snare drum, bass drum, high
hat hits, vocal sibilants and other types of transients. In
the course of detection, the transient analyzer generates an
envelope signal which replicates the transient structure of
the signal being analyzed. This also includes the detection of
differences between sharp and soft transients, which generate
high and low envelope levels, respectively.

Transmodder features five dynamic filters. Each can be
controlled by envelope signals generated by up to two
transient analyzers. The good thing about the filters used in
Transmodder is that they work in a bypass mode when the
envelope stays at zero, causing no coloration to take place.
This is especially useful in mastering applications where
processing transparency is usually desirable.

The most evident purpose of this plug-in is to make the bass
and high frequency content stand out in the mix or make it
less noticable. This effect is very different from what a
compressor/expander does because Transmodder 'sees' transients
only. So, if there is a cymbal sound, only its very beginning
will be 'seen' by Transmodder: the cymbal sound's body will be
left unchanged. Moreover, transient detection does not depend
on the absolute incoming sound level, which is why in
Transmodder there is no such parameter as 'processing
threshold'.

Transmodder is a useful mastering-stage plug-in. Since it is
not extremely CPU consumptive, it can be used in track insert
slots, too. Transmodder can work extremely well with drums,
guitars and bass. One of the most remarkable thing in this
'transient' processing is, in most cases, it adds punch and
brightness without severely affecting the overall perceived
frequency balance.

Features

- Four transient analyzers
- Five dynamic filters
- Real-time spectrum analyzer
- Transient detection meters
- Mid/side channel processing
- Narrow band sweeping
- High quality mode
- Factory presets
- "A-to-B" comparisons
- Mono-to-Stereo, Stereo-to-Stereo processing
- All sample rates supported
- 64-bit internal precision
- Native assembler DSP code

Requirements

- Windows 98 or any later Windows OS
- About 1 MB of harddisk space
- 500 MHz processor
- Audio application supporting VST plug-ins

Version 1.4, 13-nov-2005

Fixed keyboard 'stealing' when plug-in is used in Cubase SX
3.1.

Download File Size:1.12 MB

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