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Description
Looking to add a dynamic edge to your sound? The Sonnox Oxford Envolution is your go-to frequency-dependent envelope shaper, designed to give your music a distinct character. Perfect for musicians and producers who want to redefine the sonic texture of their tracks, Envolution offers separate transient and sustain sections for unparalleled control. Whether you're enhancing the punch of your drums or adding depth to your guitar tracks, this plugin delivers precision like no other.
Select between a broader tilt mode for general frequency processing or dive into the focus mode for a more parametric approach. With the DIFF button, you can unleash creative potential by experimenting with negative ratio compression effects, bringing a new dimension to your sound. Ideal for any stage of your mixing process, Envolution can be inserted on a track, bus, or even the master output, giving you the flexibility to shape your mix with surgical accuracy.
From boosting sustain to create lush ambient layers to cutting it for a snappy, gated effect, this plugin is versatile enough to handle any production challenge. Plus, with a range of presets and parallel processing capabilities that avoid phase cancellation, you're equipped to explore new auditory landscapes effortlessly.
Key Features:
- Frequency-dependent control of Transients & Sustain
- Tilt and parametric modes for frequency targeting
- DIFF button for creative compression effects
- Phase-cancellation-free parallel processing
- Harmonic saturation and tone shaping with warmth control
- Compatible with AAX Native, AU, VST2 formats
- Supports macOS 10.12+ and Windows 10+
- Dual activations via iLok account for flexible use
Product specs
| Software Type | Envelope shaping |
| Platform | Mac, PC |
| Upgrade/Full | Full |
| Download/Boxed | Download |
| Bit Depth | 32-bit, 64-bit |
| Format | AAX Native, AAX DSP, VST2, AU |
| Authorization Type | iLok Account |
| Hardware Requirements - Mac | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM minimum |
| Hardware Requirements - PC | Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, 4GB RAM minimum |
| OS Requirements - Mac | OS X 10.9.5 or later |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 7 SP1 or later |
FAQs
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What is the primary function of the Sonnox Oxford Envolution plugin?
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The Sonnox Oxford Envolution is an envelope shaping plugin designed to manipulate the attack and sustain characteristics of audio signals, allowing for dynamic control over the transients and body of sounds.
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Is the Sonnox Oxford Envolution compatible with my DAW?
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The Sonnox Oxford Envolution supports AAX Native, AAX DSP, VST2, and AU formats, making it compatible with a wide range of DAWs, including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and others that support these formats.
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What are the system requirements for running the Sonnox Oxford Envolution on a Mac?
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To run the Sonnox Oxford Envolution on a Mac, you need OS X 10.9.5 or later, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or higher, and a minimum of 4GB RAM.
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Does the Sonnox Oxford Envolution require an iLok account for authorization?
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Yes, the Sonnox Oxford Envolution requires an iLok account for authorization, but it does not require a physical iLok USB dongle.
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Can the Sonnox Oxford Envolution be used for both mixing and mastering?
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Yes, the Sonnox Oxford Envolution is versatile and can be used in both mixing and mastering to enhance or reduce the impact of transients and sustain in your audio tracks.
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PROS
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Precise and transparent adjustments for exact sound manipulation
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Reliable transient shaping with no slip-ups
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Differentiated control over attack, release, and frequency ranges
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Responsive to quick successions, like a 1/32 note drum roll
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Eliminates pumping artifacts common in other shapers
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Allows transient boosting without unwanted 'click' sounds
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Flexible frequency settings for fine-tuning
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Effective for groove-oriented music mastering or mixing
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Low latency for real-time processing
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Versatile shaping to fit any sound
CONS
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Sonnox Oxford Envolution.
Features and functionality
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Envolution acts as a transient shaper, not a traditional compressor, lacking a threshold control and affecting both quiet and loud transients.
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Comparisons
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Users compare Envolution to the Waves MV2, noting Envolution as a unique transient designer, unlike MV2's focus on low-volume compression.
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On Tycho's fourth studio album Epoch, he used a Korg Minilogue synthesizer, as evidenced by the comment thread to this Instagram photo.
Within the comment thread, one user asks Tycho, "So I've seen you really praising the Minilogue, how do you feel about the clicking issue that people often bring up? I don't own it but I've been considering it for a while now." Tycho replies:
"yeah that was a big issue on a few tracks on epoch. i used sonnox envolution to fix that"
Excerpt from Music Radar feature: "Victone's favourite music software".
“...it’s now one of the go-to plugins for drums.
“The amount of control you have over the transient is phenomenal, and the frequency-based envelope shaper gives you so much more control than a regular transient shaper would. This is an essential plugin for us.”
A quote from Music Radar feature:
"I’ll often use the Sonnox Oxford Envolution plugin, which can maintain the musicality of a groove by surgically removing those parameters. You could also use the plugin to add transience if that’s what you’re after."
Jordan can be seen using Envolution in his A Song From Nothing series. For example, it's used at 15:58 in this video https://youtu.be/OOwodlmQo0w?t=957
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