Dry / Wet Blending
Every effect in Arkestra has a Mix slider. This lets you dial in any effect subtly without committing to its full output.
The concept
Section titled “The concept”| Value | Result |
|---|---|
| 0% | Completely dry — original signal passes through unchanged |
| 50% | Equal blend of original and processed output |
| 100% | Fully wet — only the processed output is shown |
Using dry/wet
Section titled “Using dry/wet”The Mix slider is visible on every effect card. Drag it left or right to adjust.
Modulating the Mix
Section titled “Modulating the Mix”Like any float parameter, the Mix value can be modulated. Common uses:
- LFO → beat-synced effect pumping (sidechain feel)
- Audio → Kick → effect slams on the kick then decays
- MIDI CC → manual live control from a fader
Right-click the Mix slider → Map To… to assign a modulation source.
Blend modes
Section titled “Blend modes”The blend mode on a VideoEffect controls how the wet signal composites over the dry signal. The blend mode selector sits next to the Mix slider in the effect card.
Available modes:
| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
| mix | Standard alpha blend (default for ISF effects) |
| max | Takes the brighter of the two signals (default for layer sources) |
| add | Additive — good for glow/light effects |
| subtract | Darkens by subtracting wet from dry |
| multiply | Multiplies pixel values — darkens |
| screen | Brightens, never exceeds white |
| lin burn | Strong darkening blend |
| darken | Keeps the darker of the two |
| lighten | Keeps the lighter of the two |
| diff | Absolute difference between signals |
| hue | Takes hue from wet, luminance from dry |
| alpha black | Alpha-composites over black |
Access the blend mode by clicking the mode selector next to the Mix slider in the effect card.