Main features

FAC Bandit is a multiband audio effect that splits the audio signal into three bands of frequencies defined by adjustable crossover points. Each band is processed independently by its own effect processor and the outputs are then recombined to produce the final effect.

Each frequency range is altered with different effects and settings that won't sound the same if applied on the full frequency range. As you have probably realized, FAC Bandit is a wonderful and powerful sound design tool for designers who want to sculpt new personal, exciting and outstanding sounds. Either in a subtle way, without compromising the original tone, or in a more drastic way.

Following the diagram below, the input sound is split into three bands (Low, Mid, High) which are then recombined to the output.

The three band sections provide: an output gain control, a mute/solo toggle and a dynamic fx slot. The crossover, for its part, is available in the second band section. Both the gain and mute/solo parameters can be used as band killer, like in DJ console.

• Gain - sets the level of the band after the effect, this helps to maintain tonal balance when the output is recombined
• Mute/Solo - classic mute/solo channel facilities to easily spot the changes implied by the effect on the concerned frequency range
• Fx - effect section. On the top there is a menu to select the effect, followed by three controls and a mix control to blend the dry signal with the wet signal. It's also possible to change the algorithms (or the model) to quickly experiment different result with the same parameters configuration. The architecture is extensible and more will come in the future.

Saturation: Tube-like distortion

Parameters Drive - amount of saturation applied on the pre amplified signal PreGain - pre amplification of the drive section Pre/Post Filter - cutoff of the filter according the model

Models Soft - soft clip before the drive, then post LPF Hard - hard clip before the drive, then post LPF BPF - pre BPF, then soft clip before the drive BELL - pre BELL, then soft clip before the drive

LOFI: Low resolution character of retro vintage samplers

Parameters Rate - down sampling rate. 1: none, 40: resampling SR of 1102hz Bits depth - resolution of each individual sample involved in the resampling process Filter - post LPF. Useful to reduce the artifacts generated by the decimination

Models Classic - classic quantization Dither - classic quantization with dithering noise applied Rizer - advanced quantization, great down to 1 bit depth! Jitter - classic quantization with fixed down sampling jitter

Ring Modulator: Add inharmonic content to your input signal and get great percussion, metallic or bells sounds

Parameters Note - sets the rate (midi note number) of the modulator. Use it as the root scale, great on jamming and getting tuned percussion Waveshape - shape of the modulator waveform: SIN/SQUARE Tone - LPF affecting the modulated signal, useful to reduce the artifacts generated by the process

Models RM 01 - single ring modulator RM 02 - dual ring modulator

Delay: Tempo based delay, provides depth and ambience (In-App Purchase: 3 fxs 9 presets)

Parameters Feedback - the amount of altered signal returned into the input Division - the delay time as beat division Color - the width of the band pass filter. Computed according the band boundaries

Models: Ping Pong LR - Echoes bouncing from left to right channel Inv Ping Pong - Echoes bouncing from right to left channel Stereo Echo - Classic echo. Keeps the stereo image untouched

Reverb: Recreate the sonic ambience of rooms and spaces (In-App Purchase: 5 fxs 14 presets)

Parameters Size - the dimension of the room or space Pre Delay - the time (as beat division) between dry and wet signal Damp - set the damping of the high frequencies

Models: Small - Add a sense of small space, less noticable Room - Natural room with fast decay Hall - Wider than the Room model with a longer decay Big - Large space with medium diffusion and long decay Abyss - Wider than the Big model with more diffusion

Multiple Outputs support NEW 1.5!

An additional Audio Unit extension named FAC Bandit (MULTI OUT) provides multiple outputs support (Low, Mid, High bands can be routed to individual output in your AU host). Warning: to use this additional extension you need an AU host supporting multiple outputs (AUM, ApeMatrix). If not, use the regular FAC Bandit Audio Unit extension.

Preset Management

FAC Bandit also comes with factory presets to provide you a source of inspiration to satisfy your needs in any situation you might require.

The preset button provides common management features: loading, organization, and saving. The left and right arrows allow fast navigation shortcuts among all the presets (factory + user), a short press on the center label provides a detailed list of all the available presets, select the one you want to work with. On the other hand a long press (hold) provides contextual operation. For factory presets it's possible to save the current preset to a user preset, for user presets it's possible to rename, save and delete the current preset.

In-App purchase via the store available in FAC Bandit host

Lauch the Main App, touch the INFO button and select "In-App Purchase". Then, to buy a new product:

• Touch the buy button (Price)
• Wait for the confirmation alert, confirm your purchase
• Wait for the transaction to complete, restart the app