Antares AVOX 4 user manual

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Output Volume 
This control applies gain or 
attenuation to the output 
signal. Since MUTATOR 
Evo’s various functions 
can substantially increase 
or decrease the level of 
the input, you can use this 
control, in combination with 
the output level meter, to 
ensure that your output is at 
an appropriate level without 
clipping. 
To adjust output volume, 
click on and move the fader 
to the desired position. The 
numeric display will indicate 
in dBs the exact amount of 
gain or attenuation applied....

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12: WARM  
T U bE S AT U rAT I O N  GEN E rATO r
So what exactly is WA rM? 
WARM is an easy-to-use plug-in that 
accurately models the sonic effects of 
recording audio through a high quality analog 
tube preamplifier. It offers the choice of two 
different tube models as well as a unique 
OmniTube function that allows the application 
of the tube effect to the entire signal (as 
opposed to only the transients, as is typically 
the case with a tube preamp). 
WARM’s extended parameter ranges have 
been...

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subtle tube “warmth.” Additionally, WARM has 
been designed to be extremely DSP efficient, 
so that even a relatively modest native system 
will be capable of running WARM on an almost 
unlimited number of tracks simultaneously. 
What’s the big deal with tubes 
anyway? 
For most of us in audio recording, distortion 
is a bad word. We typically want the cleanest 
possible recordings, free of any audible 
distortion. But for certain types of audio there 
is an exception: the distortion that comes 
from...

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Tube Selector 
WARM includes two different tube models. 
The Velvet (blue) tube models the subtle 
effects of a classic high-quality tube 
preamp. While this model is perfect for 
adding warmth to vocals, it’s just as useful 
for acoustic guitar, horns, strings, synth 
pads, in fact pretty much anything.
The Crunch (red) tube models the deep, 
warm distortion of an overdriven tube 
amplifier. Use it in moderation to impart 
a subtle (or not-so-subtle) effect to 
almost any track. Or crank it up for...

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To adjust the Drive amount, click on the fader 
handle and move it left or right to the desired 
setting. The numerical display will indicate 
the amplification factor in dB and the tube 
graphic’s will “glow” will change to provide an 
additional visual indication (i.e., “eye candy”).
Command (Mac)/Control (PC)/Option (Pro 
Tools)clicking anywhere in the scale will reset 
the Drive value to 0dBOmniTube 
Without OmniTube 
engaged, WARM 
functions exactly like 
a tube preamp, i.e., the 
regions of the...

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Usage Tips
At its most basic level, WARM is designed to 
add an extremely accurate model of a tube 
preamp’s sound to warm your digital tracks. 
But we have purposely designed WARM to 
have a range of controls that allow you to push 
well beyond that model. Here are a few other 
things to try:
• Pass your entire final mix through WARM. 
Instantiate a stereo version of WARM (or 
more if you are mixing for surround) on 
your mix bus. Start with a little Velvet tube 
with OmniTube off. Experiment with...

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13: ASPIRE Evo  
A SPIr ATION  NOISE  PrOcESSO r
ASPIRE Evo is the world’s first tool for 
modifying a voice’s breathiness independent 
of its harmonic content. Whether reducing a 
bit of vocal rasp or adding a bit of smokiness, 
ASPIRE Evo lets you modify the amount and 
quality of a voice’s aspiration noise without 
otherwise affecting the vocal’s harmonic 
characteristics. 
What’s aspiration noise?
As we mentioned back in the chapter on 
THROAT Evo, when you speak or sing, air from 
your lungs is...

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If, on the other hand, your signal is noisy or 
not well-isolated (as might be more common 
in a live performance situation) or you are 
dealing with a particularly breathy or guttural 
voice, it may be necessary to allow more signal 
variation (higher Tracking numbers). However, 
under these circumstances tracking is not 
guaranteed and a too “relaxed” setting may 
introduce distortion and popping.
To adjust Tracking, click on the knob and move 
the cursor up to turn the knob clockwise, or 
down to...

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Reduction 
This control 
allows you 
to select the 
amount of 
reduction of 
the aspiration 
noise. A setting 
of 0.0 provides 
no reduction. Maximum reduction is -12.0 dB. 
The red aspiration noise plot on the graphic 
display will move to reflect the setting of the 
control.
To adjust Reduction, click on the knob and 
move the cursor up to turn the knob clockwise, 
or down to turn it counterclockwise. 
Command (Mac)/Control (PC)/Option (Pro 
Tools) clicking on the knob will reset it to its 
default...

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Gain
The Gain 
control lets 
you set the 
amount of 
boost or cut 
that will be 
applied to 
the aspiration 
noise component at the selected Frequency. 
The range is from -12.0dB to +12.0dB.
To adjust Gain, click on the knob and move the 
cursor up to turn the knob clockwise, or down 
to turn it counterclockwise. 
Command (Mac)/Alt (PC) clicking on the knob 
will reset it to its default value of 0.0
Usage Tips
•  If you’ll be using any of the more radical 
AVOX 4 plug-ins on a voice, ASPIRE Evo...