The Scream
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System Requirements
macOS 10.13 or above Intel/M1 cpu (64-bit)
Windows 10 or above Intel/AMD cpu (64-bit)
VST2 VST3 AUv2 AAXv2
Documents
Audio Examples
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TB303 Acid Drive
The source audio for this example was kindly provided by the folks at Acid Voice, which is an excellent resource on all things TB303 including a dedicated page to the best distortion pedals to use on it: https://www.acidvoice.com/tb_303_best_distortion_pedal.htm.
0:00 - The dry audio directly from a Roland TB303
0:27 - The loop processed using the `Stock - TS9 Turbo` preset
0:54 - The loop processed using the `Synth - Acid Slayer` preset
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Roy Rock Guitar Riffs
A set of rock guitar riffs from renowned Perth guitarist Roy Martinez. He is half of the duo Chilali And The Chief https://chilaliandthechief.net, as well as being in many other bands, and also tours with the likes Tim Minchin, Ian Moss, and Kate Ceberano as their bass guitarist https://www.waguitarfestival.com.au/players/roy-martinez.
0:00 - Dry riff 1
0:09 - Wet riff 1 processed with the `Stock - SD-1` preset with stereo variations
0:20 - Dry riff 2
0:35 - Wet riff 2 processed with the `Stock - TS9 Hot` preset with stereo variations
0:50 - Dry riff 3
1:15 - Wet riff 3 processed with the `Stock - TS808` preset with stereo variations
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Roy Blues Guitar Riffs
A set of bluesy guitar riffs from renowned Perth guitarist Roy Martinez. He is half of the duo Chilali And The Chief https://chilaliandthechief.net, as well as being in many other bands, and also tours with the likes Tim Minchin, Ian Moss, and Kate Ceberano as their bass guitarist https://www.waguitarfestival.com.au/players/roy-martinez.
0:00 - Dry riff 1
0:07 - Wet riff 1 processed with the `Stock - SD-1` preset with stereo variations
0:15 - Dry riff 2
0:21 - Wet riff 2 processed with the `Stock - Grid Slammer` preset with stereo variations
0:29 - Dry riff 3
0:42 - Wet riff 3 processed with the `Stock - TS9 Plus` preset with stereo variations
0:57 - Dry riff 4
1:19 - Wet riff 4 processed with the a custom modded preset with stereo variations
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Drum Loop Sparkle
This demo uses a production preset that preserves the full spectrum of the signal, unlike the high passed regular guitar presets. It also includes some stereo variations generated by the RAND panel to widen the stereo image and add a little drive and sparkle to the sound. The dry and wet signals have identical peak levels, but the wet signal sounds a little louder and fuller because of the subtle stereo drive.
0:00 - Dry drum loop
0:09 - Wet drum loop processed with the `Production - UpperMid Drive` preset with stereo variations
Interactive Schematic
The Scream models the TS-808 precisely, right down to individual components, which you can see on the circuit schematic which pops out to the right by clicking the top right hand corner of the gui interface. Once the circuit is exposed you can adjust the components either manually, or by using the randomisation feature.
Randomisation
The Randomisation "Rand" Panel allows you to assign new random values to every component, and parameter of the component, in the entire model, in stereo, which is a lot of fun to play with! To simulate having multiple pedals built during the same production run with slightly exaggerated manufacturing variation of component values it is recommend to use the following default settings: Mono 50% x1, Stereo 25% x1. If you hit the Randomise button, the current base values of all components get a random variation to them. When pressed again a new set of random variations is generated and added to the original base values. Keep generating variations to explore sounds you like, and move back and forth between iterations using the dots across the bottom of the GUI.
Mod Switch
The Mod switch selects which circuit modification is active, Mod 1 or Mod 2. Each mod slot can contain an entirely new set of values for every component in the entire circuit model (in stereo), and switching between the two can be done on the fly or via DAW automation. Modifications to the circuit can be done using the Mods Panel, the Rand Panel, or the Schematic View. To edit a particular mod first select which one you want to edit with the Mod switch, then make your changes. Any changes you make do will automatically be stored over time in the undo bar which is shown in both the Mods and Rand panels. You can revert to previous changes using the dots.
Matching the hardware precisely
Cytomic software really matches the hardware. Don't believe us? Check out the video, or read the Sound on Sound review - just click on the SOS logo on the main image.Oversampling or Zero Latency
An unavoidable result of non-linear signal processing with a computer is aliasing. Cytomic plugins allow reduction of aliasing by any amount you want with very high quality oversampling filters, at the cost of a little latency and cpu. If you prefer to save cpu and have zero latency this is also possible by disabling all oversampling.
There are separate oversampling settings for realtime use and offline renders. The recommended settings are x2 for realtime and x8 for offline render, but feel free to change these depending on the material and strength of compressions.
If you want high quality oversampling, but also want to have low latency then you can choose between the minimum phase (lowest latency) or intermediate phase (medium latency) instead of using the linear phase (highest latency). All oversampling methods produce an integer number of samples latency at DC, which reported to the DAW for correction, but for the best possible phase alignment of upper frequencies use the linear phase mode.
