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1. By decoupling the filter frequency resonance and circuit saturation these parameters can be matched independently and dynamically to a suitable psychoacoustic model to obtain better sounding results in a much simpler fashion Adaptive Resonance is the technology in the TBK that controls the interaction between frequency resonance and distortion saturation with respect to a psychoacoustic model in order to give an improved sonic aesthetic regardless of filter style frequency settings or sweep motions The Adaptive Resonance is an automatic technology so the TBK interface is made very simple yet very effective Using TBK requires nothing more than choosing the type of filtering selecting the severity of the filter slope and picking the mode that feels right With this done the cutoff can be set or swept Sensitive to the many applications of filters a number of different resonance modes have been developed The four modes available on TBK when used in combination with the other settings enable a large assortment of sounds to be achieved with a minimal set of parameters all thanks to the adaptive resonance technology 10 TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual 6 1 The Multi Mode Filter The CUTOFF frequency dial is the primary control for TBK At the full counter clockwise position it sets the filter to cutoff at 20Hz The full clockwise position sets to a 20KHz cutoff For high pass
2. Sonalksis TBK Plug in Operation Manual For VST AudioUnit and RTAS rechnologies VST is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual Contents 1 Introduction 2 Adaptive Resonance Technology 3 System Requirements 4 Installation 5 The Interface 6 Operation 7 Preferences and Presets 8 Support APPENDIX Specifications TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual Sonalksis TBK Plug in 1 Introduction Welcome to the SONALKSIS TBK audio plug in for VST AudioUnit and RTAS host technologies This manual describes the features operation applications and technology of the TBK SO0Hz 5 IHFUT The Sonalksis TBK The Sonalksis TBK is an adaptive resonance multimode filter This is an entirely new generation of filter with automatic resonance adjustment according to a user selectable feel A standard filter will require the alteration of resonance with frequency to maintain stable sonic attributes This can make setup complex adjustments difficult and makes obtaining a good filter sweep extremely demanding However the TBK adaptive resonance system uses a psychoacoustic model to ensure a faultless sound regardless of filter style frequency settings or sweep motions TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual TBK also contains an adaptive distortion algorithm which adjusts with the filter sweep and type giving sa
3. be able to run multiple instances of a plug in simultaneously Therefore while the minimum system requirements stated are adequate faster processors are recommended as this will allow more instances of the plug in to be run Other Requirements e Compatible format host software For example Cubase Nuendo VST format plug in Logic DigitalPerformer AU format plug in Pro Tools RTAS format plug in e A valid e mail account Note that in order to register your plug in for unrestricted use an unlocking key file will be sent to your e mail account This key file must be installed on the same system as the TBK plug in Therefore if your host system is not the system you use for your e mail you must have the ability to transfer this file to your audio host System TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual 4 Installation The TBK plug in can be obtained by downloading or ordering from the Sonalksis web site www sonalksis com or acquired from a licensed dealer In order to run and register the plug in you require two files For the Mac OS X RTAS VST and AudioUnit versions of the TBK you require e SonalksisTBK dmg e TBK licence For the PC Windows RTAS and VST versions of the TBK you require e SonalksisTBK msi e TBK reg The first of these files SonalksisTBK is the plug in installation file e if you purchased a boxed CD copy of the plug in you will find the installer file on the CD e If you purcha
4. processor 2 Cutoff Frequency controls the resonant filter cut off frequency 3 Filter Response Type sets the filter type Lowpass Highpass Bandpass 4 Resonance sets the filter resonance mode 5 Filter Slope switches between filter gradients 6 Bypass switches the filter out of circuit when selected 7 Setup click to access the preferences and registration screen 8 Step selects deselects frequency step mode TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual 5 1 Interface Control Methods Plug in settings are displayed metered and controlled through the editor interface window The primary method of changing plug in parameters is to alter a Control setting on the interface A Control can be any one of the following e a circular knob e a linear slider e abutton switch e a numerical text display Button type controls can simply be clicked with the mouse at the appropriate point to select a respective setting To change knob slider or text display control settings click and drag the mouse There are two distinct control modes when moving circular knob controls e Circular Mode In order to move the knob when it is in Circular Mode the control must be selected close to its pointer and dragged in a circular motion clockwise or anticlockwise to increase or decrease the value of the parameter e Linear Mode When the knob is in Linear Mode it can be grabbed by clicking anywh
5. and low pass filters the CUTOFF determines the point below or above which the filter begins to roll out frequencies For band pass filters the CUTOFF determines the frequency at the centre of the pass through band The TYPE switch allows selection of the type of filter to be used HP selects High pass BP selects Band pass and LP selects Low pass A High pass filter passes through frequencies above the cutoff and reduces those below A Low pass filter passes through frequencies below the cutoff and reduces those above A band pass passes through frequencies either side of the cutoff and reduces those further away above or below The filter resonance mode selects the style or feel of the filter resonance LOW is best for gentle unobtrusive filtering MED adds a degree of piquancy to the filtering and reflects the most usual filtered sound HIGH provides a more aggressive effect typical of an effect filter RUDE provides a massively distorted screaming filter sound typical to an analogue filter heavily overloading this effect cannot be ignored and we accept no liability for the results of its use not limited to the perceived intent to make music to offend The SLOPE switch selects the gradient of filter roll off away from the cutoff frequency measured in decibels per octave 12 gives a standard 2 pole filter 24 produces an intense rolloff such as a dedicated analogue filter 48 provides a very rapid r
6. ere on the knob and movements of the mouse vertically either up or down will increase or decrease the value of the respective parameter The default knob mode is set via a user preference see section 7 A control may be reset to its default value as follows e Any control can be set to its default value by holding the Ctrl key PC or Apple Command key Mac before clicking it with the mouse 5 1 1 Control Automation Unless otherwise stated all Sonalksis plug in interface parameters may be automated refer to your host software documentation for details on automation modes and procedures TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual 6 Operation This section describes the general operation and functions of the TBK beginning with an explanation of the concept behind the adaptive resonance multimode filter Filters are used both correctively and creatively with audio and hence perform a vital function in modern sound and music production The TBK is a new generation of filter using adaptive resonance All standard filters require the alteration of resonance with frequency to maintain stable sonic attributes alter the frequency and to achieve the same sound the resonance must also be adjusted However altering the resonance can affect the saturation of the filter circuit in unwanted ways All this can make accurate adjustments difficult and makes obtaining effects such as good filter sweeps demanding
7. olloff which can be used for surgical purposes or in conjunction with high resonance settings to provide extreme emphasis in the filter sound TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual The Step option allows the user to centre the cutoff frequency on a note from the chromatic scale with A tuned to 440Hz ta When Step mode is active highlighted blue the cutoff frequency is quantized to a selected note so that a specific note can be emphasized or any content above or below a certain note can be removed trivially 6 2 The Input Section The Input Section consists of an input level fader slider and a meter that monitors the signal level post fader IHF UT The Input Gain fader is used to change the level of the input signal The gain structure within TBK is calibrated so that the output gain is compensated to match the input level regardless of input gain setting therefore no output level adjustment should be necessary The Bypass a button switches the entire filter in or out of circuit When bypassed the meter will become inactive as an indication of the bypassed state The Bypass control may be used for simple In Out comparisons or automated to effectively switch the filter on or off during use The Bypass in the TBK should be used in preference to any audio host bypass as it will guarantee glitch free in out transitions thanks to the use of high quality cross fade circuitry 12 TBK Ada
8. ptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual 7 Preferences and Presets 7 1 Presets The control parameters in the TBK are efficient intuitive and direct Consequently the presets on offer are simple and relatively few Users can access the built in presets via the audio host Individual presets or banks of presets may be created stored and recalled if your plug in host supports this feature please refer to your host software guide for further details 7 2 Preferences REGISTRATION O CIRCULAR KEHOE MOTIOH E LINEAR FREQ GISFLAY Hz WHEH STEFFED m HOTES The user preferences may be accessed by means of the SETUP Ear button on the bottom left of the interface Click the button first to access the preferences and again to exit the setup screen once the preferences are set 13 TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual All preferences are stored and recalled according to the user logged into the host system therefore a unique set of preferences is maintained for each system user When the SETUP mode is entered two internal pages are accessible via the heading tabs The first of these pages relates to control and display preferences The second page accessed by clicking on the registration tab displays details about the registered user and the software version 7 2 1 Control Display Preferences These preferences relate exclusively to interface control or display settings e Knob Motion sets the defa
9. r web site You can also contact us directly for assistance via e mail at support sonalksis com When contacting Sonalksis please quote your product registration code in all correspondence Web www sonalksis com E mail support sonalksis com Tel 44 0 870 7660303 Sonalksis Ltd Mariners House Queens Dock Business Centre Address 67 83 Norfolk Street Liverpool L1 0OBG England 15 TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual APPENDIX TBK Specifications TBK Supported Sample Rates 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 88 2 kHz 96 kHz 176 4 kHz 192 kHz TBK Control Ranges Filter Response Type s Cutoff Range Filter Slopes Resonance Modes Low Pass 12dB oct Band Pass 20Hz to 20kHz 24dB oct Low Med High Rude High Pass 48dB oct 16 TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual
10. sed the plug in online you will have been e mailed a link to download the installer file Select the SonalksisTBK in the appropriate manner for your chosen platform and follow the on screen instructions Installation should be a very simple procedure however if you have any problems please visit our web site for support After you have installed the plug in you will need to activate it for unrestricted use To do this you will need the registration key file TBK licence Mac version or TBK reg PC version e If you purchased the plug in online this registration file will have been sent to your e mail account shortly after you made the purchase TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual e If you purchased a boxed CD version of the plug in details of how to receive the registration file e mail will be included with the CD To install the registration file follow the simple procedure described in the registration file e mail Again if you follow the instructions you should not encounter any problems but if you require assistance please visit our web site www sonalksis com for support Once you have registered the plug in further software updates can usually be installed without the need to re register unless otherwise stated in the update information TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual 5 The Interface The Sonalksis TBK interface 1 Input Gain adjusts the signal level entering the
11. ter more appropriate for audio processing Sonalksis began with the standard and well loved analogue filter topologies and a psychoacoustic model of aural sensitivity amongst other things Distortion caused through saturation of a filter circuitry can not normally be treated as an independent parameter however isolating this distortion is an essential element in creating the enhanced filter model By decoupling the filter frequency resonance and circuit saturation these parameters can be matched independently and dynamically to a suitable psychoacoustic model to obtain better results in a much simpler fashion Through careful research into the way these parameters interrelate with each other within each circuit an optimal dynamic relationship between these parameters was calculated according to the psychoacoustic model and a control model then developed this is what Sonalksis has named Adaptive Resonance TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual 3 System Requirements native versions In order to install register and use the TBK the following minimum system requirements are necessary Minimum PC System Requirements Minimum Mac System Requirements e Windows XP e Pentium III 600 MHz 64 MB RAM e XVGA High Colour 1024x768 e Mac OS X e G4 400 MHz 64 MB RAM e XVGA High Colour 1024x768 Version 10 3 9 required For professional audio applications it is often imperative to
12. turation when required but allowing clean sweeps when needed TBK is above all efficient intuitive and direct and therefore very simple to use providing great results with minimal effort when for example you want e Slow gentle sweeps insert on a bus full of elements you want to filter automate the sweep and enjoy instant results e Massive screaming distorted sounds If you need that edgy distorted sound for an element it s only a couple of clicks away e Everything in between TBK is designed to be flexible enough to fulfil your needs whenever you reach for a filter but without forcing you through a complex interface or requiring time spent calibrating fine detail TBK adaptively calibrates itself for you The TBK is exceptionally crafted like all Sonalksis plug ins and features e High quality analogue modelled minimum phase filters e 64bit floating point precision internal processing throughout e Zero latency absolutely no internal signal delay whatsoever TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual 2 Adaptive Resonance technology Filters swept or static are used both correctively and _ creatively and hence perform a vital function in modern sound and music production Standard filters though have drawbacks when circuit resonance or saturation distortion levels are elevated as these features interact in an uncontrollable manner In order to develop an enhanced intuitive fil
13. ult knob mode In order to move the knob when it is in Circular Mode the control must be selected close to its pointer and dragged in a circular motion clockwise or anticlockwise to increase or decrease the value of the parameter When the knob is in Linear Mode it can be grabbed by clicking anywhere on the knob and movements of the mouse vertically either up or down will increase or decrease the value of the respective parameter e Frequency Display When Stepped when Hz is selected the cutoff frequency is always displayed in Hertz even when STEP mode is selected When NOTES is selected the filter cutoff will be displayed in musical scale note format when in STEP mode 14 TBK Adaptive Resonance Filter Plug in Manual 8 Support Please visit our web site www sonalksis com to find the latest product information and obtain free software updates If you are a registered user you will automatically receive information about new releases and products Should you encounter any difficulties when installing or using our products you should contact your dealer in the first instance If you purchased directly from Sonalksis we ask that you ensure you have fully read all appropriate product documentation including this user manual before you contact us If you are unable to resolve your problem after reading the documentation you may find the solution to the issue if you view the support forum on ou

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