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mcfx v0.6.0 – multichannel audio plug-in suite

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mcfx_meter32mcfx is a suite of multichannel VST plug-ins for MacOS, Windows and Linux
(mcfx_convolver, mcfx_delay, mcfx_filter, mcfx_gain_delay, mcfx_meter)

these plug-ins are very handy if you want to process multiple channels in one go for example
* multiple loudspeaker setups, Ambisonics (see ambiX)
* Microphone array post productions (eg. Eigenmike®)
….mcfx_filter_screenshot

currently high channel counts per track are only possible with the DAWs Reaper (Win, OSX) and Ardour (Linux, OSX)

– channel count is configurable with compile time flag
– cross plattform VST for MacOSX, Windows and Linux
– uses the JUCE framework (www.juce.com)
– ready to use binaries for MacOSX (≥ 10.7, 32/64 bit, Apple Silicon) and Windows (32/64 bit)mcfx_gain_delay_screenshot

Source code: https://github.com/kronihias/mcfx

VST Binaries: (2, 4, 8, 16, 24, 32, 36, 50, 64 channel version)

 

Latest downloads:

downloadMac OS (Apple Silicon and Intel): mcfx_v0.6.0_macos_vst.pkg
Win64: mcfx_v0.6.0_win64.exe

Legacy downloads: (Intel Macs, 32 and 64 bit)

downloadOSX: mcfx_v0.5.11_osx_vst.zip
Win32:  mcfx_v0.5.11_win32.exe
Win64: mcfx_v0.5.11_win64.exe

Additionally you can download some example first order B-format reverb presets for mcfx_convolver: mcfx_convolver_presets_v0.1.zip
Here is a help file explaining the .conf files.
Note that you have to use ambix_converter after the convolver and choose the preset .amb -> ambix in case you want to use those impulse responses in combination with ambix_decoder or ambix_binaural.

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ambiX v0.3.0 – Ambisonic plug-in suite

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I am happy to finally release my cross-platform Ambisonic processors useable as VST/LV2 plug-ins or standalone application under Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. They can be used in flexible hosts like Reaper, Ardour, MaxMSP, Bidule or as standalone applications with Jack.

The plug-ins can be used to produce 3D Ambisonic content or do post production on recordings. (eg. Soundfield or Eigenmike® microphone recordings)
The Ambisonic order is variable and can be choosen at compile time. A practical limitation for Reaper is 7th order due to the 64 channel limit. The processors use the ambiX convention (full 3D, ACN channel ordering, SN3D normalization)

ambiX screenshot ReaperA short video clip showing the plug-ins in action: https://vimeo.com/81073470

You may want to use these plug-ins in combination with the mcfx multichannel effect plug-in suite: https://www.matthiaskronlachner.com/?p=1910

Source code repository: https://github.com/kronihias/ambix

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Mac OS VST for Apple Silicon and Intel Mac 64bit:

1st order: ambix_v0.3.0_macos_vst_o1.pkg
3rd order: ambix_v0.3.0_macos_vst_o3.pkg
5th order: ambix_v0.3.0_macos_vst_o5.pkg
7th order: ambix_v0.3.0_macos_vst_o7.pkg

Windows VST 64bit:
1st order: ambix_v0.3.0_win64_o1.exe
3rd order: ambix_v0.3.0_win64_o3.exe
5th order: ambix_v0.3.0_win64_o5.exe
7th order: ambix_v0.3.0_win64_o7.exe

downloadYou will also need the binaural decoder presets if you want to listen with headphones:  ambix_binaural_presets_v0.1.5.zip
(download includes decoder matrices + binaural loudspeaker impulse responses)

Install the decoder presets to:
Windows 7/8: C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\ambix\binaural_presets\
MacOS: ~/Library/ambix/binaural_presets/
Linux: ~/ambix/binaural_presets/

Currently there is no preset generator included, you have to generate your decoding matrix with other tools. For example with the Ambisonic Decoder Toolbox by Aaron Heller using Matlab/Octave: [Source repo] [LAC Article].

Read this article from the AES Design competition for some informations regarding the plug-ins!

A slightly outdated paper about the plug-ins can be found here: http://lac.linuxaudio.org/2013/papers/51.pdf

Ambisonic transformations are described here ICSA2014_KronlachnerZotter_AmbisonicTransformations.pdf

This software was developed during the work on my master thesis at the Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustic Graz. [ IEM ]

Old Versions Download:

Windows 32bit VST:
1st order: ambix_v0.2.10_win32_o1.exe
3rd order: ambix_v0.2.10_win32_o3.exe
5th order: ambix_v0.2.10_win32_o5.exe
7th order: ambix_v0.2.10_win32_o7.exe

ambix software presentation at the ICSA Erlangen

Windows 64bit VST:

1st order: ambix_v0.2.10_win64_o1.exe
3rd order: ambix_v0.2.10_win64_o3.exe
5th order: ambix_v0.2.10_win64_o5.exe
7th order: ambix_v0.2.10_win64_o7.exe

Mac OS X (>= 10.7) VST Universal Binaries:
1st order: ambix_v0.2.10_osx_o1.zip
3rd order: ambix_v0.2.10_osx_o3.zip
5th order: ambix_v0.2.10_osx_o5.zip
7th order: ambix_v0.2.10_osx_o7.zip

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