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Multi FX

Phat FX

Apple

Where to get itIncluded with Logic Pro. It is part of that DAW, not a separate download.apple.com

Phat FX is a powerful "coloring" multi-effect unit combining distortion, filtering, compression, and modulation processors designed for drums, bass, and guitar. It features three distortion units that can be blended together, a bass enhancer and bandpass filter for low-end enhancement, a multi-model compressor, and modulation tools including two LFOs, an envelope follower, and an assignable XY pad for real-time parameter control.

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Key Features

01Three blendable distortion units with 10 distortion types
02Dozens of filter types including lowpass, bandpass, highpass, comb, notch, peaking, ring modulation, and distortion filters
03Multi-model compressor with FET, VCA, and Opto circuit emulations
04Bass enhancer and bandpass filter with resonance control for low-end sweetening
05Modulation unit with four chorus-like effect types
06Two LFOs with sync to host tempo and multiple waveform options
07Envelope follower with adjustable attack, release, and depth up to 1000%
08Assignable XY pad for real-time control of up to four target parameters
09Flexible effects routing with draggable effects order strip
10Master limiter with soft or hard limiting modes

Things to Try

  • 01Use Depth knob up to 1000% on the envelope follower for increased sensitivity on quieter signals when loading presets
  • 02Set LFO sync to on and use bar/beat values to perform filter sweeps synchronized with host tempo—for example, a sweep every four bars or every eighth-note triplet
  • 03Start Comb PM resonance at zero and increase or decrease slowly to find suitable effect strength, as it can quickly lead to feedback
  • 04Send percussive sounds into a highly resonant comb filter to produce ringing at a frequency determined by the Cutoff knob delay time
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