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Review Summary
Windows PC
OS version: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
CPU: 1.5 Ghz with SSE (Multicore system 2.0 Ghz recommended)
RAM: 512MB (1GB recommended)
Software: VST compatible host application (32bit or 64bit)
Mac OS X
OS version: 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x
CPU: Intel based 1.5 Ghz (2.0 Ghz recommended)
RAM: 1GB (2GB recommended)
Software: AU / VST compatible host application (32bit or 64bit)
Fazortan; the controllable space phaser has become another effect to offer as being a part of their 'Silver Line Collection'. No need to say they didn't cut much corners on quality and that robust, yearned by all - analog feel of the sound. Total control of the Phase shift parameter provides you with adjustability and allows to obtain the desired contour with high precision. Have you ever wondered where does that unique magical breeze so audible in most of Jean Michael Jarre's tunes come from.
Surprisingly the backbone here isn't the synth itself but the effect unit coupled with the synthesizer, saying more precisely - analog phaser of which their Fazortan seems to be a fine equivalent. Thanks to the analog modelling technique they were able to implement all pass filters comprising characteristics identical to its analog counterpart based on Operational Trans conductance Amplifiers.
Therefore You can think about Fazortan as of the exact copy of a retro phaser taken out from 70's and redone to become a virtual unit. But being the same sounding unit that provides primal functionality and sound of the original is where similarities end and where limitless scope of plugin comes to play. Bearing on mind only one Rate knob and a color switch on the front panel of the real phaser device, Fazortan from the first look at its GUI, presents itself as a completely new device that effectively expands capabilities of its origin.
True emulation of classic analog all pass phase shifter
2 full controllable lfos
LFO synchronization with host application
Unique sound different from the others digital phasers
Presets organized into groups
Midi learn function
64bit internal processing
No harmonic distortions at output
More than the 70s Classic Resurrected
The same sounding unit, but effectively expanding control capabilities the original.
Modulation
Full control over two LFOs and unlike in the hardware unit Fazortan's LFO works in a various waveform modes and optionally are tempo synced.
Structure
Full control over two Lfo's (waveform, rate, depth and offset) is now available. Unlike in the hardware unit Fazortan's Lfo works in a various waveform mode: square, sinus, ascending saw, descending saw and random (i.e. only triangle is available in original). By using both lfos simultaneously you are now able to obtain result that owners of the hardware box could only dream about. Endless countour diversity stretches results from monotonous sluggish swing to become a gurgling scrumble, just by a slight repositioning of the rate knob. Additionally it is now possible to add consecutive all pass stages as well as regulate the feedback effect. The amount of stages translates on how many humps and pits residues in the converted sound spectrum while feedback parameter value implies severity of these irregularities.
Feedback knob gives you sounds from soft to rapid and drilling. To visually display how it works consider a white noise as an input signal. Moving the feedback knob will start to morph incoming "sea waves" reminiscent noise into "windy" whizz. Additionally each lfo can be modified by altering its respective phase giving as a result an improved panning of the incoming signal.
Who Would Like to Use It?
The best way to judge Fazortan is to listen to it. you are welcome to their mp3 presentation. They made every effort to make sure Fazortan will fulfil all expectations one could have before buying an analog phaser unit. Especially guitarists and retro keyboard players may appreciate possibility to adjust it so it can emulate the rotary speaker, what along with its rich and lush sound, completes satisfactory every audio chain. Of course given much more maneuverability it is a fine fx unit to be adapted regardless of genre.