It is a common misconception that Audacity’s Nyquist plug-ins must be slow because they are written in an interpreted programming Language. Nyquist is an interpreted language, meaning that it runs directly from the code rather than being compiled first, but the inner loops of many DSP functions are pre-compiled in highly optimised compiled C code. … Continue reading Are Nyquist Plug-ins slow? (Compiled vs Interpreted languages)
This little plug-in is a bit of fun. It is a distortion plug-in effect that simulates a kazoo. To use it, record yourself humming, then apply the effect. Some interesting sounds can be made by applying the effect to other sounds, such as guitar or keyboard recordings. Right click to save kazoo.ny (For Internet Explorer … Continue reading Kazoo Effect
This plug-in is based on the same code as the Variable Tremolo plug-in and was written in response to a request for a plug-in for making Isochronic Tones (Isochronic Beats). For anyone unfamiliar with the term (as I was), Isochronic beats are related to binaural and monaural beats and the idea of brainwave entrainment. At … Continue reading Isochronic Modulator Plug-in