Arturia Bus EXCITER-104 Plug-In, Download

Ultimate Sonic Presence
Bus EXCITER-104 reinvents the classic audio signal enhancer. With a dual module architecture, simple-to-use workflow and authentic design - beef up your kicks, add vocal presence and bring your mix to life.

Increase presence maintain output
Add subtle brightness to your percussion, bring out the best in a vocal or drive a kick even deeper without the added gain or noise.

Merging classical aural excitement with modern sound enhancement techniques that target both low and high frequency ranges: Bus EXCITER-104 is an ally for any mixdown, where small tweaks lead to marked improvements, allowing you to add energy and harmonic content with ease.

Dual-module dynamics
Distinctly affect low and high frequencies with separate controls for unmatched precision. Localize Bus EXCITER-104 to one frequency or explore both ranges with the output equalizer.

Enhance the fundamentals
From deep, impactful bass to shimmering hi-hats, enhance the fundamental tones of your mix. Bus EXCITER-104 is designed to enrich those elements of a track that can't be ignored.

Adapt to any track
Use on bus channels or individual inserts - perfect for kicks, bass, vocals, synths, guitars and full drum kits. Bus EXCITER-104 can boost your overall mix or work its magic on key instruments and voices.

Subtle tweaks, major shifts
Simple adjustments lead to dramatic improvements, ensuring professional results effortlessly. With Bus EXCITER-104's intuitive layout and powerful presets, you don't need to go far to get the most out of your mix.

Interactive player
Try Bus EXCITER-104 for yourself and experiment with the Big Bass and Exciter levels to modulate high and low-end frequency extension

Elevated sound
Whether tweaking a home studio project or mixing a major label release, the Bus EXCITER-104 is your secret weapon for impressive, polished sound.

Visualizer
The audio spectrum visualizer allows users to visually see the frequencies selected by the Bass and Exciter modules and observe how the processing effect adds spectral content. A color grading from light red to purple is used to clearly represent the relative spread of the two frequency areas.

Big Bass
Big bass dynamically shapes the bass response in the 20Hz to 200Hz range, increasing the perception of low frequencies without boosting the maximum peak output. Find the sweet spot depending on the source signal by observing the LED response. The LED should pulse on bass peaks. When it does, the drive of the unit is set correctly. Use the mix knob to adjust the amount of the processed signal that is added to the original signal.

Exciter Output Equalizer
The Exciter extends the high frequencies which results in a greater perceived loudness without an introduction of noise into the audio path. This is unlike EQs and other brightness enhancers that simply boost high frequencies. Adjust harmonics to control the texture and detail of the processed signal, which compared to the original hardware is now available as a continuous range.

Output Equalizer
Easily tweak the output level of each frequency shelf, for that little extra bass or tapered hi-hat shimmer.

Output
A simple master gain output for the effect which lets you blend between the dry and wet signal and find that perfect balance for your desired sound.

A legacy of audio presence
Inspired by the legendary Type C2-104 Aphex Aural Exciter, the Bus EXCITER-104 is part of a lineage of sought-after outboard gear.

Since its inception in 1975, the Aphex Aural Exciter has been a game-changer in restoring and enhancing sound. Engineered to address the harmonic loss found in tape recording methods, the Aural Exciter could be relied on for adding detail and presence to instruments, vocals and bass while crucially maintaining the signal volume.

Instant results
A handful of presets showcasing Bus EXCITER-104's sonic potential, taken from its library of gratifying presets - from vocal clarity to hard-hitting kick drum power.

DI Bass Enhancer
Add some life to your D.I. bass, both in the low end and fretboard transients. Adjust the mix amounts for more or less intensity.

Vocal Clarity
Add this to a pad or a vocal that lacks luster and needs a bit of love in the high frequencies.

Full Drum Exciter
Big Bass and Exciter combo made to add body to your kick-snare-hat groove. This preset also brings out the kick transient nicely.

Metal Guitar
Brings controlled aggression to your heavy metal guitars. The excitement is focused on the mid range, avoiding harshness while making your riffs fatter.

Warm Pultec Boost
Enjoy the mythical Pultec cut / boost with its warm harmonics. This example adds Exciter as well to boost the hi hats.

Kick Deepener
Increase the Wet Mix to add some low end.

Two Modules:
Big Bass and Exciter, are designed to beef up the lows and bring presence to the mids and highs.

• Big Bass is designed to beef up the lows
• Exciter brings presence to the mids and highs