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Published on 12/03/13 at 05:26Installation without problem (but requires an I-Lock key.)
This effect has many more parameters than what we usually find on a pedal phaser.
On the left, you can choose the frequency at which the modulation will be the degree of resonance, the amplitude of the effect (Mod) and dosage (Mix). More original, you can choose between a variety of "Styles", giving all kinds of sounds, as if we had as many pedals of different brands. Best, by clicking on "Tweak" a window is opened (see the photo at the top of this page) in which you will be able to create their own "Styles". One can be in particular on the number of poles (or "stage") but also on a bunch of parameters that are quite specific to Phase Mistress and allow to drastically change the sound, and get interesting stereo effects with "L / R Offset".
Modulation, there is a choice between different options: LFO, Envelope Follower, ADSR, Random, Random Step and "Rhythm" which offers all kinds of waveform and allows you to draw at will which can make you dance the effect of quite original.
Finally, as all effects Sound Toys Phase Mistress has a "Analog Mode", which adds a soft and pleasant saturation sound, which you can choose between seven different quality.
The 46-page manual (in English only unfortunately) clearly defines each parameter, and has a series of presets "factory" quite edifying.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
No malfunction and stability met on Mac Pro (MacOS 10.6.8) with Digital Performer. CPU usage is very small, even if you can see the gauge move slightly when you are in "Analog Mode".
OVERALL OPINION
I have this effect for three and a half years and I do not beat around the bush: Phase Mistress phaser is the best I've encountered, software and hardware combined (. And I've tried lots) Its extremely wide possibilities allow adapt to all his departure. As I love the phasing, I use this plugin quite often. The effects obtained can be quite original, but especially of great beauty, including guitars, saturated or unsaturated, but also synths, pads, leads and everything you want.
Certainly, Sound Toys plug-ins are not the best market (currently $ 179 for Phase Mistress on the manufacturer's website), but these are the effects of very high quality are well worth their price. If it again, I re-choose Phase Mistress without hesitation.
This effect has many more parameters than what we usually find on a pedal phaser.
On the left, you can choose the frequency at which the modulation will be the degree of resonance, the amplitude of the effect (Mod) and dosage (Mix). More original, you can choose between a variety of "Styles", giving all kinds of sounds, as if we had as many pedals of different brands. Best, by clicking on "Tweak" a window is opened (see the photo at the top of this page) in which you will be able to create their own "Styles". One can be in particular on the number of poles (or "stage") but also on a bunch of parameters that are quite specific to Phase Mistress and allow to drastically change the sound, and get interesting stereo effects with "L / R Offset".
Modulation, there is a choice between different options: LFO, Envelope Follower, ADSR, Random, Random Step and "Rhythm" which offers all kinds of waveform and allows you to draw at will which can make you dance the effect of quite original.
Finally, as all effects Sound Toys Phase Mistress has a "Analog Mode", which adds a soft and pleasant saturation sound, which you can choose between seven different quality.
The 46-page manual (in English only unfortunately) clearly defines each parameter, and has a series of presets "factory" quite edifying.
SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE
No malfunction and stability met on Mac Pro (MacOS 10.6.8) with Digital Performer. CPU usage is very small, even if you can see the gauge move slightly when you are in "Analog Mode".
OVERALL OPINION
I have this effect for three and a half years and I do not beat around the bush: Phase Mistress phaser is the best I've encountered, software and hardware combined (. And I've tried lots) Its extremely wide possibilities allow adapt to all his departure. As I love the phasing, I use this plugin quite often. The effects obtained can be quite original, but especially of great beauty, including guitars, saturated or unsaturated, but also synths, pads, leads and everything you want.
Certainly, Sound Toys plug-ins are not the best market (currently $ 179 for Phase Mistress on the manufacturer's website), but these are the effects of very high quality are well worth their price. If it again, I re-choose Phase Mistress without hesitation.