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With the Safari Audio Hawk Phaser, you get a modulation plugin that combines classic phaser movement with modern control and a pleasantly direct workflow. From subtle, shimmering phase shifts to deep, atmospheric swirls, the Hawk Phaser covers a wide spectrum, making it suitable for much more than just guitars. Vocals, synths, keys, drums and entire effects tracks also benefit from its lively, musical movement.
The Hawk Phaser is designed to deliver precisely the kind of modulation that gives a signal not only movement, but also more character. The sound doesn’t stop at a simple standard phaser, but can be shaped precisely. This allows you to use the effect either subtly as a shimmering enhancement or clearly audible for broad, psychedelic and spatial sound textures.
This is particularly exciting in modern productions, because a good phaser is no longer just a retro effect, but a genuine sound design tool.
One of the most powerful features is the Input Drive. This allows you to add extra warmth and saturation to the signal even before the actual phaser processing takes place. This ensures that the modulation not only sounds dynamic, but also comes across as denser, more textured and full of character. Especially on synths, drums or vocals, this can make the difference between a nice effect and a truly distinctive sound.
The Depth control determines how intensely the phase modulation should be applied. The Filter helps to focus the effect on specific frequency ranges, ensuring that the modulation occurs precisely where it is most musically effective. Feedback can also be used to create more resonance and depth, which can make the phaser significantly more prominent and give it greater character.
This combination makes the Hawk Phaser particularly flexible, as you are not restricted to a fixed phaser sound but can adapt the effect very precisely to the signal in question.
Rate controls the speed of the modulation, determining whether the phaser drifts slowly or pulsates more distinctly. The Width control expands the stereo image and provides greater spatial depth. This can create significantly more width and depth in the mix, particularly with pads, guitars, pads or vocal effects.
Auto Gain is a handy feature for everyday use. It keeps the output level more stable whilst you’re working, making it easier to assess changes in sound without volume jumps distorting your judgement. This often makes working with modulation plugins much more pleasant.
Hawk Phaser is ideal for producers, musicians and sound designers looking for a colourful phaser with quick operation. The plugin works superbly on guitars, vocals, synths, keys, drums and creative effects chains. Anyone who likes vintage modulation but doesn’t want to compromise on modern control will find this a highly versatile tool.
Formats
MacOS VST3 / AU / AAX
Windows 64-bit VST3 / AAX
Processor
2 GHz Intel Dual Core or AMD equivalent
RAM
at least 8 GB
16 GB recommended
Operating systems
macOS 10.15 or later
Windows 8 or later
Safaripedals Hawk Phaser License Code