Alpha Labs brings De-Feedback to transform.engine
Alpha Labs brings De-Feedback to transform.engine
Alpha Labs has announced that its AI-powered De-Feedback live audio plugin is now available on Fourier Audio's transform.engine platform, enabling live sound engineers to deploy the software alongside other VST3 plugins across touring, broadcast, theatre, corporate and worship productions.
Designed to increase gain before feedback while reducing room reverberation and background noise, De-Feedback operates with zero added latency and has been optimised for transform.engine's chain sandboxing technology through collaboration between the two companies.
“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,” said Pete Bridgman, CEO of Fourier Audio. “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.”
On transform.engine, Elite De-Feedback users can run up to six instances of the plugin with chain sandboxing enabled, alongside additional plugins depending on system configuration. The platform also integrates directly with DiGiCo Quantum consoles via Fourier Audio's native worksurface interface.
According to Alpha Labs, the plugin enables engineers to spend less time using EQ to suppress feedback and more time shaping vocal tone, while preserving the original sound of live microphones.
Broadcast engineer Andrew Fletcher recently used a beta version of De-Feedback during the live finale of Survivor 50 at Paramount Studios, broadcast on CBS. “My Fourier unit was loaded with a Beta version of De-Feedback running six instances inserted on groups on my Quantum338,” Fletcher said. “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.”
The release makes De-Feedback available to transform.engine users worldwide, expanding access to AI-powered feedback suppression for a wide range of live audio applications.
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