Using the phaser effect
A phaser takes the input signal and splits it into two channels and either slightly delay, or phase shift, one channel creating a moving comb filter effect. The phase shift is modulated by an LFO to create a characteristic whooshing effect, which can be synced to the tempo of your song!
- With Phaser
- Without Phaser
How to use Phaser in Soundation
Quick phasing [Beginner]
The quickest way to add phasing to your audio is by using one of the presets in the Soundation studio.
- 1Open Soundation Education and create a project
- 2Double-click the channel to which you want to apply the Phaser, this will open up the bottom panel.
- 3Press "+ Add effect" and select Phaser in the drop-down menu.
- 4In the upper right corner, you can now select one of the pre-made settings.
Customize the phaser [Intermediate]
Read more about each parameter of the Phaser below.
Feedback
Feedback governs how much of the delayed/phase-shifted signal is routed back through that channel thereby accentuating the comb filter effect.
Rate
Rate governs the speed of the sweep.
Depth
Depth governs how low in the frequency spectrum the sweep should affect the signal.
Color
Color changes the perceived tone of the generated effect.
Dry/Wet
Dry governs loudness of the original sound, Wet governs loudness of the phaser.
Automate the phaser effect [Pro]
Any of the parameters of the phaser can be automated for astonishing sound effects.
- 1Click "+ Add Effect" in the bottom panel on any Audio or Instrument channel and choose the Phaser.
- 2Press the Automation drop down on the channel and select the parameter you want to automate. If you can’t see it, make sure your vertical zoom is zoomed out far enough. TIP! Keyboard shortcut: A
- 3A line representing the value of the parameter appears. Draw dots on it to control how it changes over time.
