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- Page 1 USER MANUAL _DIST TUBE-CULTURE...
- Page 2 Gala Khalife Holger Steinbrink Jimmy Michon Minoru Koike Justin Trombley BETA TESTING Mat Herbert Jay Janssen Axel Teulon Ivar Davide Puxeddu TJ Trifeletti © ARTURIA SA – 2022 – All rights reserved. 26 avenue Jean Kuntzmann 38330 Montbonnot-Saint-Martin FRANCE www.arturia.com...
- Page 3 Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Arturia. The software described in this manual is provided under the terms of a license agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software license agreement specifies the terms and conditions for its lawful use.
- Page 4 Special Messages This manual covers how to use Dist TUBE-CULTURE, provides a comprehensive look at its features, and details how to download and activate it. First, some important messages: Specifications Subject to Change: The information contained in this manual is correct at the time of printing. However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications or features without notice or obligation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Welcome to Dist TUBE-CULTURE ........................3 1.1. The Culture Vulture and Ultra Vulture ........................3 1.1.1. Our Own Additions ........................................4 1.2. What Is Harmonic Distortion?............................4 1.3. Arturia’s Secret Ingredient: TAE® ..........................5 1.4. Dist TUBE-CULTURE Features Summary........................ 5 Activation and First Start ............................ - Page 6 6.1.3. Lowpass Filter..........................................31 6.1.4. Dynamics............................................31 6.2. Output Module ..................................32 6.2.1. On/Off Switch..........................................32 6.2.2. Tilt Control ............................................. 32 6.3. Advanced Meter.................................. 33 6.3.1. Input, Output, and Bias ......................................33 6.3.2. Frequency Analyzer ....................................... 34 Software License Agreement ..........................36...
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Page 7: Welcome To Dist Tube-Culture
1. WELCOME TO DIST TUBE-CULTURE Thank you for purchasing Dist TUBE-CULTURE. This audio effect plug-in for VST, AU, and AAX formats precisely recreates the sound of the Ultra Vulture harmonic distortion processor from Thermionic Culture. We have also added some extra features of our own to make the plug-in even more flexible sonically. -
Page 8: Our Own Additions
(This pushing is done via input gain, and in the case of Dist TUBE-CULTURE, the Drive and Bias knobs.) Depending on the settings, this favors either even-numbered or odd-numbered harmonics, which decrease in amplitude as their frequencies increase. -
Page 9: Arturia's Secret Ingredient: Tae
• Windows or macOS compatible in AAX, AudioUnits, and VST formats. Whether you use Dist TUBE-CULTURE for gentle harmonic enhancement, wild distortion, or anything in between, we hope it opens new creative opportunities for your music! Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Welcome to Dist TUBE-CULTURE... -
Page 10: Activation And First Start
Buy Now or Get Free Demo options. The free demo is limited to 20 minutes of operation. If you have not already done so, now is a good time to create an Arturia account by following the instructions on the My Arturia webpage. -
Page 11: Working With Plug-Ins
2.3.1. Audio and MIDI Settings Since Dist TUBE-CULTURE is a plug-in only, these settings are handled in your recording software or DAW. They are generally located in some type of Preferences menu, though each product does things a bit differently. So, consult your recording software’s documentation for information on how to select your audio interface, active outputs, sample rate, MIDI ports, project tempo, buffer size, etc. -
Page 12: User Interface
3. USER INTERFACE 3.1. Upper Toolbar This chapter covers the upper toolbar in Dist TUBE-CULTURE, where the main menu as well as the Preset Browser [p.15] reside. Let’s go over them from left to right. 3.1.1. Main Menu Clicking the “hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner of the upper toolbar opens a drop-down menu that lets you access several important features related to Presets and useful functions. - Page 13 3.1.1.3. Save Preset As Saves the current state of Dist TUBE-CULTURE under a different Preset name. Clicking this option reveals a window where you can name your Preset and enter more detailed information about it: ♪ The Bank, Author, and Type fields are all useful when searching for presets in the Preset Browser [p.15].
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Page 14: Resize Window
3.1.2. Resize Window Dist TUBE-CULTURE can be resized from 50% to 200% of its default size (100%) without any visual artifacts. On a smaller screen such as a laptop you may want to reduce the interface size so it doesn’t dominate the display. On a larger screen or a second monitor you can increase the size to get a better view of the controls and graphics. -
Page 15: Preset Browser Access And Name Pane
Preset Browser [p.15], which offers a myriad of ways to browse, sort, and organize Presets in Dist TUBE-CULTURE. Clicking on the Preset name also opens up quick drop-down menus for selecting Presets outside of the Browser. All things about Presets are covered in detail in the next chapter. -
Page 16: The Lower Toolbar
3.2. The Lower Toolbar A number of utility functions reside in the very bottom of the Dist TUBE-CULTURE interface. They’re like a good mechanic or plumber: maybe not glamorous, but you’re really glad to have them when you need them. -
Page 17: Bypass
When editing a plug-in, it’s all too easy to overshoot a sweet spot and then wonder how to get back to where you were. Like all Arturia plug-ins, Dist TUBE-CULTURE offers comprehensive Undo, Redo, and History so that you always have a trail of “bread crumbs.”... - Page 18 Note that the A and B controls settings within a Preset have separate undo histories. 3.2.4.4. CPU Meter At far right is the CPU Meter, which displays the overall load Dist TUBE-CULTURE is placing in your computer CPU. Since it deals only with this plug-in, it is not a substitute for the overall CPU metering tools in your DAW.
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Page 19: Selecting Presets
4. SELECTING PRESETS Dist TUBE-CULTURE lets you browse, search, and select Presets from a browser-like interface inside the plug-in. You can also create and save your own Presets in the User Bank. Of course, the state of any instance of the plug-in — including the current Preset — is automatically saved when you save your DAW project, so you can always pick up where you left off. -
Page 20: Searching Presets
Types drop-down to bring up the list of types. Types sometimes include sub-types (especially in more complex Arturia effect plug-ins) but Dist TUBE- CULTURE is relatively simple, so Distortion is the type you will see most often. -
Page 21: Banks
Type and Style filters as well as any text entry. 4.2.2. Banks Next to the Types and Styles drop-down is the Banks drop-down, which lets you do your search (using all the methods above) within the factory or user Banks. Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Selecting Presets... -
Page 22: The Results Pane
A filled-in heart icon indicates a like. An outline indicates a Preset that has not been liked (yet). Click the heart at the top of the list again to return the list to its previous state. Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Selecting Presets... -
Page 23: Featured Factory Presets
Presets accompanied by the Arturia logo are factory creations we think really showcase the capabilities of Dist TUBE-CULTURE. Clicking the Arturia icon at the top of the Results pane causes all featured Presets to appear at the top of the list. -
Page 24: Preset Info Section
Bank or Type, and click the + icon (which appears when a user Preset is selected) to add or delete Styles. You will see all the options come up in the Results Pane’s space: Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Selecting Presets... -
Page 25: Preset Info Quick Menu
Clicking the icon with three vertical dots brings up a quick menu for Save, Save As, and Delete Preset Operations: For sounds in the Factory Bank, only Save As is available. Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Selecting Presets... -
Page 26: Editing Info For Multiple Presets
Simply hold command (macOS) or ctrl (Windows) and click the names of the Presets you want to change in the Results list. Then enter the comments, change the Bank or Type, etc., and save. Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Selecting Presets... -
Page 27: Preset Name Pane
Unlike the up and down arrows, the “All Presets” submenu is independent of search criteria — it simply shows you every Preset available. Likewise for the Type choices below the line, which they always include all Presets within that Type. Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Selecting Presets... -
Page 28: Main Panel
5. MAIN PANEL This chapter covers the main view in Dist TUBE-CULTURE, excluding the controls available when you open the Advanced Panel [p.30], which is covered in Chapter 6. 5.1. Common Control Behaviors Virtually all controls on the main and Advanced panels follow a few rules designed to make things more convenient. -
Page 29: Double Click For Default
Last but not least, you can double-click on any control to return it to its default value. 5.2. Distortion Section This section controls the distortion effect of Dist TUBE-CULTURE. 5.2.1. Drive The Drive knob adjusts how hard the virtual input tube (valve) is driven, being analogous to “pre gain”... -
Page 30: Function
Triodes are generally less efficient than pentodes but have a more linear response when it comes to the relationship of input to output signals. The way this plays out musically in Dist TUBE-CULTURE is as follows: T: The cleanest, favoring even-numbered harmonics. This is the mode you would •... -
Page 31: Presence Switch
Drive, Bias, and Function knobs. The best thing to do is experiment! 5.3. Ammeter In the Main Panel, Dist TUBE-CULTURE replicates the analog ammeter of the original hardware. This shows the bias — again, the current in milliamps flowing into the distortion tube. -
Page 32: Output Section
These very simple controls adjust the output behavior of Dist TUBE-CULTURE. 5.4.1. Output This knob adjusts the overall output level of Dist TUBE-CULTURE back into your DAW. It can be very useful for making tweaks without having to adjust the fader of the track on which it is inserted. -
Page 33: On/Off
5.4.3. On/Off This toggle switch simply bypasses the Dist TUBE-CULTURE plug-in. Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Main Panel... -
Page 34: Advanced Panel
6. ADVANCED PANEL Clicking the Advanced button at the top right corner of the Dist TUBE-CULTURE window opens up additional sound-shaping functionality in the plug-in. Please note that this chapter assumes you have digested the information in the Main Panel [p.24] chapter, which covers all the fundamental settings. -
Page 35: Highpass Filter
6.1.4. Dynamics The input section of Dist TUBE-CULTURE features a one-knob dynamics control. Turned clockwise from 12 o’clock, it functions as an upward compressor. Turned counterclockwise, it becomes a gradual expander/gate. -
Page 36: Output Module
6.2. Output Module The output module in the Advanced view of Dist TUBE-CULTURE likewise has 24dB-per octave highpass and lowpass filters for the post-processing signal. Why do we have identical filters on both the input and output sections? To give you maximum flexibility. -
Page 37: Advanced Meter
This meter view displays precise stereo bar graphs of the input and output signals. The central horizontal bar gives a readout of the bias [p.25] in milliamps, which is the same information provided by the analog-style ammeter [p.27] in the Basic View. Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Advanced Panel... -
Page 38: Frequency Analyzer
The analyzer also interacts with the input and output filter/EQ settings as follows. 6.3.2.1. Input EQ Curve If highpass and/or lowpass filters are applied in the input module [p.30], the resulting EQ curve is shown in yellow, like so: Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Advanced Panel... - Page 39 6.3.2.3. Tilt Display In addition, if the Tilt [p.32] is used, the orange output curve will reflect the change in the EQ slope. This image shows a fully positive 12dB tilt, for example: Arturia - User Manual Dist TUBE-CULTURE - Advanced Panel...
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Page 40: Software License Agreement
All intellectual property rights in the software belong to Arturia SA (referred to as 'Arturia' from now on). Arturia permits you to only copy, download, install and use the software in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. - Page 41 (a) return of the purchase price, or (b) replacement of the disk that does not meet the Limited Warranty and which is returned to Arturia with a copy of your receipt. This limited Warranty becomes void if failure of the software has resulted from an accident, abuse, modification, or misapplication.
- Page 42 (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information and the like) even if Arturia was previously advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.