The multi-channel phase interactions mixer that dynamically rotates the phase of individual mixer channels to minimise cancellations between instruments in the mix.

Good phase relationships are key to a great-sounding mix: when tracks are summed to the stereo bus, bass and kick or snare and tom resonances, for example, can temporarily cancel each other out, leaving the sound thin and hollow. Because these interactions occur randomly across varying frequencies, a fixed phase rotator or equaliser cannot remedy them. Pi constantly analyses the phase correlation of every track and dynamically adjusts the phases to maintain the depth and timbre of the instruments, improve mono compatibility and restore lost depth and focus. Simply insert Pi in the last insert slot of each DAW mixer channel; a central background processor works sample-accurately without any side-chain routing.

Features

• Multi-channel engine for optimising phase interactions in the mix
• Up to 64 groups for related instruments and multi-mic setups
• Full Range and Low Frequency global optimisation modes
• Multi-band phase correlation meter and multi-channel view of phase relationships
• Internal sample-accurate routing, no side-chaining required

Technical details

• Type: plug-in (phase optimisation in the mix)
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST2, VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX
• Architecture: 32- and 64-bit
• Licensing: iLok (computer-bound or iLok USB key)

System requirements

• macOS 10.8 or later
• Windows 7 or later
• Processor: Intel Core or newer
• RAM: 4 GB
• Windows: graphics card with OpenGL 2.1 support

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://www.soundradix.com/users/. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.