Alpha Labs' De-Feedback Lands On Fourier Audio's Transform.engine

Alpha Labs LLC has confirmed that De-Feedback V1 is now officially compatible with Fourier Audio's Transform.engine, the dedicated hardware platform designed to run VST3-native studio plug-ins reliably in live sound environments.

"Engineers at the top of their game have always demanded cutting-edge tools, and Fourier Audio's transform.engine provides the ideal platform for accessing the next generation of AI-enabled plugins for results in the mix that were previously unimaginable," says Fourier Audio CEO Pete Bridgman.

"We've worked closely with Alpha Labs to optimise De-Feedback's intense AI processing for compatibility with transform.engine's unique chain sandboxing technology, giving engineers the revolutionary power of De-Feedback's gain-before-feedback improvement alongside the battle-tested reliability of transform.engine's best-in-class hosting. We're proud to support the frontier of what's possible in outboard processing to help engineers harness the incredible power of AI as it changes the game—both today, and in the future."

De-Feedback uses advanced AI to increase gain before feedback on live microphones while largely removing room ambience and cutting background noise, all without degrading vocals and with zero added latency. The plug-in has rapidly become a staple for both seasoned professionals and newcomers across nightclubs, touring, corporate events, broadcast/streaming, theatres and houses of worship.

On Transform.engine, Elite De-Feedback users can run up to six instances with chain sandboxing, alongside other plug-ins (configuration dependent), at buffer sizes of 64 at 48k or 128 at 96k. Native worksurface integration with DiGiCo consoles means seamless, reliable performance on any Quantum model.

The tool is designed to free engineers from "burning" valuable EQ wrestling feedback so they can focus on vocal tone and overall mix decisions.

As a real-world proof point, Andrew "Fletch" Fletcher recently deployed the plug-in on Transform.engine during the Survivor 50 Live Finale at Paramount Studios, which aired on CBS. "My Fourier unit was loaded with a Beta version of De-Feedback running six instances inserted on groups on my Quantum338 and I was using no other plugins in the chains," he says. "Everyone was on lavs, with the occasional use of hand mics when the host was out in the 1,200-seat audience in front of the PA. In all, I had 24 open lavs at certain points in the show. With De-Feedback, the lavs were strong and intelligible in the PA and in the stage mix minus feeds, contestants and host could hear each other, and there was not even a hint of feedback. I'm always stunned by how little EQ I need when using De-Feedback. The DSP cores on the Fourier averaged a load on 33% with the six instances so there was no stress on the system. Without this plugin I would not have been able to achieve the SPL levels I needed and have the confidence to push mic levels when necessary. As I seem to say on every show now, De-Feedback is a game-changer!"

To encourage early adoption, Alpha Labs is offering De-Feedback to Fourier Audio users for US$374.25 for a limited time—a US$124.75 saving on the standard perpetual licence price of US$499—when they register their Transform.engine.

For details and to download De-Feedback, visit www.alphalabsaudio.com. More information on Fourier Audio is available at www.fourieraudio.com.