TAL-USE: Simplicity and Vintage Sound in One Plugin
Welcome to the world of TAL-USE (Ultra Simple Eq) from Togu Audio Line – a plugin that redefines the simplicity and elegance of vintage 70s equalizers. In a world of complex audio processing tools, TAL-USE stands out with its philosophy: to provide you with powerful tone shaping capabilities with intuitive controls. This plugin is designed specifically so that you can correct your audio material without destroying its original character, adding only the necessary touches to achieve the perfect balance.
Inspired by classic tilt equalizers, TAL-USE allows you to easily make your sound brighter or darker with just one move. It is the perfect tool for quick tonal correction of a mix or an individual track, when you need to make general changes in the frequency spectrum without delving into complex settings of multi-band equalizers. Whether you need to add “air” to vocals or make the guitar more “dark” and warm, TAL-USE will handle this task quickly and efficiently.
Key Features and Functions
TAL-USE, despite its name “Ultra Simple”, has enough flexibility to satisfy most needs in simple equalization. Its main “tilt” function is implemented in the form of a filter, which simultaneously amplifies high frequencies and attenuates low frequencies, or vice versa, with a center setting in the range from 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz. This function allows you to easily “tilt” the entire frequency spectrum in the desired direction.
In addition to the main “tilt” filter, the plugin offers a special “Bass Lift” function. This control allows you to separately amplify or attenuate low frequencies below 300 Hz. This is extremely useful for adding body to bass instruments, drums, or for correcting the overall “weight” of the mix without affecting the mid and high frequencies. The combination of the main tilted filter and Bass Lift provides a powerful, albeit simple, set of tools for tonal shaping.
Technical Characteristics
TAL-USE combines a vintage concept with modern control capabilities:
- Tilt filter: Implements low- and high-frequency filters with an 8 dB tilt.
- Bass Lift: A special filter for amplifying or attenuating bass up to 12 dB at 300 Hz.
- Center Frequency: The ability to adjust the center frequency of the tilt filter in a wide range from 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz.
- Bandwidth (Q): Adjustable bandwidth (Q) from 0.1 to 2.0 for fine-tuning the character of the filter.
- Volume Control: Separate control for output level.
- On/Off Switch: A convenient switch for quick comparison of processed and unprocessed signals.
Thanks to its simple structure and optimized code, TAL-USE consumes a minimum of central processing unit (Low CPU) resources, which allows you to use it on many tracks even on less powerful computers.
Compatibility
TAL-USE is available in the most popular plugin formats, ensuring wide compatibility with most digital audio workstations (DAW):
- VST
- AU (Audio Unit)
The plugin supports the following operating systems:
- Windows (32-bit)
- macOS
Regardless of your DAW and operating system, you will likely be able to integrate TAL-USE into your workflow without any problems.
Conclusion
TAL-USE from Togu Audio Line is a great example of how simplicity can be extremely effective. If you’re looking for a tool for quick, intuitive, and musical tonal correction that will add a vintage character to your tracks without unnecessary complexity, TAL-USE is an excellent choice. Its ease of use, low resource consumption, and unique functionality make it a valuable addition to the arsenal of any musician or sound engineer.
