KUASSA Efektor CH3604 Chorus Guitar Effect Software User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: KUASSA

Table of Contents

KUASSA Efektor CH3604 Chorus Guitar Effect Software
Key Features
Function
PRESET MANAGEMENT
Function
References
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KUASSA Efektor CH3604 Chorus Guitar Effect Software

Thank you for choosing Kuassa products!
We encourage you to take the time to read this User Manual thoroughly to ensure trouble-free and proper operation of the software. Following the previous Efektor Distortion series, please welcome the newest addition to the Efektor series: Efektor Modulation. We studied and examined more than 20 models of fabled modulation effects from the 1950s to the last decade. From rack gears, desktop units, and effect pedals as well. Modulation effects are widely used by organ/synth players, guitarists, and studio engineers to add width, depth, and movement to the original sound. In this latest bundle, we collect the prominent ones and packed them into four devices.

Recognizable from its doubling effect, this type of effect are known as a standard built-in effect from gears such as the Roland Jazz Chorus amp and also the Roland Juno synthesizer.

Ensemble: A true classic chorusing effect with great tone. soft, deep, and rich.
Dimension: Add thickness, 3-dimensional depth, and width from true analog circuit modeling.
Tribunal Chorus: Big spectrum creates rich soundscapes in stereo.
The sounds of multiple modulations combined together.

Key Features

Three modes of Modulation in every unit.
Bypass switch button.
BPM sync.
Mono or stereo mode.
CV inputs for automation (RE Only)

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 7.1 or later for Rack Extension format
Macintosh: Mac OS 10.9 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

Mac OSX 10.9 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 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 is the default folders installation path for each of our supported platforms in Mac OSX:

Mac Audio Unit (EfektorCH3604.
component) : /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
Mac VST (EfektorCH3604.vst)
Mac VST3 (EfektorCH3604.vst3)
Mac AAX (EfektorCH3604.aaxplugin)
Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/Kuassa/
Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
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 plugin path (see below). Alternatively, you can point the installation target to a specific folder. Most VST hosts already has 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 (EfektorCH3604.dll)
Windows 64-bit VST3 (EfektorCH3604.vst3)
Windows 64-bit AAX (EfektorCH3604.aaxplugin)
C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Kuassa\
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\

Mac OSX 10.9 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/EfektorCH3604/
/Users/[User Name]/Music/Kuassa/Presets/EfektorCH3604/
Files:
/Library/Application Support/Kuassa/Misc/EfektorCH3604 EULA.txt
/Library/Application Support/Kuassa/User Manuals/EfektorCH3604 Manual.pdf
/Users/[User Name]/Music/Kuassa/Settings/EfektorCH3604.setting

Windows VISTA or Later
Use Add/Remove programs or programs and Features from the Windows Control Panel. If Efektor CH3604 does not list, delete the .dll/.vst3/. file from your VST plug-in folder. After Uninstallation, manually delete other Efektor CH3604 file resources at, Folder:

C:\Users\[User Name]\Documents\Kuassa\Presets\EfektorCH3604\ Files:
C:\Users\[User Name]\Documents\Kuassa\Settings\EfektorCH3604.setting
1. On evaluation mode, you will see this pop-up window when you first start the plugin.
2. 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].
3. Locate the License File [EfektorCH3604.kuassa] obtained from the confirmation e-mail sent to you after you 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.
4. After you locate the License File, a pop-up box confirming that you successfully authorize your plug-in will show.
5. To check if you have completed the authorization process, just simply load the About Box by clicking the Efektor logo on the bottom 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.

Function

[FILE] BUTTON: The Menu button contains several functions; preset saving, license file authorization, and shortcuts to the user manual and Kuassa website.
PRESET SELECTOR: Select from available Presets, press the left-right buttons or select from the drop-down menu.
SYNC: Enables synchronization of Rate to the host’s tempo in BPM.
A-B COMPARE: Compares two different settings of the plug-in.
COPY A to B: Copies settings from the “A” state to the “B” state.
STEREO: Enables or Disables stereo output.
RATE: Controls the frequency, or the speed of the oscillation. In manual mode, the range is from 0.01 Hz to 20 Hz. When “Sync” is enabled, the range will be from 8 to 1/32T.
DEPTH: Controls the height, or amplitude of the modulated signal. On minimum settings, the effect will be very subtle, almost inaudible.
MIX: Blends the levels of the “dry” (clean) input signal and the “wet” (processed) signal.
LEVEL: Controls the overall output level from the plug-ins.
TYPE SELECTOR: There are multiple fx models emulated within the device, each comes from a different era, with a different flavor, and character. Pick one which suited your desired sound.
BYPASS Turns the effect unit completely On or Bypass.
ELEKTOR LOGO: Click to show the About Box.

PRESET MANAGEMENT

Presets for EFEKTOR Plug-in(s) are located in the following folders*:
- Mac: Users/[YourName]/Music/Kuassa/Presets/EfektorCH3604
- Win: ~\Documents\Kuassa\Presets\EfektorCH3604
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 (*.kchp for CH3604).
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 plug-ins.
To add new additional preset banks, create a new folder by clicking the “New Folder” button and renaming it.
Sub-folders are also recognized to manage presets into groups, useful to manage the additional preset bank, or grouping presets based by their use.

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 Plug-in’s preset selector.

Function

BYPASS
Turns on, off or bypasses the rack extension.
TYPE SELECTOR
There are multiple fx models emulated within the device, each comes from a different era, with a different flavor, and character. Pick one which suited your desired sound.
SYNC & STEREO
SYNC: Enables synchronization of Rate to the host’s tempo in BPM.
STEREO: Enables or Disables stereo output.
RATE KNOB
Controls the frequency, or the speed of the oscillation. On manual mode, the range is from 0.01 Hz to 20 Hz. When “Sync” is enabled, the range will be from 1 to 1/32T.
DEPTH Knob
Controls the height, or amplitude of the modulated signal. On minimum settings, the effect will be very subtle, almost inaudible.
MIX Knob
Blends the levels of the “dry” (clean) input signal and the “wet” (processed) signal.
LEVEL Knob
Controls the overall output level from the plug-ins.
ADDITIONAL BYPASS Switch
Turns the effect unit completely On or Bypass.
CV INPUTS
- CV Input Socket:
- Receives incoming CV message for controlling each of EFEKTOR’s CV control-enabled parameters from another device’s CV output.
- CV Input Trim:
  Turn counter-clockwise for each corresponding input to trim or reduce the intensity of the incoming CV messages.
Audio input and output sockets :
- Please note that EFEKTOR is an FX, and should always be added as an FX device instead of an instrument.

MIDI CC PARAMETER LIST (Propellerhead reason)

128 = on Bypass
129 = CHORUS Type
130 = sync on
131 = stereo on
132 = rate
133 = rate Sync
134 = depth
135 = mix
136 = LEVEL

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