Thank you for choosing Backwards Machine™ for Windows
This plug-in will operate in demo mode until it is authorized. In demo mode, the sound output will momentarily drop out every few seconds. To purchase Backwards Machine, please visit our web site at http://www.sfxmachine.com/
The installer will create two items:
• the Backwards Machine VST plug-in
(placed in your VST host application's VstPlugIns folder)
• this Read Me document
(placed in the same location)
About Backwards Machine
Backwards Machine™ is an audio effects plug-in that lets you reverse continuous audio in real time. Backwards Machine includes three presets: Reverse Playback, Forward Backwards, and Reverse Repeat. The plug-in is available in VST format for Windows.
How to Purchase
Buying Backwards Machine is easy. Just go to http://www.sfxmachine.com and click on the text that says "BUY NOW." This will take you to a page on shareit.com which will let you order using a credit card or other payment methods.
After purchasing the software, you will receive an e-mail from shareit.com containing your password and instructions on how to authorize your software.
What Is Included?
The Windows version of Backwards Machine includes:
Windows Installer:
Backwards Machine VST 1.0.x (for Windows 95 and above),
How to Install Backwards Machine for Windows
1. Double-click on the Backwards_Machine_1.0.x_Install.exe file. This will launch the installer.
2. Read the Introduction, then click "Next."
3. Read the Software License Agreement. Click "I accept the agreement", and then click "Next" to accept the terms of the agreement.
4. Locate the folder where you would like to install the VST plugin. The proper location can vary depending upon the VST host application you are using, but usually the proper location is in a folder called VstPlugIns located in the same folder as your host application. Some hosts know to look in the "Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugIns" folder, so that is the default location. Consult your VST host application's documentation to determine where you should install the plugin file. Once you have selected a location, click "Next."
5. Next you will be presented with a summary of your installation options. Click "Install" to begin the installation.
6. The final screen will tell you whether or not the installation was successful and also give you the option to view the Read Me file (this document). Click "Finish." You're done!
How to Use Backwards Machine
Backwards Machine lets you load three presets and modify them as desired. If you wish, you can save the modified effect under a new name.
A typical session might go as follows:
1. Launch your VST host application, load a sound file, and choose "Backwards Machine" from the appropriate menu (e.g., "Plug-Ins", "VST", "Audio Unit", etc.). The exact procedure varies slightly from one application to another. See your host application's documentation for more detailed information about how to invoke VST format plug-ins.
2. Choose one of the following presets:
- Reverse Playback -- Reverses and overlaps snippets of the incoming audio, to produce an ongoing backwards effect.
- Forward Backwards -- Smoothly cross-fades between forward and backward versions of the incoming audio.
- Reverse Repeat -- Plays snippets of the input audio backwards, twice. The second time, a slight vibrato is added.
3. Start audio playback in your host program. You should now hear the audio as processed through Backwards Machine.
4. If you wish, adjust one or more controls to modify the effect. The controls are as follows:
- REVERSER -- This button controls whether you hear the reversed audio (according to whichever preset is selected) or the original (forwards) audio. The REVERSER button has been deglitched to avoid clicks when switching between forward and reverse playback.
- TIME -- This slider controls the delay time; i.e., the length of each audio window ("snippet"). The default is 2 seconds, which tends to sound better than very short or very long time settings. The TIME control has been deglitched to avoid clicks when adjusting the slider.
- FEEDBACK DEPTH -- This slider controls the amount of feedback. Often feedback is not wanted for these effects, so the default is 0%. Please note that if you set the FEEDBACK DEPTH too high and continue feeding more audio into the system, eventually the audio will clip (saturate), resulting in a loud and/or unpleasant sound.
- WET MIX -- This slider controls the loudness of the Backwards (wet / effect) sound. Generally you will want to set this slider so the effect is audible but not excessively loud. Note that even if the REVERSER button is set to Forward mode, that audio will come through the WET MIX.
- DRY MIX -- This slider allows you to mix in some of the (dry / non-effect) input signal. Often you will want to set this slider to 0% (the default), but this slider can be used if you want to hear some of the forwards sound along with the backwards sound. (Note that if the REVERSER button is set to Forward mode, you will hear that Forward sound through the WET MIX slider. You will, of course, hear a similar Forward sound through the DRY MIX slider; in this case the two sliders will be additive, adding two copies of the same Forward input signal.)
5. To save your changes, you can either save a preset file or, depending on the host application, save a song or project document which will save the settings of all plug-ins that are being used. Please see your host application's documentation for the options available and specific instructions.
System Requirements
Backwards Machine VST requires Windows 95 or higher and a 500 MHz or higher CPU.
In addition, the software requires at least 10 MB available hard drive space, and about 10 MB available RAM (on top of what is used by your operating system, host program, etc.). An 800 x 600 minimum screen resolution is needed.
A VST 2.0 (or higher) host program is required to use the plug-in. VST 2 host programs include selected versions of:
Ableton Live
Steinberg Cubase SX
Steinberg Nuendo
Steinberg WaveLab (3.0 or higher)
Emagic Logic (4.2 or higher)
AudioMulch
Fruity Loops (1.5 or higher)
Melodyne (2.0 or higher)
Plogue Bidule
Orion
BUZZ
SynthEdit
Cakewalk Project 5
DSound RT Player
All features and specifications subject to change without notice. For the latest information about Backwards Machine, check out our web site at http://www.sfxmachine.com .
WARNING
Please take care of your ears and those of your listeners.
Backwards Machine should always be stable, in the sense that a short audio input will not keep getting louder and louder, regardless of the setting of the FEEDBACK DEPTH control. However, note that if you set the FEEDBACK DEPTH too high and continue feeding more audio into the system, eventually the audio will clip (saturate), resulting in a loud and/or unpleasant sound. If your sound system is turned up too high, this can produce excessive volume levels. Exposure to high sound levels, especially over prolonged periods of time, can result in hearing loss and/or tinnitus (ringing of the ears).
Whenever you change presets, parameters, slider settings or input signal levels, start with low volume levels until you're comfortable with what Backwards Machine is going to do.
Backwards Machine is not intended for live performance situations. If you choose to use this software in live performance, you should follow it with a compressor or limiter to make sure that excessive loudness levels are not reached. Regardless of what software and hardware is used, please be responsible with the hearing of your audience members.
Contacting The Sound Guy, Inc.
The Sound Guy, Inc.
1876 Harding St.
Seaside, CA 93955
U.S.A.
E-mail: sfx@sfxmachine.com
Web Site: http://www.sfxmachine.com
Your use of this software is subject to the license terms presented electronically upon installation.
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