Award-winning electronic duo Infected Mushroom have just released version 1.0 of Manipulator, a real-time vocal processor boasting an array of 10 unique pitch shifting and timbre bending effects. After the initial beta period, Manipulator is faster, more accurate, powerful and stable than before.
Manipulator is also available as demo version, which allows users to experience the full version for 30 minutes at a time, but does not allow saving presets.
Manipulator can warp the sound of vocals and melodic instruments beyond recognition, or subtly add character to a performance. It can even be played via a keyboard to control pitch on the fly, as well as a slew of other effects. The result is a creative way to take a natural voice and transform it into ethereal choirs, guttural granular textures, twisted robotized voices, and even more. Infected have used Manipulator extensively in their new album, Return To The Sauce, including their track with the new processor’s namesake.
Manipulator’s algorithms are based around 5 main effects: pitch, formant and harmonics shifting, FM and grain alternation. Included for even more manipulation are supporting effects such as glide, smear, stereo and detune.
The real-time capabilities of this plug-in make it perfect in live situations for vocal performers and instrumentalists. Whether in the studio or on stage, users can play their MIDI controller to change the melody of a performance at zero latency. This feature also enables on-the-fly harmonies, with up to 4 voices of polyphony.
Manipulator is available in VST, AU, and AAX formats, making it compatible with a variety of host applications including Ableton Live, Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, FL Studio, Presonus Studio One, and more. It can be used in 32 or 64-bit instances with Windows XP and later and with Mac OS X 10.6 and later.
Manipulator is priced at $149 USD, but is available for $99 (33% off) until March 7th, 2017.
