Sunday, May 3, 2020

Classic FX - Reworked classic audio effects

Classic FX is a complete sound effects processor and a mono-to-stereo enhancer with equalizer, effects and reverb, based on specially designed high-quality processing algorithms and suitable for any kind of audio sources.

>>> Get this app on App Store
Universal app for iOS and macOS (AUv3)

This application will add brightness and expand the sound space of any musical instruments, synthesizers, drums or voice. Unique and diverse effects with unified control parameters provide convenience and ease of customization, while at the same time plenty of room for individual expression and experimentation.

Another unique feature of Classic FX is the Morphing option, based on complex effects matrix transformations, which allows you to control the dynamic transition between any two presets. While this can produce stunning effects, it's a breeze to control - you just need to move a fader or push a button. For more morph experimentation, this app has three LFOs to create more complex waveforms for changing morphs. Each LFO has different ranges, waveforms and can sync to the external BPM.










Some of the other features of Classic FX:

  • Classic FX has 22 unique processing algorithms and 40 different presets.
  • Two slots in which you can use different effects and smoothly morph between them.
  • Three band equalizer with high / low shelving filters and middle peaking filter.
  • Easy to use algorithmic reverb, suitable for any sound source.
  • Limiter on output prevents any possible clipping.
  • Envelope follower for dynamic control of each effect.
  • Sequencer for rhythmic control of each effect.
  • Three special LFO in series to automate morphing.
  • Hot buttons to change the active effect slot.
  • Changing a group of parameters at the same time.
  • Echo module, Sequencer, and Auto morphing synced with the main BPM source.
  • The effect algorithm and its parameters can be saved as a preset.
  • Detailed application description and description of algorithms.
  • Quick info and description of the algorithm used in presets.



Classic FX is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). Classic FX works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, Classic FX can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and audio unit hosts like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, GarageBand, MainStage, Cockos Reaper, Plogue Bidule, Hosting AU, and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. All application features are available on iOS and macOS.



>>> Complete description of Classic FX 2.3 (pdf)

Demos and reviews:

Classic FX - Exploring the app Part 1, Getting started (video)

Classic FX - Ver. 2.2 new features walkthrough (video)

Classic FX - Tutorial for version 2.0 (video)

Classic FX - Detailed tutorial (video)

Classic FX - The Sound Test Room Demo & Tutorial (video)

Classic FX - Processing the guitar sound (video)

Classic FX - Review and sound experiments (video)

Classic FX - Demo with various synths (video)



Want even more vintage atmospheric effects? Maybe you will like this application:

VintageRack - Easy LoFi Vintage Vibe Effects

VintageRack (iOS/macOS/AudioUnit) is a minimalistic and convenient multi-effect application that contains modules realistically simulating notable retro gear from the early digital age with their natural lo-fi and warm aesthetics.




8 comments:

  1. Can this fx app use an electric bass as an input instrument???
    Directly into the app??

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    1. Yes, you can processing any external sound source (synth, guitar, voice) and even use this app as insert effect with the mix console. For this you need the external USB sound card that compatible with iOS. The better the sound card, the better the result.

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  2. Hi, can the iphone's internal mic be used as an audio source?

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    1. No, you can use external audio interface with mic or any other audio source, or use this app as IAA or AUv3 plugin with host app or DAW.

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  3. Does Classic-FX have a MIDI learn function so you can map the functions to a MIDI controller?

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    1. Version 2.2 doesn't support midi control. I plan add this option in one of the next version. But this app exposes external parameters when it uses as AUv3 module and in some AU host (like AUM as example) you can map these parameters to external midi controller.

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  4. Hi,I wanna ask does this app work on Mac?

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    1. Yes, I plan make this app work on macOS. This month or next.

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