Start here
Use the default flow unless you have a clear reason to move a module. Read the current order before editing it.
Processing Order
Signal Flow
Inspect, reset, load, save, and edit the order of major processing modules so the plugin behaves predictably.
How This Page Works
The Signal Flow page documents the order of major processing blocks. It is separate from Gain Stage because moving processing order can change the sound even when every knob value stays the same.
Quick Understanding
Signal Flow shows the order of the main processing blocks. Changing the order can change tone, dynamics, stereo behavior, and protection even when no knob values change.
Listen for
Big tone or level changes after moving a block. Drive before a filter does not behave like drive after a filter, and SAFE only protects what comes before it.
Avoid this
Do not move SAFE earlier in the chain if you still expect it to guarantee the final output ceiling.
Simple rule: Earlier modules feed later modules. Later modules polish, reshape, or protect whatever came before.
Complete Control Reference
Current FlowShows the current order of processing modules.Use it to understand why Drive, Mix, Stereo, SAFE, or Output behaves the way it does.
Edit OrderOpens the order editor.Use only after you understand current flow; reordering can change gain and tone significantly.
Module buttons 1-9Select individual processing modules in the chain.Select a module before moving it earlier or later.
ResetRestores default signal flow.Use when a patch becomes confusing.
LoadLoads a saved flow order.Apply a known workflow to a new patch.
SaveStores the current flow order.Save only after checking gain, stereo, and SAFE behavior.
< EarlierMoves selected module earlier in the chain.Earlier processing affects everything downstream.
Later >Moves selected module later in the chain.Later processing behaves more like final polish or protection.
Default Practical Flow
- Input Trim
- Main Drive
- Filter / Morph engine
- Wet / Dry Mix
- Output Trim
- Loudness Match / Auto Level
- Stereo width processing
- SAFE limiter
- Output clip / ceiling protection
This order is the safest default because tone is built before final level protection. If you move SAFE earlier, it no longer guarantees the final output ceiling.