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5 January 2022 11:24

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  • Page 1 User Manual 5 January 2022 11:24...

  • Page 2: Requirements

    • RequiRements Requirements Software and hardware requirements: Windows PC OS version Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 3.4 Ghz with SSE (System 4.0 Ghz recommended) 8 GB (16 GB Recommended) Software VST2 / VST3 / AAX compatible host application (32bit or 64bit) Mac OS X OS version OS X 10.9 or newer...

  • Page 3: Overview

    • OveRview Overview Godfazer combines multiple modulation and filter types in a single versatile plugin effect, with a choice of routing topologies. The Godfazer interface www.d16.pl...
  • Page 4 • OveRview Godfazer’s GUI comprises two main areas: • The configuration and preset management section Browse and select presets and tweak Godfazer’s settings in the configuration section • The signal processing control section, housing all effect controls and parameters...

  • Page 5: Sound Controls

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Sound controls This chapter describes the various components of the plugin and all of its controls. Basic modules There are three main processing modules: • The Ensemble module is key to producing delay and/or amplitude modulation-based effects, such as chorus, ensemble, rotary speaker and tremolo.

  • Page 6: Ensemble

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Ensemble The Ensemble module enables delay- and/or amplitude-based modulation to be applied to the input signal, depending on the selected model/type. The Ensemble module The Ensemble module is controlled by the following parameters: • Click the text field at the top to select an Effect type Choosing the Ensemble effect type Alternatively you can hover with mouse pointer over the display to show Prev / Next buttons for fast navigation.

  • Page 7: Ensemble Effect Types

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Ensemble effect types An extensive roster of models is available in the Ensemble module: Type name Description - Bypass - Passes the input signal unprocessed Chorus BBDx1 Neutral Single delay line chorus effect with one LFO Chorus BBDx1 Wide As above but with a wide stereo image Chorus BBDx2 Neutral...
  • Page 8 • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Type name Description Ensemble ARP Thin Double LFO (fast and slow), single delay line (controlled by the two LFOs) ensemble modelled on the ARP Solina. Depth and Speed control only the slower LFO, and the stereo image is widened Panner Stereo panner Rotary Horizontal...

  • Page 9: Multi Filter

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Multi Filter Each of Godfazer’s two Multi Filter modules processes the input signal with one of dozens of available filter types. The Multi Filter module www.d16.pl...
  • Page 10 • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules The Multi Filter is governed by the following parameters: • Click the text field at the top to select a Filter type Selecting the Filter type Alternatively you can hover with mouse pointer over the display to show Prev / Next buttons for fast navigation •...

  • Page 11: Filter Models

    Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Filter models Stage Phaser - 4 Stages Stage Phaser - 6 Stages Stage Phaser - 8 Stages EQ - P The Multi Filters draw on a comprehensive array of Filter models: - EMPHASIS...
  • Page 12 - EMPHASIS Center frq + Modulation Center Stage Phaser - 4 Stages Stage P • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Polar Phaser - 1 Pole Polar Phaser - 2 Poles Polar P Center frq + Modulation Center Model name Description Frequency response...
  • Page 13 Modulation Cutting frq + Modulation Center frequency Center frequency EQ - Low Shelf EQ - High Shelf EQ - Double Shelf Reject EQ - D • sOund cOntROls - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Basic mOdules Center frequency Center frq + Modulation Center Center frq + Modulation Peak Phaser - 6 Stages...
  • Page 14 - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS EQ - Low Shelf EQ - High Shelf Cutting frq + Modulation EQ - D Cutting • sOund cOntROls - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Basic mOdules EQ - Low Shelf EQ - High Shelf EQ - D Center frq + Modulation Center frequency Center...
  • Page 15 • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Model name Description Frequency response Center frq + Modulation Cente 4-stage peak phasing filter. The Frequency and Mod 1/2 knobs Phaser 3 Peaks control and modulate the center frequency. Emphasis controls the feedback amount. - EMPHASIS Peak Phaser - 4 Stages Peak Center frq + Modulation...
  • Page 16 - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Center frq + Modulation Peak Phaser - 4 Stages Center frq + Modulation Peak Phaser - 6 Stages Center frq + Modulation Peak P • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules - EMPHASIS Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation Stage Phaser - 4 Stages Stage P Center...
  • Page 17 • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Stage Phaser - 6 Stages Stage Phaser - 8 Stages EQ - Peak - Center frq + Modulation Center Model name Description Frequency response Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation 4-pole phasing filter.
  • Page 18 - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Polar Phaser - 1 Pole Center frq + Modulation Polar Phaser - 2 Poles Center frq + Modulation Polar Phaser - 3 Poles Center frq + Modulation Polar P • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS...
  • Page 19 • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Model name Description Frequency response Phaser MP-1 Phaser Phase 90 Vintage phaser models. The Frequency and Mod 1/2 knobs Phaser Phasor control and modulate the center frequency. Emphasis controls Phaser PS-1 the feedback. Phaser SmallStone R1 Phaser SmallStone R5 Note that the output volume levels (ie, the actual signal energy) of some models don’t correspond strictly to their depicted frequency responses because of the normalization process that’s part of the Multi Filter module.

  • Page 20: Modulators

    Basic mOdules Modulators Each of Godfazer’s two Modulators can control the cutoff/center frequencies of either or both Multi Filters using one of four modulation signal generators. The Modulator section To switch between the two Modulators for editing, click the 1 and 2 LEDs in the title bar:...

  • Page 21: Modulator Type

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Modulator type Select the desired Modulator type for the currently selected Modulator from the tabs below the title bar. Selecting a Modulator type There are four options to choose from: • Constant – Sets independent static offset values for the Left and Right channels. •...

  • Page 22: Constant

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Constant The Constant type isn’t a modulator per se. Rather, it’s a modifier that enables independent offsetting of the Multi Filter cutoff/center frequency in the Left and Right channels The Constant Modulator applies fixed values to the Left and Right channels The Value L and Value R knobs control the amount of offset applied to the Left and Right channels, respectively.

  • Page 23: Lfo - Low Frequency Oscillator

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules LFO – Low Frequency Oscillator The LFO Modulator outputs one of six waveforms The LFO Modulator type outputs a cyclical waveform. • Rate – Sets the LFO frequency. • Sync – Engage to synchronize the LFO to the tempo set in the host application. When Sync is active, the Rate can be set to these note values: 4/1, 2/1, 1/1, half note (1/2), quarter note (1/4), eighth note (1/8), 16th note (1/16) or 32nd note (1/32).
  • Page 24 • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules The Rate parameter with Sync enabled • Scale – When Sync mode is active, three rhythmic modifiers are also made available: • Full – The effective rate is equal to the Rate note value. • Dotted –...

  • Page 25: Follower

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Follower The Envelope follower Modulator tracks the amplitude of the input signal and uses it to generate a control signal for modulation of the Multi Filters. The Envelope Follower modulates the filter based on the amplitude envelope of the input signal •...

  • Page 26: Sequencer

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Sequencer The Sequencer modulator is a 16-step sequencer with adjustable Rate and optional tempo Sync. The Sequencer Modulator outputs a sequence of 16 stepped values • Rate – The number of steps per second, expressed in Hz, from 0.01 to 20.00, and adjusted by dragging up or down on the value field. •...
  • Page 27 • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules With Sync active, the Rate panel also offers three rhythmic modifiers: • Full – The effective rate is equal to the Rate note value. • Dotted – The effective rate value is one and a half times the duration of the Rate note value. •...

  • Page 28: How Modulation Works

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules How modulation works The signal from each Modulator is routed into each Multi Filter using the Mod 1/2 knobs in the Multi Filter section, and optionally inverted by engaging the relevant Inv LED. Mod 1 adjusts the level of Modulator 1’s output while Mod 2 adjusts Modulator 2’s output for each Multi Filter independently.

  • Page 29: Master Section

    • sOund cOntROls Basic mOdules Master section The output signal level, Dry / Wet mix balance and signal routing between the Ensemble, Multi Filter 1 and Multi Filter 2 modules are adjusted in the Master section. Godfazer’s Master section www.d16.pl...
  • Page 30 Routing – Click to select one of six topologies governing the signal flow through the two Multi Filters and the Ensemble module: Mixed 1 Mixed 2 Parallel Serial Mixed 3 Mixed 4 The six topologies available in Godfazer • FX – Controls the balance between the wet (processed) and dry (unprocessed) signals. • Output Volume – Sets the final output level.

  • Page 31: Signal Flow

    AUDIO OUT MULTI FILTER AUDIO IN • sOund cOntROls signal flOw Signal flow The illustration below shows the signal flow through Godfazer: MODULATOR 1 IN MODULATOR 2 IN MULTI FILTER 1 MODULATOR 1 MODULATOR 1 IN MODULATOR 2 IN MULTI FILTER 2...

  • Page 32: Preset Management

    PRESET MANAGEMENT • PRESET STORAGE • BROWSING PRESETS Preset Management Preset Storage Presets, both those from the Factory content, and User ones, are stored as files in proper locations on a disc. Each time the plug-in instance is loaded to the project, these locations are scanned and presets found there are consolidated into one linear structure (list) in the Preset Browser.
  • Page 33 PRESET MANAGEMENT • BROWSING PRESETS Mouse right-click over the Preset display opens context menu with two additional options: • Init - Restores initial settings of plug-in parameters. Reload - Reloads a current preset. • The Preset Browser looks as follows: Preset Browser One can see three main sections: •...

  • Page 34: Resources

    PRESET MANAGEMENT • BROWSING PRESETS Resources In this section you can choose a resource/resources in which you want to browse presets. There are two resources to choose from: Factory – Delivered together with the plug-in, cannot be modified (read-only). • User –...

  • Page 35: Categories And Tags

    PRESET MANAGEMENT • BROWSING PRESETS Categories and Tags Each preset is described by a few common Categories. Within each of them there may be one or more Tags from a particular set. CATEGORY NAME TAGS A single category in a filter with a description of its elements Presets from Factory resource were described by Categories and Tags during the stage of its creation.

  • Page 36: Presets Filtering

    PRESET MANAGEMENT • BROWSING PRESETS Results Section in Preset Browser Click any name to choose and load the preset. Double-click the name to enter preset name edit mode. Presets Filtering Filters section columns represent particular Categories – Category filters, while rows in each of these columns represent Tags available within each Category.

  • Page 37: Basic Actions On Filters

    PRESET MANAGEMENT • BROWSING PRESETS Presets Filtering with the use of Categories Tags The result of a cascade filtering process (presets that meet the criteria of each filter) is listed below, in the Results section. Basic Actions on Filters Tag buttons in Filters work in toggle mode. Click to activate/deactivate Tag (Grey color means that the Tag in inactive, teal blue means that the Tag is active).

  • Page 38: Reordering Categories

    PRESET MANAGEMENT • BROWSING PRESETS If you click the Tag 1-1 item again, you will deactivate the Filter, so all presets from the content will be displayed again. Reordering Categories To the right of the Category Filter header there are buttons with arrow icons: Filter reordering They enable moving the Category to the left or right in a cascade.
  • Page 39 PRESET MANAGEMENT • BROWSING PRESETS Edit mode button In this mode Preset Browser slightly changes its appearance (not only function): Preset Browser in Edit mode The Filters section changes into the Edit Tags section, whose appearance is almost identical, but the function is different. The section is used not as a filter, but as an editor of Categories and Tags of chosen presets.

  • Page 40: Selection Of Presets For Editing

    PRESET MANAGEMENT • PRESETS EDITING – EDIT MODE Selection of Presets for Editing You can edit both single preset and a set of presets. Using the functionality of the Results section, you can choose a preset or a set of pre- sets in the following way: •...
  • Page 41 PRESET MANAGEMENT • BROWSING PRESETS - EDIT MODE Notification about Tags Status in Chosen Presets The change of the Tag status for one or more chosen presets sets or erases this Tag in all these presets. The status change is signalized with an Asterisk located to the left of the Tag buttons .

  • Page 42: Presets Names Editing

    PRESET MANAGEMENT • PRESETS EDITING – EDIT MODE Presets Names Editing Double-click the name of a preset to enter name editing mode. Deleting Presets Selection of one or more presets activates Delete button at the bottom left corner. It can be used to delete the selected presets. Presets Export and Import To export just drag’n’drop selected presets outside the plug-in to a desired location.

  • Page 43: Saving The Current Settings As Preset

    PRESET MANAGEMENT • PRESETS EDITING – EDIT MODE Saving the current settings as Preset To save plug-in parameters settings as a user preset use the Save button in Configuration and Presets Browsing section. This action automatically opens the Preset Browser in Save Mode. Saving the Settings as Preset Additionally, at the bottom there will be a textbox into which you should enter a name of a newly created preset, and then confirm it by clicking Save or cancel by clicking Cancel.

  • Page 44: Configuration

    PRESET MANAGEMENT • SAVING THE CURRENT SETTINGS AS PRESET Configuration Parameter settings Right-click any plug-in parameter to open the context menu Closed Context Menu It allows for: • Checking the name and current value of a parameter, • Checking if the parameter is attributed to MIDI CC controller, and if it is – to which number, •...

  • Page 45: Midi Learn

    CONFIGURATION • PARAMETER SETTINGS MIDI Learn MIDI Learn function enables a quick assignment of physical controllers (from MIDI controller) to plug-in parameters. The assignment can be divided into a few steps: Right-click the parameter which you want to attribute to physical MIDI controller in order to expand the context menu. Click arrow at the bottom in order to expand the context menu.

  • Page 46: Plug-In's Current Settings

    CONFIGURATION • PARAMETER SETTINGS Plug-in’s current settings Current settings are relevant to a specific instance of a plug. They are initialized with the Default settings, when the plug-in is loaded (see the next chapter): At the bottom of UI there is a status bar that enables the change of Current settings. Current Settings in a Status Bar From left to right there are: The setting of Current processing path quality for the Offline mode and the Real-time mode...

  • Page 47: Processing Path Quality

    CONFIGURATION • PLUG-IN’S CURRENT SETTINGS Processing Path Quality Clicking the item expands the menu that allows to select the Current quality of generated sound for Real-time or Offline modes. In a case of Repeater the quality setting doesn’t affect the delay loop, but audio clipper only. Processing Path Quality Settings We can choose from four available grades for each mode.

  • Page 48: Gui Size

    CONFIGURATION • PLUG-IN’S DEFAULT SETTINGS GUI size Switch the graphical user interface between few different sizes. Choosing the plug-in interface size Options Options pulls up menu with following items to select from: • Settings - Opens panel with Default Settings of the plug-in •...

  • Page 49: Plug-In's Default Settings

    CONFIGURATION • PLUG-IN’S CURRENT SETTINGS Plug-in’s default settings The Settings panel allows us to change the Default settings of the plug-in. Every time the plug-in is loaded in the host application (new instance is created) a Default settings are used for initialization of the Current settings. Default settings are stored within a configuration file of the plug-in.

  • Page 50: Default Processing Path Quality

    CONFIGURATION • PLUG-IN’S CURRENT SETTINGS There are three sections: • Processing Quality - Default Processing Path Quality Presets - Presets loading settings • MIDI - Default MIDI CC Map • • User Interface - Changing default UI size and system scale Default Processing Path Quality Processing Quality Choice Section In this section you can configure a default quality of the processing path for the Real-time mode and the Offline mode.

  • Page 51: User Interface

    User Interface Default size of User Interface GUI size combo choose one of several default skin sizes to best match the plugin to the resolution of your computer monitor. System scale slider controls the factor which whole plug-in window is rescaled to - it’s recommended to set it to the exact value from your system settings (screen properties) for the best visual results.

  • Page 52: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Requirements ........................ 2 Basic Actions on Filters ................37 Overview ........................3 Reordering Categories ................38 Sound controls ......................5 Presets Editing – Edit Mode ................38 Basic modules ......................5 Selection of Presets for Editing ..............40 Ensemble ......................6 Tags Edition ......................

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