Transient Shaper by Kilohearts
Transient
When it comes to precisely shaping the dynamics of your sound, whether adding punch to a snare, sharpening hi-hats, or enhancing the snap of a synth line, Kilohearts Transient Shaper is a go-to tool. Designed for simplicity and efficiency, this plugin provides intuitive control over both the attack and sustain phases, making dynamic adjustments easy and effective.
System Requirements:
- 64-bit
- VST3 / VST2 / AAX / Audio Unit
- Windows
- MacOS
Description
Fine-Tuned Dynamics Control
The Transient Shaper offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional compressor for dynamic adjustments. It allows direct manipulation of attack and sustain, ensuring producers can emphasize transients or smooth out sustained sounds with minimal fuss. The main controls include Attack, which amplifies or reduces the transient portion of a sound, and Sustain, which adjusts the body of the sound after the initial hit.
Adding further versatility, the Pump control attenuates the signal immediately after the transient, highlighting it without increasing its volume. The Speed setting determines how sharp or smooth the transient response will be, perfect for tailoring the effect to different sound sources. An optional Clip mode ensures that output levels remain capped at 0dB, while the Sidechain feature allows transients to be detected from a secondary input for advanced processing.
Integrative Design with Kilohearts Ecosystem
Kilohearts Transient Shaper is not just a standalone tool—it’s part of the wider Kilohearts ecosystem, working seamlessly within their modular Snapin Hosts like Snap Heap and Multipass. This integration provides unmatched creative flexibility, allowing producers to build complex effects chains and tailor unique sonic textures.
Key Features:
The plugin’s user-friendly interface includes a resizable GUI, adaptable for any screen resolution or even live performance on touchscreen monitors. Additional features such as the settings panel, enabling preset management, and an easy-to-access enable/disable checkbox add to the streamlined experience that Kilohearts is known for.
- Direct control over Attack and Sustain for shaping dynamics.
- Pump for transient emphasis without added volume.
- Speed control for tailored transient response.
- Clip mode to limit output at 0dB.
- Sidechain detection for creative processing.
- Seamless integration with Kilohearts Snapin Hosts.
- Resizable interface for custom usability.
FAQ
It’s designed to adjust the attack and sustain characteristics of audio, making it ideal for percussive sounds, but it can enhance any element requiring dynamic control.
Unlike compressors, which react to threshold levels over time, Transient Shaper provides immediate and intuitive control over transients and sustained parts of audio, allowing for more direct adjustments.
Yes, it’s a Snapin in the Kilohearts ecosystem, compatible with Snap Heap, Multipass, and other Kilohearts hosts.
Yes, the resizable GUI and intuitive controls make it suitable for live settings, especially when used with touchscreen monitors.
Yes, the sidechain feature enables transients to be detected from a secondary input, adding creative flexibility.
