2.0 Wavefront Insurgency

Product Information

Specifications

Requires: Ableton Live 12 and above, Max 9 and above

Compatibility: Mac OS and Windows
Latency: 1.5 milliseconds

Size: 99.8 MB

Usage Instructions

Download / Install / Update

Navigate to your Bandcamp collection, locate ‘DIGITIZE 2.0’ and
click ‘download’.

Choose any format and click ‘Download’ again.

Install

Open the Ableton Live Pack (.alp) shown below.

Choose somewhere temporary on your disk to extract the pack,
such as the Desktop or the Documents folder and click ‘Open’.
Move the extracted file ‘DIGITIZE 2.0.amxd’ to the root folder
of your Ableton User Library folder!

Default Ableton User Library location(s):
- Mac OS: Macintosh HD/Users/[username]/Music/Ableton/User
  Library
- Windows: Users[username]DocumentsAbletonUser Library
Always load ‘DIGITIZE 2.0.amxd’ from your User Library.

Update

To update, follow the Installation steps above. DIGITIZE 2.0
implements many important bug fixes and correct naming of
parameters.

Usage

Load the Max for Live audio effect ‘DIGITIZE 2.0’ from your user
library via the Ableton file browser.

Info View / Hints

The ‘Info view’ displays useful information in this manual
inside of Ableton. Hover your mouse cursor over a parameter to see
tips in a nonobstructive popup.

Saving Presets

Click the floppy disk icon on the device title bar to save a
preset. Presets are stored as .adv files (Ableton Device
Preset).

Useful Knowledge

DIGITIZE 2.0 UI Tabs – Click these buttons to switch between
different tabs in the interface.

Input

Input: Input gain control. [A]: Automatic Input
Gain Compensation. This feature allows for fine control over bit
crushing as gain and bit crushing are linked inherently.

Bit Crusher [1]

Depth: Bit depth control.
Shape: Shape varies the shape of the
quantizer’s characteristic curve.

-law: Compression algorithm.
Mix: Dry/Wet mix.

Bit Crusher [2]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use DIGITIZE 2.0 with Ableton Live Standard?

A: Live Standard users must either upgrade to Suite or purchase
the Max for Live add-on to use DIGITIZE 2.0.

Q: Is DIGITIZE 2.0 cross-compatible with version 1.0?

A: No, the upgrade from version 1.0 to 2.0 is not
cross-compatible as the entire device has been rewritten. Future
updates will be fully cross-compatible from now on.

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USER MANUAL v2.0
Introduction
Noise is inherently an unavoidable artifact present in all analog audio equipment. Historically pre 2000s, sound engineers would to try minimise noise as much as possible. However, with the development of 24-bit and 32-bit float bit depth, it’s now possible to not have enough noise. With DIGITIZE, you are encouraged to add noise into your audio signal. Introducing subtle amounts of noise with DIGITIZE fills out the audio spectrum, increases perceived loudness and adds movement that is perceived as warmth. DIGITIZE also features a built-in envelope follower internally linked to each bit crusher mix internally, that can also be side chained to an external input. Perfect for adding moving bit crushed textures to drums and other creative uses. There are two bit crusher types and there are also 12 noise floors recorded from various sources ranging from VHS, amplifiers, EQs, compressors, tape, vinyl and computers.

Compatibility
DIGITIZE 2.0 requires: Ableton Live 12 and above. Max 9 and above.
Compatible on both Mac OS and Windows. Max for Live is only bundled with Live Suite – Live Standard users must either upgrade to Suite or purchase the Max for Live add-on. If you’re using a version of Ableton older than version 12.2, you should update as Max 9 was bundled with Live 12.2. DIGITIZE has 1.5 milliseconds of latency. DIGITIZE 2.0 is 99.8 MB 🙂

Download / Install / Update Download
1. Navigate to your Bandcamp collection, locate `DIGITIZE 2.0′ and click `download’.
2. Chose any format and click `Download’ again.

Install
1. Open the Ableton Live Pack (.alp) shown below. 2. Choose somewhere temporary on your disk to extract the pack, such as the
Desktop or the Documents folder and click `Open’.
3. Move the extracted file `DIGITIZE 2.0.amxd’ to the root folder of your Ableton User Library folder!
Default Ableton User Library location(s): Mac OS: Macintosh HD/Users/[username]/Music/Ableton/User Library
Windows: Users[username]DocumentsAbletonUser Library 4. Always load `DIGITIZE 2.0.amxd’ from your User Library. 5. Done.

Update
To update follow the `Installation’ steps above.
DIGITIZE 2.0 implements many important bug fixes and correct naming of parameters meaning the upgrade from 1.0 to 2.0 is not cross compatible. Essentially the entire
device has been rewritten.
All future updates will be fully cross compatible from now on due to the proper implementation of parameter!
To update simply follow the `Installation’ steps above.
You can check for the most current versions of my Max for Live devices here:

CHECK UPDATE

Usage
Load the Max for Live audio effect `DIGITIZE 2.0′ from your user library via the Ableton file browser.
Info View / Hints
The `Info view’ displays useful information in this manual inside of Ableton. You’ll find most of the information you need to use DIGIZE in the info view.
To see tips, hover your mouse cursor over the parameter in question and a nonobstructive popup will display. Show/Hide Info View = [?] Saving Presets
Click the floppy disk icon on the device title bar to save a preset. Stored as a .adv file (Ableton Device Preset).
Useful Knowledge
Internally, DIGITIZE feeds the noise floors into the chosen bit crusher, so the noise floors are also subject bit crushing. This signal flow recreates the ADC (Analog to Digital) conversion stage in primitive digital sampling technology (~1990 1994). It’s recommended to use DIGITIZE as a resampling tool when bouncing samples in
Ableton.

DIGITIZE 2.0
UI Tabs
Click these buttons to switch between the different tabs in the interface.
Input
Input: Input gain control. [A]: Automatic Input Gain Compensation. When enabled, reducing the input gain will automatically increase the output gain. This feature allows for fine control over the amount of bit crushing as gain and bit crushing are linked inherently.

Bit Crusher [1] Depth: Bit depth control. Shape: Shape varies the shape of the quantizer’s characteristic curve. Higher values produce a finer resolution for smaller amplitudes, meaning that subtle signal components will be less affected than louder ones. -law: Compression algorithm. Narrows the dynamic range by first compressing and then expanding the signal. A technique used to improve the signal-to-noise ratio based on telecommunications technology from 1970s. Mix: Dry/Wet mix.
Bit Crusher [2] Depth: Bit depth control. ESR: Effective Sample Rate (downsampling). -law: Compression algorithm. Narrows the dynamic range by first compressing and then expanding the signal. A technique used to improve the signal-to-noise ratio based on telecommunications technology from 1970s. Mix: Dry/Wet mix.

Envelope Following
When ‘Envelope Following’ is enabled, the amplitude of the incoming signal controls the mix of bit crushing internally, creating a breathing bit crushed textures. Great for drums and other dynamic audio signals.
On: Envelope follower `On/Off’. Gain: Envelope input gain. Release: Envelope release amount. Sidechaining: Click on the top left arrow to expose the sidechain input panel for the envelope follower. Mix: Controls the blend between the `Direct’ and `S.C.’ Signal.
Noise Floor
Noise Floor ( ): Choose which noise-floor is active. Noise Gate: When ‘On’, all noise floors are muted when there is no input signal. When ‘Off’, noise is played continuously. PAD: -20 dB attenuator.
Noise Floor Gain(s) ( ): Controls the gain of the individual noise floor. By default, all noise floors were normalised at -36 dBFS.

Output
Output: Output gain control.
Change Log
– Entirely redesigned device, emphasising original features, with many new features.
– 2 bit crusher modes with envelope following and side chain input. – 12 injectable noise floors from sources such as VHS, amplifiers, EQs,
compressors, tape, vinyl and computers. – Intuitive UI, compact and easy to use. – Simplified the -Law compander to a single control only. – 30 new parameters. – Removed useless features. – Introduced proper naming of parameters and info view descriptions. – DIGITIZE now reports latency to Live 12 (1.5 ms).

Documents / Resources

DIGITIZE 2.0 Wavefront Insurgency [pdf] User Manual
v2.0, v2, 2.0 Wavefront Insurgency, Wavefront Insurgency, Insurgency

References

User Manual

DIGITIZE 2.0 Wavefront Insurgency User Manual