FREE Dynamic Masking Frequency Compensation | The Masker Plugin
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- Опубликовано: 11 мар 2024
- The Masker is a free automatic frequency masking compensation audio plugin. You can use it to clear you mix and minimize overlapping frequencies.
The plugin was developed by the students of Technologies for Music Production at the University of Milan, Italy: www.lim.di.unimi.it/demo_vst_...
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I’ve made a blunder. I totally forgot to mute one of the two vocal tracks. That's why you'll hear phase issues. Not because of the plugin! Thanks to @djtuff514 and @glebprokudin2000 for pointing that out!
OooOoooh, a free soothe. Definitely worth checking out, thanks
And it is only a beta version! With further updates I'm sure it will improve a lot!
I thought track spacer. Soothe is a little hard to understand, trackspacer quite instructive because it really shows how the sidechained signal directly affects the output.
Exactly, the operating principle of the Masker is identical to that of the Trackspacer. @@realraven2000
Ok yeah Trackspacer and theres a newer one called Fuser which I heard is amazing.
Wow, can’t wait to try this! Grateful for have indie plug-in developers out there creating low- and no-cost solutions to some of the more sophisticated tools we need for contemporary post-production. Kudos to the team in Milan, and thank you for the review and spreading the word!
soothe2's sidechain feature is one of the coolest things ever and listening to your audio example here it seems pretty likely that this plugin results in a really similiar sound
Some great learning resources. I am lIking the sound on the vocal. Good stuff thanks for sharing.
Thank you to let us know this tool exists. I'll certainly try it
I tried it myself and I think this is a must download, specially cuz it's free, seems like the type of plugin companies would charge for, cuz it is worth something :)
I completely agree with you man!
great tip thanks I'll try it!
Ive been looking for something like this 🧡
And now you have found it 😉
Great video Man!
Thank you bro!
Thx for sharing!
Interesting. Thank you
Nice plugin and review
Glad you like it!
Thanks for sharing!
Subbed....cheers from Italy
Grande, grazie mille!
Smoookiiin!!! 😊
omg tysm dude!
Thank you for showing the CPU load and Latency. Trackspacer on my M1 Ultra consumes 0% and has 0 latency. The conclusion is obvious to me. I work in Studio ONE - there we also have detailed monitoring for each plugin.
Thanks for your comment. This is some interesting data! I'm curious to find out if the Masker will improve with future updates.
wow this is so slick! i hadn heard of track spacer either sounds cool. really nails it.
i love that guitar sound. this song is released? i'd like to hear the whole thing.
what would be coul is if it could give a sort of generalization of the main peaks, like when we do manual de-masking. to use in the other tracks.
great share bro
Hey man, thanks you for your comment! As far as I know the song has not been released. If you want to listen to it, you can download the entire multitrack session from the Cambridge Music Technology webpage (link in video description). Speaking of "extra features" keep in mind that the project is still under development... Maybe they will add new functions in the future. We'll see! In any case, as soon as I have news on the project I will make a new video :)
2000 pdc is a lot. Trackspacer has zero latency. Essential for live use.
Great plug regardless, and very useful!
Hi, thanks for your comment! The Trackspacer is a great plugin! I know... 2000 pdc is a high value for a minimum phase eq. However keep in mind that the plugin is still in beta stage (and is developed by students).
The Masker plugin = Soundtheory Gullfoss x Wavesfactory TrackSpacker 2.5.x having a baby out of wedlock because they are two different developers LoL.
very interesting
I guess 'stereo link' paramiter that work when use stereo sourses. and position of it define how L&R channels will be process - identically or individualy
Hey, thanks for your comment. I think that's exactly how it works!
@@SoundCodexnot try this plugin yet, but according your video it seems similar TrackSpacer
Yes it is @@ziggy_shpakovsky
thaanks
@Sound Codex,
You ought to do a plugin shootout between The Masker Milan U. plugin versus WavesFactory TrackSpacer 2.5.x?
Sounds like a great idea! I'll definitely do that 😉
Trackspacer for the win 🏆
This is a guess, but I would say the stereo link allows for treatment to be the same on both sides to maintain stereo image. The same control is found in some compressors.
Hey, thanks for your comment! I think you're right. Listening carefully I noticed that the stereo image changed a bit when I used stereo link. Presumably a different eq curve is applied by default for left and right channels.
Yeah the stereo link works on the whole signal, rather than dual mono, left and right independent. To elaborate on this, let say you want to use that on a full mix, mastering. And you have an issue with something panned hard right or left, then switching to dual mono, you can treat that independently of the the other channel. Baring in mind it's a dynamics processor that plugin.
At the same I don't think engineer's will ever use that 100% stereo coupled of dual mono with out a good reason, more of a blend.
Hey there @DaGabbaGangsta, thanks for your comment! Very interesting!
The stereo will be widening the sound. For example say you have a mono bass some plugins let you widen the sound so sounds stereo, then anything above bass it should widen the sound more than you can with panning
Hey thanks for your comment. The developers told me that the "stereo link" fader can switch between stereo and dual mono processing. Check out my latest video on the plugin where I explain everything in detail: ruclips.net/video/aDoqALthZfk/видео.htmlfeature=shared
Okay, so I have tested this plugin on postproduced mixdown of a finished song, and it actually did some "Gullfoss voodoo" magic on the signal. It actually gives clarity and more control than Gullfoss. They screwed up giving this away for free. LoLoLoL HOWEVER, I don't know if it does a BETTER job than Track Spacer 2.5.x on separate stems inside a DAW pre-mixdown.
UPDATE (10 MINUTES LATER ALREADY LoL):
This plugin gives TrackSpacker 2.5.x COMP-PET-TI-TION. Just slap it on the Master Bus in the DAW and "bury" the "Masked Freqs" and it gives awesome clarity ITB!!!!! You see the "delta" in action. Actually, with TrackSpacer, you have to literally sidechain route the bad boy, but with The Masker, just put it on the Master bus, and you're golden. Thank you Milan U and Sound Codex. Holy *bleep in' *bleep! 🙂
Hey, thanks for your comment. I didn't know about the Gullfoss but it seems super cool. I'll definitely check it out!
I probably just have to try this plugin for myself, but I am a bit confused on what you said about the "Clean Up" slider. You said that it will affect "mid-side" to the right and the "low end" to the left. I'm confused because I never thought a single slider would blend between M/S processing and Low End. Are you trying to say that the slider is mixing between Mid and the Sides? Is it a sidechain EQ?
I'm very curious because I think the only thing this plugin lacks is a way to switch between Mid-Side and Stereo processing (applying the effect on just the Mid, without affecting the sides, is very handy for unmasking mono vocals against a stereo track) like Trackspacer.
In any case, I'll just try it out for myself and experiment on it. Thanks for the video.
EDIT: Upon watching more of the video, it seems that the "Clean Up" slider is controlling the number of bands. The more it is to the left, the wider the effect, however it is biased quite a bit to the low end. I guess what you meant to say in your explanation of the slider is "Mid Frequencies", not "Mid-Side"? Slide to the right focuses on the Mid frequencies, while to the left it adds more bands towards the low end.
Hi Anton, you are right, the Clean Up fader determines the number of bands! Sorry for my English, but I got confused. What I was trying to say was "Mid Frequencies" and not "Mid side". Thank you for bringing this to my attention and for taking the time to write this comment. 🙏
@@SoundCodex No worries! Thank you for showing off the plugin. It'll certainly be useful and a great alternative to Trackspacer.
It sounds like the guitar of phasing a ton. You said you dont have any effect on the guitar yet. Or did you record with a phaser???
As far as I can hear, the guitar was recorded with distortion only. At first I also thought the guitar was recorded with a phaser fx, but with further testing I found that the Masker introduces some phase shift into the equalized signal. I will definitely make another video soon to correct and supplement the information in this video. Keep in mind that this plugin is still in beta version. Thanks for your comment!
@@SoundCodexYeah the phase shifting it does is super apparent.
Hello, thanks for the review, I just want to let you know you can hear what a plugin does on your signal by using "delta solo" into reaper :)
I didn't know that... super interesting. Thank youuu!
I'm just seeing this video so I haven't had a chance to test the plugin but would the Stereo function maybe widen the signal between the left and right channels? To the effect of more space in your headphones
Hey there, thanks for your feedback! I had a chat with the developer who released version 1.2 and he told me that stereo link works as a stereo/dual-mono fader. I explained everything in detail in this new video: ruclips.net/video/aDoqALthZfk/видео.html
I am not sure how to install the The Masker Plugin om Mac (cubase)
Hey there, check out this video: ruclips.net/video/c07Z4hcti84/видео.html
Hope it helps!
Is it the original audio that sounds so bad or the plugin is full of phase issues ? great idea though
It's my fault!! I totally forgot to mute one of the two vocal tracks😓 Thank you for pointing this out to me.
HAHA Okay cool, @@SoundCodex
I'm getting crazy mangled distortion when trying to use this... blasts me when I load it in the mixer then quiets down on its own, then it's just a crackly overdriven mess when I run anything through it. Clearly something is amiss. I'm using FL 12 and I've put the .vst3 in its proper directory and such. Anyone know what's up?
sounds almost like a really bad sample rate mismatch. changing the ASIO device makes it angrier as well... hmm
Hey there, version 1.1 is still a beta and probably has not been tested on all major daws yet. I guess you'll have to wait for an updated version. As soon as I have any news on this I'll make a new video. So stay tuned!
@@SoundCodex thanks, do let me know. I'd enjoy your take on any of those other plugins on the list if others are worth checking out.
Would you explain me routing - should I place The Masker on Kick track (for example) or on Bass track if I'm gonna have surpressed bass signal while kick is sounding?
I would not use the Masker for kick and bass. Just use a simple dynamic eq. In any case, you can insert the Masker in the bass track, send the kick in sidechain and, if you want the bass to be more present in your song, use "reveal masked freq". This will bring out those frequencies that the kick is masking on the bass. I suggest you to watch my second video on this plugin where I explain everything more in detail: ruclips.net/video/aDoqALthZfk/видео.html
@@SoundCodex Thank you, I will watch for shure!
3:29 imho you glossed over the clear frequencies too quickly, an explanation of the concept and how this could be used would have been very useful. Also the voice was also fairly dominant already it would have beem good to lower its levek to make the burying effect more apparent, i found it very subtle (on in ears at the moment). In a dense mix those unmasking methods can be quite dramatic but you really need to have apparent burying for a clear demo,
Hey there, thanks for your feedback. You are right, I had thought the same thing listening to the video over the next few days. I plan to make another video to further discuss some topics and give exciting news about this project!
steroeo link, links the gain reduction for such frequency dip to be the same at L and R
Exactly, thanks for your comment!
Hello! I have a problem with installing it, i ran the commands on the page but the problem persists on mac and i cant seem to understand why it is not downloadable for me.
I’m having the same issue and can’t figure it out 😭😭😭
I have a quick question do this plugin works with any daw if so can I load it on any track for vocals
The plugin has not yet been tested on all major daw. Of course, it is possible to use it on any vocal track. For best results, I recommend sticking to a sampling rate of 44.1 Khz!
Mine is making a lot of crackling noises, is there a certain sequence your suppose to use this on or not vst just this one on the vocal?
For crackling noises use it only in 44.1 Khz projects. If you are using it on FL Studio unfortunately there is not much you can do (other users have reported problems with that daw). As for using the plugin, I recommend watching the second video I made on Masker: ruclips.net/video/aDoqALthZfk/видео.htmlfeature=shared.
To process vocals I would start by using only the Masker. Tweak all the parameters until it sounds good and then you can add more fx to your fx chain!
@@SoundCodex I have it in 44.1 I think it's just cuz I'm using FL but luckily I have studio One so I'm going to try it out on there and see how things go
Anyone installed in mac ..? im not able to install when i scan with FL it saying something problem with plugin
Take a look at this video: ruclips.net/video/c07Z4hcti84/видео.html
thought i'd point out that, for windows, this is a VST3 plugin
Hello, thank you for the clarification 😉
Reaper has a dynamic eq by sc like soothe with reaq but this still easy to use.
it has??
@@RafaelSantos_ still have it, configurate pin conectors and send it to the track you wanna eq by side chain.
@@michaelf.6569 aaah so its ReaEQ with sidechain, its a good free option to emulate Soothe fx, but it is precise like that or this masker? Or its more like TDR Nova?
@@RafaelSantos_like nova you have to adjust frequencies manually unfortnately
YO ! I'm on macOs and I can't download it cuz its not identified ! Someone can help me please ?
Check out this video: ruclips.net/video/c07Z4hcti84/видео.htmlfeature=shared
It’s free, but it sounds like a Phaser effect… 😂 Probably because… it’s free.
I know haha, version 1.1 had this problem. A few days ago version 1.2 was released and they should have fixed these phase problems :)
Maybe stereo link is for mono signals and stereo signal like a transformer.
Hey there, thanks for your comment! I learned that the "stereo link" allows you to change the audio processing from stereo to dual mono. If masking occurs on either channel, the Masker will equalizes that channel only (stereo link all to the left).
@@SoundCodex okay that makes sense.
So this is the same function as the Fuser plugin?
Exactly, the working principle is the same. Both work with a sidechain signal to identify and correct any masking frequencies. The Fuser has a few more features, such as mid-side processing and phase rotation (to compensate for phase cancellation). And if I understand correctly, the Fuser also allows you to switch from zero-latency eq to linear phase eq. Pretty cool :)
I downloaded the plugin and installed it. However, when opening up the plugin, it automatically introduced distorted audio! Is there anyone that can help?
What sampling rate does your project have?
@@SoundCodex Currently using Fl and it’s at 44100
@@SoundCodex Currently using Fl and it’s at 44100
Must be used with caution. We can hear some unpleasant artifacts that sound like aliasing.
Hi, please keep in mind that this is a beta version. We'll have to wait for an updated version to use this plugin in all its glory. In the meantime, I invite you to stay tuned to the channel... as soon as I have any information I will make a new video!
this is like trackspacer vst?
That's right, the operating principle is the same!
Anyone have problem with compability with Logic Pro X? Logic detect the plugin as virus :/ First time ine my life seeing something like this :/
This only good for vocals?
It can give good results on a wide variety of sounds, from voices to instruments!
It nearly teared apart my speakers with bombing noise when I tried to use it in FL studio :/
I've heard from other FL Studio users who have experienced the same problem. Will point it out to the developers! Thanks
@@SoundCodex Ah I didn't know that, thanks for the kind words! I'm looking forward to try it agatin after it's updated in the future.
@@backup7305 I'm looking forward to it too! Anyway, in case you want to try again make sure to load the plugin on a 44.1kHz project.
@@SoundCodex I posted a question on KVR and got advised to check 'use fixed size buffer' in the vst settings(wrapper). It fixed the problem for now. fyi.
@@backup7305 how did you do it exactly?
Unfortunately not useable in logic x. Too much latency.
What a pity! Thanks for your feedback.
anyone else downloaded this and tried it? (mainly referring to Mac users)
The link does not lead to the plugin. Can you resend the proper link?
Hi, the link works perfectly. You may want to try with a different browser.
@@SoundCodex Why is it I'm not apple to install it after downloading it on my Mac. Not seeing a dmg file in the download folder
Song name?
unfortunately the plugin doesnt work really... it makes sizzling on sound
Cool idea, but it phases a hell lot
It is not the plugin! There are two vocal takes playing simultaneously and I forgot to mute one of them 😩 Thank you for pointing this out to me.
@glebprokudin2000, I cannot let you get away with that comment. Nope; it's not true simply because it's your soundsource that's the problem, I checked my separate stems in REAPER, and I used MetricAB in Correlation mode to check for that OOP (out-of-phase/anti-phasing) and it stays above 0, man. Use the M/S module in bx_masterdesk PRO or LeapWingAudio's StageOne v2 to Mono Spread all three major frequency bands to 50% capacity and dial back on the Width part and watch your material stay in phase/positive correlation while having The Masker plugin sidechained on the Master bus.
very interesting.It was clearly better sounding with masker on but low end was a bit gone from both elements ?
Some phase issues were caused by my mistake. I forgot to mute one of the two vocal takes. Toward the end of the video thought, I decided to exaggerate the settings, and the Masker affected the low end as well. Thanks for your feedback!
This is acting like a soothe alternative
Kind of... keep in mind that this is still a beta version. Further adjustments will be necessary to consider it a true alternative to other plugins.
I really love Spectral Compressor as a 16,000 band de-esser/de-harsher
not good in fl studio
Thanks for your feedback. Reading your comments, it seems that other users have experienced glitches running this plugin on FL!
@@SoundCodex when you load the plugin makes terrible glitch and if your speakers or your headphones are bit loud it is not pleasant experience