Alien Connections ReValver - samples

We'll begin with a lean rig, choosing a preamp intended for clean sounds. A touch of chorus will follow, then a Solid State power amp, 2x10 speaker cab and trim pot.

Listen to an example with this chain of modules:
A clean but bluesy approach (MP3, 373KB)

Using the same riff from the previous example, we can attempt to authenticate the "bluesy-ness" of the sound by using ReValver's auto-wah module.

Usually, wah-wahs are foot-controlled filter effects - stomping is not easy to do with a plug-in. Instead you may enter a BPM value, or engage "smart-mode," which amplifies specified frequencies according to the strength of the signal.

<< Auto-wah in "smart mode" (MP3, 375KB)

Or you might prefer to get a little dirtier by increasing the gain and introducing a parametric filter into the chain. ReValver's filter modules will help smooth out the distortion, depending on your needs. You may insert as many filter modules as necessary to modify the frequency response. Filter types include EQ, high shelf, or low shelf.

<< Gettin' grungy (MP3, 375KB)

Note: ReValver allows you to choose between using IIR (Infinite Impulse Response) filters, or near-Linear Phase Response (LPR) filters. The latter filter type is more CPU-taxing, but the benefits include smoother transients and higher fidelity. It also helps ensure a uniform phase response over the entire frequency spectrum, especially helpful when using large amounts of distortion. Heavy reliance on IIR filters risks introducing phase distortion to the signal.

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