[linux-audio-user] Re: LADSPA plugins - warm sound quality

[Patrick Shirkey]

Steve Harris wrote:
> On Sat, Nov 30, 2002 at 05:55:35PM +0900, Patrick Shirkey wrote:
> 
>>Can you elaborate more on how and why you use "lowpass->valve 
>>sim->lowpass on the end" to create a more warm sound?
>>
>>Thanks. BTW. I think it would be a very good addition for the LAU FAQ so 
>>I'll add this as it comes to light.
> 
> 
> Well, the why is easy.
> 
> The fisrt lowpass pages away some of hte higher harmonics, his most make
> it sound smoother and makes the next step sound OK. The valve sim adds in
> some harmonics of the lower frequencies and the final lowpass smooths out
> some of the highs from the valve.
> 
> Although... I'm now coming round the the point of view that I should just
> produce more self contained plugins, but I need inforamtion on what
> plugins you think need softening, so any feedback is welcome.
> 

What about making a new plugin called eg. Analog glow, which is simply 
the "lowpass->valve sim->lowpass" combination. That could save you some 
time and be more universally applicable.

I would like to do this myself and will probably look into it if you 
don't have the time or interest. Although after my last attempt I think 
it may take a while for me to get things working properly.

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