The Alchemist Multiband Dynamics Processor from Flux is a VST 2.4, RTAS, and AU format compatible dynamics plug-in designed for use in mastering and re-mastering applications. It can operate in broadband or with 5 individual bands. Each band features a compressor, expander, de-compressor, and de-expander that operate in parallel. The Alchemist also provides a variety of stereo field control options, including stereo-width mid/side control, and a mid/side transient designer for adjusting your mono and stereo's transient attack times individually.
Flux has incorporated its Angel's Share processing, which determines the component's auto-ratio, and its Hysteresis processing which determines auto-threshold. Both use a proprietary algorithm that reads your audio's dynamic range and your manual settings to determine ratio and threshold. The Alchemist can handle up to 8 channels of audio, making it compatible for up to 7.1 surround sound mixing.
Please note: The RTAS version of this plug-in requires Pro Tools version 8 or later. An iLok is required for this product's license.
- Flux: core dynamics processors all operating in parallel:
- Compressor
- De-Compressor
- Expander
- De-Expander
- The BitterSweet Transient Designer
- MS (mid/side) Control
- Auto Delay (Introduces a delay line in the processed signal allowing zero attack time)
- Selectable level detection mode and dynamics detection profile
- Dynamics processing envelope control (Attack, Hold, Release with optional Auto mode)
- Input / Output gain control
- -/+ 48 dB input/output gain range
- Phase invert of the processed signal
- Dry/wet control offering true parallel dynamics processing
- Discrete peak-limiter rounding peaks off in a smooth and musically fashion
- True bypass control routing the incoming signal direct to the output for a smooth transition between clean and processed signal
- Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing
- Phase invert of the processed signal
- Dry Mix control (Dry/Wet with gain compensation) allowing for parallel processing or for blending some of the original "peak" into the processed signal
- Clipper, a discrete peak limiter at the very last stage of the processing chain rounding off the peaks smooth and musically
- Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal
- Preset/Parameter Slots: To enhance the workflow the two Preset/Parameter slots, A and B, can be loaded with two full set of parameters at the same time. Apart from saving each preset, a "Global Preset" containing both the A and B settings, and the position of the "Morphing Slider," can be saved
- Parameter Morphing Slider with Automation: The Morphing Slider provides morphing between the parameter settings of slot A/B allowing for really creative and useful real-time tweaking. Enabling the Automation control button exposes the Morphing Slider to the host automation