Steinberg Cubase 4 Plug In Reference Manual

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The included effect plug-ins
Filter plug-ins
This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the 
“Filter” category.
DualFilter
This effect filters out certain frequencies while allowing 
others to pass through.
The following parameters are available:
StepFilter
StepFilter is a pattern-controlled multimode filter that can 
create rhythmic, pulsating filter effects.
General operation
StepFilter can produce two simultaneous 16-step patterns 
for the filter cutoff and resonance parameters,...

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Using pattern copy and paste to create variations
You can use the Copy and Paste buttons below the pattern 
selector to copy a pattern to another pattern memory loca-
tion, which is useful for creating variations on a pattern.
Select the pattern you wish to copy, click the Copy but-
ton, select another pattern memory location and click Paste.
The pattern is copied to the new location, and can now be edited to cre-
ate variations using the original pattern as a starting...

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Tonic – Analog Modeling Filter 
(Cubase only)
Tonic is a versatile and powerful analog modeling filter 
plug-in based on the filter design of the Monologue mono-
phonic synthesizer. Its variable characteristics plus the 
powerful modulation functions make it an excellent choice 
for all current music styles. Designed to be more a creative 
tool rather than a tool to fix audio problems, it can add color 
and punch to your tracks while being light on CPU usage.
The Tonic...

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X/Y Pad
LFO ModWahWah
WahWah is a variable slope bandpass filter that can be 
auto-controlled by a side-chain signal or via MIDI model-
ing the well-known analog pedal effect (see below). You 
can independently specify the frequency, width and the 
gain for the Lo and Hi Pedal positions. The crossover 
point between the Lo and Hi Pedal positions is at 50.
The parameters are as follows: 
MIDI control
For real-time MIDI control of the Pedal parameter, MIDI 
must be directed...

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Mastering – UV 22 HR (Cubase only)
The UV22 HR is a dithering plug-in, based on an advanced 
algorithm developed by Apogee. For an introduction to the 
concept of dithering, see the chapter “Audio Effects” in the 
Operation Manunal. 
The following options can be set in the UV 22 HR control 
panel:
Modulation plug-ins
This section contains descriptions of the plug-ins in the 
“Modulation” category.
AutoPan
This is a simple autopan effect. It can use different wave-
forms to...

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Chorus
This is a single stage chorus effect. It works by doubling 
whatever is sent into it with a slightly detuned version. See 
also “StudioChorus” on page 30.
The parameters are as follows:
Cloner (Cubase only)
The Cloner plug-in adds up to four detuned and delayed 
voices to the signal, for rich modulation and chorus effects.
The parameters are as follows:
Parameter Description
Tempo sync 
on/offThe button below the Rate knob is used to switch tempo 
sync on or off....

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Flanger
Flanger is a classic flanger effect with added stereo 
enhancement.
The parameters are as follows:
Metalizer
The Metalizer feeds the audio signal through a variable 
frequency filter, with tempo sync or time modulation and 
feedback control.
Parameter Description
Tempo sync on/
offThe button below the Rate knob is used to switch tempo 
sync on or off. The button is lit when tempo sync is on.
Rate If tempo sync is on, this is where you specify the base 
note value...

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Phaser
Phaser produces the well-known “swooshing” phasing 
effect with additional stereo enhancement.
The parameters are as follows:
Ringmodulator
The Ringmodulator can produce complex, bell-like enhar-
monic sounds. Ring modulators work by multiplying two 
audio signals. The ring modulated output contains added 
frequencies generated by the sum of, and the difference 
between, the frequencies of the two signals. 
The Ringmodulator has a built-in oscillator that is multi-...

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Rotary
The Rotary plug-in simulates the classic effect of a rotary 
speaker. A rotary speaker cabinet features variable speed 
rotating speakers to produce a swirling chorus effect, com-
monly used with organs. Rotary features all the parameters 
associated with the real thing.
The parameters are as follows:
Directing MIDI to the Rotary
For real-time MIDI control of the Speed parameter, MIDI 
must be directed to the Rotary.
Whenever the Rotary has been added as an insert...

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StudioChorus
The StudioChorus plug-in is a two stage chorus effect 
which adds short delays to the signal and pitch modulates 
the delayed signals to produce a “doubling” effect. The 
two separate stages of chorus modulation are completely 
independent and are processed serially (cascaded).
The parameters for each stage are as follows:
Tranceformer
Tranceformer is a ring modulator effect, in which the in-
coming audio is ring modulated by an internal, variable fre-
quency...