Overview

Fluctus is a single-file audio editor. Open one audio file at a time, edit regions on a timeline, apply plugins, and export the result. Fluctus ships in two editions — Fluctus and Fluctus Expert (marked with a star below).

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Key Features

• Editing and recording via rectangular blocks called Regions

• Marker system

• Batch export using markers

• 3rd-party plug-in support (real-time)

• Integrated processing and metering tools (real-time)

• Master automation layer

• 64-bit audio processing

• Project navigation

• Changeable interface colour schemes

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Audio Regions

All editing and recording is done via rearrangeable rectangular blocks called Regions. Regions represent audio files imported or recorded, and a project can contain as many as needed.

• Fully editable (lock, split, resize, reverse, and more)

• Drawable waveform (sample-by-sample editing)

• Per-region inspectors

• Individual fade-in and fade-out (4 optional shapes)

• Individual mute, phase reverse, panning, and gain controls

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Fluctus Expert Advantages

• Region spectrogram (linear/log scale and mono/polychromatic colouring)

• Waveform export as SVG

• Spectrogram export as PNG

• Advanced export options

• 21 cDSP inserts included

• 5.1 surround support

• MIDI control support for Mackie Control, HUI and Baby HUI controllers

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Integrated and External Tools

Fluctus includes real-time processing and metering tools that use the cDSP Engine. External Audio Unit plug-ins from any vendor can also be loaded.

• Compressor

• Graphic EQ

• DC Blocker

• Mid-Side Encoder/Decoder

• Distortion

• RMS and Peak Meter

• Parametric EQ ★

• Parametric Linear-Phase EQ ★

• Linear-Phase Match EQ ★

• DeNoiser ★

• Pitch Shifter ★

• DeEsser ★

• Expander ★

• Gate ★

• Leveler ★

• Maximizer / Limiter ★

• Spectrograph ★

• Loudness and True-Peak Meter ★

• Goniometer ★

• Reverb ★

• Tube Emulator ★

★ Fluctus Expert only

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System Requirements

macOS 10.15 or later.

64-bit processor (Intel or Apple Silicon).

At least 4 GB of memory.

100 MB of available disk space.

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Next Steps

• Walk through your first project. Getting Started takes you from a fresh launch to a working audio editor in a few steps.
• Tour the workspace. Editor View describes the ruler, playhead, markers, regions, and Finder drawer.
• Process audio with plugins. Plug Chain covers the per-project insert chain.
• Explore the built-in plugins. The cDSP Inserts ship with Fluctus — EQs, dynamics, meters, and more.

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