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sonicsnap « A powerful screening tool »
Published on 02/27/13 at 10:37Simple installation and authorization. The interface of this plug-in may seem surprising at first glance those who do not know FabFilter. But in practice, it is very logically organized and everything is easy to understand without needing manual. That said, the very fact of its vast possibilities, this may require a little time to take in hand. We can not recommend enough to make a small overview of the many presets available.
You can enable one to four filters (for each choice: LP, HP, BP and slopes of 12 to 48dBs octave.) Sound of each may be more or less aggressive presets for eleven evocative names: smooth, tube, metal, extreme etc.. The filres may evolve independently of each other or linked in their movements. There is for each of a set of cut-off, resonance, panning. We can apply a delay and make them act in series or in parallel.
For modulation, you can choose "XLFO" (LFOs and séquençables "randomisables"), envelopes ADSR, the "envelope followers" (with the possibility of side-chain for the latter two) and any source by twelve o'clock the "Midi Learn". Everything can be modulated, including modulators parameters themselves. In fact, I do not know how modulators can be stacked, I've never reached the limit. In XLFO, which serves small sequencer, you assign one to fear sixteen steps along a curve that can be made more or less square, more or less sinusoidal (test section preset "Arp & Sequence").
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
This plug-in works without any problem on my Mac Pro, Digital Performer. Stability is perfect. CPU consumption is almost negligible.
OVERALL OPINION
I use this for three years. As we have seen the possibilities are enormous. Obviously, all the effects imaginable wha-wha are possible. However, if I want an effect like "wha-wha pedal", I use the more readily "WOW" Sugar Bytes (see my review on this plug) that offers made "wild" more aggressive. I used the Volcano when I need a filter type "synth" more clean. And in this vein, it must be said: The sound filters that plug-in is absolutely amazing! It can be mild, but it can also be violent. By combining the four filters can achieve effects truly original. I encourage you to test presets category "FX" on a synth sound rich in overtones, this is stunning! A spacey effects us! It's crazy, but try though, it always falls on an outcome of interest. This is very good for inspiration! This plug-in is now available at 110 € and for me, it's worth it. As the saying goes: I would do this choice without hesitation!
You can enable one to four filters (for each choice: LP, HP, BP and slopes of 12 to 48dBs octave.) Sound of each may be more or less aggressive presets for eleven evocative names: smooth, tube, metal, extreme etc.. The filres may evolve independently of each other or linked in their movements. There is for each of a set of cut-off, resonance, panning. We can apply a delay and make them act in series or in parallel.
For modulation, you can choose "XLFO" (LFOs and séquençables "randomisables"), envelopes ADSR, the "envelope followers" (with the possibility of side-chain for the latter two) and any source by twelve o'clock the "Midi Learn". Everything can be modulated, including modulators parameters themselves. In fact, I do not know how modulators can be stacked, I've never reached the limit. In XLFO, which serves small sequencer, you assign one to fear sixteen steps along a curve that can be made more or less square, more or less sinusoidal (test section preset "Arp & Sequence").
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
This plug-in works without any problem on my Mac Pro, Digital Performer. Stability is perfect. CPU consumption is almost negligible.
OVERALL OPINION
I use this for three years. As we have seen the possibilities are enormous. Obviously, all the effects imaginable wha-wha are possible. However, if I want an effect like "wha-wha pedal", I use the more readily "WOW" Sugar Bytes (see my review on this plug) that offers made "wild" more aggressive. I used the Volcano when I need a filter type "synth" more clean. And in this vein, it must be said: The sound filters that plug-in is absolutely amazing! It can be mild, but it can also be violent. By combining the four filters can achieve effects truly original. I encourage you to test presets category "FX" on a synth sound rich in overtones, this is stunning! A spacey effects us! It's crazy, but try though, it always falls on an outcome of interest. This is very good for inspiration! This plug-in is now available at 110 € and for me, it's worth it. As the saying goes: I would do this choice without hesitation!