Subtle tweaks, major shifts
Simple adjustments lead to dramatic improvements, ensuring professional results effortlessly. With Bus EXCITER-104’s intuitive layout and powerful presets, you don’t need to go far to get the most out of your mix.
Interactive
player
Try Bus EXCITER-104 for yourself and experiment with the Big Bass and Exciter levels to modulate high and low-end frequency extension
Elevated
sound
Whether tweaking a home studio project or mixing a major label release, the Bus EXCITER-104 is your secret weapon for impressive, polished sound.
A legacy
of audio presence
Inspired by the legendary Type C2-104 Aphex Aural Exciter, the Bus EXCITER-104 is part of a lineage of sought-after outboard gear.
Since its inception in 1975, the Aphex Aural Exciter has been a game-changer in restoring and enhancing sound. Engineered to address the harmonic loss found in tape recording methods, the Aural Exciter could be relied on for adding detail and presence to instruments, vocals and bass while crucially maintaining the signal volume.
Instant
results
A handful of presets showcasing Bus EXCITER-104’s sonic potential, taken from its library of gratifying presets - from vocal clarity to hard-hitting kick drum power.
DI Bass Enhancer
Add some life to your D.I. bass, both in the low end and fretboard transients. Adjust the mix amounts for more or less intensity.
Vocal Clarity
Add this to a pad or a vocal that lacks luster and needs a bit of love in the high frequencies.
Full Drum Exciter
Big Bass and Exciter combo made to add body to your kick-snare-hat groove. This preset also brings out the kick transient nicely.
Metal Guitar
Brings controlled aggression to your heavy metal guitars. The excitement is focused on the mid range, avoiding harshness while making your riffs fatter.
Warm Pultec Boost
Enjoy the mythical Pultec cut / boost with its warm harmonics. This example adds Exciter as well to boost the hi hats.
Kick Deepener
Increase the Wet Mix to add some low end.
Included in
FX collection
Effects you'll actually use
This effect is part of FX Collection, a suite of essential audio effect plugins empowering musicians, producers, and artists to get creative with their production. From iconic recording gear modeled with breathtaking accuracy, to cutting-edge contemporary effects, the collection includes the most sought-after studio tools, rare guitar pedals, modern mix enhancers, and beyond. Elevate your production and add color to your mix like never before.
Main Features
The ultimate sonic presence unit, recreating the classic audio signal enhancer.
Two Modules: Big Bass and Exciter, are designed to beef up the lows and bring presence to the mids and highs.
Advanced Features: Shape the tonal quality and stereo image of both processors with included advanced features per module.
Large Signal Visualizer: Understand how the signal is being affected with a large signal visualizer.
Solo/Mute Buttons: Easily hear the difference and the specific signal you are adding with solo and mute buttons.
20 Quality Presets: Designed to help with various source material, from vocals and guitars to kicks and bass.
Two Engine Quality Modes: Balance sound quality and CPU usage with Studio and Render modes.