What is Quasar?
Plate-like reverb effect. Create lush, evolving spaces with pre-delay, filtering, decay, and diffusion controls.
Quasar is a audio effect in Audiotool — the collaborative online DAW that runs entirely in your browser, with modular routing and a full device rack built in.
What you can do with Quasar
- Insert it on any track to shape your sound.
- Chain it with other effects for richer processing.
- Place it anywhere in a modular, node-based signal chain.
- Automate its parameters over time.
- Use it on single channels or across the master bus.
Key capabilities
- Plate-like reverb effect.
- Create lush, evolving spaces with pre-delay, filtering, decay, and diffusion controls.
- Runs entirely in your browser — no download or install.
- Part of Audiotool's full studio — free, with no track or feature limits.
Make music with Quasar, right in your browser
Quasar is built into the Audiotool studio. Open it and start your next track in seconds.
Learn how to use Quasar
Step-by-step guides, parameter references, and tutorials live in the Audiotool manual.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Quasar free to use?
Yes. Quasar is part of Audiotool's free, browser-based studio. There's no download or install, and there are no track or feature limits on the core DAW.
Do I need to install anything to use Quasar?
No. Audiotool runs entirely in your web browser, so you can open Quasar and start making music straight away — there's nothing to download or install.
How do I open Quasar in Audiotool?
Open the Audiotool studio in your browser, then add Quasar to your project from the device rack. You can also start from one of the community presets.
Where does Quasar go in my signal chain?
Insert Quasar on any channel or chain it after other devices. Audiotool uses modular, node-based routing, so you can place it anywhere in your signal path.
Where can I learn how to use Quasar?
Step-by-step guides, tutorials, and parameter references live in the Audiotool manual at www.audiotool.com/help.
