Automation, And finally – Audio Damage Mangleverb User Manual
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The VCA can also be affected by the envelope follower and the LFO, using the MOD SRC knobs. These knobs
work the same way as their counterparts in the Filter section. Turning these knobs clockwise from their center
position will cause the LFO and/or envelope follower to increase the VCA’s gain, and turning the knobs anti-
clockwise will have the opposite effect. Note that there are combinations of settings in which the modulators
have no audible effect. For instance, if you turn the VCA knob all the way up, you won’t hear anything if you
turn the MOD SRC knobs above the 12 o’clock position because the modulators can’t raise the VCA’s gain
higher than unity. On the other hand, if you turn the MOD SRC knobs below the 12 o’clock position, you will
hear the modulators lowering the VCA’s gain, creating a ducking or tremolo effect.
The MIX knob changes the overall blend between the plug-in’s processed signal, also known as the “wet”
signal, and the unaltered input signal, the “dry” signal. The mixture is expressed as a percentage of the wet
signal. At its center position, 50%, the plug-in’s output consists of equal portions of the wet and dry signals. A
setting of around 50% is usually what you’ll use if you’re using the plug-in as an insert effect. If you’re using
it on a send-return effects bus, you’ll probably want to set the MIX knob to 100% to obtain only the processed
signal.
Finally we have the humble but sometimes useful EFFECT switch. If this switch is set to BYPASS, sound passes
through Mangleverb without alteration. You’ll find that Mangleverb is far more interesting when this switch is
set to ACTIVE. The advantage of the EFFECT switch, versus the bypass mechanism that your host software
probably offers, is that this switch engages or removes the effect without audible clicks and is easily
automated.
Automation
All of Mangleverb’s parameters can be automated using your host's automation features. Consult your host's
documentation for information on how to use these features.
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