SIZZLE

INTRODUCTION:

Sizzle is a production tool designed to enhance harmonic content within a targeted frequency band. While its processing chain is straightforward, it excels at precise, musical fine-tuning.

First, the signal is shaped using a bandpass filter, defined by adjustable low and high cutoff points.

Next, the Presence control introduces non-linear saturation, paired with a built-in limiter to maintain stability. As this stage is increased, the processed “sizzle” is gradually blended back into the original signal, adding energy, clarity, and harmonic richness without overwhelming the mix.

overview

HEADER CONTROLS

0. Gooey Icon
Hover to display the current plugin version via tooltip.

0b. Bypass (Gooey Icon Click)
Click the Gooey icon to bypass the plugin. When bypassed, the icon changes color and a tooltip confirms the state.

1. Preset Save Icon
Click to save the current settings as a preset. Presets are stored locally on your system.

2. Preset Menu
Click to open the full list of saved presets.
Tip: Press Ctrl + Z to undo accidental preset changes.

3. Preset Scroll Buttons
Scroll through presets sequentially.

SIZZLE CONTROLS

4. Diode Clipping
Enables digital diode clipping, adding aggressive edge and harshness to louder signals.

5. Burn
Applies gain-dependent soft clipping, introducing direct distortion similar to a traditional clipper.

6. Presence
Adds up to +24 dB of non-linear saturation while simultaneously controlling how much of the processed “sizzle” signal is blended back in.
At a minimum, the effect is effectively bypassed. At extreme levels, clipping will occur—use with care.

7. Mode
Select between three filtering modes, each with a distinct tonal character and slope:

7a. L6 – Gentle, analog-style filtering with a 6 dB/octave slope. Allows more signal beyond the cutoff for a smoother, more musical response.
7b. FIR – Clean, linear-phase filtering using finite impulse response. Offers a steeper slope and more transparency, without analog coloration.
7c. BW (Brickwall) – Ultra-steep 48 dB/octave filtering with minimal bleed beyond the cutoff. Ideal for narrow band effects and lo-fi, AM-style tonal shaping—especially when used with Solo.

8. Lock
Locks the Lowcut and Highcut controls together for unified movement.
Shortcut: Ctrl + L. A lock icon appears when active.

9. Solo
Isolates the bandpass signal (sizzle only).
Shortcut: Ctrl + W. “Solo” is displayed when active.

10. Tooltips
Hover over any control to view its function. Active adjustments display precise parameter values.

MASTER CONTROLS

11. Mix
Blends between the dry input signal and the processed (sizzled) signal.

12. Output
Controls the final output level.
Center = unity gain
Range: +24 dB boost to -60 dB cut

13. Input
Controls the incoming signal level before processing.
Center = unity gain
Range: +24 dB boost to -60 dB cut

14. Spectrum Visualizer
Displays the signal’s frequency response in real time (logarithmic scale).

BANDPASS CONTROLS

15. Lowcut
Sets the lower cutoff frequency of the bandpass filter.

16. Highcut
Sets the upper cutoff frequency of the bandpass filter.

Note: Lowcut and Highcut cannot overlap.

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Instruction Manual – V1.5.0 – last updated 5/6/2026