| title | MODULATED STRIP VST |
|---|---|
| subtitle | Analog Channel Processor |
| version | v1.0.0 |
| date | June 2026 |
Analog Channel Processor for Ableton Live
Version 1.0.0 — June 2026
Modulated Strip is a professional analog channel strip VST plugin that models the complete signal chain of a recording studio.
Pick your analog flavor at every stage independently:
- 7 saturation circuits from legendary hardware
- 5 compressor models with authentic behavior
- 5 equalizer models with color EQ character
- 60+ factory presets across 10 categories
- Built for electronic music and live performance
Run ModulatedStrip_Setup_v1.0.0.exe (admin required) Open Ableton Live Options → Preferences → Plugins → Rescan Find MODULATED STRIP in your browser Drop on any track Click the preset name → pick a preset Press play text
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 | Intel i7 / AMD Ryzen 7 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| DAW | Ableton Live 11 | Ableton Live 12 |
| Format | VST3 | VST3 |
Double-click ModulatedStrip_Setup_v1.0.0.exe
Follow the wizard
Plugin installs to: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3
Rescan plugins in your DAW
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Copy the "Modulated Strip.vst3" folder to: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
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Windows Settings → Apps → Modulated Strip → Uninstall User presets are preserved in AppData
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INPUT GAIN → SATURATION → COMPRESSOR → EQ → OUTPUT GAIN ↕ (EQ PRE switch reverses compressor and EQ order)
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| Model | Based On | Sound |
|---|---|---|
| NEVE | 1073 transformer + Class A | Thick, warm, musical |
| SSL | Console VCA chip | Clean, precise, subtle |
| API | 2520 discrete op-amp | Forward, exciting, punchy |
| TUBE | 12AX7 vacuum tube | Warm, vintage, asymmetric |
| TAPE | Ampex/Studer oxide | Smooth, cohesive, natural |
| FET | JFET transistor | Aggressive, fast, gritty |
| IRON | Output transformer | Subtle, transparent, 3D |
| Model | Based On | Sound |
|---|---|---|
| SSL Bus | SSL G-Series VCA | Punchy glue, modern records |
| Fairchild 670 | Variable-mu tube | Smoothest ever made |
| LA-2A | T4B electro-optical | Transparent, musical |
| 1176 | UREI FET | Fastest, aggressive, punchy |
| API 2500 | VCA + Thrust HPF | Dense, bass-preserving |
| Model | Based On | Sound |
|---|---|---|
| Neve 1073 | Inductor + Class A | Musical warmth, bloom |
| Neve 1084 | Extended 1073 | More flexible, surgical |
| SSL 4000E | State Variable Filter | Clean, precise |
| Pultec EQP-1A | Passive LC + tube | Phase bloom, vintage |
| API 550A | Discrete Class A | Aggressive, focused |
- Oversampling: 1x / 2x / 4x / 8x on saturation stage
- Delta Mode: Hear only what the plugin changes
- Analog Bypass: Transformer color only, all processing bypassed
- EQ Pre/Post: Switch EQ before or after compressor
- Per-Section Bypass: Toggle each stage independently
- Stereo Linked: Both channels processed identically
- Mid/Side: Process center and width independently
- Dual Mono: Each channel fully independent
- Inter-channel Crosstalk: 0.2% bleed like real hardware
- Model Noise Floor: Correct noise level per model type
- Output Soft Clipper: Transparent tanh at -0.5 dBFS
- LED Ladder Meters: Input and output with peak hold
- Clip Latch LEDs: Latching red indicator, click to clear
- VU Needle Meter: Physics-based GR needle with model-specific face
- GR History Trace: 2-second compression visualization
- EQ Curve Display: Real-time frequency response
- LUFS Meter: Short-term loudness display
- 60+ Factory Presets across 10 categories
- User Preset Save/Load with categories and descriptions
- Preset Browser with filtering and search
- A/B Comparison — store and switch between two states
| Category | Count | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deep House | 6 | Bus, kick, bass, pads, modular, groove |
| Progressive House | 4 | Bus, lead, pluck, atmosphere |
| Melodic House | 4 | Bus, chords, arp, emotion |
| Techno | 3 | Dark, kick, bus |
| Ambient | 2 | Pad, drone |
| Synths | 3 | Bass punch, analog color, 808 |
| Vocals | 4 | Smooth, aggressive, radio, warm |
| Drums | 2 | Punch bus, vintage bus |
| Live Performance | 6 | Opener, warmup, build, peak, transition, after hours |
| Mastering | 4 | Analog, modern, vintage, streaming |
| Mixing | 3 | Reference, parallel drums, synth bus |
| Creative | 3 | Heavy saturation, tape machine, lo-fi |
SAT: NEVE Drive 15% Mix 80% COMP: SSL Bus 2:1 -20dB 3ms 400ms Mix 65% EQ: Neve 1073 Low +2 at 60Hz Mid -1 at 350Hz High +2.5 at 12kHz
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SAT: TUBE Drive 15% Mix 75% COMP: LA-2A COMPRESS 35% EQ: Pultec LF boost +6dB at 60Hz (auto-cut creates magic)
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SAT: FET Drive 35% Mix 60% COMP: 1176 8:1 fast attack 80ms release Mix 40% EQ: API 550A Low +3 Mid +2 at 3kHz
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SAT: FET Drive 45% Mix 85% COMP: API 2500 THRUST ON 4:1 -16dB Mix 75% EQ: API 550A Low +4 at 80Hz Mid -2 at 500Hz High +3 at 10kHz
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | VST3 |
| Channels | Stereo (Linked / M/S / Dual Mono) |
| Sample Rates | 44.1k – 192k Hz |
| Bit Depth | 32-bit float internal |
| Oversampling | 1x / 2x / 4x / 8x |
| Latency | 0 samples (1x) to ~256 (8x) |
| Window Size | 1280 × 660 pixels |
| Presets | 60+ factory, unlimited user |
| DSP Accuracy | 94/100 (independent review) |
| Settings | CPU |
|---|---|
| Light | 1.5 – 2.5% |
| Medium | 3 – 4% |
| Heavy | 5 – 7% |
| Heavy + 4x OS | 8 – 12% |
| File | Path |
|---|---|
| Plugin | C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\Modulated Strip.vst3 |
| User Presets | C:\Users\[Name]\AppData\Roaming\ModulatedStrip\ |
| Limitation | Status |
|---|---|
| Window not resizable | Planned v1.1 |
| No MIDI learn | Planned v1.1 |
| No macro knobs | Planned v1.1 |
| No spectrum analyzer | Planned v1.1 |
| No skin system | Planned v1.2 |
| Oversampling 4x/8x is CPU heavy | Use for renders only |
Email: [modulated.music.ofc@gmail.com] Discord: [miraofc2380_08940]
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See LICENSE.txt for full terms.
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved.
See TESTER_GUIDE.md for complete documentation including:
- Detailed model descriptions with harmonic profiles
- Complete compressor physics explanations
- Famous signal chain combinations
- Live performance setup guide
- Full testing checklist
- Tips, tricks, and common mistakes
Built with JUCE Framework Designed for electronic music production and live performance Modulated Strip v1.0.0 Beta