Stereo Low-Pass Gate

The Steady State Gate Stereo Field (SSGSF) is a stereo low-pass gate module combining dynamic filtering, timbre shaping, and stereo field control to produce rich, evolving textures with spatial effects. Suitable for both stereo and mono sources, it offers extensive modulation possibilities for expressive sound design.

Psychoacoustic Mixing of two monophonic signals is possible via patching two audio sources into the Left and Right inputs and patching out of either one, but only one of the outputs. It is important to note that FIELD should be set to FAR in this instance unless you have a means of attenuating the input volume of your audio sources externally. Otherwise, additional clipping and distortion may occur - which may or may not be desired. Use the FIELD control to balance the MIX of your input sources. Center position results in a typical mix of the input signals. Adjust FIELD in either direction to alter the psychoacoustic balance of the input signals. Mixed mono signals can be processed through the SSGSF for conversion into an enhanced stereo output. A stereo signal includes both centered and panned sound sources. While you can simply use a stereo mixer or effect as your signal source, it is also possible to construct a stereo signal from mixed mono sources and further enhance the stereo field via the SSGFE. The idea is to create a left and right mix where the centered (mono) signal like a kick or bassline is at the same volume and present on each mix. Centered sound sources will not pan in the stereo field when manipulated via the SSGSF . Therefore, you will realize that it is the signals that differ in level and harmonic content that determine what is manipulated and enhanced in the stereo field. You can then take two additional signals that differ and patch one into your left mix and the other into your right mix. Patch the output of these mixes into IN-L and IN-R of the SSGSF. While in FAR mode, set FIELD to either the ST or -ST (swapped) positions for a general stereo output. Depending on the signal relationship chosen and/or for enhancement of the stereo image, you can turn the FIELD control beyond the -ST or ST positions. You can also create a narrower or mono image by adjusting FIELD between those positions. Watch input levels as summing to mono will be additive and increases the internal drive and output level if it matters to you.

PSYCHOACOUSTIC PANNING:

Patch a monophonic signal into IN-R and patch OUT-L and OUT-R into another stereo module. Use FIELD to control the output’s psychoacoustic position in the stereo field. Set the FIELD type to NEAR or FAR to change the perceived distance between the source and listener. Note that it may be helpful in some instances to roll off some of the high frequencies using the FREQ control for a more natural sounding effect.

Features

• Newly designed signal path with updated Timbre and Qaos response and control
• True stereo design utilizing a curated mid-side signal chain that provides processing features for stereo, as well as mono input signals
• Stereo and mono signal processing including psychoacoustic panning and stereo field enhancement with voltage control and two 'FIELD" modes
• New CV/GATE LPG control input. Can be used simultaneously with EXCITE for more dynamic and rhythmic effects