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Overview

Introduction 1

About 2

User Interface 3

Main Controls 3

Spectral Focus 4

Visualization 5

Algorithms 6

Studio 6

Retain 1 6

Retain 2 6

Specifications and system requirements 7

License Agreement 8

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Introduction

Welcome to the official user manual for dxRevive Pro by Accentize!

Within the pages of this guide, you'll uncover the essential insights and techniques needed
to harness the full potential of dxRevive – the ultimate noise reduction plug-in designed not
only for audio professionals in movie and TV audio post-production but also for podcast
editors and enthusiasts of historical audio restoration.

Utilizing groundbreaking AI technology, dxRevive transcends the boundaries of conventional

noise removal, working to restore clarity and tone to your audio recordings in ways
previously unimagined. Whether you're a newcomer to the realm of audio restoration or a
seasoned expert, this manual equips you with the knowledge to elevate your audio to
unparalleled heights. Let's embark on this exciting journey of audio enhancement together.

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About
dxRevive presents itself as a versatile speech restoration plugin, dedicated to enriching the
quality of various dialogue recordings. Unlike many other restoration plugins, dxRevive
doesn't merely filter the signal. It goes beyond, identifying and reintegrating missing
frequency components, yielding studio-like recordings from diverse source materials.

Its capabilities span:

• Noise removal

• Reverb elimination

• Restoration of absent frequencies

• Elimination of Codec Artifacts (e.g., from Skype or Zoom recordings)

• Recovery of clipped audio

• Seamless replacement of missing samples to address audio dropouts

• Application of spectral corrections

• ...

By employing machine learning techniques, much of the parameterization is performed

automatically in the background. Users need only adjust a few straightforward controls.
This streamlined process ensures efficiency, a valuable asset given the often demanding
project timelines.

For a more comprehensive understanding of the controls and algorithms, refer to the
following pages.

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User Interface
Main Controls
Below you see a overview of the user interface showing the main controls:

Preset Selector A/B Comparison

Bypass

Algorithm Selector Mix Knob Gain Controls

Preset Selector: DxRevive Pro comes with a collection of useful presets which can be
changed using the preset controls. You can either use the arrow buttons to switch presets
or click on the name to show a dropdown menu. The + and - buttons can be used to create
a new preset or to delete the current one.

A/B Comparison: The A/B Comparison controls let you quickly compare two settings. It is
set to A as default. If you want to compare your current setting against another one just click
on B and modify your settings for comparison. If you then switch back to A the settings you
started from are loaded again.

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Bypass: The Bypass button disables the processing of the plugin. It can be used to easily
compare the signal before and after processing.

Algorithm Selector: dxRevive Pro comes with different algorithms for different processing
purposes. If you click on the current algorithm name you will see a dropout to select a
different one. When clicked on the ? button right to the name a info box about the selected
algorithm will be shown. More about algorithms in the Algorithm section of this manual.

Mix Knob: The mix knob is the main control of the plugin and controls the amount of
processing that will be applied. If set to 0% the original signal will pass through unaffected.
When turned up more and more enhancement will be happening. 100% will result in a fully
enhanced signal. Note that higher mixing value can potentially cause processing artifacts
which can be reduced by slightly turning down the mixing again.

Gain Controls: The gain control section shows the level of input and output signals. If one
of the signals gets to loud and starts to clip it will turn red. Use the control knobs next to the
level visualization to adjust the gain. The processing isn’t very sensitive to different gain
levels. However, for very low input signals the input gain can be increased a bit to potentially
achieve better results.

Spectral Focus
The mixing of the enhancement can not only be set for the broadband signal but can be
customized for up to 4 different frequency bands. Below you see the additional controls for
spectral focus mode:
Band Mixing
Band Frequency Control Broadband Mix

Add Bands

Solo/Mute

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Add Bands: When hovering with the mouse over the control bar (highlighted with the red
box) a + button will appear which lets use add a band-split at the current position. In a similar
way there will appear a X -button to delete existing band-splits.
Band Mixing: You can set a mixing value to each individual frequency band. Either by moving
the horizontal frequency bar with the mouse or using your mouse-wheel when hovering over
the band. You can also click the current mixing value to enter the desired amount.

Band Frequency Control: Use this knob to adjust the split frequency of adjacent bands. By
dragging it to the left or right the frequency can be modified.

Broadband Mix: The dashed line indicates the current level of the broadband mix. This is
only for orientation to show how much each band mix differs from the original broadband
mix. When changing the broadband mix using the main knob all sub bands will be changed
accordingly by always maintaining the relative difference between them.

Solo/Mute: Each band can be listened to in solo or also be muted. This is helpful when fine-
tuning the desired enhancement amount for each band.

Visualization
When processing a signal the plugin will show the input and the output frequency spectrum.
The filled area shows the input spectrum while the solid line shows the current enhanced
output:

Colored area
shows the Input

Line shows
the Output

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Algorithms
dxRevive Pro offers a variety of algorithms to suit different audio needs. Each algorithm is a
trained artificial neural network that has learned from hours of example audio. Depending
on what you're doing, you can pick from these:

Studio
This one's the default and works like magic to make your audio sound as if it was recorded
up close in an acoustically treated studio. It’s great at suppressing annoying background
noise and echo. It also tweaks the sound with an EQ to boost or tone down certain parts.
And if some frequencies are missing, like from a recording on a phone, it helps bring those
back. This is your go-to when you're fixing up podcasts or interviews to make them sound
professional, especially if the recording setup wasn't perfect.

Retain
Unlike the Studio mode, Retain1 doesn't take a heavy-handed approach to erasing all the
echo, and it avoids making big changes to the natural sound with a strong EQ. Instead, it's
all about maintaining the essence of the original audio while giving it a boost in perceived
quality. This comes in really handy when you're dealing with recordings that are already done
and you want to preserve that unique vibe of where it was recorded.

And that's not all – keep an eye out for what's coming next. We're always exploring new
possibilities, and in upcoming versions, we might even introduce more algorithm options.
We're constantly working to refine the neural networks for better audio quality and faster
processing. Exciting improvements are on the horizon. Stay tuned for all the future updates!

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Specifications and
system requirements
dxRevive is built upon cutting-edge deep learning algorithms, which typically necessitate
specialized hardware (GPUs) for execution. However, these algorithms have been
extensively optimized, allowing the plugin to operate efficiently on regular hardware locally,
without the need to transfer data to the cloud. Given the plugin's considerable computational
requirements, we advise integrating it into your workflow through offline rendering methods,
such as AudioSuite in Pro Tools or Direct Offline Processing in Nuendo/Cubase.

Minimum system requirements:

• Windows 7 (64-bit), 4 GB RAM, Dual-Core CPU 2.3GHz

• Max OS X 10.12, 4 GB RAM, Dual-Core CPU 2.3GHz

Specifications:

• 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2khz, 96kHz, 192kHz

• Mono / Stereo

• VST3 / AU / AAX

• Native Apple-Silicon Support

dxRevive Pro requires you to sign up for a free iLok account. You can try out the plugin for
free for 7 days by starting it as TRIAL or activate it in the iLok License Manager with a
purchased activation code. The plugin does NOT require you to have access to a physical
iLok USB dongle and it can also be activated directly to your machine or iLok Cloud.

Generally, the plugin should work with most plugin host softwares. It has been tested and is
officially compatible with: Reaper, Pro Tools 11 or higher, Nuendo, Cubase, Ableton Live.
Please use the free trial to ensure compatibility with your setup before purchasing.

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License Agreement
Please read this end user license agreement carefully, as it sets out the basis upon which
we license the Software for use.

Definitions

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"ACCENTIZE" means Accentize GmbH, Havelstrasse 16, 64295 Darmstadt

"USER" means the person to whom ACCENTIZE grants a right to use the SOFTWARE under
this EULA

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SOFTWARE including email support. ACCENTIZE is entitled to terminate support for any
major version of any ACCENTIZE software at any time at its sole discretion.

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