SPICE User Guide
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SPICE is a one-of-a-kind, kitchen-themed multi-FX audio plugin that adds flavor, character, and unpredictability to your sound. With 8 flexible effect modules, a pitch shifter, and stereo width control, SPICE is capable of subtle warmth or extreme sonic experimentation. Like seasoning a dish, the perfect amount of SPICE is up to your taste.
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Audio is processed left to right:
Input Gain → Pitch Shifter → Hi/Lo Cut Filters → FX Modules → Width → Mix → Output Gain
Each module has independent bypass and mix control.
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Legend:
Input: Controls incoming signal level
Pitch: Optional pitch shift toggle and knob
Lo-Cut / Hi-Cut: Filters before effects
Module Section (Spice Jars): Toggle effect on/off and adjust mix
Width: Stereo field adjustment (mono to wide)
Mix: Global wet/dry balance
Output: Final output volume
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Input Knob: Adjusts pre-effect gain.
Pitch Knob: Click to activate. Shifts pitch of incoming audio.
Lo-Cut / Hi-Cut: Filters frequencies pre-FX modules.Width: Narrows or widens stereo image (0% mono, 200% wide).
Mix: Global dry/wet blend of all active modules.
Output: Final gain stage to balance overall level.
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Each module includes a Mix knob and a unique flavor of processing:
Character (Black Pepper)
Purpose: Adds tonal filtering and analog-style coloration.
Controls: Tone knob, Mode switch, Mix
Drift (Rosemary)
Purpose: Emulates tape-style wow & flutter pitch modulation.
Controls: Wow and Flutter rate/depth, Mix
Modulation (Nutmeg)
Purpose: Delivers lush chorus and feedback-style modulation.
Controls: Rate, Feedback, Depth, Mode switch - Chorus/Phaser/Flanger toggle, Mix
Saturation (Lemon Pepper)
Purpose: Adds harmonic warmth and analog-style grit.
Controls: Warmth, Tone, Mix
Distortion (Cayenne)
Purpose: Drives the signal with aggressive harmonic distortion.
Controls: Heat, Tone, Mix
Delay (Thyme)
Purpose: Time-based echo with stereo and sync options.
Controls: Time, Feedback, Tone, Ping Pong toggle, Sync toggle, Mix
Reverb (Oregano)
Purpose: Adds depth and space to the sound.
Controls: Decay, Hi-Cut, Lo-Cut, Mode switch, Mix
Dropouts (Ginger)
Purpose: Simulates tape-style volume instability and glitchiness.
Controls: Rate, Sync toggle, Mix
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Width: Adjust stereo imaging across all modules.
Mix: Global dry/wet balance.
Output: Controls the post-FX gain.
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Lo-Fi Piano: Character + Drift + Reverb
Crushed Drums: Dropouts + Distortion + Saturation
Psychedelic Vocals: Pitch + Modulation + Delay + Reverb
Analog Warmth: Saturation + Drift with low Mix
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Double-click any knob or slider to return it to its default value.
Click module label to toggle that module on or off.
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Let your ears guide you.
Add just a pinch, or turn the whole thing up to 11. Spice is in the ear of the beholder.