{"id":19023,"date":"2021-11-15T17:22:19","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T22:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/?p=19023"},"modified":"2021-12-09T12:04:35","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T17:04:35","slug":"how-to-use-minimal-audio-rift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/how-to-use-minimal-audio-rift\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Minimal Audio&#8217;s Rift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimal Audio is a team of artists, sound designers, and engineers who are creating next-generation software for musicians.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you\u2019ll learn how to use their hybrid distortion plugin <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Rift. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/plugins\/39041405-rift-vst-au-by-minimal-audio\" target=\"_blank\">Rift.<\/a> As expected with <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"distortion, (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/effects-101-distortion\/\" target=\"_blank\">distortion,<\/a> Rift can achieve anything from blaring fuzz to subtle warmth, but it also offers a few workflows and features that skyrocket the sound design possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get into it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An overview of Rift<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rift GUI has two different views: a <strong>Play View<\/strong> and a more detailed <strong>Advanced View.<\/strong> The Play View displays the main <strong>Distortion<\/strong> module and two assignable macros, and is great for browsing presets and quickly dialing in drive and tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_Rift-Play-View-1024x669.png\" alt=\"1_ Rift Play View\" class=\"wp-image-19024 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_Rift-Play-View-1024x669.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_Rift-Play-View-400x261.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_Rift-Play-View-355x232.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_Rift-Play-View-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_Rift-Play-View-1536x1004.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1_Rift-Play-View-2048x1338.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/669;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But to fully take advantage of Rift\u2019s unique approach to distortion, you\u2019ll want to switch over to the Advanced View, which reveals the <strong>Feedback,<\/strong> <strong>Filter,<\/strong> and <strong>Modulation<\/strong> sections of the plugin, and adds a few new adjustable parameters to the top Drive and Distortion sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_Rift-Advanced-View-1024x669.png\" alt=\"2_Rift Advanced View\" class=\"wp-image-19025 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_Rift-Advanced-View-1024x669.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_Rift-Advanced-View-400x261.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_Rift-Advanced-View-355x232.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_Rift-Advanced-View-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_Rift-Advanced-View-1536x1004.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2_Rift-Advanced-View-2048x1338.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/669;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Advanced View is where we\u2019ll eventually get into Rift\u2019s pitch-locking and filter-morphing abilities, but let\u2019s start from the top and explore where most of the attitude will come from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distortion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Distortion section is (understandably) in the center of the GUI. Rift uses a bi-polar distortion engine, meaning you can separately distort and shape the positive and negative polarities of the waveform, leading to an incredible level of control and flexibility. You can also <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"catch Rift in action here, where we dive even deeper into waveshaping. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/what-is-waveshaping\/\" target=\"_blank\">catch Rift in action here, where we dive even deeper into waveshaping.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_Rift-Distortion-Section-1024x416.png\" alt=\"3_ Rift Distortion Section\" class=\"wp-image-19026 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_Rift-Distortion-Section-1024x416.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_Rift-Distortion-Section-400x162.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_Rift-Distortion-Section-355x144.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_Rift-Distortion-Section-768x312.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_Rift-Distortion-Section-1536x623.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/3_Rift-Distortion-Section.png 1720w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/416;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the drop-down menus on either side of the central oscilloscope, you can select one of five distortion types, each of which has six different algorithms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Waveshape:<\/strong> Soft clipping and similar distortions that result in a saturated or overdriven sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Soft, Pulse, Bounce, Vertex, Growl, Resin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wavefold:<\/strong> Wavefolding distortions that result in a harmonically complex signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sine, Edge, Harmonic, Rubber, Teeth, Plexus<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Noise:<\/strong> Distortions that dynamically generate noise and saturate the signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>White, Jitter, Toasted, Ghost, Retro, Optical<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bit Depth:<\/strong> Distortions that reduce the signal\u2019s dynamic resolution, resulting in bright harmonics and amplitude effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Quant, Maxed, Insig, Crunch, Blade, Shred<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sample Rate:<\/strong> Distortions that reduce the signal\u2019s frequency resolution, resulting in aliasing and inharmonic effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Redux, Tone, Cinder, Quartz, Modem, Daemon<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After selecting your algorithms, you can use the <strong>Positive Shape<\/strong> and <strong>Negative Shape<\/strong> parameters to adjust the positive and negative algorithms independently. With this bi-polar approach, 30 algorithms, and the ability to morph those algorithms even further, the Distortion section alone can produce a wide range of crispy, crunchy, and distorted goodness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above the oscilloscope, you can find a few extra settings to keep dialing the distortion in. This includes a <strong>Blend<\/strong> control to adjust the balance between the positive and negative polarities, <strong>Stereo Routing<\/strong> options that control how Rift will process stereo signals, a <strong>Mode<\/strong> parameter that defines how the polarities are split (for brighter or smoother tones), and a <strong>Stages<\/strong> control that lets you run signal through the engine multiple times for maximum drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/splice-res.cloudinary.com\/video\/upload\/v1631894930\/gear\/features\/1_-_Multipolar_Distortion_resized.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drive and Output<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we move on to the other sections, it\u2019s worth noting the <strong>Drive<\/strong> and <strong>Output<\/strong> modules at the top of the plugin. The Drive section effectively lets you drive signal into the distortion harder, leading to more extreme results. You can then use the Output section after all your processing to reduce any level that you introduced, and even adjust the <strong>Dry \/ Wet<\/strong> balance for some parallel processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"134\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/4_Rift-DriveOutput-1024x134.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19027 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/4_Rift-DriveOutput-1024x134.png 1024w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/4_Rift-DriveOutput-400x52.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/4_Rift-DriveOutput-355x46.png 355w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/4_Rift-DriveOutput-768x101.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/4_Rift-DriveOutput-1536x201.png 1536w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/4_Rift-DriveOutput-2048x268.png 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/134;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the bottom-left corner of Rift, you\u2019ll find the <strong>Feedback<\/strong> module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"356\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5_Rift-Feedback-Section-400x356.png\" alt=\"5_ Rift Feedback Section\" class=\"wp-image-19028 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5_Rift-Feedback-Section-400x356.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5_Rift-Feedback-Section-287x255.png 287w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5_Rift-Feedback-Section.png 694w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/356;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, the most important parameter is the <strong>Feedback Frequency Range<\/strong> menu in the middle, which allows you to use this module like a resonator effect or a delay effect. Choosing one of the <strong>Tuned<\/strong> settings will use faster feedback times and act like a resonator, while the <strong>Timed<\/strong> settings will act more like a delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"356\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6_Rift-Feedback-Ranges-400x356.png\" alt=\"6_Rift Feedback Ranges\" class=\"wp-image-19029 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6_Rift-Feedback-Ranges-400x356.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6_Rift-Feedback-Ranges-287x255.png 287w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6_Rift-Feedback-Ranges.png 694w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/356;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether you go the resonator or delay route, the remaining parameters all work about the same. You can set the feedback to play in <strong>Stereo<\/strong> or <strong>Ping-Pong.<\/strong> The <strong>Distort<\/strong> button feeds the feedback chain back through the Distortion section from above. <strong>Feedback<\/strong> adjusts the feedback amount, or how much the signal is fed back into itself. <strong>Spread<\/strong> separately adjusts the left and right channels, creating some stereo separation and interesting <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"stereo effects. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/multi-channel-audio-stereo-image\/\" target=\"_blank\">stereo effects.<\/a> The <strong>Highpass<\/strong> and <strong>Lowpass<\/strong> controls perform basic filtering to the feedback chain. The <strong>Feedback Mix<\/strong> fader adjusts the Dry \/ Wet balance. And lastly, the central <strong>Frequency<\/strong> parameter pans across the range set in the Feedback Frequency Range menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve selected a Timed range, the Frequency knob will pan through different rhythmic subdivisions for your delay. Alternatively, you can use the <strong>Free<\/strong> range to adjust your delay to the millisecond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tuned ranges, on the other hand, all act a bit differently. <strong>Comb<\/strong> lets you apply comb filtering for flanger-like effects by using the knob to adjust the cutoff frequency. <strong>Tune<\/strong> pitches the feedback to a specific note, and <strong>MIDI<\/strong> allows you to use a MIDI input to pitch the feedback on-the-fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll notice a little button with some piano keys hiding out in the bottom-right of the module. This is the <strong>Frequency Pitch Snap<\/strong> button, which lets you limit the notes that the Frequency control can select in the Tune and MIDI modes. You can individually select the notes you want, or you can select from a wide menu of scales to automatically set those notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"356\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/7_Rift-Feedback-Pitch-Snap-400x356.png\" alt=\"7_ Rift Feedback Pitch Snap\" class=\"wp-image-19030 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/7_Rift-Feedback-Pitch-Snap-400x356.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/7_Rift-Feedback-Pitch-Snap-287x255.png 287w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/7_Rift-Feedback-Pitch-Snap.png 694w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/356;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve selected the key of your track, the feedback chain will now resonate in-key with your track, regardless of where you set the Frequency control. When you pair this with automation (or with internal modulation), it can reveal brand-new melodic ideas that you might not have found otherwise (like at around 0:30 of the video below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/splice-res.cloudinary.com\/video\/upload\/v1631894925\/gear\/features\/3_-_Feedback_resized.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the bottom-right corner of Rift&#8217;s UI, you\u2019ll find the <strong>Filter<\/strong> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"356\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8_Rift-Filter-Section-400x356.png\" alt=\"8_Rift Filter Section\" class=\"wp-image-19031 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8_Rift-Filter-Section-400x356.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8_Rift-Filter-Section-287x255.png 287w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8_Rift-Filter-Section.png 694w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/356;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the <strong>Distortion Type<\/strong> drop-down menus in the Distortion section, there\u2019s a <strong>Filter Type<\/strong> drop-down where you can select one of four filter types, each of which has six different shapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Basic:<\/strong> Standard 24 dB filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Notch, Dual Notch, Peak<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Morph:<\/strong> Filters that smoothly morph between types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Classic, Crest, Bass, Shifty, Transfer, Scatter<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peaking:<\/strong> Filters that use peaks and notches to create formant and phaser effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Vari Notch, Mid Vowel, Low Vowel, Phaser, LP Phaser, Flutter<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Harmonic:<\/strong> Filters that are based on harmonic structures and mathematical series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Snarl, Howl, Overtone, LP Scan, Peak Scan, BP Scan<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the <strong>Morph<\/strong> knob below, you can adjust the shape of the <strong>Morph,<\/strong> <strong>Peaking,<\/strong> and <strong>Harmonic<\/strong> filters, either to dial in the sound you\u2019re looking for or to add extra movement using modulation or automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the Feedback module\u2019s Feedback Frequency Range and Frequency controls, the Filter module has <strong>Filter Cutoff Range<\/strong> and <strong>Cutoff<\/strong> controls. And like the controls in the Feedback module, Filter Cutoff Range determines how the Cutoff control acts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, there are three options: <strong>Hz,<\/strong> which sets Cutoff in standard Hz values, and <strong>Tune<\/strong> and <strong>MIDI,<\/strong> which act the same as in the Feedback module. Notice that the Filter module also has a <strong>Pitch Snap<\/strong> option, which can be used in the Tune or MIDI modes to set the filter cutoff frequency to notes in a certain scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"356\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/9_Rift-Filter-Pitch-Snap-400x356.png\" alt=\"Filter Pitch Snap\" class=\"wp-image-19032 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/9_Rift-Filter-Pitch-Snap-400x356.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/9_Rift-Filter-Pitch-Snap-287x255.png 287w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/9_Rift-Filter-Pitch-Snap.png 694w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/356;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Spread<\/strong> parameter also acts a lot like its counterpart in the Feedback section, but now it separately adjusts the Cutoff frequency in the left and right channels, again creating interesting stereo differences and an illusion of width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Filter module also has a <strong>Resonance<\/strong> control, a Dry \/ Wet <strong>Mix<\/strong> fader, the ability to set the filter <strong>Pre-<\/strong> or <strong>Post-distortion,<\/strong> and a little control that allows you to add some <strong>Amp Modulation<\/strong> for denser harmonic content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/splice-res.cloudinary.com\/video\/upload\/v1631894914\/gear\/features\/2_-_Filter_resized.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modulation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>And lastly, in the center of the Rift UI below the Distortion section, we have a few options to apply internal modulation to animate nearly any parameter in Rift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"315\" data-src=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/10_Rift-Modulation-Section-400x315.png\" alt=\"Modulation Section\" class=\"wp-image-19033 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/10_Rift-Modulation-Section-400x315.png 400w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/10_Rift-Modulation-Section-324x255.png 324w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/10_Rift-Modulation-Section-768x605.png 768w, https:\/\/splice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/10_Rift-Modulation-Section.png 788w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/315;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve already mentioned the two macro knobs that are visible in the Play View, which are great for long-form automation of multiple parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rift features three main modulation types: <strong>Follow,<\/strong> <strong>LFO,<\/strong> and <strong>Curve<\/strong> (of which there are two instances). 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