Transparently reshape dynamics, tone, and transients in ways you never have before.
Sculpt can push and pull sound in all directions using four parallel processors.
Upwards and Downwards compression, Transient shaping and the unique Tone Sculpt module.
Use it to add refining touches to masters and mix buses, or to enhance specific elements inside of samples, stems and instrument groups.
£299.00
Designed for master and group buses, SCULPT lets you thoroughly and cleanly reshape your sounds in ways that other processors simply can’t. Use it to add refining touches to masters and mix buses, or to enhance specific elements inside of samples, stems and instrument groups.
SCULPT is built on top of four dynamic modules that run in parallel. At its heart are a remarkably transparent “Upward” Compressor, a more traditional Downward Compressor, and powerful Tonal and Transient “Sculpt” sections.
SCULPT uses a state-of-the-art Envelope Detection Algorithm (EDA) that mimics the way humans hear sounds, making it more responsive than conventional compressor technology.
Advanced Adaptive Auto Gain (AAAG) analyzes incoming audio and accurately applies makeup gain based on the way humans hear sound.
Listen to the difference Sculpt can bring to your sound.
ADPTR Audio’s Sculpt represents the future of dynamic and tonal control. Designed to be able to push dynamic shaping in every conceivable direction, Sculpt presents the most sophisticated selection of tools with a workflow that goes as deep as you could ever need to coax every nuance required to produce a masterpiece. From corrective to creative, Sculpt delievers the ultimate dynamic experience.
Sculpt is built on top of four dynamic modules that run in parallel. The Upward Compression module offers an uncommon spin on dynamic control with greater transparency, while a high-quality Downwards Compression offers more conventional dynamic control.
The beauty of Sculpt is that it doesn’t apply frequency-dependent processing. Instead, it affects the gain of your input on a sample-by-sample basis, which leads to unbelievably transparent results.
The one-of-a-kind Tone Sculpt module accentuates or suppresses specific aspects of your audio, while the Transient Sculpt module manipulates the onset of each sound for precise control over its sonic “envelope”. Each module has its own mute, solo and output meter so you can see and hear how they’re affecting your audio.
Each of Sculpt’s modules come with frequency controls that affect the way Sculpt analyzes your signal. These function as side-chain EQ controls within the compressor modules, as tonal balance controls within the Tone Sculpt module, and as transient selection controls within the Transient Sculpt module. The Tone Sculpt module also includes a tonal balance graph that displays the frequency balance of tracks, allowing for constant tone monitoring
SCULPT uses a state-of-the-art Envelope Detection Algorithm which mirrors the way humans perceive loudness and frequency, producing a more natural and responsive sound than conventional compressor technology. Unlike conventional compressors, it will never produce harmonic distortion, even when processing complex material using super-fast attack and release settings. Use Sculpt to apply light to heavy side-chain compression without worrying about distortion ever again.
The issue with most dynamics processors is that they don’t take perceived loudness into account when applying makeup gain, meaning you often end up with a “level matched” signal that sounds much louder or quieter than your input signal.
Advanced Adaptive Auto Gain (AAAG) analyzes incoming audio and accurately applies makeup gain as you adjust every parameter, allowing you to truly hear the difference and compare presets with confidence.
The presets included with Sculpt also adapt themselves based on the dynamics of your incoming audio signal so that you can hear how they’re intended to sound.
Mastering Engineer (Future, J. Cole, Missy Elliot)
I’m so fortunate to be a a mastering engineer in a time when innovative new tools keep coming out. Sculpt is definitely a new tool. It’s 4 modules that work together as one intuitive dynamics tool to “sculpt” your sound. It’s not like anything else out there. Not a multiband, not an EQ. It can restore a flat mix, and give it life. Remarkable.
Songwriter & Producer (Demi Lovato, One Direction, Hillary Duff)
Rarely, a game-changing plugin like Sculpt appears. Sculpt makes dynamics processing imposingly smooth and provides that kind of flexibility and sophistication I think every dynamic range altering plug-in should have.
DJ & Producer (Spinnin’ Records, Nicky Romero, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike)
This is a plugin I can see myself using heavily in future productions. It lets you shape your dynamics intuitively into almost anything you like. My favorite part is the transient processor, it sounds so good!
Producer & Sound Designer (Universal Music, StudioCanal, Sony)
Sculpt allows me to mould any sound into any form and shape. Brilliant sound design tool and problem fixing machine!
Mixer/Engineer (Rush, Dream Theater, Skillet, Aerosmith)
A remarkably versatile dynamics processor that does well on mix buss and drum buss! Multiple lookahead multiband modules to tweak transients, compression and tilt make the Sculpt a no-brainer.
Sound Engineer, Record Producer (Black Country, New Road, Idles, Foxygen)
The king of the dynamics – this is a very versatile plug in! Built in a really clever way, that gives you lots tools to dig into a file or a master into great detail.
Producer, Artist, Engineer, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer, Songwriter
I slapped Sculpt on everything, and stretched it out in ways that were probably beyond legal. Analog synths, pads, FX chain, room mics, percussion, drums bus, bass, piano, uke, and even my voice. Two serial compressors and a free transient designer at that. And a tone control that never became too harsh or boomy. Very clean and smooth. Mid/Side popped out the width. I think it’s safe to say that this will land a spot on the return of my Eventide, guaranteed.
DJ & Record Producer (Gucci Mane, A$AP Rocky, Yelawolf)
Sculpt is a powerful tool that can help shape the character of your sound. I use it on drums and rhythm guitars to give them definition.
Producer & Audio Engineer (DJ Zenas, Kidd Dripp & KAI SNO)
Exciting plugin. Truly something different
Transparently shape the dynamics, tone, and transients of individual tracks, busses, and masters.
Four dynamics modules that include an upwards compressor/expander, downwards compressor/expander, tonal balance module, and a transient processor.
Each module comes with low and high-shelf filters and a Spectrum Tilt EQ. use them internally or feed it a signal via the external side chain input.
Independently bypass each module’s bands and scale the processing applied to fine-tune your sound.
An Envelope Detection Algorithm (EDA) that results in distortion-free processing, even when processing complex material
(AAAG) analyzes incoming audio and accurately applies makeup gain based on the way humans hear sound.
A Master Mixer Panel that provides a bypass control, wet/dry mix knob, and mid/side processing options.
An extensive library of presets that adapt to meet the needs of your material. Enable Auto-Gain when browsing for a seemless audio experience without any rude jumps in volume.
The Tonal Balance Visualizer accurately displays the tonal balance of incoming audio. Two modes of visualisation enables us to see gain change across the frequency spectrum, as absolute or as a relative change between input and output.
Master output meters with adjustable range, dynamics trace displays upwards and downwards gain change.
Sculpt supports all channel configurations including Mono (1 in 1 out), Mono-Stereo and Full Stereo. Tested working with Pro Tools side chain input.
Resize the UI to the ideal footprint, wether you prefer Day mode, night mode, bright and clear or sublime and mellow, Sculpt has a theme that perfectly compliments your mood
Supported Plugin Formats
AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3
Supported Operating Systems
MacOS 14 down to macOS 11
Windows 11 down to Windows 10
Mac
Intel or Apple Silicon architecture
PC
x64-compatible CPU
System Requirements
Display Resolution: 1440 × 900px or 1280 × 960px or higher
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Version 1.3.0 (Feb 8, 2024)
– NEW High-Pass / Low-Shelf toggle added for side-chain EQ
– NEW External side-chain audition toggle button
– NEW Auto-gain begins analysis automatically when switched on
– NEW Numbers can be dragged up and down in EQ pop-out boxes
– CHANGE Auto-gain is now disabled when external side chain is activated
– CHANGE Mono side-chain enabled to allow external side-chaining in Pro Tools
– FIX: Fixed bug where an incorrect latency was occasionally reported wrongly in WaveLab
– Various stability / performance improvements
Version 1.2.0 (Mar 16, 2023)
– NEW Precision Mode with higher meter resolution
– NEW Master output meters have adjustable range
– NEW Mono (1 in 1 out) channel configuration support
– NEW Tone Sculpt smoothing param
– NEW More Plugin Themes
– NEW AAX Native Apple Silicon support
– Module controls are now hidden when mouse cursor is outside the plugin Window
– Fixed bug in FL Studio latency error when offline rendering
Version 1.1.2 (Aug 24, 2022)
– Native M1 builds for VST2, VST3 and AU mac formats
– New performance menu added, allowing enhanced customisation of latency vs performance (see hints / manual)
– Internal sound quality improvements on lower latency modes
– Many internal optimisations for lower CPU usage
– Option to disable OpenGL added to settings menu in Windows (not recommended, only for when you have issues with OpenGL)
– Hide module controls when mouse is over Tone Area for better visibility of History Graph
– Disable controls when greyed out to prevent confusion
– Extra-small (60%) UI size added
– Metering, Tonal Graph and History Graph parameters are no longer saved with Master Presets
– Highlight parent folder of currently selected preset when navigating preset menus
– Hard-enable Transient Module automatically when interacted with
– Fixed bug where non-realtime rendering in Wavelab 11 was creating incorrect/noisy results
– Fixed bug where transport bar visually flickered in some hosts
– Fixed bug where latency was incorrect when host-bypass engaged in some DAWs
– Fixed bug where Changes to declared plugin latency were picked up for VST2 in Cubase (Mac/Win)
– Minor UI tweaks
– Oversample / Latency Mode / External Sidechain parameters no longer saved with Master presets
– Audio Demo folder added to master presets
– Fixed crash in Adobe Audition 2020 on Plugin Open
Version 1.0.5 (Feb 17, 2022)
– Initial release
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