How does the Nightsky Plug-in sidechain MOD feature work?

For the NightSky plugin, this its modulation can be controlled by the selected sidechain audio’s level, as described for each of the Shape – sidechain +, -, and lfo options.

DAW Host Sidechain Configuration

The typical steps for configuring a sidechain input for NightSky plugin within a DAW host app are as follows. Please also refer to your app’s documentation for details.

1. Insert an instance of NightSky on the desired track in your DAW project. In the MOD section’s Shape parameter list, select one of the sidechain options.
2. Determine the audio track you want to use as the source for triggering NightSky plugin’s modulation, such as a kick drum track. Typically, you’ll want to create a send from this source kick drum track to an unused bus in your project, such as Bus 1.
3. On the target track where the NightSky plugin is inserted, open the plugin window and click on its “Sidechain” menu to select the Bus to which the kick drum’s send is routed. This allows NightSky to receive the kick drum audio as its sidechain source. The name of this menu differs among DAW host apps.
4. Adjust the send level from the (kick drum – Bus 1) trigger track as desired to control the intensity of the sidechain effect heard for the NightSky plugin. With a sidechain option selected for Nightsky’s MOD – Shape setting, you’ll see the SIDECHAIN meter appear at the top the plugin, which measures the input level of your selected source for reference.