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NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE

Transform your Apple EarPods & AirPods (1st & 2nd Gen) into a World-Class Listening Device

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Plug-In Formats
NEPTUNE v2.01 is available in VST3, AU and AAX Format
Requirements
NEPTUNE v2.01 is available for MacOS 10.9+ and Windows 7+
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    NEPTUNE v2.01 - User Manual

    • Overview

      • NEPTUNE is a corrective audio signal processing software designed specifically to linearize both the frequency and group delay response of Apple EarPods.
      • At the core of NEPTUNE is its custom-developed convolution engine, which is equipped with several highly optimized FIR correction filters and a highly realistic crossfeed algorithm to simulate free-field speaker listening.
      • With emphasis on sound quality and performance, all NEPTUNE FIR filters have be fine-tuned for both pre-ringing and latency reduction.
      • NEPTUNE is easy to use: simply wear your EarPods, then load the plug-in at the end of your master chain.

    • Use Cases

      • Mixing & Mastering: NEPTUNE processing is designed to simulate a near-perfect studio listening environment. Work with confidence knowing that whatever you are hearing is an accurate reflection of your source audio.
      • Real-Time Recording: With Zero Latency Mode, you can hear your take as it happens in full resolution, allowing you to make informed spontaneous adjustments of your recording equipment or technique.
      • Casual Listening: NEPTUNE is designed to deliver sound as artists, producers and engineers intended it to be heard. Uncover all of the subtle sonic details that may have previously been obfuscated.
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    • Frequency Response Without Neptune (45Hz - 20kHz)

      Max: +21.1dB, Min: -10dB, Avg: +5.1dB

    • Frequency Response With Neptune (45Hz - 20kHz)

      Max: +3.5dB, Min: -5dB, Avg: -.9dB

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    • Group Delay Response Without Neptune (45Hz - 20kHz)

      Max: +3.44ms, Min: -130μs, Avg: +685μs

    • Group Delay Response With Neptune (45Hz - 20kHz)

      Max: +692μs, Min: -16μs, Avg: +18μs

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    • Without Crossfeed

      Without crossfeed processing (which applies to all headphone users without a software like Neptune or Crossfire), headphone listening, and specifically the stereo field, sounds unnatural. This often leads to a hyper-localized soundstage and exaggerated stereo separation.

    • Crossfeed Explained

      Crossfeed distinguishes speaker from headphone listening. In headphones, each ear receives its respective stereo channel directly. With speakers, low and mid-frequency sounds from both channels leak into both ears with a slight delay, known as the Inter-Aural Time Difference (ITD).

    • Perceptual Differences

      When crossfeed processing is applied, headphone listening sounds more natural and comparable to speaker listening. Specifically, low and mid-frequency sounds with stereo information will not give the impression of strict separation between the two audio channels.

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    Hear the Difference

    Experience the power of Neptune firsthand by wearing your Apple EarPods or AirPods (1st & 2nd Gen) and listening to the examples below.

    Key Features

      • Frequency Response Correction
      • Group Delay Response Correction
      • Realistic Crossfeed Emulation
      • Linear Phase Mode
      • Zero Latency Mode

      • 3.5mm to 1/8in Adapter Compensation Mode
      • Input/Output Clipping Indicators
      • Input/Output Gain Sliders
      • FIR Filters Optimized for Pre/Post-Ringing Reduction
      • Optimized for Low CPU Usage
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