ThrillseekerXTC: Add Analog Character and Vibe to Your Mixes
In the world of digital audio, there is often a lack of that elusive magic, warmth, and “air” inherent in analog devices. This is where ThrillseekerXTC comes to the rescue – a modern exciter plugin from Variety Of Sound, designed to bring richness, character, and a true analog “feel” back to your tracks.
ThrillseekerXTC is not just a standard equalizer or saturator. Its unique architecture is based on a truly parallel analog equalizer design, complemented by complex saturation algorithms. This allows the plugin to add not just loudness, but also weight, brightness, and that same “expensive” texture. It can enrich the low end, adding body, and open up the high end, making it airy without harshness.
The plugin is designed for musicians and engineers who strive for professional sound in the mixing or mastering stages. It’s perfect for the final touch, making the track sound lively and expressive.
Key Features of ThrillseekerXTC
Parallel Architecture and Saturation
At the heart of ThrillseekerXTC lies a unique approach: three parallel equalizers, each containing its own “remembering” saturator. Processing occurs in parallel, allowing for fine control over the interaction of frequencies and saturation. Each saturator is based on a complex non-linear, frequency-dependent algorithm that mimics analog behavior.
Specialized Frequency Bands
The plugin offers three predefined frequency bands, optimized for typical tasks:
- LOW (70-450 Hz): For adding warmth and weight to the bass, kick drum. Forms a solid foundation.
- MID (0.8-5 kHz): The key range for the presence of vocals, mid-range instruments. Adds life and character.
- AIR (3.2-18 kHz): A band for adding air, brilliance, and transparency to cymbals, acoustics, vocals. Makes the sound open.
Each band has its own intensity control.
Two “Sound Flavors”: Black and Blue Versions
ThrillseekerXTC comes in two versions, differing in internal gain-staging and operating character:
- Black Version: For working with conservative levels (-18 dB RMS). Provides delicate saturation while preserving dynamics.
- Blue Version: For working with “hot” levels. Allows you to obtain pronounced saturation, adding noticeable character and “drive”.
This choice gives you flexibility in your work, adapting to your process.
Additional Features
ThrillseekerXTC includes modeling of additional analog characteristics. Equipped with a classic VU meter and loudness level measurement according to the ITU-R BS.1770 standard. The Mix control allows you to mix the processed signal with the original, providing parallel processing. The Output Level control allows you to fine-tune the final loudness.
Why Should You Try ThrillseekerXTC?
- Adds the desired analog warmth and “vibe” to digital audio.
- Effectively enriches low and high frequencies, making them musical.
- Unique parallel architecture provides flexible timbre shaping.
- Two versions adapt to different working levels.
- Professional level meters help keep the signal under control.
- Perfect for adding the final “sparkle” or “weight”.
- Simple, but offers deep sound shaping capabilities.
Download ThrillseekerXTC and see for yourself how easy it is to add professional analog character to your recordings!
