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Transient Shaper

Transient Shaper

Kilohearts

Where to get itAvailable from Kiloheartskilohearts.com

Transient Shaper is a dynamics processor that focuses on sculpting the initial attack and sustain of sounds independently. It provides precise control over transient amplitude, envelope shape, and the relationship between initial hit and sustained body, making it ideal for adding punch, warmth, or subtlety to individual tracks or sources.

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Key Features

01Attack control for transient amplification or attenuation
02Pump parameter for post-transient attenuation without level increase
03Sustain control for sustained sound dynamics
04Speed parameter for snappy versus smooth transient modification
05Clip output limiting to 0dB when enabled
06Sidechain input for transient detection on secondary source

Things to Try

  • 01Increase Attack to add punch to drum hits, or decrease it to soften transients
  • 02Use Pump to emphasize the transient without raising overall level on snare or kick drums
  • 03Set Speed to higher values for snappy transient modification on percussive material, or lower values for smoother curves on sustained instruments
  • 04Enable Sidechain to detect transients from a secondary input (e.g., kick drum) while applying shaping to another track (e.g., bass)

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