Tonstrum FRQ Shift – a unique new spectral shifting effect plugin

Tonstrum FRQ Shift – a unique new spectral shifting effect plugin

Tonstrum FRQ Shift is an ultra-clean dual-frequency shifting engine with internal effects and a variety of modulation capabilities.

Tonstrum FRQ Shift is an inspiring new plugin for music creation, sound design and post-production, it’s capable of transforming any sound source in a variety of ways – from subtle stereo widening effects to wild atmospheric sounds.

At its core, the plugin features two frequency shifting processors, these are different to pitch shifting which generally retains the harmonic structure of a sound, this can create wild results. The frequency shifter section features a feedback path with a variety of effects – a delay, a resonator and a filter.

The plugin is intuitive and incredibly easy to use, it features a wide variety of modulation capabilities from traditional LFOs, envelope followers, custom LFOs and a random generator. Don’t be fooled by the shockingly simple interface, the plugin goes pretty deep.

It’s capable as a sound design tool for creating everything from atmospheric pad sounds, or as a mixing tool for creating interesting stereo effects. It’s also capable of mid-side processing for even more interesting stereo effects.

What others think of Tonstrum FRQ Shift

“FRQ Shift is a great way to get new and unexpected results quickly. It has been an essential part of my tool belt on Star Trek Picard for creating much of the futuristic technology sounds in the show from scanning devices to creative science fiction atmospheres and textures. And it’s so much fun to play around with!” – Tim Farrell (Sound Designer – Star Trek: Discovery / Star Trek: Picard / The Walking Dead)

“As a big Fan of creative effects, this plugin is really powerful. It’s amazing to create liquid percussion in a track.” – Robert Babicz (Music Producer, Mastering Engineer, Live Performer)

Tonstrum FRQ Shift is currently on an introductory special for USD $89 (Around R1350), thereafter it will be USD $129 (Around R1900) – not cheap for such a specific plugin, however it is capable of a huge variety of different sounds.

For more information check out the Tonstrum website here.