Quick Start

This section will help you get up and running with Sordina in just a few minutes.

Loading Sordina

Insert Sordina as a plugin on the track you wish to process. Sordina should be placed either after a virtual instrument in the plugin chain, on a track containing audio, on an audio bus, or on the master output.

Sordina as an Insert in Ardour

Selecting a Mute

Mute browser

Click the text at the top of the interface, labelled “Click to Begin”, to open the mute selector. From here, you can browse the available categories and select a mute model.

Each mute model applies a different tonal transformation to the incoming audio signal. Experiment with different options to find the sound that best suits your project.

Adjusting the Wet/Dry Mix

Use the Mix knob to blend the processed and unprocessed signals.

100% Wet applies the full mute effect.
Lower values blend some of the original signal back into the output.

Shaping the Sound

Adjust the Saturation and Gain knobs to fine-tune the character of the selected mute model.

Saving Presets

Sordina settings are saved automatically with your DAW project. To reuse settings across multiple projects, use your DAW’s built-in preset management system.