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Quick start

Installation

Pulsar Massive is available as a plugin in VST2, VST3, AU and AAX formats for use with all
major DAW software such as Live, Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools, etc.

Installation from the supplied installer is automatic. The installer takes care of copying the
different plugins as well as presets, manual, etc. into the appropriate locations.

Note: If you are using the VST2 format in Windows, you will be asked by the installer to specify
the installation folders for the 32-bit and 64-bit VST2 plugins respectively. The paths that seem
most appropriate for your computer will be recommended by default, but we advise you to check
them before completing the installation. If the plugin is not installed in the same folder as your
other possible plugins, your DAW software may not detect it.

Activation

All our plugins are protected by PACE's iLok system. For correct operation, we recommend you
ensure that you have the latest version of the « iLok License Manager » software, available for
free download at

You can choose between three activation methods:

Activation on a hardware USB dongle such as iLok 2 or iLok 3, which will enable you to
use your plugin on several machines (you can order a dongle online at

or

buy it from your music retailer)

iLok Cloud activation which will enable you to use your plugin on several machines but
requires a permanent internet connection

Machine activation, which does not require a dongle or a permanent internet connection,
but only activates your plugin on one machine

Important:

If you choose the iLok Cloud system, you have to open a Cloud session on your

computer by going to the « File > Open Cloud Session » menu of your iLok License Manager. If
you choose an iLok 2 or 3 dongle, you have to connect it to your computer before any operation.

When you purchase your software, you will receive:

Either a license deposited directly onto your iLok account. Just go to the « Available » tab
and drag it to the destination of your choice (here CLOUD for a cloud license, or
iLok_Pulsar for an iLok 2 or 3 dongle)

Or an activation code. Simply paste it into the « Licenses > Redeem Activation Code »
menu to receive the license on your account, and drop it off at the destination of your
choice (CLOUD or iLok 2 or 3 dongle)

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Summary of Contents for Pulsar Massive

Page 1: ...Pulsar Massive User Manual www pulsar audio Pulsar Massive User Manual page 1 35 ...

Page 2: ... parameter controls 18 Parameter locking 18 Using the GUI resize control 18 The Toolbar 19 Undo Redo 19 Preset Selection 19 Save Save As 20 A B 20 Rack visibility button 20 Menu Button 20 Oversampling settings 21 Stepped Gains Freqs 21 Other options 22 The control panel 23 The control rack 23 Power 24 Auto Gain 24 Transformer 25 L R M S 25 Link 26 Listen 26 Channel bypass 26 Band name field 26 Ban...

Page 3: ...able of contents Pulsar Massive User Manual page 3 35 Minimum Configuration 33 License agreement 34 License 34 Updates 34 License transfer 34 Activation 34 Trial 34 Third Party Software 34 Disclaimer 35 ...

Page 4: ... in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of publication However if an error has unfortunately crept into its contents please let us know IMPORTANT The prolonged use of amplified instruments speakers or headphones may cause permanent hearing loss Ensure you monitor your exposure level and take regular breaks In case of tinnitus or suspected hearing loss please consult an ENT specialist...

Page 5: ...ion professionals requires us to be rigorous in order to produce professional quality tools Our user interfaces The user interface of a plugin is the link between the creative drive and the technical implementation it must therefore be clear intuitive and as pleasant as possible to use We take great care to create the most beautiful and fluid interfaces possible with an emphasis on intuitiveness T...

Page 6: ...ion of a famous passive equalizer released at the dawn of the 21st century itself largely inspired by the Pultec EQP 1 Passive equalizers are characterized by a rich and smooth sound The use of inductances in the passive circuit causes characteristic behaviors particularly in the low end of the spectrum the higher the input level the greater the likelihood that harmonics and dynamic behavior will ...

Page 7: ...being different to the value shown on the Gain knob When a band is modified from the curve the vertical movements of the mouse are used to define the gain of the band However when the Gain parameter thus modified reaches its maximum or minimum and you continue to move the mouse vertically it is the Bandwidth of the filter that is modified in order to achieve higher effective gain values With a fix...

Page 8: ...ed on the knobs and which in the plug in are also displayed in various other places and the actual frequencies of the filters which can sometimes be significant For example at the 82 Hz position band 2 actually produces a resonant filter close to 100 Hz We have chosen to keep these differences which thanks to the curve display can be surprising because they are part of the unique workflow of the o...

Page 9: ...ith fixed gain 20 dB and different bandwidth values from 0 to 10 Note This setting can be misleading For example when the Bandwidth parameter is set to maximum and you try to boost the high frequencies above 8 2 kHz the shelf filter will also attenuate the frequency area around 8 kHz due to the added bell filter in the opposite direction For this reason you will often be surprised at your own freq...

Page 10: ...illustrates that the behavior of the filters in Shelf mode is particular to these frequencies Indeed as the frequencies approach the limits of human perception the shape of the filter is reworked so that we don t amplify frequencies too far from the usual 20Hz 20kHz range These new shapes described in the screenshots below no longer have the classic shape of Pultec filters instead providing you wi...

Page 11: ...ltered in such a way that they do not overload the low end of the spectrum which could be dangerous for the speakers or affect dynamic processing carried out after Pulsar Massive in an undesired way Special 22 Hz and 33 Hz low shelf filter modes with minimum bandwidth Pulsar Massive User Manual page 11 35 ...

Page 12: ...in normal modes and is located for both around 8 kHz This enables you to obtain optimal control between the very high end of the spectrum and the high medium frequencies where you might experience sibilance Special 16 kHz and 27 kHz high shelf filter modes with Bandwidth set to minimum Pulsar Massive User Manual page 12 35 ...

Page 13: ...are then summed By constrast in most other modern equalizers the filters are successively applied to the signal and they are said to be in series Here is a quick example of parallel equalization Let s take two bell filters of about 20 dB of gain placed at about 600 Hz and 1 kHz You can see the frequency responses below Two bell filters at close frequencies Now take a look at the combination of the...

Page 14: ...activation methods Activation on a hardware USB dongle such as iLok 2 or iLok 3 which will enable you to use your plugin on several machines you can order a dongle online at www ilok com or buy it from your music retailer iLok Cloud activation which will enable you to use your plugin on several machines but requires a permanent internet connection Machine activation which does not require a dongle...

Page 15: ...iLok License Manager s available license tab Pulsar Massive User Manual page 15 35 ...

Page 16: ...e Power switch You can activate the Auto gain mode to compare at equivalent volumes Adjust the gains of the different bands according to the desired result the bands are sometimes named according to their role Adjust the calibration Drive to make sure there is no audible saturation while enjoying the warm and dynamic sound of the Pulsar Massive You can browse through the many available factory pre...

Page 17: ...lug in This panel is made up of two racks the EQ control rack on the bottom and the curve display and metering rack on the top You can find a resizing control in the bottom right corner of the plugin interface This is common to all Pulsar Audio plug ins and scales the interface to the exact size you want from 67 to 200 in increments of 1 Pulsar Massive User Manual page 17 35 ...

Page 18: ...ve the desired amount of gain reduction lock these parameters and then scroll throught the list of factory presets to find the most appropriate tone Locking the Dual Input knob To lock a control right click it with the mouse or click while holding down the Ctrl key on the keyboard If the control can be locked a menu will appear offering to lock it When a parameter is locked a small padlock icon ap...

Page 19: ...the name of the current preset If an asterisk appears after the preset name it means that the state of the plugin no longer matches the saved preset Select a preset from the list of available presets arranged in sub banks Delete the current preset Delete Preset option Rename or move a preset to another sub bank Move Rename Preset option Set the current preset as the one that will be loaded by defa...

Page 20: ...tings buttons A and B now allow you to quickly switch between the two states and easily compare the 2 presets or sets of settings It is also possible to copy the state A to B or vice versa using the or buttons located between A and B A B and Copy buttons Rack visibility button This button allows you to hide some parts of the plugin interface Using the rack visibility button you can toggle between ...

Page 21: ...competitor s product but will also be more CPU intensive Oversampling options The Offline oversampling option allows you to choose an oversampling setting for final rendering and other non real time processing independent of the setting applied in real time This enables to reduce the CPU consumption during the use of the plugin while having the best quality during the final rendering Stepped Gains...

Page 22: ...respond to the frequencies of the neighbouring bands Note when controls are stepped it is still possible to access intermediate values by using the fine editing mode when using the control Just down the Ctrl key while dragging or use the right mouse button to drag Other options Other functions accessible through this menu are Enabling disabling the help balloons Access to the website Access to soc...

Page 23: ...k The curve display rack The control rack This rack contains the main controls switches and knobs useful for setting up the equalizer These correspond to the controls present on the original machine It is organized in two identical and symmetrical sections left and right which correspond to the settings of two channels in stereo in mono the right section is not used as well as a central section wi...

Page 24: ...our DAW s bypass functionality Power button Auto Gain With this setting activated a compensatory gain will be applied based on the settings of the various bands This helps you keep a constant sound level while adjusting the EQ controls helping you to judge your changes without needing to remember that louder sounds better Note the algorithm used does not perform actual real time level measurements...

Page 25: ...ansformer selector L R M S This switch selects the stereo management mode and what signal each bank of four filters is actually processing L R corresponds to the traditional stereo mode left right channels M S stands for Mid Side mode In this mode the two channels of the equalizer contain respectively the sound common between both left and right channels Mid and the difference between left and rig...

Page 26: ... channel and hear only the signal passing through the left or right filter bank This parameter is particularly useful in M S mode to fine tune the equalization of each of these channels Listen switch Channel bypass Bypass processing in either channel left or right mid or side by clicking the relevant light When the plugin is placed on a mono channel these lights will not function Channel L left ch...

Page 27: ...often quite different from the gain displayed by the knob Shelf the actual gain is quite close to the gain indicated on the silkscreen Gain knob Frequency This knob allows you to adjust the frequency of the filter Bell the adjusted frequency will be the center frequency of the filter at the top Shelf the adjusted frequency will be the corner frequency of the filter halfway to the filter s maximum ...

Page 28: ...creates the classic shape of the shelves inherited from Pultec EQs With the bandwidth set to minimum the filter behaves like a classic shelving filter The more you increase the bandwidth the more you deepen the effect of the reciprocal bell close to the shelving filter The curves of these filters are shown in the section Pulsar Massive s filtering forms Bandwidth adjustment knob HPF This knob allo...

Page 29: ... This behavior allows the machine to keep a clean sound at boost levels much higher than a classic EQ In some cases the user may wish to use the frequency response of the parallel passive equalizer without the non linear behavior of the machine For this the calibration can be set to the minimum Drive knob Output Gain In the original machine this knob is used to adjust the output gain and thus poss...

Page 30: ...t the bottom of this rack L or R M or S as well as the frequency responses of the individual bands Different actions can be performed with the mouse In the same way as for all other controls hold down the Ctrl key or use the right mouse button to make fine adjustments Hold down the Shift key on your keyboard while moving a band to activate the Band Solo function which allows you to listen to the e...

Page 31: ...t exactly the one at the output of the plug in but rather the one at the input to which we add the effect of the EQ When there is not too much saturation it is the same but with the advantage that the effect of changes in EQ settings is immediately visible in Slow or Infinite Spectrum mode Level visualization The vertical meters on the right of the interface are used to measure the input and outpu...

Page 32: ...Level visualization section Pulsar Massive User Manual page 32 35 ...

Page 33: ...ly Audio Unit 64 bit Windows CPU Intel Core i3 i5 i7 Xeon Memory 4 GB RAM 1 GB free disk space Operating system Windows 7 and higher GPU OpenGL 2 0 compatible GPU with up to date drivers Screen resolution minimum 1024 768 recommended 1280 1024 or 1600 1024 MacOS CPU Intel Core i3 i5 i7 Xeon Apple Silicon M1 Memory 4 GB RAM 1 GB free disk space Operating system 10 9 and higher GPU OpenGL 2 0 compat...

Page 34: ...u the right to all minor updates e g 1 1 to 1 2 but excludes major versions e g 1 x to 2 x License transfer You may transfer all your rights to use the Software to another person provided that you transfer this Agreement and the Software to that other person and that the recipient accepts the terms and conditions of this Agreement and any other provisions pursuant to which you have acquired a vali...

Page 35: ...its business interruption loss of business information and the like even if Pulsar Audio has previously been advised of the possibility of such damages Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty or limitation of incidental or consequential damages in which case the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal ri...

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