Instant Magic
Magic Switch is a free plug-in developed by BABY Audio. It is based on the 'Magic' feature from the brand's lo-fi multi-fx plug-in Super VHS.
Super VHS was developed to give users an instantly gratifying suite of one-knob effects to infuse modern productions with the lo-fi magic of the 80s. The Super VHS plug-in hosts a channel strip of six effects, each adding a unique flavour of VHS-era goodness.
One of the most popular features in Super VHS is its 'Magic' button: A one-click chorus effect with a "deep, dark and rich tone".
The effect was inspired by the warm, detuned synth-scapes of the 80s. And, while, it's not designed to exactly emulate any classic design, BABY Audio set out to build its own ideal one-button chorus for the software age. And the company wanted to make it for a modern production scenario where the source sounds are cleaner and beg for more radical transformation.
Magic Switch combines a custom-built chorus algorithm with a series of gentle, analogue-modelled, low-pass filters to give the wet signal a more mellow vibe.
System Requirements
Mac
- Mac OS X 10.7 or later (64-bit only)
- Intel or M1 Apple Silicon Processor (Native compatibility)
- Formats: AU, VST, VST3 & AAX
- Compatible DAWS: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason and any other major DAW software on the market
Windows
- Windows 7 or later (32 / 64-bit)
- Formats: VST, VST3 & AAX
- Compatible DAWS: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper, Reason and any other major DAW software on the market.
Note: An internet connection is required to authorise this software.
Note: Comeback Kid is used as the example.
Mac
Installation
1. Download the installer from within your Plugin Boutique User Account and open the .pkg file to begin the installation > Click 'Continue'.
2. Click 'Continue'.
3. Click 'Agree'.
4. Click 'Install'.
5. Enter your computer Username and Password > Click 'Install Software'.
6. Click 'Close'.
Activation
1. Open the plugin within your DAW.
Your software is now installed and ready to use within your DAW.
Windows
Installation
1. Download the installer from within your Plugin Boutique User Account and double-click it to extract the contents > Open the .exe file to begin the installation.
2. Select 'I accept the agreement' > Click 'Next'.
3. Click 'Next'.
4. Click 'Next'.
5. Click 'Next'.
6. Click 'Next'.
7. Click 'Install'.
8. Click 'Finish'.
Activation
1. Open the plugin within your DAW.
Your software is now installed and ready to use within your DAW.
