Alchemist is the most powerful dynamic processor ever designed. It’s
able to subtly improve your mix or to totally transmute the audio
material.
Alchemist is primarily designed for mastering and re-mastering
applications. However, it can also be used as a regular dynamic
processor for absolute control.
Based on the acclaimed Flux:: dynamic processing algorithms, Alchemist
features a state-of-the-art IIR crossover with selectable slopes from
18 dB per octave to 54 dB per octave and variable corner frequencies.
Each band has a complete dynamic processing section including
compressor, expander, de-compressor and de-expander, working in
parallel with independent Angel’s Share and Hysteresis parameters. A
transient processor and a MS controller are also available for each
frequency band. The sound can be processed from a single broadband to
five bands. The processing is completed with an adjustable soft knee
brick-wall limiter. An Auto Delay function allows zero attack times by
introducing a delay line in the processed signal. Angel's Share is the
parameter controlling the amount of auto-ratio determined by the signal
dynamics and the manual ratio setting. Hysteresis is the parameter
controlling the amount of auto-threshold determined by the signal
dynamics and the manual threshold value. Angel's Share and Hysteresis
are key features of all Flux:: dynamic processors because they make use
of the dynamic range content of the signal, and not just the signal
levels as standard processors do.
The BitterSweet section, managing transients, may be
toggled pre or post processing, using middle, side or stereo modes.
Many detection algorithms are available including the original Solera.
The MS Width control manages stereo signals. Each dynamic section has
independent Hysteresis and Angel's Share parameters. They each have a
Hold parameter and a Threshold for Hysteresis. Classic modes and
Feedback modes are available for signal level detection, completing the
legacy Solera mode. Various profiles can be selected for detecting
signal dynamics. A Maximum mode can be engaged on the Hysteresis
control, allowing processing according to maximum values of both the
standard and the Hysteresis detection schemes.
Our exclusive A / B morphing system, allows instant,
efficient and global control of processing. The preset manager allows
you to save global presets made up of two different presets including
the A / B morphing slider position. Note also that factory presets are
provided for every plug-in.
Alchemist manages digital audio up to 384 KHz, and up to 8 channels.
This is the native version of the plug-in for AU, RTAS and VST.
