Ultracomb in Bitwig (Patreon)

In AU5's recent video, he introduces the Ultra Comp, a filter combination in Ableton Live using devices like a flanger, phaser, and frequency shifter. This summary will show how to recreate this in Bitwig Studio. The Ultra Comp creates a spectral filtering sound and a moiré pattern in the spectrum analyzer.

Overview

Device Creation: Starts with a flanger using two delays, then uses phase-inverted flangers for an All-Pass effect, ending with a frequency shifter for a Shepard tone effect.

Bitwig Implementation: Uses Bitwig's All-Pass modules to replace phase-inverted flangers, analyzes with EQ curve analyzer, and creates custom filters.

Key Points

Flanger Creation:

Uses two delays to split the signal, achieving minimal delay for flanging.

Combines the delayed signal with the dry signal.

All-Pass Filters:

Create notches in the frequency spectrum.

Mixed with the dry signal, they act like low-pass filters.

Increasing poles adds more notches, creating complex filters.

Frequency Shifter:

Adds a Shepard tone effect by shifting frequencies.

Can create stereo effects by shifting left and right channels differently.

Bitwig FX Grid:

Utilizes 50 All-Pass modules for extensive filtering.

Adjusts phase relationships with a frequency knob.

Blends dry, delayed, and dispersal signals for the final output.

CPU Considerations:

More All-Pass modules increase CPU usage.

Duplicating the effect amplifies it but also increases CPU load.

Alternative Method:

Uses Bitwig’s frequency split for spectral filtering, less CPU intensive.

Can add effects like flangers, phase shifters, or frequency shifters in FX boxes.

Sound Characteristics:

Different methods produce distinct sounds.

All-Pass method offers unique audio qualities.

Practical Use:

Suitable for color-based producers.

Allows for extensive sound modulation and customization.

The video includes detailed steps and analysis for recreating and understanding the Ultra Comp effect in Bitwig Studio.

Download: https://bit.ly/3XUYQL1

Au5 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SyB2WqKwP4