FutzBox

Configurable ‘futz’ effects including filtering, EQ, and distortion

FutzBox is a distortion and noise generator plug-in for creating low fidelity versions of audio signals. FutzBox is available individually and in the Emerald Pack bundle.

Typical post productions require distorted, or ‘futzed’ versions of dialog and other tracks. Simulations of radios, cell phones, and televisions are now available together in FutzBox. These simulations, called SIMs (Synthetic Impulse Models) provide accurate modeling in an extremely optimized format, allowing FutzBox to use less dsp power than conventional convolution based products. Furthermore, SIMs can be scaled in real-time and changed on the fly.

In addition to the SIM library of sounds, FutzBox also includes filtering and EQ, distortion, a noise generator, and gating to complete the sonic destruction required. Original and distorted audio can be mixed in real-time to accommodate scene changes or other automation requirements.

Features

Library of Synthetic Impulse Models (SIMs)
Configurable ‘futz’ effects including filtering, EQ, and distortion
Flexible noise generator with ducking capability
Hyper-sensitive gate for signal dropout effects
Double precision processing
Ultra Low Latency
Mono and stereo versions

System Requirements

McDSP Native and LE plug-ins are compatible with Pro Tools™ HD, HD Accel TDM systems, as well as Pro Tools™ LE and Pro Tools™ M-Powered host based systems. McDSP plug-ins support Mac OS 10.4.x (Tiger), 10.5.x (Leopard), 10.6.x (Snow Leopard), Windows XP, and Vista and require Pro Tools 7.x, 8.x, or greater. McDSP plug-ins require an iLok USB Smart Key.

McDSP plug-in Mac versions are Universal Binary, compatible with both Intel and PowerPC based computers. McDSP plug-in Windows XP versions require an Intel Pentium 4 or greater processor.

Configurations

McDSP plug-ins are available in RTAS and AudioSuite configurations. See individual products for specific available configuration sets.

Applications

Pro Tools™ 7.x, 8.x, or higher is required for LE and M-Powered systems. Additionally, a third party software application that supports the Digidesign TDM, RTAS, or AudioSuite plug-in standard may be supported. McDSP plug-ins are compatible with the entire Pro Tools™ 7 and 8 product line.

Hardware

McDSP plug-ins support any Digidesign or approved third party hardware supported in Pro Tools™ 7.x or Pro Tools™ 8.x. This includes HD, HD Accel, 003, Mbox 2 Pro, Mbox, and M-Audio hardware. All McDSP HD plug-ins, except Synthesizer One, also support the Digidesign VENUE D-SHOW systems.

McDSP plug-in Mac versions are Universal Binary, compatible with both Intel and PowerPC based computers. McDSP plug-in Windows XP and Windows Vista versions require an Intel Pentium 4 or greater processor