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PARALLEL AGGRESSOR
THE DEFINITIVE PUNCH TOOL
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INTRODUCTION PARALLEL AGGRESSOR MANUAL
MEET PARALLEL AGGRESSOR
Parallel processing plays a fundamental part in getting a “big” mix sound. By
processing multiple copies of the same track and blending them together, you
can add more punch to a mix — in a more natural-sounding way.
It's like teamwork: Multiple copies of the same track - each focused on
doing one specific job - can achieve more together than a single copy being
processed to death on its own.
Parallel Aggressor is based on this simple concept. The plugin splits your audio
into three equal parts:
Dry - Your original signal
Spank - A heavily compressed duplicate
Heat - A heavily saturated duplicate
Work the duplicates hard! Then mix all three signals to squeeze every drop of
sonic juice out of your track.
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WORKFLOW
1. Balance the three parallel signals from the main level mixer.
2. Use the Spank and Heat knobs to dial-up the firepower of the parallel engines.
3. The meters help you set the right amount of Spank and Heat for any audio signal.
(Dial the main Spank/Heat knobs until the meters peak right before the orange line).
4. The style knobs inject desirable sonic flavors into the parallel engines.
(Engage multiple at once).
5. The solo buttons let you monitor each parallel signal individually.
6. Turn on Auto Gain to get a consistent plugin output, roughly matching the input level.
7. Output sets the global output level (post Auto Gain).
8. Switch between three different color schemes by clicking the top left icon.
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SIGNAL FLOW
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SPANK HEAT
Spank offers an addictively punchy compression algorithm, designed to Heat is a warm, analog modeled, saturation algorithm with an aggressive bite.
adapt to your audio signal. It begins where our I Heart NY plugin ended, with It is based on our tape saturator from Super VHS, but has been rewritten and
improvements in sound quality, signal detection and flexibility. optimized for the Parallel Aggressor release.
Style injection buttons: Style injection buttons:
Extra Punch: Shapes the initial transients of the incoming signal as well as the Extra Hot: Activates a second, dirtier, distortion algorithm.
compressor's envelope settings for a punchier feel.
Tone: Shapes the tone of the distorted signal for more mid-range bite.
Extra Smack: Changes the algorithm's behavior for a more aggressive sound.
HP Filter: Analog-modeled filter, cutting off the low end at 150hz.
Sidechain Filter: Preserves the low end of your signal.
LP Filter: Analog-modeled filter, cutting off the high end at 7500hz.
Mono: Turns the Spank signal into mono.
AUTO GAIN PRESETS
Auto Gain matches the combined output of the plugin’s three internal signals to Parallel Aggressor comes loaded with 25 presets created by BABY Audio and some
the level of the incoming signal (approximately). Disengage anytime. friends of the house:
- KurtCurt (Grammy nominated engineer for 2 Chainz, Diamond D, Wiz Khalifa).
BYPASS-MODE - Anthony Saffery (Billboard #1 producer for Portugal. The Man, Dirty Vegas).
Click the BABY Audio logo to put the plugin into bypass mode.
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COMPATIBILIY ACTIVATION
Plugin formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX. Activate your software by entering the serial key that was emailed to you when you
bought the product. Serial keys are entered in the ‘trial mode’ open screen.
Platforms supported: Mac OS 10.7 and up including Catalina. PC Windows 7 If you have any problems activating, please email support@[Link]
and up.
DAWs supported: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo,
Reaper, Reason and most other major DAWs on the market.
TRIAL VERSION
The Parallel Aggressor trial version will output 5 seconds of silence every 60
INSTALLATION seconds. To buy the full version, go to [Link]
A software download is supplied with your purchase, however you can always
go to [Link]/downloads for the latest software updates.
EULA
After downloading, unzip the file and select either Mac or PC depending on
your system. (Warning: don’t run the PC file on a Mac and vice-versa).
Please read our End User License Agreement here: [Link]/eula
• MAC: Double click on the PKG installer and follow the instructions
• PC/WINDOWS: Double click on the setup file and follow the instructions
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UNINSTALL LOCATIONS
MAC OS
AU: /Library/Audio/Plug-ins/Components/
VST: /Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST/
VST3: /Library/Audio/Plug-ins/VST3/
AAX: /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/
WINDOWS
VST: The file will be in the custom path selected during installation
VST3: \Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
AAX: \Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\
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HAVE FUN USING PARALLEL AGGRESSOR!
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