Vintage Vibe Plugin User Manual
Welcome to the user manual for the Vintage Vibe Amplifier Plugin by Fine Classics Plugins. This plugin is designed to provide a realistic and versatile guitar amplifier simulation for use in digital audio workstations (DAWs). This manual will guide you through the various features and functionalities of the plugin.
Table of Contents
- Installation
- Getting Started
- Parameter Descriptions
- Presets
- Troubleshooting
- OSC Routing
- Support
- Attribution
Installation
To install Vintage Vibe follow these steps:
- Download the installer file from the Fine Classics Plugins webpage
- Install the specific versions (VST, AU, AAX). If you are using a custom plugin folder, double check to make sure that there is an alias in the default location.
- Restart your DAW if necessary.
Getting Started
Once Vintage Vibe is successfully installed, you can start using it in your DAW. Follow these steps to get started:
- Create a new audio track or open an existing one.
- Insert the Vintage Vibe Plugin on the desired track.
- Connect your guitar to your audio interface and set the input source in your DAW to the appropriate input channel.
- Adjust the plugin’s settings and controls to achieve your desired guitar tone.
- Play your guitar to hear the sound processed through the plugin.
Parameter Descriptions
Global
- Page Selector: White icons at the top left of the plugin that can be used to change between “amp” and “pedal” view.
- OSC Control Button: Opens a dialog for OSC remote control.
- Preset Navigation Bar: Various controls for loading, saving, recalling and deleting presets.
AMP
- Cab Bypass: Bypasses the cabinet simulation. Can be used if one wants to pair the amplifier with custom impulse responses.
- +15dB Switch: Engages a high-gain channel.
- Input Gain: Adjusts the input level going into the amplifier.
- Three Band EQ: Adjust the amount of bass, mid, and treble on the amplifier.
- Output Gain: Sets the output level or gain of the signal.
- Doubler Bypass: Bypasses the doubler.
- Doubler Side Selector: Changes which channel (L/R) recieves the first echo of the doubled signal. This can be useful when tracking multiple guitar takes to change which side the doubler starts on in order to make sure that the stereo width feels more balanced.
- Doubler Amount: Controls the amount of doubling.
FX
Overdrive
- Bypass: Bypasses the overdrive effect.
- Amount: Adjusts the amount or intensity of overdrive.
- Bias: Simulates a bias control used to adjust the operating voltages of tubes. It changes the distortion characteristic of the overdrive.
- Level: Sets the ouput level or gain of the overdrive effect.
- Tone: Controls a tone filter that shapes the overdrive effect.
Reverb
- Bypass: Bypasses the reverb effect.
- Mix: Adjusts the balance between the dry and wet signal.
- LPF and HPF Filters: Shapes how much low and high end is present in the reverb signal.
- Selector: Allows a reverb to be selected from a choice of five reverbs.
Delay
- Bypass: Bypasses the delay effect.
- Feedback: Controls the level of feedback for the delay pedal.
- Sync: Determines the synchronization of the effect with the DAW’s tempo.
- Time: Sets the time value for the delay effect.
- Amount: Controls the amount of the delayed signal.
- LPF and HPF Filters: Shapes how much low and high end is present in the delay signal.
Presets
The Guitar Amplifier Plugin comes with a variety of presets to help you get started quickly. These presets are designed to emulate popular guitar tones used in different music genres. To use a preset, follow these steps:
- Open the preset menu or browser.
- Select a preset that suits your desired guitar tone.
- Load the preset to apply the selected settings.
- Make further adjustments to the controls if necessary.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues or difficulties while using the Guitar Amplifier Plugin, try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Ensure that your DAW and operating system are up to date.
- Verify that the plugin is installed correctly and located in the appropriate folder.
- Check your audio interface settings and connections.
- Consult the plugin’s documentation or contact our support team for further assistance.
Vintage Vibe also is fully OSC compatible, meaning that any parameter on the plugin has a unique OSC address that allows for the parameter to be changed from an OSC controller. Two example control solutions are provided below. The first example found here, utilizes the free IOS application PdParty. The second uses TouchOSC and can be downloaded here.
| Parameter | OSC Address | Description | Message Type | Range/Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMP Parameters | ||||
| Page Selector | /AmpToggle | Handles page selection | Integer | 0 (Page 1), 1 (Page 2) |
| Input Gain | /AMP/InputGain | Sets input gain level | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Output Gain | /AMP/OutputGain | Sets global output gain level | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Bass Gain | /AMP/BassGain | Sets bass gain level | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Mid Gain | /AMP/MidGain | Sets midrange gain level | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Treble Gain | /AMP/TrebleGain | Sets treble gain level | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Doubler Width (Haas Delay) | /AMP/DoublerWidth | Sets doubler width | Floating-point | 0.0 to 60.0 |
| Cab Bypass | /AMP/CabBypass | Toggles cabinet simulation bypass | Integer | 0 (Off), 1 (On) |
| +15 dB | /AMP/Plus15Db | Toggles +15 dB boost | Integer | 0 (Off), 1 (On) |
| Doubler Bypass (Haas Effect) | /AMP/DoublerBypass | Toggles doubler bypass | Integer | 0 (Off), 1 (On) |
| Doubler Side | /AMP/DoublerSide | Toggles doubler stereo side | Integer | 0 (Left), 1 (Right) |
| Doubler Width | /AMP/DoublerWidth | Controls the width (delay time) of the doubler effect | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Preset Increment Button | /AMP/PresetIncrementButton | Increments preset | Integer | 0 (Released), 1 (Pressed) |
| Preset Decrement Button | /AMP/PresetDecrementButton | Decrements preset | Integer | 0 (Released), 1 (Pressed) |
| FX Parameters | ||||
| Overdrive Bypass | /FX/OverdriveBypass | Toggles overdrive bypass | Integer | 0 (Off), 1 (On) |
| Overdrive Amount | /FX/InputGain | Sets overdrive amount | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Overdrive Level | /FX/OutputGain | Sets overdrive level | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Bias | /FX/Bias | Sets overdrive bias | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Tone | /FX/Tone | Sets overdrive tone | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Reverb Bypass | /FX/ReverbBypass | Toggles reverb bypass | Integer | 0 (Off), 1 (On) |
| Reverb Mix | /FX/ReverbMix | Sets reverb mix amount | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Reverb HPF | /FX/ReverbHPF | Sets reverb high-pass filter | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Reverb LPF | /FX/ReverbLPF | Sets reverb low-pass filter | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Reverb Selector | /FX/ReverbSelector | Selects reverb algorithm | Integer | 0 to 5 |
| Delay Bypass | /FX/DelayBypass | Toggles delay bypass | Integer | 0 (Off), 1 (On) |
| Delay Mix | /FX/DelayMix | Sets delay mix amount | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Delay HPF | /FX/DelayHPF | Sets delay high-pass filter | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Delay LPF | /FX/DelayLPF | Sets delay low-pass filter | Floating-point |
0.0 to 1.0 |
| Delay Width | /FX/DelayWidth | Sets the width of the delay | Floating-point | 0.0 to 1.0 |
| Tempo Sync | /FX/TempoSyncToggle | Toggles whether tempo sync is engaged | Integer | 0 (Off), 1 (On) |
Support
If you need any further assistance or have any questions regarding the Guitar Amplifier Plugin, feel free to reach out to our support team:
- Email: ryan@fineclassicsplugins.com
We hope you enjoy using the Guitar Amplifier Plugin and find it to be a valuable tool for your guitar recording and production needs. Happy playing!
Attribution
This plugin was developed by Noah Deetz for Fine Classics Plugins. The following creative commons assets were used:
- Info by NAS from Noun Project
- Guitar Pedal by asianson.design from Noun Project
- guitar amp by Luna Blake from Noun Project
This plugin is also being released under a GPL license. The source code can be found here.