Noveltech Vocal Enhancer Manual en

About NOVELTECH from Finland
Noveltech Solutions Ltd was founded to commercialize novel

technologies resulting from scientific research. For more
information about Noveltech please visit
www.noveltechaudio.com.
VOCAL ENHANCER and CHARACTER change this now: Their

processing is based on the latest scientific research in digital
signal processing and psychoacoustics, finally overcoming this
significant limitation with its truly intuitive approach and
instant gratification.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our VOCAL ENHANCER Plug-In,
wed like to welcome you again to a new era of audio
processing: Like the CHARACTER Plug-In
this virtual
processor employs a fundamentally different and new
approach to audio processing.
The algorithms are based on Noveltechs patent-pending

Intelligent Adaptive Filtering (IAF) technology. The processing
affects both, the frequency response and dynamic properties
of the input material in a highly time-varying sense. They
intelligently identify and enhance the characteristics in audio
material that are pleasing to the human ear, increasing its
perceived definition and depth.
Most conventional tools simply modify the frequency

intensity or dynamic structure of the source material without
analyzing its contents prior to processing. Consequently, the
user has to have this kind of expertise and this often turns
audio processing with such conventional tools into a
specialists job, requiring lots of engineering knowledge to
get to the desired results.
One example of such characteristics is the time related attack

and decay properties of the signals transients. The
processing is non-linear and highly dependent on the source
materials original content, aiming to enhance the perceivably
favored characteristics of the original musical instrument or
voice.
Conventional audio processing tools such as EQs and

compressors involve a large number of technical parameters,
which have to be set to the correct values in order to get the
desired result. Not so with IAF: It intelligently enhances the
sources relevant characteristics, automatically adjusting
complex sets of parameters rather than only performing a
static boost or cut in one or several specific frequency
regions.
This revolutionary approach allows you to get to the desired
results much faster with almost instant gratification, and
without the feared ear-fatigue conventional psychoacoustic
enhancement technologies have a reputation for.
Keep in mind however, that even if it might seem so at times
IAF doesnt perform magic or miracles. It doesnt create
content thats not already there; it only sculpts and
emphasizes characteristics that are present in the source
material.
Enjoy! The Noveltech Audio Team
www.plugin-alliance.com
Processing Section
In the left section, you will find the most critical parameters
to set up VOCAL ENHANCERs processing. FOCUS
FREQUENCY and ENHANCEMENT are best to start playing
with in order to get a feel for this tools capabilities.
TIP: Please keep in mind, that the High and Low filter settings
in the filter section also have an effect on the sound.
STRONG Toggles between standard (off) and strong (on)
processing modes. Standard setting should be off.
FOCUS FREQUENCY Sets the processing focus within the
high and low filter settings. As Vocal Enhancer influences
multiple frequencies, it is hard to label this with exact
frequencies have a look at the display for feedback on the
ranges affected.
ENHANCEMENT This sets the amount of the processing.
Let your ears be the judge on how much is too much. Unlike
with conventional methods, there wont be any ear-fatigue so
if it sounds good, it is good.
Display Section
ENHANCEMENT Meter displaying the amount of overall
enhancement in realtime.
DISPLAY FFT display, showing the amount of processing
over the frequency range from 1 kHz to 20 kHz in realtime.
LOW / HIGH FILTER BORDERS These lines may be moved
to narrow or widen the frequency range of the processed part
of the signal. The dry signal will not be cut or affected by
setting them. Moving these lines will update the filter
settings below the display. The left line affects the low
frequency setting and the right line the high frequency
setting.
RESONANCE TRIANGLE These triangles may be moved
vertically to increase or decrease the resonance Q-value of
the resonant high pass and low pass filters. Moving the
triangles will update the low and high filters resonance
setting below the display.
TIP: The filter frequencies may be tracked with a constant

width when clicking at the filter lines while holding SHIFT.
Alternatively, you can also click and hold the right mouse
button instead. This is great way to find the best processing
area with a fixed filter bandwidth.
Filter Section
The Filters affect only the enhanced portion of the signal; you
will not cut or affect the dry part of it. An unusual feature for
filters in an application like this is the RESONANCE play with
it and you will know why we added it The filter type used are
resonant high pass and low pass filters.
LO/HI Displays the set frequency from 1.0 kHz to 20 kHz.
Double-clicking will open a value input field.
RES Displays the set resonance Q-value from 0 to 99.
Double-clicking will open a value input field.
12/24 dB/Oct Toggles the steepness of the filters between
12 and 24 dB per octave.
Metering Section
A / B and STORE
You can compare two different Character settings with the
A/B switches. Any changes you make will be stored automatically in the Setting you are using.
VOCAL ENHANCER is optimized for human voices, but it can

also deliver great results on other material such as complete
mixes. Try using it to ever so subtly adding air to your mix
for instance.
TIP: Due to the Auto-Level feature, the VOCAL ENHANCER's
processing doesnt boost peak levels, but it doesnt spare you
to run a Limiter if you want a safe-guard against clipping.
REDUCTION METER Displays amount of level reduction

from top to bottom.
If you press STORE the current setting will be stored in B.

Now you can switch back to A and alter settings to your taste,
afterwards you can toggle between A and B easily. You can
automate A and B to recall 2 different settings for certain
parts of your song / audio project.
GAIN COMP Engages automatic gain compensation. This

function automatically adjusts the output level in order to
keep the input and output peak levels in the same range.
GETTING THE BEST RESULTS WITH VOCAL ENHANCER

The VOCAL ENHANCERs processing has been designed for
unprocessed audio material.
Preset Section
There are several presets built into the main window. You can
select them but not alter them. They are reference presets to
get you started fast and easy. To store your own settings
please use the standard preset system of your DAW system.
You will find all the info you need in the manual of your audio
host program.
Heavily compressed or processed material may overdrive the

algorithm and result in unnatural sounding results.
INPUT METERS Indicates input levels with peak hold, the

vertical triangle allows level adjustments.
OUTPUT METERS Indicates output levels with peak hold,
the vertical triangle allows level adjustments.
This is especially true when using the STRONG mode you

should only use this mode if you have very weak, unprocessed
material.

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About NOVELTECH from Finland

Noveltech Solutions Ltd was founded to commercialize novel

VOCAL ENHANCER and CHARACTER change this now: Their

The algorithms are based on Noveltechs patent-pending

Most conventional tools simply modify the frequency

One example of such characteristics is the time related attack

Conventional audio processing tools such as EQs and

TIP: The filter frequencies may be tracked with a constant

VOCAL ENHANCER is optimized for human voices, but it can

REDUCTION METER Displays amount of level reduction

If you press STORE the current setting will be stored in B.

GAIN COMP Engages automatic gain compensation. This

GETTING THE BEST RESULTS WITH VOCAL ENHANCER

Heavily compressed or processed material may overdrive the

INPUT METERS Indicates input levels with peak hold, the

This is especially true when using the STRONG mode you

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