Bitter Sweet Transient Shaper
Bitter Sweet
BitterSweet is a powerful transient designer plugin renowned for its intuitive control and versatility. Whether you want to add a punchy attack to your drums or soften transient-heavy elements in your mix, BitterSweet provides you with the perfect toolkit. With up to 16 input/output channels and three distinct processing modes, this VST is built for both detailed track editing and broader mix shaping.
- 64-bit
- VST3 / VST2 / AAX / AU
- Windows
- MacOs
Description
At the heart of BitterSweet is the unique “Bitter/Sweet” knob, which adjusts the transient response of your audio. Push towards ‘Bitter’ to enhance transients, making percussive elements cut through the mix, or turn towards ‘Sweet’ to tame aggressive transients for a smoother sound. Combined with its true bypass feature, BitterSweet lets you switch seamlessly between processed and unprocessed audio for quick comparisons.
Multi-Mode Transient Processing
BitterSweet offers three operation modes—Main, Center, and Stereo—ensuring it fits into any production setup. Main mode processes the stereo signal for complete mix-wide changes, while Center mode focuses solely on mid-channel transients, ideal for kick drums or any central sounds. Stereo mode processes the side channels, perfect for panned elements like hi-hats or rhythmic instruments. This flexibility allows producers to tailor the transient response precisely where it’s needed.
For even more customization, BitterSweet includes adjustable transient integration speeds (Fast, Medium, Slow), giving you control over how quickly the plugin reacts to audio changes. The period control sets the detection window for transients, providing nuanced handling for different audio elements or complex mixes.
Key Features:
With support for multiple plugin formats (VST3, VST2, AudioUnit, AAX Native), BitterSweet integrates effortlessly into your workflow. Its visual feedback and straightforward interface make it an essential tool for producers seeking quick yet powerful transient control.
- Bitter/Sweet Control: Adjust transients from sharp to smooth with a simple knob turn.
- Three Transient Integration Modes: Fast, Medium, Slow for detailed response control.
- M/S Processing: Shape the mid or side channels independently.
- Output Gain Control: Adjust up to ±12 dB for flexible volume compensation.
- OSC Support: Integrates with external controllers for added flexibility.
- Low CPU Usage: Ensures smooth operation in large projects.
FAQ
The “Bitter/Sweet” knob adjusts the transient level of your audio—moving towards ‘Bitter’ enhances transients for added punch, while ‘Sweet’ reduces transients for a smoother sound.
BitterSweet is compatible with Windows 10/11 (64-bit) and macOS 10.14.6 or newer, with full support for Intel and Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3).
Yes, BitterSweet can process the mid (Center) or side (Stereo) parts of the signal independently, giving you more control over your mix.
Yes, you can select between Fast, Medium, and Slow transient integration modes to customize how the plugin responds to audio changes.
The plugin is available in VST3, VST2 (64-bit), AudioUnit (64-bit), and AAX Native formats.
