Kuassa Efektor Gainia XT Preamp User Guide

: June 16, 2024
: KUASSA

Table of Contents

Kuassa Efektor Gainia XT Preamp
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Key Features
System Requirements
Installation
Uninstallation
Authorization
Preset Management
Function
CONTACT
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Kuassa Efektor Gainia XT Preamp

Product Information

Specifications
- System Requirements:
- Windows: Windows Vista or Later (64 bit) Core2 Duo, or AMD Phenom ii X4 or better (latest Intel i3, AMD A4, or better is recommended) with 4GB minimum RAM VST or VST3 compatible host/DAW Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
- Propellerhead Reason 10.1 or later for Rack Extension format
- Macintosh: Mac OS 10.11 or later (64 Bit). Core2 Duo, or better (latest Intel i3 recommended) with 4GB minimum RAM
- Native Apple Silicon support VST, VST3, or Audio Units compatible host/DAW
- Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
- Propellerhead Reason 10.1 or later for Rack Extension format

Product Usage Instructions

Installation on Mac OSX
- Note for MacOS X users: you will be asked for your password upon installation.
- For Mac installer(.pkg) format, double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically points to your Mac’s default VST/VST3/AU/AAX plug-ins and Standalone path (see below). Alternatively, you can customize the installation target to a specific folder.
- Here are the default folders installation path for each of our supported platforms in Mac OSX:
- /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
- /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/Kuassa/
- /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
- /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/
Installation on Windows
- For Windows Installer (.exe), double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically points to your system’s default plugins path (see below). Alternatively, you can point the installation target to a specific folder. Most VST hosts already have a Plugins or VSTplugins folder inside its installation directory, or you can point the host to read any folder you choose.
Here are the default folder installation path for each of our supported platforms:
- C: Program FilesSteinbergVstPluginsKuassa/
- C: Program FilesCommon FilesVST3/
- C: Program FilesCommon FilesAvidAudioPlug-Ins/
Authorization Process
- On evaluation mode, you will see a pop-up window when you first start the plugin.
- To start the authorization process, click the [File] button on the top-left of the plug-in’s interface. There, you will find a selection box titled [import License].
- Locate the License File [EfektorGainiaXT.kuassa] obtained from the confirmation e-mail sent to you after your purchase EFEKTOR Plug-in(s) from our web store or downloaded from the member area.
- Note that the License File contains your personal information used to authorize the plug-in.
- After you locate the License File, a pop-up box confirming that you have successfully authorized your plug-in will appear.
- To check if you have completed the authorization process, simply load the About Box by clicking the Kuassa logo on the top left corner.
- If your authorization is successful, either your name or your e-mail address will be shown on the About Box. You will also notice that the generated noise/silence on the Evaluation Version is now gone.
Presets
- Presets for EfektorGainiaXT Plug-in(s) are located in the following folders*:
- All presets inside these folders will be recognized by the plugin as individual presets. You can also create a folder to group the preset(s). They will thus be shown on the Efektor Gainia XT Plug-in’s preset selector.
FAQ
- Q: What are the system requirements for this product?
- A: The system requirements are as follows:
- Windows Vista or Later (64-bit)
- Core2 Duo, or AMD Phenom ii X4 or better (latest Intel i3, AMD A4, or better is recommended) with 4GB minimum RAM
- VST or VST3 compatible host/DAW
- Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
- Propellerhead Reason 10.1 or later for Rack Extension format
- Mac OS 10.11 or later (64 Bit)
- Core2 Duo, or better (latest Intel i3 recommended) with 4GB minimum RAM
- Native Apple Silicon support
- VST, VST3, or Audio Units compatible host/DAW
- Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
- Propellerhead Reason 10.1 or later for Rack Extension format
- Q: How do I install the product on Mac OSX?
- A: For Mac installer(.pkg) format, double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically points to your Mac’s default VST/VST3/AU/AAX plug-ins and Standalone path. Alternatively, you can customize the installation target to aspecific folder.
- Q: How do I install the product on Windows?
- A: For Windows Installer (.exe), double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically points to your system’s default plugins path. Alternatively, you can point the installation target to a specific folder.
- Q: How do I authorize the plug-in?
- A: To authorize the plug-in, click the [File] button on the top-left of the plug-in’s interface and select [import License]. Locate the License File [EfektorGainiaXT.kuassa] obtained from the confirmation e-mail or downloaded from the member area. Once located, the plug-in will be successfully authorized.
- Q: Where can I find the presets for EfektorGainiaXT Plug-in(s)?
- A: The presets are located in specific folders. All presets inside these folders will be recognized by the plugin as individual presets and will be shown on the Efektor Gainia XT Plug-in’s preset selector.

Thank you for choosing Kuassa products!
Versatile mid to high gain preamp with boost and edge control. Kuassa Efektor Gainia XT is a powerful guitar effect plugin that will deliver heavy, full- bodied, and high-gain tones without sacrificing clarity or definition. Proudly presented for its versatility and the range of tonal options it provides. One of the things that sets the Efektor Gainia XT apart is its range of controls. With knobs for gain, boost, and edge controls, guitarists have the ability to fine-tune their sound to their exact specifications. And with the built-in boost function, they can push their distortion even further, adding an extra level of intensity to their playing. Whether you’re playing metal, rock, or any other genre that requires high-gain tones, Kuassa Efektor Gainia-XT has proven to be a reliable and versatile tool.

Key Features

NEW! Resizable window.
NEW! Updated interface for Efektor series.
Up to 8x oversampling.
Straightforward single screen interface.
Available as an Amplifikation 360 module.
Also available as a Reason Studios Rack Extension.

System Requirements

Windows:
- Windows Vista or Later (64 bit)
- Core2 Duo, or AMD Phenom ii X4 or better (latest Intel i3, AMD A4, or better is recommended) with 4GB minimum RAM
- VST or VST3 compatible host/DAW
- Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
- Propellerhead Reason 10.1 or later for Rack Extension format
Macintosh:
- Mac OS 10.11 or later (64 Bit).
- Core2 Duo, or better (latest Intel i3 recommended)
- with 4GB minimum RAM
- Native Apple Silicon support
- VST, VST3, or Audio Units compatible host/DAW
- Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
- Propellerhead Reason 10.1 or later for Rack Extension format

Installation

Mac OSX 10.11 or later

Note for MacOS X users: you will be asked for your password upon installation.
For Mac installer(.pkg) format, double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically point to your
Mac’s default VST/VST3/AU/AAX plug-ins and Standalone path (see below). Alternatively you can customize the installation target to specific folder.

Here are the default folders installation path for each of our supported platforms in Mac OSX:

Mac Audio Unit (EfektorGainiaXT.component) : /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
Mac VST (EfektorGainiaXT.vst) : /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/Kuassa/
Mac VST3 (EfektorGainiaXT.vst3) : /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
Mac AAX (EfektorGainiaXT.aaxplugin) : /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/

Windows VISTA or later

For Windows Installer (.exe), double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically points to your system’s default plugins path (see below). Alternatively you can point the installation target to specific folder. Most VST host already have a “Plugins” or “VSTplugins” folder inside its installation directory, or you can point the host to read any folder you choose.
Here are the default folders installation path for each of our supported platforms:

Windows 64-bit VST (EfektorGainiaXT.dll) : C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Kuassa\
Windows 64-bit VST3 (EfektorGainiaXT.vst3) : C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
Windows 64-bit AAX (EfektorGainiaXT.aaxplugin) : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\

Uninstallation

Mac OSX 10.11 or later

On a Mac, simply delete the plug-in located on the corresponding Plug-ins folder, and delete other folders and file resources located at,

Folders:

/Library/Application Support/Kuassa/Default Presets/EfektorGainiaXT/
/Users/[User Name]/Music/Kuassa/Presets/EfektorGainiaXT/

Files:

/Library/Application Support/Kuassa/Misc/EfektorGainiaXT EULA.txt
/Library/Application Support/Kuassa/User Manuals/EfektorGainiaXT.pdf
/Users/[User Name]/Music/Kuassa/Settings/EfektorGainiaXT.setting

Windows VISTA or Later

Use “Add/Remove programs” or “Programs and Features” from the Windows Control Panel. If Efektor Gainia XT does not
listed, delete the .dll/.vst3/.aaxplugin file from your VST plug-in folder. After Uninstallation, manually delete other

Efektor Gainia XT file resources at, Folder:

C: \Users\[User Name]\Documents\Kuassa\Presets\EfektorGainiaXT\ Files:
C: \Users\[User Name]\Documents\Kuassa\Settings\EfektorGainiaXT.setting

Authorization

On evaluation mode, you will see this pop-up window when you first start the plugin.
To start the authorization process, click the [File] button on the top-left of the plug-in’s interface, there, you will find a selection box titled [import License].
Locate the License File [ EfektorGainiaXT.kuassa] obtained from the confirmation e-mail sent to you after you purchase EFEKTOR Plug-in(s) from our web store or downloaded from member area. Note that the License File contains your personal information used to authorize the plug-in.
After you locate the License File, a pop-up box confirming that you are successfully authorize your plug-in will show.
To check if you have completed the authorization process, just simply load the About Box by clicking the Kuassa logo on the top left corner. If your authorization is successful, either your name or your e-mail address will be shown on the About Box. You will also notice that the generated noise/silence on the Evaluation Version is now gone.

Preset Management

Presets for EfektorGainiaXT Plug-in(s) are located in the following folders*:
- Mac:
- /Users/[USERNAME]/Music/Kuassa /Presets/EfektorGainiaXT
- Win:
- \Documents\Kuassa\Presets\ EfektorGainiaXT
- All presets inside these folders will be recognized by the plugin as individual presets, you can also create a folder to group the preset(s). They will thus be shown on the Efektor Gainia XT Plug-in’s preset selector.
To save a preset, set your plugin to the desired parameter settings, then select:
- “Save Preset”: Overwrites currently active preset.
- “Save Preset As”: Saves current settings into a new preset file (*.kgxtp for Efektor Gainia XT).
When you create a new preset using “Save Preset As…”, make sure that you have chosen the correct preset folder as aforementioned on point 1 above to make sure that it will be recognized automatically by Efektor Gainia XT.
Sub-folders are also recognized to manage presets into groups, useful to manage additional preset bank, or grouping presets based by their use.

Function

KUASSA LOGO: Displays the About box
FILE MENU: Includes option for following functions : Preset management/option, plug-in license authorization, user manual, window size, and link to our website.
LEFT-RIGHT ARROWS: Select next or previous preset.
A > B COMPARE: Compares two different settings of the effect. Click the letters to switch settings and click the arrow to copy settings from A to B or vice versa.
SETTING ICON: Show or hide the top menu consisting of input level, oversampling, and dry/wet knob.
INPUT: Adjusts the signal level going into the plugin.
OVERSAMPLING SELECTOR: Select from no oversampling up to 8X oversampling.
DRY/WET: Mixes the original with the processed signal.
BOOST LEVEL: Boosts the pre-gain input signal by cutting the lows and pushes the mid frequency. It corresponds directly to the Gain knob.
EDGE: Adds more drive and shifts the whole frequency spectrum to the mid-high.
GAIN: Adjust the amount of saturation.
LOW: Adjust the low frequency range.
HIGH: Adjusts the high frequency range.
LEVEL: Adjusts the output level.
BOOST SWITCH: Activates the Boost knob.
BYPASS SWITCH: Turns the effect on or off.

Kuassa Efektor Gainia XT Preamp Created by:

Muhammad Abduh
Abshar Platisza
Muhammad Yusreza Irsyan
Intan Zariska Daniyanti
Iman Firman Amarullah
Juan Prahamma Hartjamt
Dimitar Nalbantov
Arie Ardiansyah
Raden Pratama Kusuma
Adhitya Sulistia Wibisana
Bramantyo Ibrahim
Cil Satriawan
Grahadea Kusuf
Iqbal Ansyori
Rathomi Trinugraha
Bayu Ardianto
Sundawan Sukmaya

Presets and Audio Demos by:

Dimitar Nalbantov (http://www.nalbantov.com)

CONTACT

KUASSA TEKNIKA, PT
Jl. Dipati Ukur No. 71A
Bandung 40132
West Java, INDONESIA
https://www.kuassa.com.
General inquiry: info@kuassa.com.
Technical support:support@kuassa.com.

A Product of KUASSA. Bandung, West Java. Indonesia © 2010-2023 PT Kuassa Teknika Kuassa and Efektor Gainia XT Preamp are trademarks of PT Kuassa Teknika, Indonesia. All other commercial symbols, product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. All rights reserved.