sound affairs & audio effect design
The term “color grading” has not yet been adopted in the world of audio. So let’s introduce it briefly here: Audio Color Grading refers to the creative enhancement of an audio recording through the deliberate shaping of its sonic character to achieve a specific emotional impact, atmosphere, or sonic identity. Typical elements include tonal shaping, […]
In the previous essay, Chaos, Noise and Randomness, we untangled three concepts that are often mistakenly considered interchangeable. We determined that chaos is deterministic, randomness is statistical, and noise is not synonymous with either. Each describes a different way in which signals can behave. This time, I’d like to continue that journey from a different […]
Art isn’t a calculation of quality. It’s the byproduct of a human spark that refuses to settle for “good enough.”– Weird Worm
Versions 1.2 of FeenstaubTC and FeenstaubTX have been released to improve usability, compatibility and performance. The updates includes the following bug fixes: Additionally, the user interface now includes an A/B state control feature, and the TC plug-in has an extra output level control. The online manuals have been updated accordingly. The bug fixes required an […]
If your fidelity to perfectionism is too high, you never do anything.– David Foster Wallace
In the realm of sound design and audio synthesis, the terms chaos, noise, and randomness are often used interchangeably. While they overlap in practice, they describe fundamentally different concepts, each with its own character and relevance. Randomness is the easiest to grasp. It refers to processes that produce unpredictable outcomes. In synthesis, for example, a […]
The 1.1 update includes the following bug fixes: Additionally, the user interface now includes an A/B state control feature, and the online manual has been updated accordingly. The bug fixes required an adjustment to the plugin’s gain staging internally, which may result in slight differences in audio levels compared to version 1.0. These differences should […]
The 3.0.1 update includes the following bugfixes: Sluggish Controllers: The effect of changing a parameter was delayed. Abrupt parameter changes caused artifacts, such as when resetting a parameter to its default value. Problems occurred in some DAWs with the automation of plugin parameters. Delayed activation of parameter automation during offline mixdown in some DAWs. A […]
This update includes minor fixes and improvements: The online manual has been updated as well and an issue causing download problems has been fixed. Available for Windows VST and VST3 as freeware. Download your copy here and check the online installation guide.
Vintage Character. Modern Realism. epicVerb mkII combines the unmistakable sound of early reflection-based reverb designs with modern acoustic modeling for stunning realism. From intimate rooms to vast concert halls, it delivers natural depth, precise stereo imaging, and truly immersive surroundings. Dual Engine. True Stereo. Blending classic delay-based techniques with modern algorithmic…