Summary

PhaseMistress is a versatile analog phase shifter plugin by Soundtoys that recreates the classic sounds of legendary hardware phasers with deep customization and rhythmic modulation options.

Features

• Authentic analog phase shifting emulation inspired by classic units like Bi-Phase, Phase 90, Boss Super Phaser, Moogerfooger 12-Stage, Small Stone, and others.
• 69 different style presets that alter the internal phaser structure.
• Adjustable number of stages from 2 to 24 for subtle to extreme phasing effects.
• Tweakable resonance, color, and intensity for customized phase sounds.
• Multiple modulation modes including 6 LFO shapes, Rhythm (programmable rhythmic patterns), Step, Random, and Envelope follower modes.
• Envelope mode triggers effects based on incoming audio dynamics, ideal for rhythmically responsive effects on drums, bass, guitar, vocals, or full mixes.
• Ability to draw custom LFO waveforms and rhythmic patterns in the Tweak panel.
• Wide plugin format support: AAX Native, AAX AudioSuite, VST2, VST3, and Audio Units (64-bit only).

System Requirements and Compatibility

• Requires Mac OS X 10.15 or later, or Windows 10 or later (not compatible with ARM-based Windows machines).
• Supports sample rates from 44.1 kHz up to 192 kHz.
• Compatible with major DAWs like Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Nuendo, Logic Pro, Studio One, Reaper, and Bitwig.

Usage and Application

PhaseMistress is suitable for adding rich, funky, and analog phaser effects across a wide range of instruments and mix elements. It excels on guitars, drums, keyboards, vocals, and entire mixes, allowing creative sound design from subtle analog warmth to extreme, experimental phase shifts.