Vapor User’s Guide Audio Damage, Inc. Release 1.
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing Vapor, Audio Damage’s diffusion chorus plug-in. Vapor is a sort of hybrid effect, a relative of both chorus and reverb. Vapor adds high-end shine and animation to synthesizers, strings, and guitar, giving them more presence in your mix. Vapor can also smear out and soften audio, making instruments sound distant and less distinct. At Vapor's core is a network of diffusers, delay-based filters that soften and smear audio passing through them.
Installation Double-click the Vapor Installer icon and follow the instructions. During the installation process the installer will ask you to enter your registration code. Your registration code uniquely identifies your purchase, and you will need it if you need to reinstall your plug-in (for example, after upgrading to a new computer). Keep a copy of the code in a safe location and please don’t share it with your friends.
1. Rate The RATE knob sets the speed with which the delays within Vapor are modulated (changed) by low-frequency oscillators (LFOs). As you rotate this knob clockwise the modulation rate increases. At low rates—within the first half of the knob’s rotation—the modulation is usually not noticeable in itself and serves to prevent the diffusion network from resonating and ringing. At higher settings, particularly if the DEPTH knob is also turned up above 50%, Vapor can create unusual modulation effects.
to be adjusted together since their individual influences over Vapor’s sound are interdependent to some extent. For instance, you may find that decreasing the RATE when you increase the DEPTH produces a better sound. 3. Delay Time The DELAY TIME knob sets the lengths of the delays used within Vapor’s diffusers. Turning the knob clockwise increases the delay times and generally makes the effect sound thicker or more smeared-out.
6. Lo-Cut The lo-cut button, when depressed, places a high-pass filter between Vapor’s input and its diffusion network. This filter removes low frequencies from the signal which can make the processed signal sound bass-heavy or muddy. Turn on the lo-cut button if you find that Vapor's output is occupying too much of the low-frequency end of your mix. Click the button to toggle it between on and off.
MIDI Controllers Vapor responds to MIDI continuous controller messages. You can use hardware MIDI controllers, such as MIDI slider boxes or the knobs found on some MIDI keyboards, to adjust Vapor’s parameters. Vapor has a simple “MIDI Learn” mode for assigning its controls to MIDI controllers. To assign a control to a MIDI controller: First, hold down the SHIFT and CTRL keys on your PC’s keyboard, or SHIFT and CMD keys if you’re using a Mac, and click once on the control.
Automation All of Vapor's parameters can be automated using your host's automation features. Consult your host's documentation for information on how to use these features. And Finally… Thanks again for purchasing Vapor. We make every effort to ensure your satisfaction with our products, and want you to be happy with your purchase. Please write info@audiodamage.com if you have any questions or comments.
