wizardFX
SUITE
English language manual
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Table Of Contents
Introduction 4
Installation 5
The User Interface of the Effects 6
Overview of the effects 8
Customer support 10
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Introduction
Introduction
In the early years of electronic music, synthesizers were often characterized by the fact
that they could produce billions of different sounds through the combination of their
numerous sound parameters. The legendary Prophet-5 synthesizer was one of the first
synthesizers in the world to offer the ability to save a user's individual tone settings as
presets and load them again at any time. After years of receiving these synthesizers for
repair, service technicians were amazed to discover that the vast majority of them had
not been changed from any of the included factory sounds. The musicians weren't
interested in extensively searching for new sounds and were just satisfied with the
sounds provided.
Not everyone is an audio technology specialist, some musicians would rather work in a
goal-oriented manner than spend hours working on the perfect sound. If you don't have
the time or desire to bother with modulation frequencies, envelope filters or delay times,
then the wizardFX Suite is right for you.
Its radical approach: Provide sophisticated, state-of-the-art algorithms "under the hood",
but without tons of settings, but a reasonable number of presets, carefully designed for
their musical functionality.
With this in mind, we'd like to spare you virtually all the technical details in this manual,
scroll through the presets using the mouse wheel, use your ears, and, if you like what
you hear, concentrate on the most important thing – your music!
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Installation
Installation
If you have not yet used third-party VST/AU plug-ins, please consult your host
software's documentation about how to integrate plug-ins.
The plug-ins should be installed in a folder that is known to the sequencer/host software.
For Windows, please make sure that a folder for this purpose is defined in the settings of
your software. Mac OSX always saves VST plug-ins in the "/Library/Audio/Plug-
Ins/VST" folder. AU plug-ins are in the "/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components“ folder.
To start the installation, please click the installation file.
During the installation process, you will be asked to enter a path for the installation of
VST plug-ins. A file path for the installation will be suggested, this should match the one
defined in your host software. (Not required for MAC OS X).
Most current VST hosts can manage sub-folders within the plug-in folder to improve
handling. You can therefore accept the folder recommended by the installer, create a
new folder or use an already existing one. AU plug-ins on a Mac may not be installed in
sub-folders.
After successful installation, you can start your host/sequencer software as usual and the
wizardFX Suite can now be used.
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The User Interface of the Effects
The User Interface of the Effects
The effects have a standardized interface, so you shouldn't have to reorient yourself to
each new effect, but immediately "feel at home". Some effects have small differences,
which are addressed individually below.
In the center of the effect's window is the list of presets (1). Use the mouse wheel to
quickly scroll through the presets list. This is sorted by category (2), according to the
selected effect. For example, the Delay is sorted by musical time, the Compressor by
instrument, and the Modern Reverb by room type. Using the arrow keys (3) you can
change individual presets. Using the double arrows , you will move to the
next/previous category.
The preset's setting is a normal VST parameter and can also be automated to
design creative effects.
Every effect has a slider (4) to adjust the intensity of the effect. The label above (5) is a
bit different for each effect (Mix, Amount, Drive...), depending on the specific function,
you can find more information in the descriptions of each effect below.
With the lock (6) symbol, the slider can be fixed, so it won't change if you load another
preset. This makes it easier to compare different presets in the context of a mix (e.g., a
reverb).
On the sides, there are peak meters for the input level (7) and the output level (8).
For the effects COMPRESSOR, GATE, TUBE and TAPE the sound of the effect
depends significantly on the proper input level. For adjusting the input, there is
an additional controller over the input peak meter.
For optimum operation, the controller should be set so it just stays gray. If the
level is too high, a warning will appear. Click on the icon to reduce the input
level to the optimal value.
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The User Interface of the Effects
For the COMPRESSOR, GATE and LIMITER effects, there is an additional indicator
to the left of the output peak meter showing the level reduction. This helps when
estimating how much these dynamic effects are affecting the sound.
To disable the effect completely, there is the Bypass button in the top right of each effect
(9) .
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Overview of the effects
Overview of the effects
The WIZARDFX SUITE consists of 11 effects that cover the most useful effects for
everyday studio life. The following is a brief introduction to the effects.
In line with the aspirations behind these Plug-in, technical details have been largely
omitted. We assume that you would prefer spending your time making music than
reading instruction manuals.
The SLIDER
Effect Use for
controls
All echo effects, from a short, MIX: Ratio of
retro vocal slapback effect to original (dry) to
DELAY
endless, galactic dub echos. processed (wet)
signal.
"Thickens" sound or simulates MIX: Ratio of
several instruments using original (dry) to
CHORUS
slight pitch changes or with processed (wet)
more drastic pitch changes signal.
useful as a special effect.
The flanger creates a typical, MIX: Ratio of
complex comb filter sequence original (dry) to
FLANGER
as an effect on guitars or processed (wet)
drums. signal.
Reverb effect for virtual spaces MIX: Ratio of the
ranging from a small chamber original (dry)
MODERN REVERB
to a large cathedral. signal to the
processed (wet)
signal and
duration of the
reverb.
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Overview of the effects
The SLIDER
Effect Use for
controls
Increases the volume through AMOUNT:
dynamic gain, can be used for Compression
COMPRESSOR
individual signals or even the factor, i.e., how
overall sound of a mix. much the
differences
between loud
and quiet parts
are
compensated.
Increases overall volume and AMOUNT:The
prevents clipping of level limiter's threshold
LIMITER
peaks, typically used at the and input level.
end of the signal chain.
Avoids undesired noise when AMOUNT: The
recording instruments, input threshold / level
GATE
signals below a certain level at which the gate
are cut out. opens or closes.
Creates rhythmic changes in AMOUNT: The
volume such as "pumping" level of volume
VOLUME FORMER
chords and creative reduction.
modulation of drum loops.
Simulates a studio tape DRIVE: Level of
machine for the typical sound oversaturation on
TAPE MACHINE
and gentle distortion of analog a tape
tape.
A simulated tube amplifier MIX: Ratio of
circuit creates distortion and original (dry) to
TUBE
analog "warmth". processed (wet)
signal.
Special effect which creates MIX: Ratio of
typical, digital "crushed" original (dry) to
BIT CRUSHER
noises – i.e., artifacts that are processed (wet)
made from reducing bit-depth signal.
and sample rate.
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Customer support
Customer support
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