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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 widely praise SSL Native X-Phase as a high-quality, precise utility for resolving phase cancellation, comb filtering, and timing issues across multi-mic recordings, particularly on drums, guitars, and low-end elements like kicks and bass. Users appreciate its transparent sound, low CPU usage, and manual frequency-specific all-pass filtering capabilities that allow for refined tone shaping. While a few noted that competitors like MAutoAlign offer easier automated alignment and that the plugin lacks presets and modern features, most consider it an essential, reliable tool for manual phase manipulation, especially when acquired on sale.
