Chapter 1-- Legendary Audio I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) Overview

Thank you for purchasing the Legendary Audio In Case of Emergency or 'I.C.E' Plug-In! I.C.E. will make your Audio/Life better.

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A primary purpose of this Plugin is to combat distortion in very precise Frequency Bands to eliminate or reduce unwanted distortion making the audio “cleaner”, more pleasant, and enjoyable. It can correct problems caused by recording, equipment, or even inherent in the source subject. For example, I.C.E. can reduce or eliminate an unwanted tone or natural distortion in a vocal or instrument. I.C.E. can also be used to “sculpt” a recording by filling in or adding selected frequency bands with exact copies of the matching source band thereby increasing the volume of that range without changing the tone.

I.C.E. Tutorial Videos

About this User Manual

This document describes the installation and use of the Legendary Audio I.C.E. Plug-In. In addition, there are links to web resources and general use hints, tips and tricks included herein.

What's New in I.C.E. Version 1.1?

I.C.E. Plug-In Format Support Chart

Chapter 2 -- I.C.E. Installation & Activation

This chapter provides instructions on installing and activating your I.C.E. Machine.

2.1 Computer Host Requirements

The Legendary Audio I.C.E. Plug-In is supported on multiple DAWs and platforms.

Legendary Audio ICE is an AU / VST / AAX plugin that runs on
• Intel based Macintosh
• OS X 10.6.8 or newer
• Avid AAX format OSX
• Windows OS 8 and later (sold separately from Mac OS version)

Digital Audio Workstations Tested
• soundBlade 2.2
• Logic Pro X
• Pro Tools 11 (Mac)
• Reaper (Windows and Mac)
• Digital Performer (Windows and Mac)

Mac OSX
• Audio Unit 32/64
• VST 2 32/64
• AAX 64

Windows:
• Windows OS 8 and later
• VST2 32/64

2.2 Installing I.C.E.

Installing I.C.E. follows the same installation process as most other applications on your computer. To install I.C.E., double-click on the Installer.pkg for Mac OS or Installer.exe for Windows OS.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install I.C.E.

You can download the latest Installer from:

2.3 Activating I.C.E.

Your I.C.E plug-in is authorized using an Lok2 USB Smart Key or locking your license to your Computer (Machine Lock). Note that an Internet connection is required to activate I.C.E.

To Activate your I.C.E. software, you will need the following:

• Your I.C.E. Activation Code, sent to you at time of purchase or by Sonic Studio directly.

• A working Internet Connection

There are two methods for activating I.C.E.:

2.3.1 Evaluation Mode Activation

This Section provides important information regarding evaluating or ‘trying’ I.C.E. software for 14 days.

2.3.2 Permanent Activation Mode

This Section provides important information regarding permanently activating your I.C.E. software.

Using A ‘MagicLink’ To Redeem Your Activation Code

When you purchase or register for a trial version of soundBlade 2.2, you are delivered a ‘MagicLink’ Activation Code. A MagicLink allows you to easily deposit an iLok Activation Code to your iLok account. A MagicLink looks like this (NOTE: links below are inactive):

https://www.ilok.com/lc/r?c=8177-7791-2867-8016-7029-5501-1408-24

or

8177-7791-2867-8016-7029-5501-1408-24

To activate your I.C.E. license on your iLok:

1. Click on the Activation Code link you received via email. Your default Internet application will launch and you will be taken to an iLok.com sign-in page.

Click ‘Sign In’ if you have an iLok account, or ‘Create Free Account’.

2) Follow the on-screen instructions to Redeem and download the I.C.E. license to your iLok account.

3) Launch your iLok License Manager App, Login to your iLok account and locate the 'Legendary Audio I.C.E.' License in your main license list.

4) Drag the 'Legendary Audio I.C.E.' Licensee from the list and onto your iLok or to computer listed in the left-hand margin of iLok License Manager.

5) Success! You have competed the activation task. I.C.E. is now licensed and will appear in the list of available plug-ins in your workstation of choice.

Chapter 3-- I.C.E. User Interface

This section describes the use of and features in the I.C.E. User Interface (UI). Once installed, open the plugin (I.C.E.) and become familiar with the operating controls. (see graphic below) The primary control is the TARGET Frequency Band control, labeled as 1.

3.1 The I.C.E. Plug-In Window

This section describes the functionality of the I.C.E. plug-in window. This is the main window for I.C.E..

3.1.1 Target Frequency Control

The primary control is the TARGET Frequency Band control. Use your mouse to move this control. This control moves the TARGET MARKER into the center of the Frequency Band that you are targeting to:

A. Remove or reduce offending program material

or

3.1.2 Low Edge Frequency (in Hertz)

This is the left-most line on the Frequency Band Graphic display and the numerical indicator on the display window. It indicates the lowest parameter of the chosen Frequency Band in Hertz. An alternate way to move this Frequency Control is to click-hold on the numerical display and drag up or down to increase or decrease the setting

3.1.3 Target Frequency Indicator (in Hertz)

This window displays the position of the TARGET FREQUENCY BAND CONTROL in Hertz. An alternate way to move the TARGET Frequency Control is to click-hold on the numerical display and drag up or down to increase or decrease the setting

3.1.4 High Edge Frequency (in Hertz)

This is the right-most line on the Frequency Band Graphic display and the numerical indicator on the display window. It indicates the highest parameter of the chosen Frequency Band in Hertz. An alternate way to move this Frequency Control is to click-hold on the numerical display and drag up or down to increase or decrease the setting

3.1.5 Inject (in -dB)

INJECT is the amount of Counter Frequency that is applied to the Targeted Frequency Band. INJECT can be adjusted by clicking and dragging the round button under the TARGET CONTROL BUTTON or by clicking on the numerical INJECT indicator and dragging up or down. The amount of INJECT is shown in the INJECT display window. INJECT is also indicated by the yellow, orange, or red color on the Interface Display between the Low and High indicator lines.

3.1.6 Slope Setting

Clocking the SLOPE button toggles the choice of GENTLE or STEEP slopes. GENTLE is a more powerful broadband setting. STEEP is a more tight and surgical setting.

GENTLE is the default state.

3.1.7 High-Definition Meters

The Meters section graphically displays real-time indications of Peak, RMS and VU values with hyper-ballistic accuracy. At the top of the meter strips, The meter strip will turn red when an over-zero level is detected. The HOLD Button causes the OUTPUT METERS to indicate the highest peak until you CLEAR the display

3.1.8 Preset Recall Memory Bank

Shows settings Saved or Recalled for immediate selection. Clicking on 1, 2, 3, 4 activates that Preset. Clicking in the Text Field (black box) a menu appears allowing you to quickly Save or Load Presets.

I.C.E. Presets (New in version 1.1)

I.C.E. now includes 12 useful Presets:

Aire 15kHz(Gentle)

Aire 15kHz(Steep)

Less Mud(Gentle)

Less Mud(Steep)

Less Mud(Steep)

Mid Range Boost(Gentle)

Mid Range Boost(Steep)

Mid Range Control(Gentle)

Mid Range Control(Steep)

Sibilance Contol Female

Sibilance Contol Male

Thumpin' Bass 50 Hz(Gentle)

Thumpin' Bass 50 Hz(Steep)

These settings are designed to provide a starting point for using I.C.E. in everyday situations as well as teach you about different features of I.C.E.; for example how a Gentle vs. Steep SLOPE with the same TARGET and INJECT setting sounds on your music or track.

3.1.9 Boost Button

Clicking on the BOOST button engages I.C.E. PLUS. This is a very useful tool that allows the user to ADD a chosen Frequency Band to the program material. It can be used to “fill in “or boost areas in the Frequency Range. BOOST/ I.C.E. PLUS can increase the volume of segments that may need increased, such as Sub Frequencies, an instrumental solo passage, hi frequency “air” or “sparkle”, a snare drum impact, a bass guitar line etc. I.C.E. PLUS can do these volume changes without changing the tone as it is adding a copy of the original sound to the mix –not adding EQ.

3.1.10 Monitor Button

Clicking the MONITOR button toggles from full range sound, with I.C.E.  processing applied, to listening to the selected Target Frequency Band only.

3.1.11 Bypass Button

The BYPASS button bypasses the I.C.E. machine completely and allows listening to the incoming source with no processing. This instant A/B/ comparison procedure is very useful to evaluate the difference the I.C.E. plugin is making.

3.1.12 Recall Buttons (Save and Recall)

The RECALL section is the feature that allows you to SAVE and Recall settings that you want to use in the future.

The OPEN Button takes you to the folder that contains settings that you have labeled and saved.

The SAVE Button allows you to instantly SAVE a setting that is opened and labeled.

The SAVE AS Button takes you to a folder that has a place to name or re-name the chosen setting.

The CLEAR Button allows you to clear the setting from the Recall Display window which is indicated by a green light.

The REVERT Button allows you to change your mind or undo a SAVE choice.

Appendix A -- I.C.E. Tips & Tricks

1. For more powerful treatment of the same problem use 2 or more instances of I.C.E.

2. Sometimes the best procedure is to I.C.E. the playback of your stereo master and I.C.E. again on the playback of the Mastered version.

3. Try a frequency band of 30 to 50 Hz on Boost to add missing Sub-Bass to the Mix or Master.

4. Try adding "air" and harmonics with a frequency band from 12 to 14k on Boost.

5. Boost is very precision. A maximum setting of -144 adds about 4 DB of round sound. Two instances of I.C.E. on Boost adds more than 8 DB.

6. Scanning with a small frequency band on Gentle Slope will disclose "pockets" of distortion. Diminishing these pockets by using I.C.E. will clean up the sound.

7. You can use I.C.E. and I.C.E. PLUS (Boost) on any track or mix to "sculpt" the sound.

8. Using multiple instances of I.C.E. on a vocal track can literally change the sound as if a different Mic was used to record the vocal.

9. You can increase or decrease the volume of a solo using I.C.E. either manually or via Automation in a mixed stereo track.

10. I.C.E. can be set to have no effect until a specific event or dynamic occurs.

11. I.C.E. on Boost Mode adds an exact copy of the original frequency band selected -adding gain without changing tone.

12. I.C.E. uses no compressor or EQ, but achieves similar results in a purifying manner.

13. I.C.E. can reduce or eliminate specific distortion inherent in a vocal, instrument, or audio source.

14. I.C.E. can be used in a live sound situation.

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