Because Empire is so aggressive, it can fatigue the ear. Layer a TS Empire lead with a quiet, clean sine wave from Serum or Operator. The clean sine wave reinforces the fundamental frequency, making the aggressive Empire sound "in tune" and less chaotic.
This is the heart of TS Empire.
In the crowded marketplace of audio plugins, where vintage emulations and all-in-one "magic" channels dominate the landscape, a new breed of processor often goes unnoticed until it proves indispensable. Enter the by Techivation.
TS Empire, developed by Techivation (creators of the acclaimed T-De-Esser and M-Clarity), is a hybrid. Unlike traditional transient shapers that only adjust attack and sustain, TS Empire introduces a unique "Punch" algorithm coupled with a "Soften" mechanism and harmonic excitation.
How does it stack up against the titans?
Instead of turning down the peaks (compression), it shapes and enhances the peaks while adding synthetic harmonic density.