Fazortan 2 phaser plugin interface by D16 Group

Fazortan 2: Analog-Style Phaser Plugin by D16 Group Free Download

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Fazortan 2 is a phaser effect plugin from D16 Group that emulates a classic analog all-pass phase shifter. It adds two controllable LFOs, host tempo sync and a feedback control to the original design.

VST3VST2AUAAXStandaloneWindowsmacOS64-bit
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01Overview

Fazortan 2 is the second version of the Controllable Space Phaser from D16's SilverLine Collection. D16 built it with analog modeling, using all-pass filters designed to match the behavior of their analog counterparts based on operational transconductance amplifiers. The developer says version 2 moves closer to the character of the original hardware unit. Beyond the original design, the plugin adds more control over the modulation, making it a flexible effect for many kinds of sources.

Best for

  • Analog-style phaser sweeps
  • Guitar and keyboard effects
  • Rotary speaker emulation
  • Synced rhythmic modulation
  • Stereo movement on pads
  • Creative sound design
Developer
D16 Group
Category
Phasers
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Emulates a classic analog all-pass phase shifter
  • Two fully controllable LFOs with multiple waveforms
  • LFO synchronization with the host application tempo
  • Adjustable all-pass stages and feedback control
  • 64-bit internal processing
  • Tag-based preset browser
  • Two alternative GUI sizes
  • MIDI-learn functionality throughout the interface
03In depth

Sound Character and Modulation Control

Fazortan 2 starts from a classic analog phaser sound, with the warm, sweeping movement associated with that hardware. The plugin runs two fully controllable LFOs, each with its own waveform, rate and depth. Where the hardware offers only triangle modulation, Fazortan 2 provides sine, triangle, hyper-triangle and random shapes.

Using both LFOs together produces movement that ranges from slow, even sweeps to rougher, gurgling textures. Small changes to the rate control can shift the character noticeably. The LFOs can also sync to the host application's tempo, so modulation can lock to the rhythm of a track.

Stages, Feedback and Panning

Fazortan 2 lets you add consecutive all-pass stages, which changes how many peaks and notches appear in the processed spectrum. The feedback control sets how pronounced those notches are, from soft, subtle shaping to sharper, more intense resonance. Feeding white noise through the plugin and moving the feedback control is one way to hear how the effect reshapes a sound.

Each LFO also has a phase control. Adjusting the phase offset between the two LFOs can improve the stereo movement of the incoming signal.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperD16 Group
TypePlugin
CategoryPhaser
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

Which formats and operating systems does Fazortan 2 support?

Fazortan 2 is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and processes audio at 64-bit.

Does Fazortan 2 run without a DAW?

Fazortan 2 is an effect plugin and needs a host application such as a DAW to process audio. The system requirements note that it is not a standalone program, though a Standalone format is also listed.

What are the system requirements for Fazortan 2?

On Windows, it supports Windows 7 to 10 (32 or 64-bit) with a single-core 2.0 GHz SSE CPU, with a multi-core 2.4 GHz SSE CPU recommended, and 8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended). On macOS, it supports macOS 10.13 to macOS 12 Monterey (64-bit only) on Intel 1.8 GHz or Apple M1 processors, with 8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended).

Can Fazortan 2 sync to my project tempo?

Yes. The LFOs can synchronize with the host application, so modulation rates can follow your project tempo.

07Developer

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