Multiband Audio Effect

FAC Bandit is a multiband audio effect that splits the audio signal into three bands of frequencies according two 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 to 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.

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Band Parameters: Low, Mid and High

• ①②③ Gain, sets the level of the band after the effect, this helps to maintain tonal balance when the output is recombined
• ④⑤⑥ Mute/Solo, mute or solo the band to audition the effect on the frequency range. Can be used as a band killer, like in DJ mixers.
• ⑦⑧⑨ Fx, effect section. On the top there is a menu to select the effect, followed by three effect controls and a mix control to blend the dry signal with the wet signal. Below, a detailed overview of all the effects and their parameters.

Other Parameters

• ⑩ Wet, controls the level after the effect
• ⑪ Dry, controls the level of the original signal
• ⑫ Low/High Band Crossover, crossover points of the low and high band filters
• ⑬ Slope of the crossover filters (12dB to 48dB)
• ⑭ Summary label built according the effect being used
• ⑮ Preset button, preset manager (tap/long touch)
• ⑯ Info, review the app, Store and Tip Jar to support FAC, documentation...

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

In-App purchases via the FAC store

Touch the INFO button (See ⑯) and select "TIP JAR And Store". 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 and restart the app.

Linked parameters change

Long touch any of the gain knobs (①,②,③) to alter the three values in one single take. This also work on the dry/wet knobs (⑩,⑪) and on both crossovers knobs (⑫).

Multiple outputs support

An additional Audio Unit extension named FAC Bandit (MULTI OUT) provides multiple outputs support. Low, Mid, High bands can be routed to separate channels in your DAW.

Warning: You need a host able to provide to the AuV3 plug in additional output busses. Check the documentation of your host on iOS. The additional AuV3 Multi Out extension will always be visible, even if the host does not provide output busses.

Always check your audio levels

In general, use the gains in parsimony, to avoid any excessive levels that may damage your ears or your system. FAC Bandit shall not be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature (direct, indirect, consequential, or other) to your material (software, hardware, or other).

As with all FAC products, the interface has a unique sober look and provides a great user experience. The value of each knob can be monitored at any time. The knobs are very responsive, natural and follow a specific curve according to the parameter type.

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, saving, importing and exporting. 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 touch (hold) provides contextual operations.