Modern Exciter: Add Sparkle and Depth to Your Sound
The Modern Exciter plugin from Antress is an effective tool for targeted enhancement of the low and high frequencies of your audio. Unlike a regular equalizer, an exciter generates new harmonics, making the sound subjectively brighter, clearer, or richer. This plugin is specifically designed to give punch to the lows and “air” to the highs, helping your tracks sound more professional and stand out in the mix. Modern Exciter is easy to use, focusing on the most important thing – giving your sound the desired depth and sparkle without unnecessary complexity.
Key Features and Controls
Modern Exciter has an intuitive interface with all the necessary control elements:
- Power On/Off: Quick comparison of processed and unprocessed signal.
- Stereo Level Meters: Visual monitoring to control dynamics and avoid clipping.
- Extreme Low and High Controls: Main regulators for adding harmonic saturation to the corresponding frequency ranges. Extreme Low enhances the feeling of weight and punch of bass instruments. High adds “air”, “sparkle”, and “presence” to vocals, cymbals, and acoustic instruments.
- Balance Control: Allows you to shift the processing balance in the stereo field.
- Output Control (-18 to +18 dB): Precise adjustment of the output level to compensate for volume changes and prevent overload.
Effective Application in Mixing and Mastering
Modern Exciter is a versatile tool that can be used on various elements of the mix:
- On individual tracks: Ideal for adding weight to the kick drum and bass, brightness to vocals and acoustic instruments, or clarity to cymbals. This helps instruments “sit” better in the mix and be more expressive.
- On groups or the master bus: Can be used with caution to give a general “polish” to instrument groups or the entire mix, adding a sense of completeness and professionalism. It’s important to listen to the result carefully to avoid excessive “digital” sound.
Technical Details and Compatibility
Before using Modern Exciter, consider the following:
- Format: VST.
- Operating system: Designed for Windows (Win32). For 64-bit Windows systems or other OS, additional software (bridges) may be required to support 32-bit plugins.
- Developer: Antress.
Modern Exciter from Antress is a valuable free VST effect for Windows users. Its ability to quickly and effectively improve low and high frequencies makes it a useful tool for both quick correction and creative sound shaping. If you’re looking for a simple way to add “life” and “air” to your recordings, Modern Exciter is worth your attention.
