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Master Volume and Master Meters
The Footer » Master Volume and Master Meters
At the left of the Footer is the Master Volume fader along with the Master Meters. This fader is the final output volume control for Stylus RMX’s main output, OUT A. RMX can get quite loud when several Parts play together. This is an easy way to quickly lower…
Edit Group Outputs
Edit Groups » Edit Group Outputs
This window allows you to route the audio of an Edit Group to any of the eight stereo audio outputs (if your host supports it). This output assignment is pre-mixer, so the audio will not be affected if Outs B-H are chosen on the Mixer page. Clicking on the window…
Part Management
The Footer » Utility Menu » Part Management
These seven menu items perform the same functions in both Multi and Kit Modes. PART OPEN This menu item will open a Patch file on the currently selected Part from your hard drive via the standard “Open” dialog of your operating system. Keep in mind…
Sub-Page Buttons
FX » Sub-Page Buttons
There are six buttons at the top of the FX page. Each one reveals a Sub-Page with it’s own FX Rack. When first visited, the FX Page defaults to the INSERTS sub-page. INSERTS RACK PAGE The Insert FX Rack is Part- and Edit Group-specific; each Part and Edit…
Settings
Getting Started » Stylus RMX Standalone » Settings
Click on the View Menu to select “Settings” or simply hit “Command–E / Control-E” to bring up the Settings window. When you open the Settings window, it reflects your current settings and allows you to view and set your audio / MIDI preferences for…
Mix Strip
The Mixer » Mix Strip
Each Mix Strip allows overall control of each RMX Part. PART NUMBER INDICATOR SWITCH The number at the far left indicates which Part a particular Mixer strip controls. If the number is highlighted in blue, this Part is the currently selected Part for editing when…
Aux Sends / Routing / CPU
The Mixer » Aux Sends / Routing / CPU
Each of the four AUX knobs in each Part’s Mix Strip controls the send level to the corresponding AUX FX racks found on the FX Page. They are all “post-fader” sends. AUX SIGNAL ROUTING To get the most from the RMX FX, it’s important to understand…
Tube Limiter
FX » Dynamics » Tube Limiter
The Tube Limiter FX Unit in Stylus RMX is both a limiter and compressor. It was modeled on the warm sound of the famous Fairchild™ 670 tube limiters of the 1960s. The Tube Limiter has a slower and smoother response than the other compressors in Stylus RMX, that…
Modern Compressor
FX » Dynamics » Modern Compressor
The Modern Compressor FX unit has a bright, “solid-state” sound character with a fast response curve. The Modern Compressor was modeled after the legendary SSL™ compressors found in their renowned consoles that were used for many hit records. This compressor…
Vintage Compressor
FX » Dynamics » Vintage Compressor
Although the Modern and Vintage Compressor units have nearly identical controls, the sound and response characteristics couldn’t be more different. The Vintage Compressor was modeled on vintage UA LA-2A™ and 1176™-style response curves, but has more…
The Mixer
The Mixer
The Mixer Page offers many features: • A traditional eight-channel mixer for adjusting and monitoring overall volume, pan, and aux send levels of entire Parts. • Control of Audio Output Assignments for each Part. • Muting and Soloing of Parts. • Switching…
Power Filter
The Edit Page » Power Filter
The Power Filter was developed in cooperation with GMedia, and is based on their famous* impOSCar* filter design. This rich-sounding filter requires a fair amount of CPU power and should be used sparingly on slower computer systems. !The Power Filter has…
Tape Slammer
FX » Dynamics » Tape Slammer
The Tape Slammer FX unit is designed to simulate the effects of different types of analog tape compression, saturation, and age. It’s versatile and the perfect unit to add when you need a little more edge, grit, or warmth. It’s also ideal to make…
EZ Verb
FX » Reverbs » EZ Verb
The EZ Verb is a simple-to-use, basic reverb unit with tone controls. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the processed (Wet) signal. The percentage indicated is the amount of the signal that is Wet. Range: 0 to 100% TIME Controls the length…
Graphic EQ7
FX » Equalizers » Graphic EQ7
The 7 Band Graphic Equalizer is useful for tailoring a full spectrum audio source with broad control of multiple bands. With the Q control, it is much more versatile than an average graphic EQ — capable of achieving comb filter FX and even basic speaker…
Graphic EQ12
FX » Equalizers » Graphic EQ12
The Graphic 12-Band EQ is useful for tailoring a full spectrum audio source with fine controls of multiple bands for precision control. With the Q control, it’s more versatile than an average graphic EQ — it is capable of comb filter FX and even basic speaker…
Parametric EQ2
FX » Equalizers » Parametric EQ2
The Parametric 2-Band EQ has the benefit of precision frequency control, with two fully sweepable, overlapping bands. This type of EQ is best suited for “surgical” equalization, particularly in pinpoint cutting or reducing of an undesirable frequency in the…
Concepts and Rules
Edit Groups » Concepts and Rules
Before digging into the Edit Group rules, it’s recommended that you watch the video tutorials on Edit Groups. They will give you a basic understanding that really helps to understand these principles. • An Edit Group begins with at least one slice of audio.…
PRO Phaser
FX » Modulation » PRO Phaser
The PRO Phaser FX unit is one of the most versatile and rich phaser designs ever. It is also capable of producing a wide array of unique sounds beyond traditional phaser effects, including tuned resonances, strange pitch-bending effects and envelope followed…
Vintage EQ3
FX » Equalizers » Vintage EQ3
The Vintage 3-Band Equalizer FX unit was modeled after the fixed-frequency design of the vintage Pultec™ EQP series tube equalizers which are renowned for their musical tones that can give you a lot of gain without sounding harsh. (LOW) FREQ Drop-down menu to…
Imager
FX » Utility » Imager
The Imager is a “swiss army knife” utility that can be used as a stereo image widener, phase corrector, mono-izer, panner, channel inverter, leveler, auto-panner, and gain booster. PAN Controls the spatial placement and stereo balance. Range: -100% Left to…
Flanger
FX » Modulation » Flanger
The simple to use Flanger unit provides many types of traditional flanging and tuned resonance effects. The invert switch allows for a wider range of sound characteristics than most flangers offer. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the processed…
Spring Verb
FX » Reverbs » Spring Verb
The Spring Verb faithfully recreates the retro vibe of the spring reverbs in 1960s-era guitar amplifiers. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the processed (Wet) signal. The percentage indicated is the amount of the signal that is Wet. Range: 0 to…
EZ Phaser
FX » Modulation » EZ Phaser
Contrary to what you might expect, EZ Phaser is not a simplified version of the PRO Phaser, but an entirely different phaser design with its own unique sonic character. EZ Phaser is easy-to-use and understand and best-suited for recreating classic phaser…
Valve Radio
FX » Amp / Distortion » Valve Radio
The Valve Radio FX unit is a unique device, which functions equally well as both a dual filter and a distortion device. The combination of these two effects can product many types of vintage radio and telephone speaker simulation effects. This unit also includes a…
Multi / Kit Management
The Footer » Utility Menu » Multi / Kit Management
These three menu choices change labels when switching between Multi Mode and Kit Mode and affect the status of the entire plug-in. MULTI / KIT OPEN This menu item will open a Multi or Kit Patch from your hard drive via the standard “Open” dialog of…
Smoke
FX » Amp / Distortion » Smoke
The SMOKE Amp Simulator has a full set of amplifier controls, speaker combinations, and modeled versions of several classic guitar amplifiers. PAGE ONE CONTROLS AMP Enables or disables the amplifier model. If the switch is OFF, none of the amplifier models…
Ultra Chorus
FX » Modulation » Ultra Chorus
Chorus is a pitch and delay effect that adds a rich, shimmering quality to a sound by detuning and delaying the incoming signal and combining it with the unaffected signal. The Ultra Chorus has a dedicated LFO—a ‘LUSH’ control, which gives this unit a dense,…
Retro Flanger
FX » Modulation » Retro Flanger
Flanging is a sweeping, comb-filter-type effect. The Retro Flanger has special features that give the sound a more lo-fi, vintage character. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the processed (Wet) signal. The percentage indicated is the amount of…
BPM Delay
FX » Delays » BPM Delay
The BPM Delay offers a single “true-stereo” delay unit that is always in-sync with the host’s tempo. The feedback and drive controls can produce some cool sounds with the built-in resonant filtering. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the…
Retroplex
FX » Delays » Retroplex
The Retroplex delay unit is modeled after the Tape Echo units of the ’60s and ’70s like the Echoplex™, with some modern enhancements. It’s unpredictable and a lot of fun! MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the processed (Wet)…
Wah-Wah
FX » Filters » Wah-Wah
The Wah-Wah FX unit was modeled after classic wah pedals of the 1970s. It’s a fun and versatile effect that doesn’t sound like any of the other RMX Filters. This FX unit works both as a sweeping wah-wah and also as an “auto-wah” envelope filter effect by…
Retro Phaser
FX » Modulation » Retro Phaser
Retro Phaser has a vintage, low-fi vibe. On the surface it looks similar to the EZ Phaser, but has more features and a dedicated page for tone-shaping. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the processed (Wet) signal. The percentage indicated is the…
FX
FX
The FX Page offers access to the powerful signal processing capabilities of SAGE to customize and shape the sounds inside Stylus RMX. Watch the FX Architecture video tutorial for more information. FX UNITS The internal RMX FX Units are effect plug-ins inside…
Power Filter
FX » Filters » Power Filter
The Power Filter was developed in cooperation with GMedia and is based on their famous impOSCar filter design. This rich-sounding filter requires a fair amount of CPU power and should be used sparingly on slower computer systems. It’s the same Power Filter as…
BPM Delay X2
FX » Delays » BPM Delay X2
The BPM Delay X2 offers dual monoaural delays that are always synchronized to the host’s tempo. The feedback and drive controls can produce some cool sounds with the built-in resonant filtering. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the processed…
Radio Delay
FX » Delays » Radio Delay
Radio Delay is essentially a hybrid of a dual-mono BPM-style delay, but with the delayed signals running through the Valve Radio distortion filter. This produces cool, dual-filtered echo effects that sound like they are coming from distorted old speakers or…
Chorus Echo
FX » Delays » Chorus Echo
The Chorus Echo is inspired by the classic Roland Chorus-Echo from the 1970s. This unit combines both analog-style delay and chorusing, but includes new features like stereo width control and a dedicated ‘Dirt’ control for a more gritty…
BPM Delay X3
FX » Delays » BPM Delay X3
The BPM Delay X3 offers triple L-C-R mono delays that are always synchronized to the host’s tempo. The feedback and drive controls can produce some cool sounds with the built-in resonant filtering. MINI-SLIDER Controls the mix of the dry signal and the…
Sampling/Trademark FAQs
Legal » Sampling/Trademark FAQs
The purpose of this document is to clear up any confusion regarding the sampling of Spectrasonics Virtual Instruments. We get a lot of questions about this topic from other sound designers, so we’d like to make sure our policies are clear and upfront. The…
Software License Agreement
Legal » Software License Agreement
Spectrasonics virtual instruments come with two License Agreements, one for the software itself and another covering usage of the sounds. Below is an example of our standard Software License Agreement. We encourage potential users to see the extensive Licensing FAQs…
Glossary
Glossary
AAX Avid Audio eXtension – Avid’s proprietary, cross-platform plug-in format for Pro Tools. Audio Unit Apple introduced the Audio Unit (AU) plug-in specification in Mac OS X. Since this plug-in standard is native to OS X and not to any specific host or…
