Physion Mk II Crossgrade from SplitEQ multi-effect plugin interface by Eventide

Physion Mk II Crossgrade from SplitEQ: Multi-Effect Plugin by Eventide

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Physion Mk II Crossgrade from SplitEQ is a multi-effect plugin from Eventide that separates audio into transient and tonal streams so each can be processed with its own effects. It is offered as a crossgrade for existing SplitEQ users.

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01Overview

Physion Mk II Crossgrade from SplitEQ is built around Eventide's transient and tonal separation, using the improved Structural Split detection carried over from SplitEQ. Each stream gets its own set of effects, with seven transient effects and eight tonal effects to choose from, including delays, reverbs, dynamics, pitch and reverse delays. The plugin ships with a library of more than 500 presets sorted into categories, and it runs as a 64-bit plugin on Windows and macOS.

Best for

  • Drum bus processing
  • Vocal and tonal sweetening
  • Creative reverse delays
  • Pitch shifting
  • Mix transient control
  • Sound design effects
Developer
Eventide
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • Splits audio into transient and tonal streams for separate processing
  • Seven transient effects and eight tonal effects
  • Polyphonic pitch shifting based on SIFT technology
  • Reverse delays with Gating, Ping-pong and Crystals modes
  • Side chain input for dynamics processors
  • Filters carried over from SplitEQ
  • Independent transient and tonal output level controls
  • Adjustable underlying split for fine-tuning
  • Library of more than 500 presets
  • A/B comparison and undo/redo
  • Resizable GUI with scrolling waveform display
03In depth

Transient and Tonal Processing Explained

Physion Mk II splits incoming audio into a transient stream and a tonal stream using Eventide's Improved Structural Split technology. You can process each stream separately, then control the output level of the transient and tonal paths independently.

The underlying split can also be adjusted directly. This makes it possible to fine-tune where the separation falls, which is useful when a mix element has both percussive and sustained content.

The transient effects include Delay, Tap Delay, Dynamics, Phaser, Reverb, Gate+EQ and Reverse Delay. The tonal effects include Delay, Dynamics, Pitch, Chorus, Reverb, Tremolo, EQ and Reverse Delay.

Workflow, Filters and Reverse Delay Modes

The interface is resizable and includes a scrolling waveform display, so you can see the audio while you work without digging through menus. A/B comparison and undo/redo let you audition changes against your starting point.

The new reverse delays offer Gating, Ping-pong and Crystals modes. The Polyphonic pitch shifting algorithm is based on SIFT (Spectral Instantaneous Frequency Tracking). A side chain input is available for the dynamics processors.

The interface supports Normal, Dark and Colorblind Accessible color schemes.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperEventide
TypePlugin
CategoryMulti Effect
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Physion Mk II support?

Physion Mk II is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit plugin.

What operating systems are required?

On Windows, it requires Windows 10 or later, and Windows 11 is supported. On macOS, it requires macOS 10.14 or later, with Intel and Apple Silicon both supported.

Do I need an iLok dongle to use it?

No iLok dongle is required. A free iLok account and Manager are needed only for authorization.

What is the crossgrade for?

The crossgrade is for existing SplitEQ users who want to move to Physion Mk II. The full version of Physion Mk II is also available separately.

07Developer

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