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Hey KVR,I wanted to share a new modulation effect I just finished building.
Tertiary is a multiband tremolo. Instead of applying modulation to the entire signal, it splits the audio into three bands, each with its own independent parameters. It lets you create rhythmic movement in specific parts of the spectrum while leaving others untouched.
Some use cases that led me to build it:
Adding motion to otherwise static tracks.
When pads, sustained synth chords, or guitar tracks feel rhythmically flat, multiband tremolo can introduce movement in the midrange or top end while leaving the root notes intact. Or vice versa: you can manufacture rhythm by modulating the root notes while leaving the melodic content intact.
Vocal movement without losing clarity.
Traditional full-band tremolo on a vocal can quickly interfere with vocal clarity, which is why it is not commonly used directly on vocal tracks. With band separation, the clarity range can remain stable while gentle modulation is applied higher in the spectrum. This allows subtle rhythmic movement or texture to be introduced, especially in electronic music, without the vocal disappearing in the mix.
Reverb and effects buses.
One of my favorite uses is putting it on a reverb return. Instead of a static wash of ambience, you can introduce rhythmic movement in the upper frequencies of the reverb tail while keeping the lower energy smooth and supportive. It can make the space feel much more "alive".
Sound design and experimental modulation.
While it works great as a surgically precise trem, you can also achieve pretty weird and experimental sounds from it too. For example, inverting the polarity of the mid band relative to the high and low bands can create interactions that feel closer to phasing or spectral movement than traditional tremolo. Using different phase offsets, waveshapes or rates across the bands can also create unexpected textures.
This is my first plugin release and I’m very interested in feedback from people here.
You can actually try out the plugin in full directly in the web browser with no download. I've built an engine that runs my plug-ins directly in-browser so you can check it out without even needing to download it. There are a few pre-loaded audio samples or you can upload audio of your own to try.
There’s a also free demo version download available. The demo is fully featured and simply bypasses the effect for a few seconds, once per minute. If you decide it’s useful in your workflow, licenses are a one-time purchase and can be applied directly to the same installation used for the demo.
http://www.wonderlandaudio.com/ (http://www.wonderlandaudio.com/)
Thanks for taking a look!
Joe