Type B
Vintage Exciter
Vintage Exciter
Type B is a plugin inspired by a legendary hardware unit known for bringing presence and sparkle to vocal and instrument tracks. Originally used to restore high-end detail in recordings dulled by tape overdubs, this classic design became a studio staple for adding clarity and brightness.
Our modern take on the circuit goes beyond the original, giving you in-depth control over the internal filter, harmonic generator, and more.
Type B is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP).
It’s also available on the App Store for iOS and iPadOS (AUv3 and Standalone).
Additional Features
Beyond faithfully capturing the essence of a classic exciter circuit, Type B offers extended control for more precise shaping of your sound.
- Filter controls: mode (pre/post), type (highpass, bandpass), slope (12/24dB), emphasis
- Additional options: direct signal, wet boost, and background noise
How does it work?
Exciters generate high-frequency content that is not part of the original signal using a combination of filtering and distortion (harmonic generator).
The input signal goes into a filter (usually highpass, but you can also choose bandpass with Type B) before feeding it into the harmonic generator. You have controls over the generated harmonics using the Color parameter. The signal is then mixed back with the dry signal.
Note: With Type B you also have an option to swap the filter position with the Harmonic Generator.
Expensive Exciter
The original aural exciter algorithm was developed in the mid-1970s by Aphex Systems. At first, it was available to recording studios only to hire (at a cost of $30 per minute of finished recording time in 1975). Eventually, its popularity led to the release of commercially available models like the Type B and Type C.
Also available on iOS
Type B is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store, as a AUv3 plugin and Standalone (IAA).
Download on theApp Store
Type B Demo
Try Type B for free with some limitations: silence for 3 seconds every 45 seconds, saving disabled.
If you like it, you can purchase a license and then authorize the demo version.
macOS
Requires macOS 10.13 or higher
AU, VST2, VST3, AAX, CLAP (64bit only)
Download DemoWindows
Requires Windows 7 or higher
VST2, VST3, AAX, CLAP (64bit only)
Download DemoLinux
Requires Ubuntu 20.04 or newer
VST2, VST3, CLAP (64bit only)
Download DemoSpecifications
- Vintage Exciter
- HP/BP Filter with Emphasis
- Adjustable Unit Noise
- Oversample up to 16x
- Resizable Window
- Preset system with randomizer
System Requirements
Windows
Windows 7 – 11
2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
VST2, VST3, AAX, CLAP (64-bit)
macOS
macOS 10.13 – macOS 15
2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP (64-bit)
Universal 2 Binary
Linux
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
VST2, VST3, CLAP (64-bit)
Changelog
v1.2 2025/01/22
- Added: Graphics Controls (Brightness and Contrast)
- Added: macOS 15 Sequoia support
- Improved: Oversampling added to Soft Clip
- Improved: CPU and memory usage
v1.1 2023/05/18
- Added: CLAP plugin format
- Added: macOS 13 Ventura support (Universal 2 Binary)
- Added: Linux VST2, VST3, CLAP plugin formats
- Added: Windows 11 support
- Added: AAX Silicon Support
- Improved: CPU and memory usage
v1.0.3 2021/03/16
- Improved: GUI size and loading time
- Fixed: Activation issue on certain hosts
v1.0.2 2021/01/12
- Added: macOS 11 Big Sur support (Universal 2 Binary)
- Added: Light and Dark UI mode
- Added: Option to enable Accelerated GUI
- Added: Option to invert the Bypass LED colours
- Added: Internal support for left-hand mouse users
- Fixed: Minor graphic glitch
v1.0.1 2020/02/13
- Fixed: Oversample phase issues when Direct is On
Copy Protection
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Create an account, log in through the plugin to activate, or download your license file for offline activation.
Activation
1 license up to 3 computers
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No connection required to activate
Type B is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by Aphex Systems / Aural Exciter.