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Author:  Brian [ Sun Mar 20, 2011 10:50 pm ]
Post subject:  CrankIt
This is a preset for non-broadcast. It sounds very similar to what Bochja just posted (B-Town), but with slightly less mids. Might be a touch too strong on highs. If it is too much, let me know...

Again, not for FM...

Edit: Up to Rev 2. Since it was only downloaded 1 time (Bochja?), I just replaced. Changes from initial version are:

Increased Preamp from 6 to 10
Increased AGC output from -9 to -6
Increased Bass Boost
Across the board multiband tweaks for mostly flat median display
Changes to up and down speeds for the last two bands (highs)
Singleband AGC moved up to -6
Addition of Dirty Bass (25%)
Limit Bass (loudness option) increased from 90% to 100%
Strict Clip lowered from 350 to 300.

Feedback welcome

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CrankIt_Rev2.rar [2.85 KiB]
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Author:  Brian [ Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CrankIt
Update to Rev 4

FAQ:

What happened to Rev 3?

- It was kind of odd... :lol:

Changes:

AGC Upspeed and remove remaining peaks increased
Multiband frequency bands, soft limits, up/down speeds, and clipping values changed.
Slightly more bass boost
Phase rotation enabled (heck if I can tell what it does due to no analyzer, but it seems trendy) 8-)
Highs burst strength increased
Little bit more deep bass boost
Punch to +100%
Vibrating voice sensitivity up to full (10).

Try and see...

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Author:  Brian [ Wed Mar 23, 2011 6:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CrankIt
In my opinion, the highs are too strong. I think my ears were used to some higher highs yesterday and now that I've taken some time away, they seem a bit too bright. Going to work on it some today...

Edit: Meh... Dunno... I just put my x-fi's EQ to flat and they're not as bright. It's time for mind-over-mattress (sleep). Maybe my ears will like it more later...
Author:  Brian [ Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CrankIt
Just an update for ST v. 6.20...

Primary changes were for the de-essing in version 6.20, but I've also increased the bass and used a "helper" MB band for the low-end, with other changes in the Loudness section.

The preset is loud, but seems clean.

Also, I do not have the CPU power to use the new de-clipper, so that is not enabled, nor is the dynamics booster.

If anyone has any feedback, positive or negative, let me know...

Edit: The file has been changed, so the 1 download so far just needs to redownload if they wish. What I changed was a 1 point increase in upspeed on the high bands in multiband to give it just slightly more vibrance.

Lingering questions I have are:

Are the highs actually too bright? Per what Bojcha is saying about other processors, they shouldn't be, but I dunno...

Is the clipping on the first band too much? I'm trying to get some sort of sustain around 30-40Hz, but don't know if I'm clipping too much (or not enough)...

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Author:  tjh [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 5:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CrankIt
I forgot to say that I love rev4 with 6.10. Love it to bits.

I will give the 6.20 version a test with v6.20b28

Thanks for sharing - this is my fav setup.
Author:  Brian [ Mon Apr 18, 2011 8:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CrankIt
It loads the preset, or else it gets the hose again... :twisted:

Errr... Sorry, was feeling rather Bufalloed... :lol:

Just another update. I'm trying to reduce some bass distortion.

- Minor AGC changes
- Changed to 30 and 70Hz for the first 2 bands instead of 20 and 60.
- MB Clipping changes (seems to affirm what Hans talked about elsewhere about some remaining issues in the loudness filter)
- Now giving maximum bass boost up to 100Hz and max peak of 150%.

That last part seems counter to reducing distortion, but it sounds slightly better now...

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Author:  tjh [ Tue May 10, 2011 5:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CrankIt
I'm still on 6.10
once 6.20 goes stable I'll start using it - it chews too much CPU at the moment.

Cheers! Still lovin' rev4
Author:  Brian [ Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: CrankIt
Based on discussion with michi95, I've modified this preset to include equalization before Multiband. I've also tried to keep the median display relatively flat. This is a "rev 1" of this, so I may make other modifications based on feedback or further listening.

There have been some other changes - too many to remember. The core sound remains the same, except now with the EQ in, the upper vocal range and guitars / cymbals / snares / hi hats are crisper.

Again, this preset is not for FM broadcasting.

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Author:  michi95 [ Sat Jun 04, 2011 4:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CrankIt
Try some tracks like "Titiyo - Come Along With Me".
Play it right from the start !
:arrow: Instability (after the intro the loudness drops too much - though the relation should be the other way round based on the original)

Or "Arthur Brown - Fire" or "Lalo Schifrin – The Man From Thrush" or .... or ....
:arrow: Constant instability (up and down)

Try Addiction v11.
Not much better.

And then try it with my latest Interstellar Overdrive (v.2.1) preset.
:arrow: :idea:
:arrow: compare noise gate (multiband expander) settings !
Author:  Brian [ Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: CrankIt
Thanks for the feedback. Development of this preset has ceased due to not having the time / energy to spend on it. Feel free to modify it and use it if you like it.
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