Try two in a row if you want to go beyond the lap dance (but be sure to leave the club first).

I agree, though, I'm not sure why he calls it an exciter. His description doesn't really correspond to Aphex. BBE is something different---it's more of a phase alignment tool for speakers.

i just wanted to say, that your plugin is probably a kind of substitute, instead going
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Well, sorry if i am misunderstanding you here...but there is a reason it has an output-knob, you know?



Excitation can be done in various ways, and does in some ways have a pretty broad definition. The fact that it does not sound like, or work like an Aphex Aural Exciter, does not mean that is not an exciter...

I dont have any problem with people not liking it, thats a perfectly valid oppinion, but why critizise it for not being something its not supposed to be?

Just use the EQ sans the MOJO section, then you have a parallel EQ.

Use the EQ with the MOJO section, or just the MOJO section, then you have a "saturated" or in other expressed words "excited" (also read: enhanced) signal.

That simple.

It's a parallel EQ with stateful saturation.



nope.

Thats exactly the point. It's a little bit awkward that a concept from the early 70th should be the very same in 2012. As I've mentioned in that small article, the production needs has been changed completely during the last 40 years.

Not sure I really agree there, Herbert. Many production needs are pretty much the same now as they used to be. The only major differences are we are mostly digital now and there is a combination of software and hardware. Do you have another specific definition for the word "exciter"? If so what is it? It must be more than simply something that saturates the signal. Your product doesn't do anything to phase, it isn't a dynamic EQ. So why is it an exciter and not just a parallel EQ with a non-linear saturation knob?

Are you saying that anything that adds harmonics is an exciter?

That's what I've said already 10 days ago...and that's what Herbert says since today, too...

The thing is, there is no "set definition" to the word "saturator", as there is none to "hot, warm, cold, muffled" and especially "analog". Other than what's common sense and what was used for over 10 years now.

A saturator adds content to the signal, it literally "impregnates" what's going through the module. In other words, it let's the signal sound "more exciting" (to a certain extend).


By strict definition, an Exciter is (According to RANE Pro Audio Reference):



In physics (according to Wikipedia), the Saturation is:
and

Which pretty much "enhances", or changes the signal. In other words "saturates" it. The lines are thin, but we pretty much mean the same here. At least IMO.

If you overdrive a plugin, and it's adding any additional content in the process, then it's basically a "saturation device". A compressor, a clipper, even certain EQs can therefore be called "saturator". Again, to my understanding at least.



The "difference" in exciters/enhancers is due to their internal circuit.

The BBE 882i for example looks like a 2 band "parallel" EQ as well, but there is more to it (and unfortunately, not much more documented in the manual). It has fixed frequencies at 50Hz (Low Contour) and 5khz (Process the treble frequencies). And it does "Phase correction", which IMO is messing with the phase rather than doing strict parallel EQing.

The Clariphonic EQ only does parallel EQing at fixed frequencies. Thrillseeker XTC is inspired on it.

XTC however is a parallel EQ with customizable stateful saturation (see definition on VoS blog), with different harmonic enhancement per EQ band as well. You can use the EQ with the MOJO section, but also without. Or you can only use the MOJO section and leave the EQ section (boost) alone. Something that the BBE can't do, neitehr the Clariphonic.


It's all in the details really.

Again, IMO and IME.

Yes - this is the one that has always interested me, what happens in the 'operating' region and when you approach its border (especially the upper end). Be it tape, transistor, tube, etc.

Very nice plugin.
Thank you

It's a nice plugin. I don't know how to describe it other than I have reached for it when something needs just a touch more oomph on the low end and a just a little bit of sparkle on the high, and some mid definition. Subtle indeed, but just the right amount when you need just a bit more definition on a mix or a track. You don't need to put it on everything, nor is it a one trick problem solver. I like it on group tracks like all the guitars, drum buss, or a full mix in subtle fashion. I am also a big fan of effects that have a wet/dry mix adjustment if they don't cause unintentional phase problems. Sometimes subtle just works and "less is more".

the plugin kicks butt end of statement, you did a great job I love this thing

It's great to hear that so many gents appreciate the low-end treatment which is possible with TS XTC. Getting the LF range right is really tough and demanding in todays productions.

Yesterday I did the real check of thrillseeker XTC. The aim was the tweaking and slight adjustment of vocals - generally a very difficult task, time consuming and the result often has to be redone or modified several times.

My impression with thrillseeker XTC: It is easy to adjust small changes and to balance the timbre in a fine way. The result was very promising ... I am always a bit cautious and conservative - but thrillseeker XTC is really a big step!

Because an improvement in warmth and in clarity can be done and focused, better than with any EQ or any other device IMO. So thrillseeker XTC is an extremely fantastic "saturator"!

Thank you, bootsie!