Wave Shifter
by Minimal Audio · Modulation · Frequency shifter / ring mod
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Frequency modulation effect combining frequency shifting, ring modulation and FM for sound effects and unusual distortion.
Best for: Sound Design, Keys & Synths, Drums. Genres: Electronic & EDM, Hip-Hop & Trap, Pop.
Keywords: ring mod, experimental, drums, wide, sound design, synths, external sidechain, futuristic, gritty, mixing, modulation matrix, sidechain input, tempo-synced, vocals.
What it does
Wave Shifter is a frequency-modulation effect combining frequency shifting, ring modulation and amp modulation, with FM for unusual distortion.
- Modes: frequency shifting, ring modulation and amp modulation.
- Frequency: BPM-synced frequency with tuning and stereo spread.
- FM: seven modulation sources, including an external side-chain input, plus a soft sync mode.
- Feedback: feedback and delay for comb-filter effects, with a morphing LFO.
- Extras: over 70 presets (version 1.3.0 on KVR).
Source: Minimal Audio product page
When to use it
Wave Shifter is a sound-design tool for making metallic, robotic or detuned textures, closer to Valhalla Freq Echo's shifter side than to a normal modulation effect, but with ring mod and FM alongside.
- Best for: sci-fi effects, bell-like tones, detuned widening and gritty distortion on synths, drums and vocals.
- Genres: electronic, IDM, experimental and film/game sound design.
Where to buy
- Minimal Audio: $24.50
- Best Service: $49
- Plugin Boutique: $49
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Tutorials and reviews
- CRAZY UNIQUE FX PLUGIN!! 👻 Minimal Audio Wave Shifter (Review) (Ghostplayer)
- Minimal Audio Wave Shifter – First Run & Preset Creation (Black Marvin)
- 『MinimalAudio Wave Shifter』を試す #DTM ⚡ (櫻井徳右衛門ギターDTMチャンネル)
- Wave Shifter by Minimal Audio
- Minimal Audio's Wave Shifter Demo
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