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Delta FX Chains

Added 2024-07-26 13:19:20 +0000 UTC

In this video, I explain how to use phase cancellation to create delta signals and filter specific frequencies in Bitwig Studio, inspired by a powerful Ableton Rack. I show how to set up the technique using EQ, phase inversion, and various effects to manipulate the wet and dry signals for creative sound design. I also include practical examples and provide four downloadable Bitwig presets for free.

As I said in the video, I would not advise using this on the master or critical sounds. For experimental sound design, it's cool. Some of the stuff, like the EQ FX mix, can be better done with a bandpass filter inside the "wet FX" box of certain effects like reverb. If you want to use the EQ you can re-create the bandpass eq trick from the beginning of the video INSIDE of the "wet fx" box of effects, so you dont eq the whole signal. Also, the whole delta thing fails when delay is introduced or dry and wet are too different.

Key Points:

Phase Cancellation: I use phase cancellation to create delta signals by flipping the polarity of a signal and mixing it with the dry signal.
Chain Device Setup: I use an EQ Plus and Tool device in Bitwig to flip polarity and create a phase-inverted signal.
Wet and Dry Signal Mixing: I mix 50% dry and 50% wet signals to cancel out certain frequencies.
EQ Plus for Frequency Filtering: I use EQ Plus to introduce changes at specific frequency positions, allowing the wet signal to pass through at those points.
Effect Applications: I demonstrate adding different effects, such as convolution reverb and pitch shifting, to the wet signal and how these can be blended with the dry signal using EQ.
Panning Technique: I show how to pan the signal to the left and right channels using phase flipping and EQ for creative sound design.
Downloadable Presets: I provide two free downloadable Bitwig presets – one for the reverb and pitch shifter setup and another for the panning technique.