Opalize
beyond
dynamics
Opalize [ˈoʊpəˌlaɪz]
to make something shimmerwith shifting colours
When applying saturation or distortion to an audio signal, we often do so to add harmonics - to make basslines more audible on small speakers, add punch to drums, or help synths and instruments cut through the mix. In short: We want to sculpt the harmonic content of our sounds precisely - without introducing obvious, unpleasant distortion.
Meet Opalize - Harmonics Beyond Dynamics.
Opalize is not a basic waveshaper. It lets you create the harmonics you want - wherever you want them - while preserving the integrity of your original signal. Add the second through fifth harmonics to any frequency range you choose. And yes - independently of input level, if you prefer. Opalize gives you harmonic control with a level of precision that has never been available before.
Opalize works best with monophonic or bandpassed signals - but still delivers compelling results on broadband material. It includes low-pass and band-pass filters to help isolate fundamental tones for optimal harmonic shaping. One band can track the pitch of a monophonic input and automatically adjust a low-pass filter in real time.
Opalize's core DSP algorithm was developed by J. Budweiser. This plugin version was engineered by apulSoft.
Presets/Audio Examples
Main Features
- Introductory/Black Friday sale offer:
50% off until Dec 7th, 2025. - Innovative harmonics generation with adjustable dynamics-independence.
- Add 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th harmonics to any signal.
- Generate even-order harmonics without DC-offset issues.
- Process up to 4 parallel frequency bands simultaneously.
- One band can follow the monophonic fundamental frequency.
- Smooth frequency analyzer display shows how harmonics are stacked per frequency.
- Minimal latency and phase-matched processing modes.
- Intuitive creation and editing of frequency bands directly on the analyzer display.
- Unlimited undo/redo for all actions.
- Built-in system-wide preset management with import and export of preset files, compatible across platforms and hosts using a human-readable xml file format.
- Plugin formats: AudioUnits/AAX/VST3 on macOS and Windows 64bit.
- Free trial! Download and try for 10 days after installing.
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System Requirements
- macOS 10.13 or newer on a 64bit Intel or Apple Silicon CPU.
- Windows 10 or newer running a 64bit host on a x64 CPU.
- AAX, AU or VST3 host application.
- AAX: Pro Tools 11 or newer.
Demo Limitations
- 10-day free trial (starts upon installation).
- Presets cannot be exported/saved to the preset menu.
- When the plugin editor is opened, the trial dialog is shown for 5 seconds.