Table of Contents

1. What is Radical1 Solo?
2. Sharing the Engine: Core Features of the Free Version
3. Major Update for the Full Radical1 Version
4. System Compatibility and Formats
5. Pricing and Availability
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Radical1 Solo?

2. Sharing the Engine: Core Features of the Free Version

• Advanced Oscillators: Deep additive synthesis capabilities right out of the box.
• Flexible Filters and Effects: Sculpt your tone with the exact processing units found in the flagship synth.
• Robust Modulation System: Bring movement and life to your patches with powerful modulation routing.

3. Major Update for the Full Radical1 Version

• Searchable Browser: Quickly find your favorite presets and patches.
• New Modulators: Introduces new Route and Quantize modulators.
• Sonic Refinements: Delivers improved distortion characteristics and smoother overall modulation.
• Expanded Control: Enhanced MIDI and MPE settings for expressive hardware integration.
• Fresh Content: A collection of new and updated factory presets.
• Performance Boosts: General workflow, stability, and performance improvements across supported systems.

4. System Compatibility and Formats

• Operating Systems: Fully supported on PCs running Windows 10 or later, and Macs running macOS 10.14 and above.
• Plug-in Formats: Available in VST3, AU, and AAX formats to fit seamlessly into any professional studio setup.

5. Pricing and Availability

• Radical1 Solo: Available now as a free download for all producers.
• Full Radical1 Version: Currently being offered at an introductory price of $129 (regularly priced at $199).

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Is Radical1 Solo just a demo plugin?

Can I use patches made in Radical1 Solo in the full version?

What plug-in formats does Radical1 Solo support?

Table of Contents

1. What is Autoformer? An Overview

2. Interface and Scalability

3. Deep Dive into the Processing Sections

   1. Preamp Section

   2. Balancer Section

   3. Compressor Section

   4. Output Section and Meters
4. Workflow Enhancements: Presets, A/B Testing, and Context Menus
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Autoformer? An Overview

2. Interface and Scalability

• Scalable GUI: The plugin automatically adapts to your display resolution, looking consistent across both low-DPI screens and modern high-DPI/Retina monitors.
• Manual Resizing: You can easily drag the bottom-right corner of the interface to change its size. Scale it down to preserve valuable screen space or enlarge it for meticulous, hands-on adjustments.
• Independent Bypass Switches: Every major section is equipped with an individual bypass toggle, allowing you to isolate specific processing stages and evaluate their exact impact on your tone.

3. Deep Dive into the Processing Sections

Preamp Section

• INPUT: Acts as the input gain control, regulating how hard the signal drives into the plugin with a range from -24 dB to +24 dB.
• BR / MG / US / CL / GE Buttons: These buttons alter the behavior and harmonic color of the analog circuit, offering British, American, and German emulation styles.
• MOJO: Controls the saturation intensity, dictating how much rich color is introduced into the audio stream.

Balancer Section

• LEVELLER: Determines the power and intensity of the intelligent volume riding.
• SEER: Looks ahead at the incoming signal to decide when the Leveller should engage. A higher setting delivers more precise volume attenuation, though it introduces a slight increase in latency. Note: Avoid tweaking this parameter during playback.
• GT: Controls the activation and deactivation of the gate integrated within the Balancer algorithm.

Compressor Section

• GAIN: Controls the makeup gain amount specific to the compressor section.
• SQUASH: Sets the overall complex level of applied compression.
• TIME: Determines the time constants (attack and release characteristics) of the compression engine.
• RATIO: Sets the compression ratio. Pushing this to its maximum value transforms the ratio to 1:infinity, turning the compressor into a brickwall limiter.
• MIX: A wet/dry control that lets you blend the compressed and uncompressed signals for parallel compression techniques.

Output Section and Meters

• OUT: Manages the overall output volume of the plugin, ranging from -24 dB to +24 dB.
• Meters Guide:
  • I: Input signal volume (pre-preamp).
  • P: Preamp section output volume.
  • B: Gain reduction amount of the Balancer section.
  • C: Compressor section gain reduction.
  • O: Overall output level.

4. Workflow Enhancements: Presets, A/B Testing, and Context Menus

• A/B Comparison and Copy: The plugin stores two independent sets of settings (A and B). Clicking between them highlights the active choice in red, making split-second comparisons effortless. The Copy button duplicates your current settings over to the alternate slot.
• Presets Management: Factory presets provide immediate starting points for various instruments. Navigate them using the left/right arrows or by clicking the preset field directly.
  • Custom presets are stored locally on your machine at:
    • Windows: c:UsersUSER NAMEAppDataRoamingUnitedPluginsPRESETSAutoformer
    • macOS: /Users/username/Library/Application Support/UnitedPlugins/PRESETS/Autoformer
• Background Right-Click Menu: Right-clicking anywhere on the background provides shortcuts to scale the GUI by percentage, check version info, access online documentation, open the local preset folder, manage plugin licenses, and toggle GPU Acceleration or Intelligent Sleep on Silence (which disables processing when no audio is present to save CPU power).
• Parameter Interactions: Right-clicking any parameter opens a menu for descriptions or resets, while double-clicking knobs allows for precise numeric value entry.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Autoformer on vocals and instruments alike?

What does the SEER parameter actually do?

How do I install and activate Autoformer?