Magenta Manual

ACUSTICA AUDIO
MAGENTA
Acqua Plug-in Series
USER GUIDE
Author Acustica Audio Version 1.6 Modified 01-Dec-2014
Copyright © 2014 Acusticaudio s.r.l.
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Magenta Eq Plug-in – User Guide
ABOUT US
Since the birth of Nebula in the summer of 2005, an active collaboration has started between
forward thinking developers, beta testers, audio engineers and equipment samplers from around
the world.
The research and development have gone through many stages and possess innovative
processes and technologies as of yet unheard of in other products or devices.
The company’s goal is to provide the most authentic reproduction of sampled vintage gear and
other high-end hardware devices, using the revolutionary technology Vectorial Volterra Kernels
Technology (V.V.K.T.) without the negative artifacts created by the current convolution technology.
After many years of continuous work, this creative forward thinking group has evolved into a team
of experts in knowing what it takes to serve the “best of both worlds” (digital & analog).
Acustica… Audio Renaissance
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REFERENCES
Acustica Audio is a trademark of Acusticaudio s.r.l.
Via Tortini, 9
26900 - Lodi (LO) - Italy
www.acustica-audio.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. System Requirements and Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 5
1.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2. Acustica Audio Technology .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3. Sampling Process ................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4. System Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 7
1.5. Package Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 8
2. Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Magenta EQ Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 10
3. Authorization ....................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.1. Serial file creation ................................................................................................................................................ 23
3.2. Online authorization request............................................................................................................................... 24
3.3. Personal key installation ...................................................................................................................................... 25
4. Operation............................................................................................................................................................. 26
4.1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.2. Session Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
4.3. Basic UI Control Elements.................................................................................................................................... 27
4.4. Detailed Basic UI Control Elements ..................................................................................................................... 28
5. In Use ................................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.1. Usage recommendation ...................................................................................................................................... 31
5.2. Using Magenta Eq library in Nebula3 Server ....................................................................................................... 32
5.3. Low Band ............................................................................................................................................................. 33
5.4. Mid-Low Band ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.5. Mid-High Band ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
5.6. High Band ............................................................................................................................................................ 35
5.7. Q curves ............................................................................................................................................................... 36
6. Contact and support ............................................................................................................................................ 37
6.1. Contact us ............................................................................................................................................................ 37
6.2. Getting technical support .................................................................................................................................... 37
6.3. Troubleshooting and bug report ......................................................................................................................... 37
7. Copyrights & Credits ............................................................................................................................................ 38
7.1. Copyrights ............................................................................................................................................................ 38
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CONTENTS
1. System Requirements and Package Contents
1.1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Acustica Audio Magenta Eq plug-in. Magenta Eq is one of a
growing number of the Acqua Effect plug-ins product line. Acustica Audio has been working in
high-quality analog hardware devices software modeling for over seven years. The audio
rendering engine, Acqua, embodies the state of the art of sample-based products and has set
a new quality standard in the professional audio plug-in market.
Magenta Eq is the best mastering equalizer that we have ever designed. It is inspired by a
famous parallel passive equalizer used on a daily basis in countless audio applications. We
were so smitten with this hardware that we were inspired to recreate it in a software that would
do it justice, while still improving it as much as we could. The beauty of the sound processed in
the analog domain combined with the digital precision results in an amazing product that tops
anything we have done so far.
During the modeling process we used the best converters and cables on the market, we
measured the mastering unit in excellent conditions, and employed skilled experts in the
sampling process using our self-developed sampling application. The result is a two-channel,
four-band parametric equalizer with a stepped frequency selector, a preamp section, high pass
and low pass filter and an accurate input and output peak meter whose sound is complete and
flawless.
Now you have one of the best high-quality professional audio software in your audio
workstation. We spend countless hours developing these no-compromise plug-ins to give you
only the best sound and the feel that is as close to the real hardware as could be imagined.
We are confident that this plug-in will help you make more professional mixes… Because:
Sound First!
1.2. Acustica Audio Technology

Despite the digital revolution in the professional audio industry, many of today’s top albums
are still mixed with analog outboard gear. Many people feel that mixing in the analog domain
imparts an elusive quality, a greater sense of weight, space, dynamics with a more “three-
dimensional” image.
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The sound of analog devices is exponentially complex. The initial signal is changed in many,
often very subtle ways, distortion characteristics, frequency response deviations, and
nonlinear saturation, just to name a few. Vectorial Volterra Kernel technology from Acustica
Audio captures these nonlinear characteristics inherent in the original hardware through a
different signal modeling approach.
1.3. Sampling Process

The sampling process has been performed by Acustica Audio. The unit was sampled with
mastering quality converters, using a method which takes considerably more time than the
normal sampling standard. This method is of benefit to the entire audio spectrum. Two sample
rates are provided with Magenta Eq; the native sample frequency was 96 kHz. The 44.1kHz
frequency was derived from the native one by a downsampling and upsampling process. This
method avoids any negative sample rate conversion (SRC) artifacts when matching project
different sample rates and also helps in project loading times.
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1.4. System Requirements
Windows Mac
Minimum Recommended Minimum Recommended
Operating Windows 8.1 (64 OS X 10.8 (64

XP SP2 OS X 10.6
System bits) bits) (1)
Latest multicore Latest multicore

CPU Dual Core Dual Core
CPU (2) CPU (2)
RAM 2 GB 16 GB to 128 GB 2 GB 16 GB to 128 GB
HDD/SDD 500 MB (3) 1 GB (4) 500 MB (3) 1 GB (4)
Screen 1920×1080 1920×1080

1024x768 (XGA) 1024x768 (XGA)
Resolution (HDTV) (5) (HDTV) (5)
VST2 32 bits VST2 64 bits

Audio Host VST2 32 bits VST2 64 bits
AU 32 bits AU 64 bits
(1) OS X 10.9 and OS X compatibility not guaranteed.
(2) Intel Xeon and i7 Haswell or similar newer recommended.
(3) 500 MB for standard and LT installation.
(4) 1 GB for standard and LT installation plus mastering pack.
(5) 3840x2160 UHDTV is also supported.
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1.5. Package Contents

- Standard installer of Magenta Eq includes 3u rack UI with 44.1 and 96 kHz sample rate
emulation programs.
- Lite installer of Magenta Eq includes 2u rack UI with 44.1 and 96 kHz sample rate emulation
programs.
- Mastering Pack installer of Magenta Eq is an add-on package that includes big (1300x458 px)
3u rack UI and also 48 and 88.2 kHz sample rate emulation programs.
NOTE: Magenta Eq - Mastering Pack is sold separately.
* OS X and Windows installers include both latest versions VSTGUI UI framework to ensure greater compatibility,
VSTGUI3 UI framework is called legacy mode in the installers.
* OS X installers include all architectures and plug-in formats in a one single installer.
* Windows installers are divided by architecture in 32 and 64 bits.
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2. Installation
2.1. Introduction
Run OS X (1) or Windows (2) installer depending on your OS. During the installation, use a
true administrator account or make your OS understand you have a user account with full
administrator privilege.
OS X installer will install 32 and 64-bit files in Acustica and Acustica64 folders respectively for
VST format and 32 and 64-bit files in Components folder for AU format. Windows installer is
divided into two installers, one for 32-bit builds and a second one for 64-bit builds. AU format
is only available in OS X.
IMPORTANT: Windows users, try not to use a write disable folder to install Magenta Eq! If
your user account does not have the correct privileges, Magenta Eq will not create the serial
file, and cannot be authorized.
NOTE: The legacy mode will install VSTGUI3 UI framework. Please install normal mode first
(VSTGUI4 UI framework). Only install using legacy mode if normal mode does not work for
your system.
(1) OS X paths
VST plug-in folder 32 bits: OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/VST/Acustica (fixed path)
VST plug-in folder 64 bits: OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/VST/Acustica64 (fixed path)
AU plug-in folder 32 bits: OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/Components (fixed path)
AU plug-in folder 64 bits: OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/Components (fixed path)
(2) Windows paths
VST plug-in folder 32 bits: C:\VSTPlugins\Acustica (not fixed path)
VST plug-in folder 64 bits: C:\VSTPlugins\Acustica64 (not fixed path)
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2.2. Magenta EQ Installation

2.2.1. OS X Installation
There are two similar installers available for Magenta Eq in OS X, Magenta Eq (standard)
installer and Magenta Eq Lite installer. The only difference between the two is the graphical
user interface (GUI). Magenta Eq (standard) includes a 3u GUI with 985x354 px size. Input
meter, output meter and filters are included in this graphical user interface.
Magenta Eq Lite installer includes a 2u GUI with 985x236 px size. The advantage of using
Magenta Eq Lite instead of Magenta Eq Standard is that there is less latency that is added
by the filter section of Magenta Eq (standard).
NOTE: Remember to use a true administrator account when installing Magenta Eq.
2.2.1.1. Find the downloaded installer .PKG file in your computer.
2.2.1.2. Run the installer and click “Next”.

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2.2.1.3. Click “Next”.
2.2.1.4. Click “Accept”.
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2.2.1.5. Select the format you want to install.
2.2.1.6. Click “Next”.
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2.2.1.7. Click “Install”.
2.2.1.8. Enter your username and password and click “Install software”.
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2.2.1.9. Click “Close”.
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2.2.2. Windows Installation
There are four similar installers available for Magenta Eq in Windows; Magenta Eq
(standard) installer and Magenta Eq Lite installer. The only difference between them is the
graphical user interface (GUI). Magenta Eq (standard) includes a 3u GUI with 985x354 px
size. Input meter, output meter and filters are included in this graphical user interface.
Magenta Eq Lite installer includes a 2u GUI with 985x236 px size. The advantage of using
Magenta Eq Lite instead of Magenta Eq Standard is that there is less latency that is added
by the filter section of Magenta Eq (standard).
Windows installers are divided by architecture, if you need Magenta Eq at 32 and 64 bits
you should install both installers. Magenta Eq 64 bits will be installed in Acustica64 folder
and Magenta Eq 32 bits will be installed in Acustica folder.
NOTE: Remember to use a true administrator account and install Magenta Eq in a folder
with write permission privilege.
2.2.2.1. Find the downloaded installer .EXE file in your computer.
2.2.2.2. Run the installer and click “Next”.
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2.2.2.3. Accept the terms of the license agreement and click “Next”.
2.2.2.4. Click “Browse” and select the VST plug-in folder.

NOTE: Files will be installed in Acustica folder for 32-bit builds and Acustica64 folder for
64-bit builds.
2.2.2.5. Select the UI framework.
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“Install Magenta Eq in legacy mode” will install legacy VSTGUI3 UI framework instead of
VSTGUI4 UI framework. VSTGUI3 UI framework is useful in old Windows computers.
Please first try current UI framework by unchecking “Install Magenta Eq in legacy mode”.
2.2.2.6. Click “Install”.
2.2.2.7. Click “Finish”.
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2.3. A summary about files installed

2.3.1. OS X
Acustica VST 32-bit folder in OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/VST/Acustica (fixed path) will
host VST 32 bits Magenta Eq plug-in .VST file and .XML master page file but also Magenta
Eq .N2S skin file and Magenta Eq folder with the set of emulation presets, the vector files
(.N2V files).
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Acustica VST 64-bit folder in OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/VST/Acustica64 (fixed path)

will host VST 64 bits Magenta Eq plug-in .VST file and .XML master page file.
Components folder in OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/Components (fixed path) will host AU

32 and 64 bits Magenta Eq plug-in .component files and .XML master page files.
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2.3.2. Windows
Acustica VST 32-bit folder in C:\VSTPlugins\Acustica (not fixed path) will host VST 32 bits
Magenta Eq plug-in .DLL file and .XML master page file but also Magenta Eq .N2S skin file
and Magenta Eq folder with the set of emulation presets, the vector files (.N2V files).
Acustica VST 64-bit folder in C:\VSTPlugins\Acustica64 (not fixed path) will host VST 64
bits Magenta Eq plug-in .DLL file and .XML master page file but also Magenta Eq .N2S skin
file and Magenta Eq folder with the set of emulation presets, the vector files (.N2V files).
NOTE: In OSX Magenta Eq VST 64 bits, AU 32 and 64 bits, will use Acustica folder to read
.N2S and MAGENTAEQ folder with .N2V file inside, however in Windows all files, including
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.N2S and MAGENTAEQ folder with .N2V, in Magenta Eq VST 32 bits and 64 bits are
completely independent.
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2.4. Run Magenta Eq as a Nebula Library

From Nebula 1.3.770 you can load Acqua Effect plug-ins in Nebula. There is further
information in our forums about how to setup your Magenta Eq files to run into Nebula.
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3. Authorization
3.1. Serial file creation

Run your sequencer or audio host and create a new session (avoid templates).
Remember: Acustica Audio recommends to run your sequencer or audio host with
administrator privilege. Magenta Eq should be scanned, detected, and added into the available
list of plug-ins. Load Magenta Eq and you will see a message asking for authorization. A serial
file (MAGENTAEQV2.SER) will be created into your Acustica/Acustica64 folder(s) or
Components folder.
Serial file path in OS X
AU plug-in folder 32 and 64 bits: OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/Components (fixed path)
Serial file path in Windows
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IMPORTANT: Serial file will not be created if your user account does not have the privileges to
write in the Acustica/Acustica64 folder(s) or Components folder. If you are not able to change
your account privileges, contact us for an alternative mode.
NOTE: Please try to avoid architecture or format adapters in this step.
3.2. Online authorization request

Browser for your serial file (MAGENTAEQV2.SER) created in Acustica/Acustica64 folder(s) or
Components folder and upload it in Acustica Audio website, Customer Area, Dashboard,
Authorize Products. Global Key Generator will create your personal key in three minutes. You
will receive an email with your personal key and also GKG (Global Key Generator) will add a
copy of your personal file into My Licenses section as an online backup.
IMPORTANT: Try with other different browsers if you have any trouble with the upload serial
file (MAGENTAEQV2.SER) process.
NOTE: Do not try multiple upload of your serial file (MAGENTAEQV2.SER) during the first
request, wait at least 3 minutes.
IMPORTANT: Magenta Eq - Mastering Pack does not need any extra online authorization.
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3.3. Personal key installation

Download your personal key file (MAGENTAEQV2.AUT), unzip it and move it to your
Acustica/Acustica64 folder(s) or Components folder. Personal key file (MAGENTAEQV2.AUT)
must be in the same folder as .VST/.component file(s) (OS X) or .DLL file(s) (Windows), and
also in the same folder as your serial file (MAGENTAEQV2.SER).
If you plan to use multiple formats like VST and AU or multiple architectures like 32 bits and 64
bits, you should copy your personal key to all those folders.
Personal key path in OS X
AU plug-in folder 32 and 64 bits: OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/Components (fixed path)
Personal key path in Windows
IMPORTANT: Magenta Eq includes two licenses per purchase.
NOTE: License management is different from OS X to Windows, if you run Windows in your
Macintosh computer you will need to request two personal keys, one for OS X and another
one for Windows.
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4. Operation
4.1. Introduction
The Magenta Eq plug-in has only a few controls and is amazingly intuitive to use. The
connections inside Magenta Eq are: gain in, preamp, EQ band 1, EQ band 2, EQ band 3, EQ
band 4, HP filter, LP Filter and gain out. The connections inside Magenta LT are similar but
without the HP and LP filters.
Preamp emulation preset adds 1024 samples of buffer and each filter or EQ band adds 512
samples of buffer.
IMPORTANT: Although you enable or disable Magenta Eq bands or filters, total latency will
not change.
Magenta Eq UI
Magenta LT UI
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4.2. Session Setup

Load an instance of Magenta Eq in a channel or in a master bus in your audio host. The
Magenta Eq is suitable for all types of instruments: electric and acoustic guitars, electric bass,
keyboards, drums, and lead or backing vocals. Regardless of music genre, it is a perfect tool
for fine-tuning a signal for mixing or mastering.
SUGGESTION: Enable each EQ band or filter before using it.
4.3. Basic UI Control Elements
4.3.1. Gain in-out & general power switch.

4.3.2. Filter sections & power switches (1).
4.3.3. EQ bands controls.
4.3.4. EQ bands power switches.
4.3.5. EQ bands filter type switches.
4.3.6. Meters (1).
(1) These UI elements are not present in Magenta EQ LT UI.
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4.4. Detailed Basic UI Control Elements
4.4.1. Gain in-out & power switch

Gain in and gain out setup in and out gains from -192 dB to +6 dB.
Power switch enables and disables internal bypass.
4.4.2. High pass filter

Power toggle switch enables and disables high pass filter. High pass
filter is 18 dB/octave filter with five positions at: 22 Hz, 39 Hz, 68 Hz,
120 Hz and 220 Hz.
4.4.3. Low pass filter

Power toggle switch enables and disables low pass filter. Low pass
filter is 60 to 18 dB/octave filter with five positions at: 18 kHz, 12 kHz,
9 kHz, 7.5 kHz and 6 kHz.
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4.4.4. Frequency control

Frequency control is steeped and each band provides a wide range of
overlapping and interleaving frequency choices. Due to the passive
design, each switch position is selecting a different capacitor and
inductor.
Available frequencies are:
Low band (28 Hz to 1500 Hz): 28 Hz, 38 Hz, 68 Hz, 100 Hz, 150 Hz,
220 Hz, 330 Hz, 470 Hz, 680 Hz, 1 kHz and 1.5 kHz.
Low-mid band (82 Hz to 3900 Hz): 82 Hz, 120 Hz, 180 Hz, 270 Hz,
390 Hz, 580 Hz, 820 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 1.8 kHz, 2.7 kHz and 3.9 kHz.
High-mid band (200 Hz to 10 kHz): 200 Hz, 300 Hz, 420 Hz, 600 Hz,
900 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 2.2 kHz, 3.3 kHz, 4.7 kHz, 6.8 kHz and 10 kHz.
High band (650 Hz to 27 kHz): 650Hz, 900 Hz, 1.2 kHz, 2.2 kHz, 3.2
kHz, 4.7 kHz, 6.5 kHz, 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 18 kHz and 27 kHz.
4.4.5. Bandwidth control

Bandwidth control provides a similar “Q” control found in many
parametric equalizers but, due to the unique way it works, in both Bell
and Shelf modes, the most appropriate name is bandwidth control. In
Bell modes bandwidth control will work like most “Q” controls, the
wider shape is fully counter-clockwise and the narrower shape is fully
clockwise.
4.4.6. Gain control

Gain control provides boost and/or cut amount and does not work like
parametric equalizers. The maximum boost and cut is fully clockwise
and flat is fully counter-clockwise. Maximum boost or cut can be up to
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20 dB but it depends on the bandwidth control due to the fair amount

of interaction between both controls, so you should not expect the
same value of boost or cut in each particular gain control value.
4.4.7. EQ filter type toggle switches

Shelf and bell filter type toggle switches are available only in the
lowest and highest bands and allow to setup the selected band as a
shelf and bell shape. The two mid-bands can be only bell shape.
4.4.8. EQ boost or cut toggle switch

Boost and cut toggle switch is available in each of the four bands and
allows to select whether that band will boost or cut.
4.4.9. Meters
In and out meters are 12 stereo led segments and they are setup as
volume unit (VU) meters but values are in full scale commonly used in
digital domain. Input-meter is post gain-in and output-meter is post
gain-out.
NOTE: Clicking on the controls while pressing “ctrl” on the computer keyboard, the control
returns to the twelve o’clock position.
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5. In Use
5.1. Usage recommendation

Magenta Eq may sound different from other high-end equalizers and completely different from
any console equalizer. Hopefully it sounds better, sweeter, more musical and it complements
your console equalizer.
The main features that make Magenta Eq unique are: passive design with no negative
feedback loops, unique shelves and interaction between controls.
Magenta Eq controls are much more interactive with each other. We encourage you to
experiment with an open mind, without expectations of what control settings should do. It
takes a little getting used to the way the controls interact.
• Boost/cut gain controls are different from the conventional arrangement of a boost,
zero, cut potentiometer (baxandall). The switch also allows twice resolution of the gain
control and a more accurate zero;
• You may also find yourself getting away with what seems like massive amounts of
boost and keep in mind that bell filter only reaches 20 dB of boost at the narrowest
bandwidth, so first try wider bandwidth settings with no more than +6 dB of gain boost
(gain control at twelve o’clock). A reasonable starting point for bandwidth control for
shelf filters is straight up or between 10:00 and 14:00;
• High pass filter is a 18 dB/octave with no resonances. The 22 Hz position is very
subtle and is designed to remove sub-sonic frequencies that may have been boosted
by previous processing devices. 39 Hz position can be used similarly, but may be
audible with some material. 68 Hz position is also general purpose and ideal for most
vocals and pop removal. 120 Hz position is useful for some vocals and 220 Hz position
may be used with close miked hi-hats and percussion instruments;
• Low pass filter 60 to 18 dB/octave with no resonances. The 18 kHz position is a 60
dB/octave filter and is probably more useful for warming up digital sound programs and
removing some irritating super-sonic noise associated with digital to analog converters.
12 kHz position is a 30 dB/octave filter and can be considered general purpose hiss
killing. 9 kHz, 7.5 kHz and 6 kHz positions are intended for more creative sound
sculpting than utility filters, they have a 1.5 to 2 dB bump right before they cut at 18
dB/octave;
• 28 Hz and 38 Hz shelves are altered filters, at maximum value of gain control you will
get around + 16 dB boost or -16 dB cut and bandwidth control for those two lowest
frequencies acts as a high-pass filter to prevent excessive boosting of sub-sonic
frequencies;
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• 18 kHz and 27 kHz shelves are also altered filters, bandwidth control for those two
lowest frequencies acts as a low-pass filter to prevent excessive boosting of super-
sonic frequencies. Also the resonance frequency is altered and you will find these
settings as an effective control between the balance of “air” and “sibilance” when you
boost a lot of highs;
• At other extreme high and low frequencies, including 10 kHz and 12 kHz, you might
get some unexpected results because of the interaction between shelf filters and
bandwidth control. For example: you can set up 20 dB of boost at 12 kHz and it can
sound like you just cut highs instead of boosting, in some ways Magenta Eq is
simulating the shape of a resonant synthesizer filter.
5.2. Using Magenta Eq library in Nebula3 Server
Magenta Eq library includes:
• 1 Preamp dynamic emulation preset
• 1 HP Filter emulation preset
• 1 LP Filter emulation preset
• 2 Low Shelf Filters emulation presets
• 2 High Shelf Filters emulation presets
• 4 Low Peak Filters emulation presets
• 4 High Peak Filters emulation presets
Emulation preset name scheme
DY = DYNAMIC PREAMP
HP = HIGH PASS FILTER
LP = LOW PASS FILTER
C = CUT
B = BOOST
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P = PEAK
S = SHELF
EQ1, EQ2, EQ3, EQ4 = BAND NUMBER
Note: Dummy1 to Dummy6 emulation presets not useful in Nebula.
5.3. Low Band
Low Frequency bell fixed at 1 kHz with ±20dB of adjustable gain.
Graph scale: 20Hz-50kHz, +28dB/-28dB.
Low Frequency shelf boost and cut at 1 kHz, Q=0 with ±20dB of adjustable gain.
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5.4. Mid-Low Band
Mid-Low Frequency bell at 1.8 kHz with ±20dB of adjustable gain.
5.5. Mid-High Band
Mid-High Frequency bell at 2.2 kHz with ±20dB of adjustable gain.
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5.6. High Band
High Frequency bell at 12 kHz with ±20dB of adjustable gain.
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High Frequency shelf boost and cut at 12 kHz, Q=10, with ±20dB of adjustable gain.
5.7. Q curves
Example of bell Q curves, ranging among 0-5-10, with frequency fixed at 1 kHz and 22dB
gain.
Graph scale: 20Hz-20kHz, +24dB/-24dB..
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6. Contact and support
6.1. Contact us
You are welcome to contact us through our website, forum or directly through e-mail.
General info: info@acusticaudio.net
Licensing: licensing@acusticaudio.net
Sales: sales@acusticaudio.net
Technical Support: support@acusticaudio.net
Forum: http://www.acustica-audio.com/phpBB3/index.php
6.2. Getting technical support

Technical support is only provided through our ticket system. In order to send a ticket to our
technical support department, sign into your Acustica Audio account and go to Customer Area
-> Dashboard -> Submit Tickets and select Technical Support. Please try to describe your
issue and your system in detail.
All tickets have a tracking number and are responded to within 48 hours. If you cannot access
your personal account or you are not yet a customer, you can send us an email to
support@acusticaudio.net, but we are not able to track it.
6.3. Troubleshooting and bug report

Acustica Audio is constantly improving its products and adding new features. There is the
possibility of on-going issues, bugs and rare crashes. In order to enable Acustica Audio to
support you, please provide a complete system profile as well as a thorough description of the
problem you are experiencing, including the exact text and error numbers in any error
messages you are getting.
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7. Copyrights & Credits
7.1. Copyrights
All content included in this document, such as texts, graphics, logos, button icons, images, sounds, videos, digital
downloads, data compilations, and software, is the exclusive property of Acusticaudio s.r.l. or its content suppliers,
and is protected by international copyright laws.
Acustica Audio is a trademark of Acusticaudio S.R.L.
Nebula is a trademark of Acusticaudio S.R.L.
Nebula Server is a trademark of Acusticaudio S.R.L.
Aqua Engine is a trademark of Acusticaudio S.R.L.
Native Application Tools is a trademark of Acusticaudio S.R.L.
Virtual Studio Technology is a trademark of Steinberg.
Audio Units is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Real Time Audio Suite is a trademark of Avid Technology Inc.
AAX is a trademark of Avid Technology Inc.
NVidia is a trademark of NVIDIA Corporation.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac OS X is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Compute Unified Device Architecture is a trademark of NVIDIA Corporation.
Streaming SIMD Extensions is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Integrated Performance Primitives is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Prism Sound is a trademark of Prism Sound Ltd.
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ACUSTICA AUDIO

Acqua Plug-in Series

Author Acustica Audio Version 1.6 Modified 01-Dec-2014

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Acustica… Audio Renaissance

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26900 - Lodi (LO) - Italy

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1. System Requirements and Package Contents

1.2. Acustica Audio Technology

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1.3. Sampling Process

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1.4. System Requirements

Minimum Recommended Minimum Recommended

Operating Windows 8.1 (64 OS X 10.8 (64

Latest multicore Latest multicore

RAM 2 GB 16 GB to 128 GB 2 GB 16 GB to 128 GB

HDD/SDD 500 MB (3) 1 GB (4) 500 MB (3) 1 GB (4)

Screen 1920×1080 1920×1080

VST2 32 bits VST2 64 bits

(2) Intel Xeon and i7 Haswell or similar newer recommended.

(3) 500 MB for standard and LT installation.

(4) 1 GB for standard and LT installation plus mastering pack.

(5) 3840x2160 UHDTV is also supported.

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1.5. Package Contents

NOTE: Magenta Eq - Mastering Pack is sold separately.

* Windows installers are divided by architecture in 32 and 64 bits.

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VST plug-in folder 32 bits: OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/VST/Acustica (fixed path)

VST plug-in folder 64 bits: OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/VST/Acustica64 (fixed path)

AU plug-in folder 32 bits: OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/Components (fixed path)

AU plug-in folder 64 bits: OSX HD/Library/Audio/Plugins/Components (fixed path)

(2) Windows paths

VST plug-in folder 32 bits: C:\VSTPlugins\Acustica (not fixed path)

VST plug-in folder 64 bits: C:\VSTPlugins\Acustica64 (not fixed path)

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2.2. Magenta EQ Installation

2.2.1.1. Find the downloaded installer .PKG file in your computer.

2.2.1.2. Run the installer and click “Next”.

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2.2.1.3. Click “Next”.

2.2.1.4. Click “Accept”.

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2.2.1.5. Select the format you want to install.

2.2.1.6. Click “Next”.