Apulsoft – Opalize v1.1.0 for WiN

When we apply saturation or distortion to an audio signal, we often do so to add harmonics—to make basslines more audible on small speakers, to enhance the punch of drums, or to help synthesizers and instruments penetrate the mix. In short, we want to accurately convey the harmonic content of our sounds without introducing obvious, unpleasant distortion.

Meet Opalize – Harmonics Beyond Dynamics

Opalize isn’t just a wave shaper. It lets you create the desired harmonics anywhere while preserving the integrity of the original signal. Add harmonics from the second through fifth to any frequency range you choose. And yes, regardless of the input signal level, if you prefer. Opalize delivers harmonic control with an unprecedented level of precision.

Opalize works best with monophonic or bandpass signals, but still delivers impressive results with wideband materials. It includes low-pass and band-pass filters that help isolate fundamental tones for optimal harmonic shaping. One Band can track the pitch of a monophonic input and automatically adjust the low-pass filter in real time.

The core Opalize DSP algorithm was developed by J. Budweiser. This version of the plugin was developed by apulSoft.

Key Features

• Innovative harmonic generation with adjustable dynamic independence.
• Add 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th harmonics to any signal.
• Generate even-order harmonics without DC offset problems.
• Process up to 4 parallel frequency bands simultaneously.
• One band can correspond to a monophonic fundamental frequency.
• The frequency analyzer display shows the distribution of harmonics by frequency.
• Low latency and phase-matching processing modes.
• Intuitively create and edit frequency bands directly on the analyzer display.
• Unlimited undo/redo for all actions.
• Built-in system-wide preset management with import and export of preset files compatible across platforms and hosts using an easy-to-read xml file format.