Pick Aphex (Even) vs Behringer (Odd) character¶
Choose between two harmonic-enhancement algorithms in the PUDU exciter: Even mode (Aphex-lineage) for a warmer, asymmetric character, or Odd mode (Behringer-lineage) for a brighter, symmetric sound. The choice applies independently to the TX and RX chains.
Before you start¶
- The PUDU stage must be visible in the Aetherial Audio chain. If the applet is hidden, enable the PUDU stage via the CHAIN widget on the TX or RX side, or double-click the PUDU stage in the CHAIN widget to open the floating editor.
- Decide whether you are adjusting the transmit path ("Aetherial TX Poodoo™") or the receive path ("Aetherial RX Poodoo™"). The two sides are fully independent.
Steps¶
- Locate the correct applet — "Aetherial TX Poodoo™" for transmit or "Aetherial RX Poodoo™" for receive — inside the Aetherial Audio (TXDSP) parent container in the applet panel.
- Find the two mode buttons directly below the AetherVoice™ logo:
EvenandOdd. - Click
Evento select Aphex-lineage asymmetric shaping — predominantly even harmonics, warmer, with Big Bottom LF saturation. The button highlights in amber when active. - Click
Oddto select Behringer-lineage symmetric tanh shaping — pure odd harmonics, brighter, with a feed-forward bass compressor. - Repeat on the other applet if you want the same character on both chains.
The selection is saved immediately to ClientPuduTxMode (TX) or ClientPuduRxMode (RX).
What each control does¶
| Control | Behavior | Default | Valid values | Setting key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Even |
Selects Aphex-lineage asymmetric shaping. Exclusive with Odd. |
— | Selected / unselected | ClientPuduTxMode / ClientPuduRxMode |
Odd |
Selects Behringer-lineage symmetric tanh shaping. Exclusive with Even. |
— | Selected / unselected | ClientPuduTxMode / ClientPuduRxMode |
Only one of Even or Odd can be active at a time. Selecting one deselects the other.
Tips¶
- Even mode suits voice signals where warmth and low-end body are the goal. Odd mode suits situations where added presence and brightness are preferred.
- The AetherVoice™ logo pulses with the processed (wet) signal RMS, so you can see the exciter reacting as you switch modes without monitoring audio.
- When the PUDU stage is bypassed, the entire applet tile dims to approximately 55% opacity, matching the dim effect applied to the EQ curve. This is a visual indicator only and does not affect your settings.
- All six Body and Clarity knobs remain active regardless of which mode is selected; their effect on the signal changes character depending on the mode chosen.