Nightfox Audio MacroMacro Multi-Effects Engine

MacroMacro Multi-Effects Engine from Nightfox Audio is a multi-effects plug-in based on the effects found in Nifghtfox Audio's Layered virtual instrument. Featuring eight effects modules, one central control knob, and MIDI controller support, the plug-in allows you to shape sound, add movement, and control multiple parameters. Compatible with Windows and Mac systems.

Eight Effects Modules

Drive and GritDriveAdds harmonic saturation and overdriveDrive knob controls the amountBitcrush reduces bit depth up to 14-bit for lo-fi texturesMix blends the processed signal with the dry signalGritA different overdrive character focused on high-frequency textureDrive sets the amountCharacter adjusts the tonal emphasis in the highsMix blends effect and dry signal

DriveAdds harmonic saturation and overdriveDrive knob controls the amountBitcrush reduces bit depth up to 14-bit for lo-fi texturesMix blends the processed signal with the dry signal

Adds harmonic saturation and overdrive

Drive knob controls the amount

Bitcrush reduces bit depth up to 14-bit for lo-fi textures

Mix blends the processed signal with the dry signal

GritA different overdrive character focused on high-frequency textureDrive sets the amountCharacter adjusts the tonal emphasis in the highsMix blends effect and dry signal

A different overdrive character focused on high-frequency texture

Drive sets the amount

Character adjusts the tonal emphasis in the highs

Mix blends effect and dry signal

FilterFreq sets the cutoff frequencyResonance boosts the area around the cutoffClick the arrow to choose filter type: low-pass, high-pass, or other available shapesFilter can be modulated by Filter LFO

Freq sets the cutoff frequency

Resonance boosts the area around the cutoff

Click the arrow to choose filter type: low-pass, high-pass, or other available shapes

Filter can be modulated by Filter LFO

Filter LFODepth sets how far the filter frequency movesRate sets how fast it movesChoose shapes such as Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, or draw a custom shapeYou can also enable Step mode to make the LFO act like a step sequencer for rhythmic modulation

Depth sets how far the filter frequency moves

Rate sets how fast it moves

Choose shapes such as Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, or draw a custom shape

You can also enable Step mode to make the LFO act like a step sequencer for rhythmic modulation

Chorus or PhaserChorusRate—speed of modulationDepth—amount of pitch modulationMix—dry/wet balanceSpread (in the pop-out) adjusts stereo widthFX Gain boosts the processed signal; extreme values can add mild distortionPhaserDepth—intensity of the phase sweepSpeed—how fast it sweepsMix—dry/wet balanceFrequency 1 and Frequency 2—start and end points of the sweep

ChorusRate—speed of modulationDepth—amount of pitch modulationMix—dry/wet balanceSpread (in the pop-out) adjusts stereo widthFX Gain boosts the processed signal; extreme values can add mild distortion

Rate—speed of modulation

Depth—amount of pitch modulation

Mix—dry/wet balance

Spread (in the pop-out) adjusts stereo width

FX Gain boosts the processed signal; extreme values can add mild distortion

PhaserDepth—intensity of the phase sweepSpeed—how fast it sweepsMix—dry/wet balanceFrequency 1 and Frequency 2—start and end points of the sweep

Depth—intensity of the phase sweep

Speed—how fast it sweeps

Mix—dry/wet balance

Frequency 1 and Frequency 2—start and end points of the sweep

Stereo Delay or Tape DelayTape DelayRoll-off—cuts high frequencies from the repeatsFeedback—number and intensity of repeatsMix—dry/wet balanceTempo—delay time in milliseconds (not DAW-synced), lets you create off-grid echoesTape Wow—simulates tape speed fluctuationSpeed—adds slight overdrive and pitch bend to the repeatsStereo DelayRoll-off—cuts high frequencies from the repeatsFeedback—number and intensity of repeatsMix—dry/wet balanceTempo—delay time in milliseconds (not DAW-synced), lets you create off-grid echoesTape Wow—simulates tape speed fluctuationSpeed—adds slight overdrive and pitch bend to the repeatsRate Left and Rate Right—set different DAW-synced note values for each side (e.g., dotted eighths left, quarters right) for ping-pong effects

Tape DelayRoll-off—cuts high frequencies from the repeatsFeedback—number and intensity of repeatsMix—dry/wet balanceTempo—delay time in milliseconds (not DAW-synced), lets you create off-grid echoesTape Wow—simulates tape speed fluctuationSpeed—adds slight overdrive and pitch bend to the repeats

Roll-off—cuts high frequencies from the repeats

Feedback—number and intensity of repeats

Mix—dry/wet balanceTempo—delay time in milliseconds (not DAW-synced), lets you create off-grid echoesTape Wow—simulates tape speed fluctuationSpeed—adds slight overdrive and pitch bend to the repeats

Tempo—delay time in milliseconds (not DAW-synced), lets you create off-grid echoes

Tape Wow—simulates tape speed fluctuation

Speed—adds slight overdrive and pitch bend to the repeats

Stereo DelayRoll-off—cuts high frequencies from the repeatsFeedback—number and intensity of repeatsMix—dry/wet balanceTempo—delay time in milliseconds (not DAW-synced), lets you create off-grid echoesTape Wow—simulates tape speed fluctuationSpeed—adds slight overdrive and pitch bend to the repeatsRate Left and Rate Right—set different DAW-synced note values for each side (e.g., dotted eighths left, quarters right) for ping-pong effects

Roll-off—cuts high frequencies from the repeats

Feedback—number and intensity of repeats

Mix—dry/wet balanceTempo—delay time in milliseconds (not DAW-synced), lets you create off-grid echoesTape Wow—simulates tape speed fluctuationSpeed—adds slight overdrive and pitch bend to the repeats

Tempo—delay time in milliseconds (not DAW-synced), lets you create off-grid echoes

Tape Wow—simulates tape speed fluctuation

Speed—adds slight overdrive and pitch bend to the repeats

Rate Left and Rate Right—set different DAW-synced note values for each side (e.g., dotted eighths left, quarters right) for ping-pong effects

Gain LFOA tremolo-style amplitude modulatorDepth—how much volume changeSpeed—how fast the changeChoose shapes such as Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, or draw a custom waveform in the pop-outIncrease Smooth (in the pop-out) to make transitions less abruptEnable Step mode for rhythmic, sequenced tremolo effectsSyncs to your DAW from a full bar down to triplet 64ths

Depth—how much volume change

Speed—how fast the change

Choose shapes such as Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, or draw a custom waveform in the pop-out

Increase Smooth (in the pop-out) to make transitions less abrupt

Enable Step mode for rhythmic, sequenced tremolo effects

Syncs to your DAW from a full bar down to triplet 64ths

Pitch LFO—Creates pitch modulation and tape-like warbleDepth—how far the pitch movesSpeed—how fast it movesSame waveform options as Gain LFO (Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, Custom)Use odd step counts and shallow depth for subtle, non-repeating driftRoll the dice button for random shapes or draw your own

Depth—how far the pitch moves

Speed—how fast it moves

Same waveform options as Gain LFO (Sine, Triangle, Saw, Square, Custom)

Use odd step counts and shallow depth for subtle, non-repeating drift

Roll the dice button for random shapes or draw your own

Reverb—Shimmer or PlateShimmer ReverbSize—reverb lengthRTime—modulation rate/timeMix—dry/wet balanceAdditional internal controls (Mod Depth, High-frequency Damp, Diffusion) shape the reverb and can be partially exposed to the Big Knob

Shimmer Reverb

Size—reverb length

RTime—modulation rate/time

Mix—dry/wet balance

Additional internal controls (Mod Depth, High-frequency Damp, Diffusion) shape the reverb and can be partially exposed to the Big Knob

Plate ReverbDamping—high-frequency roll-offDecay—reverb tail lengthMix—dry/wet balance

Damping—high-frequency roll-off

Decay—reverb tail length

Mix—dry/wet balance