FAQ
Quick answers to the questions we hear most.
Do I need to understand phase to use Pyrosphere?
No. Load a preset and pull the Comp fader. Disperse and Reverse are there when you want sweeps and snap, and the display shows what they're doing over a live spectrum of your track.
What should I put it on?
Drums, bass, vocals and the mix bus are home turf, and the factory bank is sorted that way. The Laser FX and Weird Science banks turn ordinary hits into sound design.
Should I use True mode or Live mode?
True mode for mixing and bouncing: it's the full engine, and your DAW compensates for its latency. Live mode for tracking and performing: no engine latency, down to 0 ms with Lookahead and Oversampling off, and a character of its own.
Why does it get louder when I pull the Comp fader down?
That's the design. Auto Makeup raises the level as the compressor works, so the sound gets denser and louder rather than just quieter. Switch Auto Makeup off in the Advanced drawer if you want plain gain reduction.
Can a preset turn off Safety?
No. Safety is a session setting. Presets never change it.
Will the built-in modulators interfere with my DAW automation?
No. Modulation stays inside the plugin and never writes to your DAW's lanes. You can use both together.
Does it work in mono, and does it have a sidechain?
Yes to both. Pyrosphere runs on mono and stereo tracks, and has an optional mono or stereo sidechain input for the compressor and the Audio trigger.
Do I need to be online?
Once, to activate a licence. During the trial, for a moment once a day.
How many computers can I use it on?
One serial key works on up to three computers. Activate on each one.
How long do I get updates?
Updates are guaranteed for 5 years. Download them from your Payhip purchase link or account center, or download the trial again from the store page.
Can I get a refund?
No, all sales are final. That's why the trial gives you every feature for 20 days: try it in your own setup before you buy.
Is Pristine always the best Quality?
Not necessarily. Pristine is the most exact and has the most latency. Lower tiers can sound more interesting because they leave a little of the phase effect in place.
Can I share my presets?
Yes. Presets are .gdsp files in your preset folder. Send them to another Pyrosphere user, who adds them as described in Add a preset pack.