Expressive presets
Efx REFRACT comes with a host of presets to convey its multi-effect capabilities. Explore unique combinations of sonic dispersion and Mode FX, from Delay and Distortion to Texture and Transition.
Try it out
Try Efx REFRACT for yourself with this interactive widget. Cycle through the different effects and toggle the voice number and dry & wet control to go between an unfiltered sound to an enlarged and texturised unison sound.
Multi-effect
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Efx REFRACT takes any audio source and spreads it across a dynamic and modifiable FX chain, allowing you to add energy, movement and power to your heart’s content.
The sound of unison
Unison refers to a process of multiplication, where the same sound or note is duplicated and played in parallel.
Like a string section in an orchestra, which has a wonderfully rich sound as a result of many instruments playing at once, unison replicates this for a chorus-like effect; with slight differences in phase leading to a sound that is more filled-out and enriched.
Efx REFRACT takes this approach of using multiple voices to enlarge and extend the width of a sound, which you can choose to do with or without the addition of powerful Mode FX.
5 FX modes
Choose to refract on its own, which can be used to enrich and widen a sound. Or disperse one of the powerful Mode FX, and unlock the uniquely expressive potential of Efx REFRACT.
BANDPASS
Use the Bandpass filter for a classic attenuation effect, allowing you to create sweeping moods and muted atmospheres. Each dispersion voice will have a different Cutoff frequency centred around the ‘Cutoff’ control, creating a filtered widening effect.
COMB FILTER
Use the Comb Filter for subtle and wild metallic-like reverb textures. With a high ‘Resonance’, play with the ‘Cutoff’ and Refraction ‘Amount’ values to change the size of your reverb, and use the ‘Output LP’ filter to tame the top-end.
BITCRUSHER
Use the Bitcrusher for resolution deforming effects. Adjust the voice number to explore the tonal variations of a downsampled signal - with added voices progressively increasing tonality.
DISTORTION
For waveform warp, use the Distortion mode to add drive and gravel to your sound. Explore the refraction levels and notice how the sense of activity and chaos changes.
HARMONIZER
For surreal shimmers and atonal showers, the Harmonizer adds unique pitch and spray to the dispersed voices. Go from alien detuning with just a few voices or a cacophony of sound with the voice number turned up.
Preset library
Need some quick-fire movement, variety, or texture? Efx REFRACT preset library contains everything from mix enhancements to pure chaos in motion - all you need to do is click.
Main Features
- Super Unison refraction engine with up to 8 stereo voices
- Dynamic and responsive user interface with real-time 3D graphics
- 5 Mode FX to choose from, each with specific controls, for a wide range of creative results
- 4 Distortion Algorithms
- 12 Harmonizer Chords
- Simple control scheme that represents complex multi-parameter mapping and unique dispersion effect
- Input and output filters
- Pre-configured LFO with synced rates
- 47 built-in presets
- A/B Comparison
