AIR Vibrato
Headrush Vib / Trem / Rotary

AIR Vibrato

Inspired by AIR® Vibrato (Plug-in)

Modern, modulated vibrato effect varies pitch over time (not volume)

GENERAL FUNCTION

Modulates the pitch of the signal

Create:

  • classic vibrato
  • chorus-like effects
  • experimental modulations

difference:

  • Vibrato = pitch
  • Tremolo = volume

Control Parameters

SyncY/N
  • ON: sync to BPM
  • OFF: free control in Hz

Rate influence

RateHz

Modulation speed:

  • 0.1–1 Hz: slow / ambient
  • 1–5 Hz: musical vibrato
  • 5–10 Hz: Fast
  • 10+ Hz: extreme effect

Defines the “tempo” of the vibrato

Shape%

Modulation waveform:

  • bass: sine wave (smooth)
  • medium: more defined
  • tall: more “square” / aggressive

Change the font

Depth%

Vibrato intensity:

  • 0–20%: light
  • 30–60%: musical
  • 70–100%: noticeable

How much the pitch moves

Phase Offsetdeg

Phase difference between stereo channels:

  • 0°: mono
  • 90°: light stereo
  • 180°: wide stereo

Create:

  • spatiality
  • stereo movement

Pro Tips

  • High depth → unstable sound
  • High rate → “nervous” effect
  • Phase high → wide stereo but less mono compatible

For musical sound:

  • Medium Depth
  • Average installments

For ambient:

  • Slow installments
  • Phase high

Quick Reference

  • Sync: sync tempo
  • Rate (Hz): speed
  • Shape (%): wave shape
  • Depth (%): intensity
  • Phase Offset: stereo

Setup Examples

Classic vibrato (vintage)

Rates4–6 Hz
Depth30–40%
Shapelow
Phase

Natural sound

Chorus-like

Rates1–2 Hz
Depth20–30%
Phase90–180°

Wide effect

Ambient slow vibrato

Rate0.2–0.5 Hz
Depth40–60%
Shapesmooth
Phase180°

Slow movement

Extreme vibrato

Rates8–12 Hz
Depth80–100%
Shapetall

Synth effect