New Style Dial FX ProChannel modules

 

Note: To use Style Dial FX in SONAR Artist and SONAR Steam Edition, see MixStrip (Artist, Home Studio, and Steam Edition only).

Style Dial FX are powerful audio processing ProChannel modules with a simple user interface. Each Style Dial FX module features only a single knob that lets you dial in the desired effect. The knob range goes from subtle to fully processed.

SONAR Lexington (Update 11) includes the following new Style Dial FX.

SMOOTHER (de-esser / de-harsher) module

The SMOOTHER module is designed for vocals and guitars and removes sibilance or harsh frequencies without losing presence.

At 0%, the signal is clean. At 100%, some high/mid frequencies are removed and compressed while some top end is added.

Figure 33. SMOOTHER (de-esser / de-harsher) module.

For details, see SMOOTHER (de-esser / de-harsher) module.

GATER (remove noise) module

The GATER module simple noise gate for removing unwanted noise in a track.

At 0%, the signal is clean. At 100%, the cutoff and release are very snappy and removes all but the loudest sounds.

Figure 34. GATER (remove noise) module.

For details, see GATER (remove noise) module.

DEPTH (chorus / stereo shaping) module

The DEPTH module adds a lot of space and makes the sound feel wider and bigger.

At 0%, the signal is clean. At 100%, the signal has a wide stereo image with modulating effects and some small amounts of delay.

Figure 35. DEPTH (chorus / stereo shaping) module.

For details, see DEPTH (chorus / stereo shaping) module.

PULSE (tremolo) module

The PULSE module adds an auto volume swelling effects, and at higher settings gets a bit of saturation and modulation.

At 0%, the signal is clean. At 100%, the signal has a deep volume swell at fast speeds with a bit of twisting modulation.

Figure 36. PULSE (tremolo) module.

For details, see PULSE (tremolo) module.

SHAPER (transient control) module

The SHAPER module lets you shape the audio signal’s attack phase independently of the decay/sustain phase.

At 0%, transients have muted attack and round long notes. At 50%, the signal is clean. At 100%, transients have Sharp and prominent attack with shortened notes.

Figure 37. SHAPER (transient control) module.

For details, see SHAPER (transient control) module.

To insert a Style Dial FX

Do one of the following:

Click the Add Module button in the Inspector, point to Style Dial FX on the pop-up menu, then choose a Style Dial FX.

Right-click a module header or blank space in ProChannel and select Insert Module > Style Dial FX on the pop-up menu, then choose a Style Dial FX.

 

See:

ProChannel (Platinum and Professional only)

Style Dial FX ProChannel modules (Platinum and Professional only)

MixStrip (Artist and Steam Edition only)

New features