Product Description

• Stress-Free Sound Whether sculpting silky synths or crafting perfectly-balanced vocals
• it’s always a challenge to make audio pop whilst simultaneously reigning in those irksome frequencies. Certain areas often need soothing
• especially if your audio sounds overly harsh
• boxy or boomy. This is where DETROUBLER comes to the rescue
• swooping in to your sounds and tackle the most troublesome areas of audio processing.  Use this plugin as your guide to navigate the tricky path between great sound and tired ears. Those grating frequency areas need eliminating and now you have an all-in-one toolbox to fix your mix.  DETROUBLER isn't just blindly stabbing at frequencies. It's operating from the science of psychoacoustics
• pinpointing those sonic irritations that even the most seasoned ears might miss. This plugin uses techniques such as Fletcher-Munson curves and the Bark Scale to decipher the very essence of auditory discomfort. But if you’d rather skip the theory
• then it’s easy enough to use DETROUBLER’s six uniquely targeted meters to out the rough edges of your tracks in a way that feels utterly musical.  Listen & Learn The dedicated Listen button should be the first step in your journey
• letting you clearly hear the aspects of your audio that need fixing. As you increase the main Detrouble knob
• you’ll hear what the plugin begins to capture
• in real time. Then switch off the Listen mode to hear those changes in context.  Six ways to Success The glowing orbs surrounding the main Detrouble knob function as clickable meters for each area of frequencies. Enable or disable processing in each area by clicking. The brighter the orbs
• the greater the processing. If a certain orb shows minimal activity
• your audio is already in great shape and no gain reduction needs to be applied by the plugin.  Areas for Improvement There are six distinct areas that DETROUBLER focuses on. The plugin uses psychoacoustic principles to make changes
• improving the sound of frequency bands and their corresponding masking frequencies according to the Bark Scale.                      Boomy: Excessive low-frequency resonance
• often in the 100-250 Hz range
• making the sound overpowering or lacking clarity. Boxy: A hollow or resonant sound
• usually due to excessive energy around 150-250 Hz
• making instruments (especially drums and vocals) sound like they’re playing in a box            Muddy: Lack of clarity due to overlapping frequencies in the 200-500 Hz region
• often causing instruments to blend indistinctly. Honky: A nasal
• resonant midrange quality
• typically around 500-1500 Hz
• making vocals or instruments sound somewhat brassy.           Harsh: Overly aggressive or piercing high-mid frequencies
• often in the 2-6 kHz range
• causing listener fatigue. Sizzle: Excessive
• uncontrolled high-frequency energy in the 8-12 kHz range
• sometimes making cymbals or vocals sound overly bright or artificial.  Visual Feedback & Comparison DETROUBLER is built on vector graphics with a resizable interface. A live spectrum is displayed at the top
• to help you identify problematic areas of your sound and show exactly what’s happening to the signal as it travels through the plugin in real time. This allows for accurate monitoring at every step of the chain. For those who like to experiment
• contrast different processing chains with AB comparison and copy / paste. Use the undo / redo buttons to revert any changes.  Presets DETROUBLER includes a huge number of factory presets
• covering everything from subtle surgical correction
• to more broad-strokes transformations. Use the provided parameters as starting points to clean-up any type of audio
• bringing the best out of your sounds and productions.  W. A. Production are real-life producers making creative plugins to help you achieve studio quality processing quickly and easily. Enjoy! Features Research-based psychoacoustic processing plugin Targeting problem areas of your audio Easy identification of ear-fatiguing frequencies Six specifically targeted areas Listen mode for enhanced monitoring Frequency spectrum display AB comparison & Undo / Redo Resizable interface Responsive & CPU friendly Flexible factory presets Full PDF Manual & Tutorial video System Requirements Windows 8 or higher (64 bit) macOS 10.10 or higher (64 bit) AAX - ProTools 11 or higher Important Note for Mac Apple Silicon users: Before purchasing
• please review the current compatibility status of this plugin on your system here. Registration and Activation Video <iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https: //www.youtube.com/embed/YJHtWvm8z0Y" width="560"></iframe> Please Note: CHORDS is used as an example. Registration 1. Click the Download button in your Plugin Boutique account or go to https://www.waproduction.com/users/login 2. Click 'Create New Account' (if you already have a W.A Production account
• enter your details
• log in and skip to step 5). 3. Enter your details > Choose your marketing preferences > Click 'Finish Registration'. 4. Your account has been registered > Click 'Register Plugin'. 5. On the license registration page
• enter the license key from your Plugin Boutique account (which will be referred to as 'serial number' on our site) > Click 'Add'. 6. Your product will now be displayed in your W.A Production account > Scroll down to My Orders and click 'View Order'. 7. Click 'Download Files'. 8. Click 'Download'. Mac Installation 1.  Once the download is complete
• extract and open the ZIP folder you just downloaded > Open the Mac folder > Double-click the CHORDS .pkg installer file. 2. Click 'Continue'. 3. Read the Software License Agreement > Click 'Continue'. 4. Click 'Agree'.  5. Click 'Install'.  6. Click 'Close'. 7. Open CHORDS in your DAW. 8. Click the information icon in the bottom left-hand corner > Enter the serial number you were given in your W.A Production account > Click 'Authorize'. Your software is now ready to use in your DAW! Windows Installation 1. Once the download is complete
• extract and open the ZIP folder you just downloaded > Open the PC folder > Double-click the CHORDS PC installer file. 2. Click 'Next'. 3. Click 'Next'. 4. Select which plugin formats you would like to install > Click 'Next' > Click 'Install'. 5. Click 'Finish'.  6. Open CHORDS in your DAW. 7. Click the information icon in the bottom left-hand corner > Enter the serial number you were given in your W.A Production account > Click 'Authorize'. Your software is now activated and ready to use in your DAW!

Additional Information

About the W. A. Production Detroubler

The W. A. Production Detroubler combines traditional design with modern performance for EQ enthusiasts.

Why Choose the W. A. Production Detroubler?

• •Authentic W. A. Production craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of W. A. Production's respected EQ lineup

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