AnalogX Genesis User Manual V1.0

Welcome to the ultimate guide for installing, loading, and optimizing your new state-of-the-art plugin, AnalogX Genesis. This section provides all the essential information you need to get started and unlock the full potential of this ground-breaking audio tool. From installation to setup and usage tips, we’ve got you covered so you can seamlessly integrate Genesis into your workflow and elevate your productions to new heights. Welcome to the future of audio processing with AnalogX Genesis! At AnalogX, we are passionate about bridging the gap between the warmth of legendary studio hardware and the convenience of modern digital workflows. Our mission is simple: to deliver transformative tools that empower producers, engineers, and artists to create world-class audio productions. Genesis is the culmination of years of research, innovation, and dedication. It’s not just another plugin – it’s a game-changing platform that brings you the sound of classic and modern studio equipment, emulated to perfection using state-of-the-art neural network technology. From preamps, tape machines, and consoles to compressors and EQs, Genesis allows you to load and harness the exact character of your favorite studio gear, all within your DAW. With powerful features like four emulation slots, sample-accurate parallel processing, and our proprietary one-knob EQ system, Genesis gives you unparalleled control over your sound. Whether you’re mixing, mastering, or tracking, Genesis adapts to your workflow, delivering stunning results every time. Thank you for choosing AnalogX. We’re excited to have you onboard and can’t wait to see how Genesis transforms your audio journey. Let’s get started! — The AnalogX Team 1. What is Genesis? Genesis is a transformative audio plugin that combines the sonic power of classic and modern studio gear with the flexibility of cutting edge digital signal processing. At its core, Genesis is designed to load emulations of iconic studio devices, and pays homeage to some of the finest recording and mixing gear, including preamps, tape machines, consoles, compressors, and EQs, all captured using both open source Deep Learning Modelling and also AnalogX’s cutting-edge technology. ________________________________________ Powerful Emulation Slots Genesis features 4 independent profile slots, allowing you to load and stack emulations of your favourite gear in series. Whether it’s recreating the warmth of a vintage preamp, the glue of a console summing bus, precision and sound of analog EQ, or the saturation of a tape machine, Genesis enables you to shape your sound with precision and ease. Each slot features high-resolution K-20 style dBFS peak metering for both the input and output stages of each Emulation slot, ensuring you can always monitor and optimize your gain staging. This level of precision guarantees your signal remains clean, controlled, and ready for processing. Our emulations are designed to thrive with lower input signal levels relative to digital full scale (0 dBFS). For best results, ensure you send an industry-standard -18 dBFS signal into Genesis as your starting point. This gain structure not only preserves headroom but ensures that each emulation delivers its authentic, analog-like tone. Each slot also includes its own wet/dry control, offering true sample-accurate parallel processing. Unlike some competitor products that introduce phasing artifacts when using neural network profiles in parallel, Genesis maintains absolute phase coherence, delivering smooth, pristine audio processing. ________________________________________ Sample Your Own Hardware With Genesis, you’re not limited to pre-existing emulations. Thanks to the revolutionary NAM (Neural Amp Modeling) architecture, you can sample your own analog hardware and load it directly into Genesis. Whether it’s your prized preamp, custom EQ, or boutique compressor, you can capture its exact character and sonic fingerprint and use it in Genesis. To make hardware sampling as accessible as possible, we’ve partnered with Tonezone3000, who currently offer a free and intuitive web-based platform for capturing your gear. Sampling your own equipment has never been easier, allowing you to integrate your unique hardware into Genesis and bring its magic into your mix with just a few clicks. Additionally, if you want access to premium high-resolution emulation packs, AnalogX has you covered with a growing library of expertly crafted profiles, ready to take your mixes to professional heights. ________________________________________ 2. Installation For macOS, Genesis requires a minimum operating system of macOS 10.15. For Windows, it is compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) and requires at least 4GB of RAM. Ensure your system meets these specifications to achieve optimal performance. Genesis may work on Windows 7 but we do not support the operating system. System Requirements For macOS, Genesis requires a minimum operating system of macOS 10.15. For Windows, Genesis is compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit) and requires at least 4GB of RAM. Ensure your system meets these minimum specifications to achieve optimal performance. Key Features One Knob EQ Per Emulation Slot Genesis redefines simplicity and flexibility with our state-of-the-art One Knob EQ, an intuitive sculpting tool that offers: • Tilt EQ • Low Shelf • High Shelf • Bell Curve • Smile Curve & Sad Curves This EQ is far more than a static shaping tool—it’s a dynamic sound designer’s dream. You can position the EQ pre or post any of the emulation slots, giving you complete control over how your tonal adjustments interact with the processing chain. Sculpt your sound before saturation for a clean boost or cut, or place it after to fine-tune the harmonics and polish your mix. ________________________________________ Versatile HP & LP Filters Genesis includes powerful high-pass and low-pass filters to precisely bracket the frequency range you want to process. Each filter comes equipped with selectable 12dB, 18dB, and 24dB slope options, ensuring you can tailor the exact filtering curves you need. Whether you’re gently cleaning up low-end rumble, surgically cutting harsh highs, or shaping creative tone, these filters give you ultimate control over the spectrum. Like the EQ, the filters can be placed pre or post any of the emulation slots, giving you unmatched flexibility to shape your sound exactly how you hear it. ________________________________________ Ultimate Sound Control Genesis is designed to be transformative yet precise, offering a powerful set of tools for modern producers, engineers, and sound designers: • 4 Emulation Slots: Stack preamps, tape machines, EQs, Consoles, summing, saturation and more in series and process individually in parallel. • K-20 Style Peak Metering: High-resolution input/output meters ensure perfect gain staging throughout the Genesis audio path. • True Sample-Accurate Parallel Processing: Blend wet/dry processing per slot without phasing artifacts. • Sample Your Hardware: Use the NAM architecture to capture and load your own analog devices seamlessly. • Dynamic Sculpting: Shape your audio with the One Knob EQ and versatile HP/LP filters, each available with pre/post positioning. • High-Resolution Fidelity: Captures processed audio at 192kHz, ensuring every detail of the signal chain is faithfully reproduced. ________________________________________ Genesis is your ultimate audio sculpting tool, offering professional-grade precision, creative flexibility, and the power of true analog emulation—right inside your DAW. Whether you’re mixing, tracking, or mastering, Genesis ensures your audio stands out with unrivalled clarity, warmth, and character. 3. Getting Started Welcome to Genesis – the ultimate platform for transformative audio emulations. In this section, we’ll guide you through the essentials of setting up Genesis in your DAW, activating the plugin, and navigating its intuitive interface so you can start shaping your sound effortlessly. ________________________________________ 3.1 Loading Genesis in Your DAW Genesis is compatible with all major DAWs that support VST3, AU, or AAX formats. Here’s how you can install and load Genesis into your session: 3.2 Installation Guide Follow the steps below to install Genesis on your system: For Windows 10: 1. Download the Genesis installer for Windows from the AnalogX website. 2. Double-click the downloaded .exe file to launch the installer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your installation folder and complete the process. 4. Once installed, open your DAW and scan for new plugins to load Genesis. For Intel Mac: 1. Download the Genesis installer for macOS (Intel) from the AnalogX website. 2. Open the .dmg file and drag the Genesis plugin file to your system’s Audio Plugins folder (e.g., /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3 or /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components). 3. Open your DAW and ensure it scans for new plugins to load Genesis. For Apple Silicon (M1/M2): 1. Download the Genesis installer for macOS (Apple Silicon) from the AnalogX website. 2. Open the .dmg file and drag the Genesis plugin file to your system’s Audio Plugins folder (e.g., /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3 or /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components). 3. Open your DAW, ensure it is running in Apple Silicon-native mode, and scan for new plugins to load Genesis. 3.2 Loading Genesis in Your DAW Genesis is compatible with all major DAWs that support VST3, AU, or AAX formats. Here’s how you can load Genesis into your session: 1. Install Genesis: Ensure you’ve downloaded and installed Genesis from the AnalogX website or installer package. 2. Launch Your DAW: Open your preferred Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). 3. Load the Plugin: o Create a new Audio Track or Aux Track where you’d like to use Genesis. o In your DAW’s plugin menu, navigate to the AnalogX category. o Select Genesis from the list of available plugins. 4. Insert Genesis: Load the plugin as an insert effect on a channel, bus, or master track. Genesis is optimized for mixing, mastering, and creative sound design. Genesis is now ready to work its magic in your session. 🚀 ________________________________________ 3.3 Plugin Authorization and Activation To unlock the full functionality of Genesis, please follow these straightforward steps: Open Genesis: • Load the plugin in your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). If your copy is not yet authorized, the activation window will appear automatically. Enter Your License Key: • Locate the unique license key provided at the time of purchase. • Copy and paste the license key into the activation window. • Click Activate to complete the authorization. Manage Activations: • Genesis allows up to three activations per license key, enabling use on multiple systems. • If you need to activate Genesis on a new device but have reached the limit, you can deactivate one of your existing activations directly from the plugin on an activated machine. Access the deactivation option in the plugin settings, and follow the prompts to free up an activation slot. Restart Your DAW: • Close and reopen your DAW to finalize the activation. Important Note: Genesis uses machine-based authorization and does not support offline activation. Each installation requires an internet connection and a valid license key for activation. Genesis is now activated and ready to elevate your productions. Load profiles, sculpt your sound, and experience why Genesis is the ultimate tool for your studio! 3.4 Installing AnalogX Profiles To use pre-purchased AnalogX Profiles, ensure they are placed in the correct folder based on your operating system: For Windows 10: • Place the profiles in the following directory: C:\Users\\Documents\AnalogX – you can create your own folders and organise your profiles how you would like them to be. IMPORTANT If you move or rename your emulations after loading into Genesis then your session will fail to find the correct file on reloading the session and you will need to repoint Genesis to the correct file again. For Intel Mac: • Place the profiles in the following directory: /Users//Documents/AnalogX For Apple Silicon Mac (M1/M2): • Place the profiles in the following directory: /Users//Documents/AnalogX Once the profiles are placed in the appropriate directory, open Genesis in your DAW. The plugin will automatically detect and load the profiles, making them available for use in your session. ________________________________________ 3.4 Understanding the Interface Genesis features a clean and intuitive interface designed for speed, flexibility, and creativity. Here’s an overview of the key components: 1. Profile Slots (4 Total) o Genesis offers 4 slots for loading emulations (profiles) of preamps, tape machines, consoles, compressors, EQs, and more.. o Each slot features:  Input and Output Meters: High-resolution K-20 style dBFS peak meters for precise gain staging.  Each Emulation Slot and GUI has it’s own Wet/Dry Mix Control: Allows for sample-accurate parallel processing, avoiding any phase issues common in other products. o Profiles can be loaded, their order swapped (coming in V1.1) and bypassed on and off the fly ensuring that your workflow is never interrupted only improved.. 2. Auto Gain / Manual Switch o Genesis offers an auto gain or Manual Switch on the main GUI for each your emulation slots. This works extremely well for when you want to hear what affect the emulation is having on your audio without being fooled by volume. o IMPORTANT Switch Autogain off when using compressor emulations, instead switch to manual mode and use the input and output volume pots. Due to the gain reduction this can causing the autogain to fight against the compression action. 3. One-Knob State-of-the-Art EQ o A patent-pending EQ designed for fast tonal sculpting. o Offers multiple modes:  Tilt EQ: Click the green EQ button at the bottom left of the EQ knob to scroll through and choose the EQ type you wish to work with on your chosen emulation, you can choose from Low Shelf, High Shelf, Bell, Tilt, or Smile Curve, and Reverse Smile Curve. o Pre/Post EQ Toggle: Choose to apply the EQ before or after the profile slot processing. o Use the Center Frequency slider to set your chosen frequency point 4. High-Pass and Low-Pass Filters o Each filter features 12dB, 18dB, and 24dB slope switches, allowing for precise frequency control. o Filters can also be set pre or post processing for flexible tonal shaping. 5. Main Drive Control o Each Emulation slot has a big red main drive knob, this allows you to drive into the emulation post plugin input and decide how hard you want to drive into the emulation, this drive knob is also mirrored on the relative slot UI section, allowing you to fine tune each of the emulations drive amount without having to click into the actual GUI portion of the plugin. We advise to always start with the Gain Drive at 0, fully clockwise and after setting correct input gain staging should you experiment with additional drive. 6. Signal Path Visualization o The signal flow of Genesis is clearly displayed, allowing you to see how your audio passes through the 4 slots, EQ, and filters. 7. ToneZone3000 NAM Sampling Integration o Genesis is compatible with NAM architecture, enabling you to load emulations or sample your own analog gear using tools like ToneZone3000. We would like to personally thank Steve Ack for the amazing open-source NAM technology he has provided to both the guitar world and also the pro audio world. We would also like to thank our direct partners Woody and Stanley at ToneZone3000 for allowing AnalogX customers to directly sample their own gear using the amazing free online NAM model. Simply click the Camera Icon at the top right of the plugin. This will take you directly to the Tonezone3000 Website where full simple step by step instructions are provided. It really is as easy as 1,2,3. 8. Global Controls 1 o Bypass: Instantly bypass the plugin to compare your processed and unprocessed sound. o Presets: Save, recall, and share your favourite Genesis configurations. o Settings: Access plugin preferences, oversampling options, and CPU optimization settings. 9. Global Controls 2 o Drive Screw: You can access the drive of any of the 4 emulations slots by simply turning the drive screw located to the right-hand side of each main slot selector at the bottom of the plugin With this interface, Genesis combines the depth and power of hardware emulations with modern flexibility, giving you complete control over your sound. ________________________________________