Atrum Lab - Rumor v1.0.0 VST3, AU for Windows & Mac

• Tempo-Locked Glitch & Morph Engine: Quantizes incoming audio to host tempo subdivisions, delivering synchronized chops, musical pitch intervals, and directional reversals without latency drift.
• [01] Morph Console:
  • MORPH: Sets slice depth and processing intensity from 0% to 100%.
  • GLIDE: Smooths pitch transitions and portamento slides between chopped slices.
  • PITCH: Stepped musical intervals (Off, ±3, ±5, ±7, ±12 semitones, or Random).
  • CHOP: Slice density selector (Off, Short cuts, Long cuts, or Random).
  • SYNC: Anchors all active slice maps directly to the host DAW tempo grid.
• [02] Morph Map:
  • Two full bars of 16th-note slices with integrated sub-beat ratchets.
  • Variable zoom modes: 2 Bars, 1 Bar, 1/2 Note, and 1/4 Note views.
  • DICE: Generative dice function that snaps slices rhythmically onto downbeats and resets the buffer.
• [03] Interactive Map Editor:
  • Draw custom rhythmic chops directly on a strict 1/16th grid.
  • Double-click to insert or delete syncopations; drag positions and slice lengths freely.
  • Per-chop volume envelope drawing, repeat counters, reverse flips, and integrated filter + LFO assignment per slice.
• [04] Glitch Scope Display:
  • Integrated CRT-style visualizer showing real-time waveform input and active slice triggers with pitch offsets (+12, -7, x4).
  • Features real-time internal WAV recording and direct access to the Magic star processor.
• [05] Serial FX Patch Bay:
  • Three distinct pedal effects hardwired in an optimized processing sequence:
    1. RVRS (Reverse): Reverses audio slices before or after chop slicing.
    2. ECHO (Worn Tape Delay): Lo-fi tape echo simulation with speed, feedback, filtering, and tape wear parameters.
    3. M-PITCH (Tape Slowdown): Drops tempo subdivisions down to 1/8th and slows playback speed by 1.5x or 2.0x.
  • 4 Drawable LFOs: Custom multi-node LFO curves assignable to any parameter across the patch bay.
• [06] "Magic" Transient Capture & Export:
  • Record audio in real time and trigger the Magic star engine.
  • Automatically isolates loud peaks, truncates silence, and generates coherent accents, phrases, or loops on the grid.
  • Keeps a history buffer of the last 4 generated ideas.
  • Direct Drag-and-Drop: Drag processed WAV files directly from the plugin interface into your DAW arrangement.
• [07] Input & Output Safety Stage:
  • Input and Output gain controls with ±24 dB range and central bypass metering.
  • Post-FX chain featuring master leveling, soft saturation, a transparent safety limiter/compressor to prevent clipping, and a Dry/Wet mix control.
• [08] 100+ Factory Presets:
  • Bundled with the official [LAB] preset series spanning subtle textures, complex polyrhythms, and aggressive glitch fills.
  • Features quick search, category filtering, favorites tagging, and custom user folder support.

Technical Profile:

• Supported Formats: VST3, AU (64-bit)
• Audio Engine: 64-bit internal floating-point DSP
• Host Sync: Sample-accurate tempo and transport synchronization via VST3 / AU APIs
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz

Compatible Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs):

• Image-Line FL Studio
• Ableton Live (All 64-bit versions)
• Apple Logic Pro
• Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo
• PreSonus Studio One
• Cockos REAPER
• Bitwig Studio

Installation Steps:

1. Extract the downloaded setup package.
2. Run the installer corresponding to your platform (Windows VST3 or macOS PKG installer).
   • Windows default VST3 path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\Atrum Lab\Rumor.vst3
   • macOS default component paths:
     • /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/Rumor.vst3
     • /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/Rumor.component
3. The build is pre-cured; no online verification, dongle, or external authorization is required.
4. Open your DAW, rescan plugins, and insert Rumor onto any audio track or group bus.

Operational Workflow Tips:

• Instant Vocal/Drum Fill Generation: Place Rumor on a drum bus or vocal stem, select a 1-Bar zoom on the Morph Map, press DICE to generate an on-beat rhythm, and automate the MORPH knob during the final bar before a drop.
• Exporting Processed Stems: When you hear an interesting variation, engage the Magic star button, select your favorite take from the 4-slot history buffer, and drag the waveform directly into an empty audio track in your DAW.