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Vertex DSP FaderWorks

Vertex DSP FaderWorks is an audio plug-in for intelligent gain adjustment. Digital audio workstations are usually equipped with a mixing console capable of leveling and routing of audio signals. FaderWorks enhances this concept by adding volume and logical switching controls for a virtual routing of audio signals. At its simplest, FaderWorks can be placed anywhere in the effect chain of an audio track. This allows you to specifically control the volume behind or before other audio plug-ins. The main idea behind FaderWorks is to provide an additional layer of control and flexibility to a mixing environment and comes to life when 2 or more instances are opened. These instances can be connected logically to each other. Using FaderWorks in this way, it is possible to manage complex mix setups with just one volume fader. In addition, FaderWorks provides controls for adjusting and compensating latency e.g. within multitrack setups.

Buy Vertex DSP FaderWorks for Windows (VST) - EUR 59 / USD 85$

Buy Vertex DSP FaderWorks for Mac OSX (VST and AU) - EUR 59 / USD 85$

Vertex DSP FaderWorks Download:

Vertex DSP FaderWorks Demo - Win VST (0.75Mb)

Vertex DSP FaderWorks Demo - Mac VST & AU (1.1Mb)

MultiInspector Options:
The following settings are unique to the editor window of every instance and are also part of the presets. This enables the creation of different views for the analysis content. For smooth operation, the attack and release time of the level bars can be adjusted from 1 to 800 dB per second. The default slope of 3 dB per octave leads to a flat display of pink noise. The slope value can be changed from -10.0 to +10.0 dB per octave. The display of peak values and of the level bars can be turned on and off. It is also possible to enable peak hold with a hold time from 0.1 to 5.0 seconds. The average mode allows a time range from 0.1 to 5.0 seconds. For quick selection of the signals to display, MultiInspector incorporates solo/mute switches for the analysis result from every instance. The width of the level bars automatically adjusts to the current number of signals selected for display. There are 8 memory slots for every signal which add up to 8 x 16 memory slots (for all instances) per editor window. MultiInspector lets you customize the color of every signal.

FaderWorks features:

Volume control with logically connected instances for flexible mixing of audio tracks, enhanced by solo/mute and bypass functionality.
Assignments of instances to groups for efficient handling.
128 instances at maximum, 32 groups.
Mute/bypass for all instances.
Solo/mute/bypass for every group.
Solo/mute/bypass for all instances within a group.
Bypass for the current instance without affecting other instances.
Group volume offset, switchable for every instance.
Individual volume offset for every instance, switchable.
Connection matrix for defining dependencies between different instances/groups.
2 connection types:
- Crossfade with adjustable crossover level.
- Multiply & offset with positive and negative multiplication factors.
Connections in the matrix can be combined in serial and in parallel.
Moving any fader belonging to a connection automatically updates all other connected faders.
Connection matrix available from every instance.
Detailed control of volume adjustments using the fader, selectable modes are:
- Volume for calculation in the connection matrix.
- Group offset.
- Individual offset.
- Sum of the levels mentioned above.
Latency compensation with cross-instance options, suitable for multitrack environments and selected groups of audio tracks.
Parameter automation for volume levels and level switches.
Reading and writing of automation switchable from every instance.
VST 2.4 compatible.
Support for native 64 bit processing (VST only).
All sample rates supported.

FaderWorks is available as a plug-in for Windows (VST only) and Mac OS X (VST and AU, both Universal Binary).

How does FaderWorks Works?
Every instance of FaderWorks is assigned to a group. By default, all instances belonging to the same group have identical volume levels. Moving the volume fader in one instance simultaneously changes the volume of all other instances in the same group. The relationship between groups is configured via the integrated connection matrix, available in every instance. Therefore, the connection settings can be updated immediately without switching to another plug-in instance. Connections are defined between a source group and a destination group. Currently, there are 2 connection modes available:

Crossfade with a default crossover level of -6 dB. This level can be changed to avoid an increase or a decrease of volume at the crossover point, e.g. because of phase cancellation.
Multiply & Offset - based on the source volume, the destination volume is calculated by multiplying the source volume with an adjustable factor and then adding the specified offset.

Connections can be cascaded, e.g. group 1 depends on group 2, whereas group 2 depends on group 3. Changing the volume fader of any connected group simultaneously changes the volume in all connected groups according to the connection settings, e.g. moving the volume fader in group 2 updates the volume of group 1 and of group 3. FaderWorks incorporates solo, mute & bypass functionality known from mixing consoles. For efficient virtual signal routing these switches work on 3 different logical layers. Just one click is needed to mute or bypass all instances. These are global switches that can be activated from any instance. For flexible selection of active groups and instances, every instance is equipped with 2 solo/mute/bypass switch combinations. The first one is for switching groups and the second one is for switching the current instance with respect to all other instances in the current group. Individual instances can also be bypassed without affecting other instances.

All volume levels are adjusted with the volume fader. There are 4 different fader modes available:

Volume for calculation in the connection matrix (the default).
Group offset and individual offset.
Sum of the levels mentioned above.

The effective volume applied to the audio signal is determined from the sum of the first 3 components listed above. Individual offset and group offset can be switched on and off for every instance. Latency is controlled with a resolution of one sample. FaderWorks is able to manage latency/delay assignments across all instances. Typical applications are:

Multitrack setup for hosts that do not support latency compensation.
Latency compensation for plug-ins that do not report their own latency to the host.
Delaying a specific group of tracks with just one instance for adjustment.

Buy Vertex DSP FaderWorks for Windows (VST) - EUR 59 / USD 85$

Buy Vertex DSP FaderWorks for Mac OSX (VST and AU) - EUR 59 / USD 85$

System Requirements:
Windows: