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Frequency Specific Phase Control
X-Phase is an All-pass Filter plug-in that offers the user manual control and high-quality response. It enables the user to apply a phase shift (sometimes called a phase offset) at a specified frequency within a signal. Unlike other filter types where the gain of selected frequencies is altered, with an All-pass Filter the gain remains unchanged throughout the signal. This is useful for fixing phase problems with microphones when recording: e.g. overheads causing phase problems when mixed with close mic's.
X-Phase can also be used to create a comb filter by applying a filtered signal to an unfiltered version of the same signal. With X-Phase the controls are simple: a Frequency control selects the desired frequency where a phase offset needs to be applied, a Q control sets the slope of the curve of correction to be applied across the signal and a phase invert button enables the phase of the filter to be flipped 180 degrees.
A separate Delay section is applied to the entire signal for broader time alignment of the signal. The Delay controls consist of a delay control which can be set to display and adjust in seconds, milliseconds, samples, metres or feet and a set of buttons for fine-tuning.
Features
- Advanced phase correction software
- Eliminates tedious manual phase alignment
- Control the phase of specific frequency bands
- Comprehensive delay control with millisecond, samples, meters, and feet settings
- Adjust left and right channels independently or together
System Requirements
Mac
- macOS 11 Big Sur - macOS 13 Ventura (64-bit only) (M1 Mac supported)
- Intel Dual-Core Mac running at 2.4GHz or higher
- 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended)
- AU, VST2, VST3, AAX Native
Windows
- Windows 10 - Windows 11 (64-bit only)
- Intel Core 2 (or comparable) CPU running at 2.4GHz or higher
- 4 GB of RAM minimum (8 GB of RAM recommended)
- VST 2, VST3, AAX Native
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Reviews Summary
While it aims to provide a helpful overview, it may not capture every perspective or detail. We encourage you to read individual reviews to make an informed decision.
Reviewers praise the SSL Native X-Phase as an essential, high-quality utility for resolving phase cancellation and comb filtering issues in multi-miked sources, particularly drums, guitars, and low-end kick and bass alignment. Users appreciate its transparent sound, low CPU usage, clear visual meters, and precise manual frequency manipulation for active sound shaping. While a few note a slight learning curve, the absence of presets, or prefer automated alternatives like MAutoAlign for quick fixes, the vast majority consider it a reliable and powerful problem-solver, especially when purchased on sale.
