AX Chorus User Manual English (US) Version 1.1.
Table of Contents Introduction 3 History 3 Free Trial 3 Installation 3 System Requirements 3 Windows Installation 4 Mac Installation 6 Loading AX Chorus 7 Getting Around 8 Using the controls (plus fine-tuning and value entry) 8 FX view and Settings view 8 Using the controls 9 Double-click 9 Chorus, Rate and Mix 9 Settings 10 Model 11 Master Volume 11 Sync 12 Stereo Width Control 12 Equalizer 13 Default Presets 13 Feature List 14 AX Chorus 2 / 14 Version 1.1.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing or trying Martinic AX Chorus. The AX Chorus is based on the ACE modeled MN3009 Bucket Brigade (BBD) chip found in both the AX73 and AX60 synthesizers. We developed our plugin with the chorus 100% the same as the mono input versions found in the original synthesizers and then added the option of making it a stereo effect.
Although AX Chorus should be able to run at any sample rate the host provides, a rate of at least 44.1 kHz is recommended. AX Chorus is designed to run on Windows 7 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or newer. Windows Installation To install AX Chorus on Windows, download the Windows 32/64-bit VST/CLAP installer, and save it on your computer (e.g. in your Downloads folder).
Optionally change the install location, and again click on the Next button. Then select your VST2 32-bit and/or 64-bit plugin folder, and optionally select your license key file (if you have purchased a license), confirming each selection by clicking on the Next button. If you have previously chosen to customize the GUI scale, you will be able to select different options before selecting Next to begin installation. AX Chorus 5 / 14 Version 1.1.
Now wait for the installation to complete (this should take only a few seconds), click on the Close button, and you are ready. Mac Installation To install AX Chorus on Mac OS X or macOS download the Mac 64-bit VST/AU/CLAP installer disk image (DMG), and save it on your computer (e.g. in your Downloads folder).
Now wait for the installation to complete (this should take only a few seconds), click on the Close button, and you are ready. Loading AX Chorus Launch your host, and create an audio track or load a project to which you want to add AX Chorus. Please refer to the documentation of your hosting software on how to do this. Note: Most hosts will list AX Chorus as Martinic AX Chorus, but some may list it as AX Chorus or AxChorus.
Getting Around Using the controls (plus fine-tuning and value entry) You can adjust controls by clicking and dragging them up or down using the mouse. To fine-tune a parameter to a more exact value, hover your cursor over it, hold the Ctrl key (Mac and Windows), and scroll the mouse wheel. You can also right-click on a knob to enter a value using the computer keyboard. Double-clicking a knob or fader will reset it to its default value.
Settings view provides an abstracted set of controls for the plugin, giving you control over every parameter on the AX Chorus. Here you can access all the controls. AX Chorus is a stereo effect, so it is applied to both the left and right channels. When the switch is off the effect is bypassed.
The CHORUS button switches between Chorus 1, Chorus 2 and Off. 1 is modeled exactly like the chorus in the AX73 / AX60. 2 is modeled the same way but faster and deeper. Off switches the chorus effect off. The RATE knob sets the speed of the chorus effect. The MIX knob is a dry/wet mix control. Settings On the Settings page, there are additional controls including Sync, Width and the equalizer which you might be familiar with from our AX73 plugin. AX Chorus 10 / 14 Version 1.1.
Model The AX Chorus can operate in AX73 or AX60 mode by double-clicking on the AX73/AX60 logo in the FX view: Or by switching the Model in the Settings view: Both models are recreated after the original chorus effect from the original instruments. Master Volume In the top right is a Master volume control, ranging from -36dB to +24dB. AX Chorus 11 / 14 Version 1.1.
Sync Sync is a toggle switch that will enable you to synchronize the chorus speed to the tempo within your DAW. When Sync is set, you can use the Rate knob to set the chorus speed to the desired time signature. Stereo Width Control The Width knob allows you to control the stereo width, going from mono (0%) to full stereo (100%). At 50% the width knob behaves exactly like our AX73 internal Chorus. AX Chorus 12 / 14 Version 1.1.
Equalizer The equalizer is exactly the same as the EQ from our AX73 plugin. It has three bands: a low shelf, a bell filter for the mid range frequencies, and a high shelf. The three bands have the same range so you could, for example, decide to shape the Mid in 5 kHz range or focus it around the low frequencies. Turn the EQ on with the On switch. The Low dial sets the frequency of the low shelf and the Level dial sets its gain.
Feature List Accurate emulation of analog BBD chorus Includes two different models: AX73 and AX60 Adjustable chorus rate ranging from 0.01 to 20 Hz Optional host tempo sync from 16 bars to 1/64 note Adjustable chorus mix ranging from 0% to 100% Optional 3-band EQ for shaping chorus signal Stereo input and processing Stereo Width adjustment Output volume control Includes 16 presets Akai is a registered trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc.
