When applying saturation or distortion to an audio signal, we often do so to add harmonics - to make basslines more audible on small speakers, add punch to drums, or help synths and instruments cut through the mix. In short: We want to sculpt the harmonic content of our sounds precisely - without introducing obvious, unpleasant distortion.

Meet Opalize - Harmonics Beyond Dynamics.

Opalize is not a basic waveshaper. It lets you create the harmonics you want - wherever you want them - while preserving the integrity of your original signal. Add the second through fifth harmonics to any frequency range you choose. And yes - independently of input level, if you prefer. Opalize gives you harmonic control with a level of precision that has never been available before.

Opalize works best with monophonic or bandpassed signals - but still delivers compelling results on broadband material. It includes low-pass and band-pass filters to help isolate fundamental tones for optimal harmonic shaping. One band can track the pitch of a monophonic input and automatically adjust a low-pass filter in real time.

Opalize's core DSP algorithm was developed by J. Budweiser. This plugin version was engineered by apulSoft.

Main Features
• Innovative harmonics generation with adjustable dynamics-independence.
• Add 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th harmonics to any signal.
• Generate even-order harmonics without DC-offset issues.
• Process up to 4 parallel frequency bands simultaneously.
• One band can follow the monophonic fundamental frequency.
• Smooth frequency analyzer display shows how harmonics are stacked per frequency.
• Minimal latency and phase-matched processing modes.
• Intuitive creation and editing of 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 a human-readable xml file format.
• Plugin formats: AudioUnits/AAX/VST3 on macOS and Windows 64bit.
• Free trial! Download and try for 10 days after installing.

home page: https://www.apulsoft.ch/opalize/