Instead it seems to be a new version of the standard attack and sustain envelope and volume controls you d expect from a transient designer.
Waves smack attack vs transient designer.
There s also a sensitivity control for selective transient shaping.
This is the latest transient designer to hit the shelves but it doesn t appear to add any twists like some of the other new plugins available.
The nice thing about the waves plugs vs the competition transient shapers is the fully configurable control over the attack time of the transient modification.
This waves transient shaper is simple and effective and the attractive interface provides excellent visual feedback on the processing.
In this video review pro tools expert deputy editor dan cooper takes a look at the new transient shaper plug in smack attack from waves.
With such a fine degree of envelope control smack attack really does take you to places other transient shapers can t although you ll have to put a few more mouse clicks in to get there.
It gives pinpoint control over the shape and duration of transients.
If you re looking for a plugin catered specifically to creating punchy drum transients the search is over.
Smack attack is centered around the two main cornerstones of transient shaping.
Don t forget about waves trans x which i have really liked using.
You can make a kick tighter than you d ever imagined or give your snares that extra crack.
0 5 500ms attack 30 1000ms sustain.
The lengths of the shapes are adjusted with duration sliders.
Smack attack by waves is made with this purpose in mind and is best used on drum busses and individual percussive instruments.
This new plugin really seems like a replacement for trans x not wholly a new offering from waves.
Attack and sustain have contour settings duration level and sensitivity controls.
In this video review pro tools expert deputy editor dan cooper takes a look at waves new transient shaper plug in smack attack.
Although featuring the usual controls commonly found on transient shaper plug ins smack attack is a transient shaper plug in on steroids.
Featuring usual controls com.
Sign up for the free waves masterclass with david darlington including a 15 discount for waves plugins inside.