Eventide
Physion MkII $179
True to its name, Physion MkII takes inspiration from atom-splitting technology. But do Eventide have the sonic core firmly under control?
The clue, as they say, is all in the name.
Eventide’s Physion has been updated to MkII, and it’s got some pretty clever technology going on, drawing on similar concepts to Eventide’s innovatory Split EQ plugin.
Make like a tree…
While this plugin is packed to the brim with some very usable and showy presets, it’s worth stepping back to understand exactly what’s going on. Upon first launch, Physion MkII displays three lines, which are distinct working areas. The initial audio signal enters at the point of the middle layer, which is described as a Structural Split. It is this layer that provides the essence of the plugin. In concept, the signal can be split into transient-based or tonal colours. In separating these elements, you can then dictate how much of each element heads-off in the direction of appropriate effects.