User Manual for Audiority Blue Face Plugin

Quick guide from the manual

The Audiority Blue Face is an analog-modeled simulation of the classic 1960s Dunlop Fuzz Face pedal. It is designed to provide distortion and saturation for tube amplifier stages. Please note that upon first installation, the plugin runs in Demo Mode, which outputs 3 seconds of silence every minute until a valid license file is loaded.

System Requirements

Ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• PC: Windows 7 64-bit or later, Intel i5 or equivalent, 4 GB RAM, 1024x768 screen resolution.
• MAC (Intel): OSX 10.13 or later, Intel i5 or equivalent, 4 GB RAM, 1024x768 screen resolution.
• MAC (Silicon): macOS 11.0 or later, M1 or higher, 4 GB RAM, 1024x768 screen resolution.
• Hosts: VST2, VST3, AU, CLAP 64-bit host; PT11 or higher for AAX 64-bit.

Installation and File Locations

The plugin files are installed in specific sub-folders depending on your operating system. On Mac, presets and license files are located in /Users/Shared/Audiority/. On PC, they are located in C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Audiority. Plugin formats (AAX, CLAP, VST, VST3) are placed in their respective standard system directories.

Plugin Activation

You can activate the plugin using either an offline or online method:

• Offline Activation: After purchasing, download the license file from your email or the Audiority User Area. Click the Audiority logo in the plugin toolbar, select Register, and click Load License to import the file. Alternatively, drag and drop the license file onto the registration window.
• Online Activation: If registered in the User Area, click the Audiority logo, select Register, enter your username/email and password, then click Login to automatically activate the plugin.

User Area and Redeem Codes

If you purchased the plugin from a dealer, you will receive a redeem code. Register an account at the Audiority website, log in to the User Area, and use the Redeem section to enter your code. Once submitted, the license file will be available for download in the My Plugins section.

Plugin Parameters

The plugin interface includes the following controls:

• VOLUME: Adjusts the output volume of the pedal.
• FUZZ: Controls the amount of distortion. Minimum settings provide light dirt, while maximum settings provide heavy saturation.
• GATE: Sets the noise gate threshold.
• IN: Adjusts pre-effect gain.
• OUT: Adjusts post-effect gain.
• MIX: Blends the dry and wet signals.

The toolbar also features an HQ button for oversampling to reduce aliasing, and Randomize/Reset buttons for preset management.

User Paths Setting

You can customize the file paths for Presets, License, and IR folders by selecting Settings from the logo menu. Do not move the Settings folder from its default location.