apulSoft apUnmask is a cutting-edge audio plugin that amplifies audio components typically masked by louder elements. By leveraging the detector algorithm from the opus high-quality audio compression codec, it extracts signal components normally removed by compression. These extracted components, usually inaudible due to masking, are amplified and sculpted, creating a hyperrealistic audio experience.
To refine the frequencies of the extracted signal, apUnmask utilizes a linear phase graphical equalizer with a bezier curve smoothed frequency response, ensuring no overshoot. This innovative process allows listeners to perceive more intricate details within the music simultaneously, making apUnmask ideal for both mastering and enhancing individual instruments.
Key Features:
- Hyperrealistic Audio Enhancement: Amplifies and sculpts masked audio components for a richer listening experience.
- Linear Phase EQ: Features a graphical equalizer with a bezier curve smoothed frequency response.
- Audio Compression Algorithms: Utilizes advanced research from audio compression algorithms to enhance sound.
- Delta Listen Button: Allows users to hear what would be removed by compression.
- 3128 Samples Latency: Operates with a latency of 3128 samples at 44.1kHz.
- Unlimited Undo/Redo: Supports unlimited undo/redo for all actions.
- Plugin Formats: Compatible with AudioUnits, AAX, VST, and VST3 on macOS and Windows.
- Preset Management: System-wide preset management with import/export of preset files in a human-readable XML format, compatible across platforms and hosts.
- Customizable Interface: Offers bright and dark color schemes and support for user-defined color schemes.
apUnmask utilizes decades of research in lossy audio compression, which typically focuses on removing inaudible elements to save data size. By extracting and amplifying these elements, apUnmask enhances the listener’s ability to hear more nuances in the music.
Suggested Workflow:
- Insert apUnmask on the master track or individual track to be enhanced.
- Adjust the master gain until a reasonable amount of delta signal is visible.
- Toggle the delta listen button to hear the “ghostly” sounds typically removed by the opus codec.
- Experiment with the resolution knob to identify the most interesting components.
- Tweak the EQ curve to extract and boost the desired signals.
- Turn off delta listen and enjoy the enhanced result.
System Requirements
apUnmask requires a host application compatible with AudioUnits, VST2/3 plugins, or Pro Tools (>10.3.5, AAX).
Operating System:
- Windows: Windows 7 or newer (64-bit & 32-bit supported).
- Mac: macOS 10.11 or newer on an Intel or Apple Silicon CPU (64-bit only).
Hardware:
- CPU: Intel or Apple Silicon CPU.
- Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended.
- Storage: 500 MB of free disk space.
apUnmask is compatible with most modern DAWs and has been tested for stability and performance.
