Exitixe – Spectral Enhancer for Your Mix
Want your mixes to sound cleaner, fuller, and with a professional presence on any playback system? Discover the unique possibilities of the Exitixe plugin from Digital Suburban! This is not just another equalizer, but a powerful spectral enhancer, developed based on the principles of the legendary BBE Sonic Maximizer. Exitixe offers a fresh perspective on audio processing, different from standard equalization, and will help give your tracks that desired professional shine and crystal clarity.
How Exitixe Works: Not Just Frequency Correction
The key to Exitixe’s effectiveness is its non-standard approach to processing the audio signal. The plugin delicately shifts the phase of high-frequency harmonics relative to their low-frequency counterparts. This process is carried out simultaneously with the addition of subtle, musically pleasing harmonic distortions to the upper spectrum of the signal. This unique combination is aimed at restoring the natural time alignment of overtones, which can often be disrupted during recording or standard processing, which significantly improves instrument separation and overall mix intelligibility as a result.
Audibly, the effect of Exitixe is perceived as a noticeable “cleaning” and “opening” of the soundscape. You immediately feel how individual instruments get more space to “breathe” in the mix, become extremely clear, and the entire mix as a whole acquires a pleasant “air” and bright “shine”, making it more “alive” and dynamic. This creates the effect of natural clarity, focus, and improved stereo imaging.
- Unique approach through phase shift and harmonic enhancing.
- Improved instrument separation and intelligibility.
- Adding natural “air” and “shine” without harshness.
Applications and Practical Tips
Exitixe is an extremely versatile tool and can be applied at various stages of your workflow: on individual tracks, group buses, or even on the master output for final “polishing”. Here are a few popular scenarios for its effective application:
- On the Master Bus: One of the most popular options. Adding Exitixe will help “assemble” the mix, add overall transparency, presence, and a sense of “readiness” that translates well to different playback systems.
- On Vocals: Use to improve clarity, articulation, and ensure that the vocals easily “cut through” the instrumental mix.
- On Drums: Ideal for adding ring, “sparkle” and dynamics to metal drums (overhead mics, cymbals) or emphasizing the attack of the snare drum.
- On Bass Guitar and Kick Drum: The unique phase effect can improve the perception of “punch” and clarity of low-frequency instruments.
- On Acoustic Instruments: Emphasize the richness of harmonics, attack details, and resonance of acoustic guitars, pianos, or strings.
As with any powerful tool, use Exitixe with caution. Always start with minimal settings, gradually increasing the effect. Listen carefully in the context of the mix on different systems to find the perfect “golden mean” without introducing unnaturalness or excessive harshness.
Why You Should Try Exitixe?
If you are tired of standard processing methods and are looking for a new tool to give your audio recordings a professional shine, transparency, and “air”, Exitixe is exactly what you need. Its non-standard approach to spectral enhancing can significantly improve the quality of your sound production and open up new creative possibilities. This is a valuable addition to the arsenal of any sound producer, mix engineer, or simply a musician who strives to achieve the highest quality and pleasing result. Don’t hesitate – download Exitixe today and hear a significant difference in your mixes!
