Voltage Phase Module: Innovative Phase Modulation by Amateur Tools DSP
The Voltage Phase Module plugin is a powerful tool for unconventional audio processing, developed by Amateur Tools DSP. It implements phase modulation of one audio stream using another: the amplitude of the modulator signal affects the “speed” of the modulated signal. This opens up unique possibilities for creating dynamic timbres, textures, and rhythmic effects that are unavailable with traditional modulation effects. Voltage Phase Module is ideal for musicians and sound designers looking for new and original sound solutions.
Input Flexibility and Operating Modes
The plugin has four independent audio inputs, providing exceptional flexibility and a variety of applications. Voltage Phase Module supports several modes, each with a unique approach to phase modulation:
- Mono Mode: Channel 1 is modulated by the amplitude of Channel 2. Simple and effective for interacting with two mono sources.
- Stereo Mode: Channel 1 is modulated by Channel 3, and Channel 2 is modulated by Channel 4. Uses all four inputs, ideal for processing stereo signals with separate modulators for each channel. Allows creating wide dynamic stereo effects.
- “Summed Mono” Mode: Inputs 1+2 are summed, inputs 3+4 are summed. The sum of 3+4 modulates the sum of 1+2 (with amplitude reduction). Useful for mono compatibility or a denser effect.
This versatility of the input section makes Voltage Phase Module a powerful tool for experimentation – from subtle timbre changes to radical rhythmic transformations. Any audio signal can be a modulator, leading to unexpected results.
Effect Control and Creative Potential
Voltage Phase Module is equipped with key controls for adjusting modulation:
- Bandwidth Knob: Controls the range of the delay algorithm, affecting the character of the effect. Attention: changing Bandwidth can generate noise, so do not automate it during playback. Use for static settings.
- PM Amount Knob: Adjusts the depth of phase modulation. This is the main dynamic controller, ideal for automation. Allows creating musical swells/declines, dynamically changing timbre, and adding movement.
- Invert Switch: Inverts the phase of the input signals before modulation. Can significantly change the final effect and its harmonic nuance. Experiment to find unique variations.
Voltage Phase Module goes beyond conventional effects, offering unique creative possibilities:
- Sound Design: Create unusual, evolving timbres.
- Rhythmic Effects: Use rhythmic signals to modulate melodies, transforming the timbre depending on the rhythm.
- Harmonic Processing: Explore the influence of harmonic sources on each other through modulation.
- Spatial Effects: In stereo mode, create dynamic stereo fields.
This plugin from Amateur Tools DSP is an invitation to experiment and discover new sound horizons. Its unconventional approach makes it a valuable addition to the arsenal of any producer. Available in VST format for Windows (Win32). Try Voltage Phase Module to add unique movement, timbre, and dynamics to your music!
