AcousModules : version Mac OS X

I N T R O D U C T I O N		FAQ	M U L T I C H A N N E L S					CONTROLS	STEREO
CONDITIONS	HOSTS	TUTORIALS	"SURROUND"	OCTOPHONY	16 / 18 2D	17.1 & 22.2	OTHERS	MISCS	O S X


	O S X V e r s i o n s

As I have said the introduction page, only a few AcousModules are available for OS X, and they are generally more limited than their equivalents for Windows.
The principal reason is due to the limits in GUI control in Sonicbirth which is used to make them, and also the fact that its developpment has been stopped since the begin of 2006.

Another reason is that now, with a dual boot OS X/XP on MacIntels, it is possible for the Apple computers users to profit very simply from the whole Windows software library.
With the virtualisation technique, you will even be able to use the Windows applications in your usual environment and thus will be able to access to all the Windows AcousModule versions.

My recomended multitrack host : Reaper.

Here are some updated versions from Raphaël Neron. They have full presets support and must work better within Leopard. Many thanks to him !

The archives contain both the VST and AU versions, and don't forget : you need to install the latest version of Sonicbirth (1.31) before using these plugins. Required system : OS X 10.3.9 with Quicktime 7.
Compatible hosts : Amadeus Pro, Bidule, CPS, Cubase SX, (Logic Pro 8), Max/Msp, Nuendo, Protools TDM with FXPansion wrapper, PureData, Reaper, SndSampler, (Soundtrack Pro 2), Tracktion, Twisted Waves. Bidule and Reaper are highly recommended !
Note : there is actualy a problem with multichannel plugins made with Sonicbirth and some AU hosts like Logic Pro and Soundtrack Pro. I will try to solve it as soon as i can... They don't work at all with Cubase 4 and there is no GUI in Digital Performer.

	S p a t S u r r o u n d 2 X
	5.1 Surround Module :
	- stereo input with separate position control for each voice - global setting of the level according to the distance - additionnal adjustment for the center channel - low cut filter and separate level for the LFE channel - visual indicator of the level of each speaker - mono input version (SpatSurround 1X) Applications : replacement of the 5.1 module in Cubase SX, Nuendo or Logic Pro (with true stereo control !), provides surround mixing to Tracktion...
		Free \| Version : 1.0a \| \| \|(532 kb)

	A n i m a S p a t 2 X
	5.0 Surround Module with modulations of the spatial position :
	- stereo input - two low frequency generators (sinus and square) for continous movements - one random generator - the audio amplitude inputs can be used as a modulation source - all the modulations can be mixed together - smoothing parameter - mono input version (AnimaSpat 1X) - X/Y shift of the right input position for "true stereo" movements - graphical representation of the X and Y movements
		Free \| Version : 1.0c \| \| \|(923 kb)

	S p a t S u r r o u n d 2 8 X
	8 channels "surround" module :
	- two inputs to eight outputs - free arrangement of the eight speakers - separate area settings for each channel - global area setting - visual indicator for each virtual speaker intensity for the both inputs - compatible with the 7.x format - mono input version (SpatSurround 8X)
		Free \| Version : 1.0 \| \| \|(980 kb)

	S p a t S u r r o u n d 1 7 . 1 X
	8 channels "surround" module :
	- two inputs to eighteen outputs, 17.1 standard compatible - free arrangement of the speakers for greater precision or special spatial mass effects - global area setting -
		Free \| Version : 1.0 \| \| \|(542 kb)


	S i m p l e C o n v o 8 8 X (~multi / ~octo)
	Eight channels simple convolution module :
	- eight inputs to eight outputs - simple convolution processor with no settings - global convolution / direct levels - eight lowpass filters - delay value compensation on the direct path - two versions : the ~multi version loads eight mono impulse files, wheras the ~octo version can load one octophonic audio file - compatible with aif and wav files Applications : acoustic simulations with impulse respons files, special effects with all other audio files !
		Free \| Version : 0.9a \| \| \|(599 kb)

	O c t o L o o p e r X
	Looping and speed variations of octophonic files :
	- integrated wav and aif 8 channels files player (in RAM) - compatible with other interleaved files with less channels... - bidimensionnal control of the loop points - automatic reversed playback if the end point is set before the start point - the playback speed can be controlled by MIDI - automatic low-pass filter for low speeds
		Free \| Version : 0.8 \| \| \|(558 ko)


	S p a t S a m p l e r 8 X
	Monophonic sample player :
	- simple wave or aif mono samples player - MIDI control of the sample start and end - low-pass filter with resonance - simple amplitude envelope with Attack / Release - eight audio outputs, free position of the speakers - sixteen voices polyphony
		Free \| Version : 0.9c \| \| \|(710 kb)

	M u l t i S a m p l e r 1 6 X
	Polyphonic multiphonic sample player :
	- wav and aif sixteen channels files player (or less) : attention, the files are loded into RAM - sixteen direct outputs - realtime control of the loop points - multichannel low-pass filter with resonance - simple Attack / Release enveloppe - 16 notes polyphonic... BUT attention to the CPU with more than 3 or 4 voices !
		Free \| Version : 0.8 \| \| \|(512 kb)


	S p a t T e s t 1 6 X
	Test signal generator :
	- four selectable wave shapes : sinus, pulse, saw and white noise - frequency in Herz - sixteen outputs
		Free \| Version : 1.0 \| \| \|(219 ko)