Phat Mayo

Phat Mayo uses dynamic EQ centered on bass and treble frequencies. Both Phat and Tang controls have positive and negative values, so you can boost or cut bass and treble. In addition, the Phat and Tang controls apply dynamic saturation (if enabled) and dynamic stereo width. For both saturation and stereo width, the amount increases the further the control if moved away from 0%. The indicators show the amount of dynamic EQ (Phat and Tang), and the amount of compression (Thick).

Just like the other "Condiments" plugins, the output signal is processed through a stereo compressor. The Type control determines the compressor type, and emulations include console-, FET-, and Opto-style compressors. Compressor side chain filtering and stereo linking is also applied.

Since Phat Mayo mainly functions as a dynamic EQ, signals that are dynamic work best. This includes drums, bass, vocals, buses, etc. For tracks that are more sustained with minimal dynamics (e.g., synth pads and legato strings), Phat Mayo will be a more subtle effect. Just like the other plugins, the In gain can always be increased to produce various distorted effects.