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- Page 1 User Manual 1 February 2023, 15:06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Requirements ..................................3 Preliminary information ..............................4 Overview .................................... 5 Sound controls .................................. 6 Basic modules ................................6 Ensemble ................................6 Ensemble effect types ............................7 Multi Filter ................................8 Filter models ..............................9 Modulators ................................13 Modulator type .............................. - Page 3 Author editing ................................. 29 Description editing ..............................29 Setting presets as Favorites ..........................30 Pinning presets ............................... 30 Preset exchange ..............................31 Export ................................31 Import ................................32 Importing Patterns ............................32 Creating custom Tags and Groups structure ......................32 Adding custom Tags ..............................
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Page 4: Requirements
AU / VST2 / VST3 / AAX compatible host application (64bit!) Hardware requirements / recommendations are based on estimates performed on available computers at D16 Group HQ, and therefore cannot cover all possible configurations available on the market. CPU usage may vary widely depend- ing on the manner in which the product is used. -
Page 5: Preliminary Information
PReLiMinARy inFORMAtiOn • Preliminary information This chapter contains general advice for using the plug-in’s interface. to do a right-click on macOS with single button mice: Either use your mouse click while holding the CtRL key on your keyboard or use two fingers on your touchpad. Checking the value of a parameter Right-click on any parameter to check its value in its context menu: A parameter’s context menu... -
Page 6: 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 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 •... -
Page 7: 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 8: 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 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 The Multi Filter is governed by the following parameters: •... -
Page 10: Filter Models
Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation SOUnD COntROLS • BASiC MODULeS - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Peak Phaser - 4 Stages Peak Phaser - 6 Stages Center frq + Modulation Filter models - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS... - Page 11 - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Modulation Modulation SOUnD COntROLS • EQ - High Shelf BASiC MODULeS EQ - Double Shelf Reject EQ - Double Shelf Pass Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Modulation EQ - Peak + Formant filter...
- Page 12 SOUnD COntROLS • BASiC MODULeS Center frq + Modulation Model name Description Frequency response Phaser 5 Peaks 6-stage peak phasing filter. The Frequency Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation and Mod 1/2 knobs control and modulate the center frequency. emphasis controls - EMPHASIS the feedback amount.
- Page 13 Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation SOUnD COntROLS • BASiC MODULeS - EMPHASIS Peak Phaser - 4 Stages Center frq + Modulation Center frq + Modulation Model name Description Frequency response - EMPHASIS - EMPHASIS Peak Phaser - 6 Stages Peak Phaser - 8 Stages Phaser 4 Stage Medium...
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Page 14: Modulators
Multi Filter module. 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: Selecting a Modulator for editing. -
Page 15: 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 16: Follower
SOUnD COntROLS • BASiC MODULeS 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 17: Sequencer
SOUnD COntROLS • BASiC MODULeS • Attack – Adjusts the speed at which the envelope rises when triggered by the input signal. • Release – Adjusts the speed at which the envelope falls when the input signal drops below the trigger threshold. •... -
Page 18: How Modulation Works
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 19: Signal Flow
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 20: Preset Management
Preset ManageMent • Preset storage Preset Management Preset storage Presets, both from Factory content and user ones, are stored as files in proper locations on the disc. Each time a plug-in instance is loaded into a project, these locations are scanned and the presets found there are consolidated into a single linear structure (list) in the Preset Browser. -
Page 21: Browsing Presets
Preset ManageMent • Browsing Presets Browsing presets The Preset management section (no matter what kind of preset it concerns) enables quick navigation and browsing of the preset structure: The Preset management section • PReSet - Displays the name of the currently loaded preset. Clicking the display opens the Preset Browser panel, allowing you to browse factory / user presets. -
Page 22: Sources
Preset ManageMent • Browsing Presets Sources In this section, you can choose a Source / Source(s) that you want to browse presets from. Preset Sources There are two resources to choose from: • Factory - Delivered together with the plug-in and cannot be modified (read-only). •... -
Page 23: Results
Preset ManageMent • Results This is a list of presets from chosen Sources that meet the filtering criteria. The basic function of this section is to browse and load presets. It can also be used for editing, which is described later. The Results list •... -
Page 24: Preset Filtering Using Groups And Tags
Preset ManageMent • Preset filtering using Groups and Tags The Filter section contains Groups of tags. Each Group is represented by a rectangle with the Group name + set of tags inside. Group 2 with two tags set (Tag 2 and Tag 3) The filtering process cascades from top to bottom. -
Page 25: Filter Enable / Disable
Preset ManageMent • The Operator button works in toggle mode and offers a choice of two alternative Operators for the Group: • - Means that a preset is shown in the Results when the preset includes at least one of the active tags from the Group. -
Page 26: Filtering Pinned Presets
Preset ManageMent • The flag is stored globally, meaning that a Favorite preset will be accessible as such from every other instance of the plug-in Once you have your Favorite presets flagged, you can quickly filter them using the toggle button with a Heart icon on it: Favorite presets filtering If the button is active, then only Favorite presets will be shown (considering all remaining filters). -
Page 27: Info Pane
Preset ManageMent • Info pane The column to the right shows information about the selected preset or presets. It also provides access to some of the preset editing functions. The Info pane There’s a preset name at the top. The Preset name in the Info pane Additionally, if you’ve selected more than one preset there’s information about how many more have been selected: Selecting more than one preset... -
Page 28: Browser's Visual Adjustments
Preset ManageMent • Below the preset(s) name there are few common sections describing selected presets: • tags • Author • Description Browser’s visual adjustments Folding sections If you don’t need to see the contents of every section / subsection, you can fold some of them up using the Caret icons: Sections folded up Resizing columns You can use the three-dotted handles to change a column’s width to your preference. -
Page 29: Editing Presets
Preset ManageMent • editing Presets Editing presets You can perform certain actions on presets, such as adjusting Groups and tags, deletion, renaming the presets as well as their export or import. One should bear in mind, however, that some operations are only allowed on user presets but not on Factory content. -
Page 30: Preset Deletion
Preset ManageMent • editing Presets Preset deletion Once you have selected one or more presets, right-click to open the context menu and select the Delete items option: Deleting presets Alternatively, you can use the trash bin button in the info pane to delete selected presets: The Trash bin button Tags editing When you select a preset or presets to change their tags, click the Pencil button next the tags section in the Info pane... - Page 31 Preset ManageMent • editing Presets With the edit mode enabled, you will see all possible Groups and tags available for the preset(s): The Tag Edit mode tag buttons work in toggle mode, much like filtering. Clicking them either sets or erases a tag for a chosen preset. If a tag is set for a preset, it is indicated by an orange background color, whereas if a tag is not set, it has a gray background color.
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Page 32: Author Editing
Preset ManageMent • editing Presets Author editing When you select a preset or presets to change the Author, click the Pencil button next the Author section in the info pane to enter the edit mode for the Author field: Editing Author Once you’ve finished editing the field, confirm the operation using the OK / Cancel buttons: Confirming Author editing This operation is possible for user content only. -
Page 33: Setting Presets As Favorites
Preset ManageMent • editing Presets Setting presets as Favorites As described in the chapters above, you can mark a preset as a Favorite by clicking the Heart icon while hovering over the preset name: Setting a preset as a Favorite The flag is stored globally, meaning that a Favorite preset will be accessible as such from every other instance of the plug-in It’s also possible to perform the operation for a selection of presets. -
Page 34: Preset Exchange
Preset ManageMent • editing Presets It’s also possible to perform the operation for a selection of presets. After selecting the desired presets in the Results window, right-click on the presets list to open the context menu: Pinning presets from selection And select the Pin option. -
Page 35: Import
Preset ManageMent • Creating Custom tags and grouPs struCture Import If you’d like to import preset files, you can drag-and-drop preset files from where they’re stored, into the preset browser: Importing presets They will be automatically imported as user presets. Importing Patterns Specifically within the Pattern browser, it’s possible to import: •... -
Page 36: Editing Custom Tags
Preset ManageMent • Creating Custom tags and grouPs struCture Editing custom Tags There are a few edit options available for a user to perform on their own tags, which are available by right-clicking a tag’s name in the Filter section: The Filter section You will see a context menu with all the available options: Editing options for a user Tag... -
Page 37: Editing Custom Groups
Preset ManageMent • Creating Custom tags and grouPs struCture Editing custom Groups There are a few edit options available for a user to perform on their own Groups. Click on a Group’s name in the Filter section: The Filter section You will see a context menu with the following options: Edit options for a user Group •... -
Page 38: Configuration
Configuration • midi Learn Configuration MIDI Learn Right-click any plug-in parameter to open the context menu: A context menu Left-clicking outside the menu area closes it automatically. Clicking the bottom arrow expands the menu and displays all available options: An expanded context menu Linking a parameter to MIDI CC The Learn function enables a quick assignment of physical controllers (from a MIDI controller) to plug-in parameters. -
Page 39: Unlinking A Parameter From Midi Cc
Configuration • QuaLity settings Unlinking a parameter from MIDI CC You can also delete a MIDI CC code attributed to a parameter from the context menu: From the context menu, click the Clear button: The Clear MIDI CC button Then confirm using the OK button. Loading / Saving a MIDI CC Map These options are available in the MiDi submenu, accessible under Cog icon in the left-upper corner: The Load Map and Save Map options... -
Page 40: Gui
Configuration • The Size, System Scale and theme options are accessible from GUi submenu under Cog icon in upper-left corner of the plug-in. With these, you can adjust look of the plug-in, according to the pixel density and resolution of your screen: The GUI Size and System Scale options Size This option lets you choose one of several default skin sizes to best match the plugin to the resolution... -
Page 41: Restoring Factory Defaults
Configuration • defauLt settings Restoring factory defaults To return the default state for new instances to factory settings: Click the Cog icon in the left-upper corner of the plugin. Go to the Default State submenu and choose the Restore factory option.
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