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ThrillseekerXTC mkIII

Free
Plug-in format
AAX Audio Unit VST VST2 VST3
Platform
macOS Windows
Delivery
Plugin

Vintage-style dynamic processing plugin adding mojo and coloration based on classic broadcast limiter and optical compressor designs

Summary

ThrillseekerXTC mkIII is a dynamic processing plugin part of the Variety Of Sound collection, designed to bring mojo and harmonic excitement to audio materials through vintage-inspired compressor and saturation effects.

Features

  • Emulates variable-mu (Variable-Mu) vintage broadcast limiter characteristics from the 1950s.
  • Includes adjustable parameters to add analog-style harmonic distortion and compression mojo.
  • Offers presets such as "LA Sweet-Spot" for easy application across a variety of audio sources.
  • Controls to shape stereo imaging via transformer simulation and options for stereo linking modes.
  • Can be used effectively on individual tracks, groups, and mix buses to enhance presence and dynamics.

Applying ThrillseekerXTC mkIII

Recommended workflow involves setting the input gain properly to fit compression and distortion effect to the source material. It can add subtle coloration or more aggressive compression depending on settings, suitable for vocals, rhythm guitars, and full mixes.

The plugin also allows adjustment of "Dry/Wet" to blend the effect, and parameters like "Brilliance" and "AMP" for tone shaping.

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