Phase Two
Key Features
- Pairs two independently controllable six-stage phasers for more complex movement than a single-stage effect
- Routes the two phaser sections in series for compounded sweeps or in parallel for broader stereo motion
- Uses a dual-waveform LFO in each phaser section for independently shaped modulation
- Supports MIDI Learn across the interface for hands-on control from compatible hosts and controllers
- Adds an assignable extra CC sweep control that substitutes for the original hardware's expression-pedal style movement
- Comes from Audio Damage's current free legacy archive as an older VST2.4/AU installer package
Description
Phase Two is Audio Damage's legacy dual-phaser effect, designed as a digital recreation of the Mu-Tron Bi-Phase. It places two independently controllable six-stage phasers in one interface, letting a track move from a restrained stereo wash to a much more pronounced, animated sweep.
The two phasers can run in series or parallel, so their motion can stack into denser coloration or split into a broader stereo field. Each section has its own dual-waveform LFO, while the extra CC control can be assigned to a MIDI controller for manual frequency sweeps.
That makes Phase Two especially useful when a static synth, guitar, keyboard, drum bus, or vocal needs liquid movement rather than a simple one-rate phaser sound. Serial routing is the more direct choice for strong, combined modulation; parallel routing is the better starting point when preserving separation and width matters.
Phase Two is part of Audio Damage's discontinued legacy archive, which the developer currently provides without support. The current archive describes the legacy installers as VST2.4 and, in most cases, AU builds for macOS and Windows, so it is best approached as a characterful older plugin rather than a guaranteed fit for every current DAW or operating system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of effect is Phase Two?
Phase Two is a dual phaser modeled after the Mu-Tron Bi-Phase concept. It contains two six-stage phaser sections rather than a single basic phaser, giving you more control over stereo movement and the intensity of the sweep.
Can the two phasers be routed differently?
Yes. The two sections can be routed in series or in parallel. Series combines their action for a denser result, while parallel routing is useful for a more separated stereo effect.
Can I control Phase Two from a MIDI controller?
The original Phase Two feature set includes MIDI Learn for the VST version, and its extra CC control can manually sweep the phaser frequency from a controller such as a mod wheel or aftertouch source. Host handling applies to the AU version.
Will Phase Two work in a modern DAW?
Audio Damage provides Phase Two as an unsupported legacy installer, not as a newly maintained release. The archive contains VST2.4 and usually AU builds, so compatibility depends on whether your current operating system and host can load those older formats.
