Baby Audio is known for producing valuable and affordable plugins, including many analog tools and creative VSTs. Their latest release is Transit 2, a multi-effect plugin developed in collaboration with musician, producer, and content creator Andrew Huang. This plugin aims to enhance audio with transition and glitch effects.
Transit 2 builds on its predecessor, offering advanced features that improve its functionality. In this article, we will explore the key features, types of effects included in the plugin, and its uses and applications.
Detailed Overview
Expanded Motion Modes
Baby Audio Transit 2 includes five motion modes that allow users to control transition effects dynamically. These modes were not available in the original Transit. The motion modes are as follows:
- LFO (Low-Frequency Oscillator): This feature uses waveforms like sine, triangle, saw, and square waves to rhythmically manipulate parameters. It is commonly applied in reverb and bass kick effects. The LFO section offers options for synchronization and smoothing, providing users with various waveforms to enhance their sounds.
- Envelope Follower: This mode adjusts effects based on the amplitude of the audio signal, creating transitions that respond to the music.
- Sidechain: A widely used effect for sound layering, sidechain is particularly useful when combining two sounds with similar frequencies.
- Gate: The gate effect silences sound when its amplitude falls below a certain level. This method has been a staple in audio cleansing techniques. The gate feature also includes duration control, pendulum options, and looping capabilities.
- Sequencer: This mode syncs transitions to the DAW’s grid for precise timing.
- Loop: This function generates rhythmic stutter effects that can be synchronized or freely set, adding texture to tracks.
Additionally, the sidechain and envelope follower options come with controls for attack, release, range, and sensitivity, making Baby Audio Transit 2 more flexible than its predecessor.
