The NEW Approach to Adding Tonal Sheen
Sheen Machine is a purpose-driven tool for adding smooth and airy high-end to sound sources without introducing the high-frequency harshness often generated by a traditional high-shelf boost. Using Eventide’s patented Structural Split technology, Sheen Machine provides a simple solution for resolving complex problems often introduced when adding “sheen” to a signal, allowing for independent control over the transient and tonal layers of a signal without implicitly impacting the entire audio signal like a traditional EQ would. Power users have been doing exactly this using the full-featured SplitEQ plugin. We’ve put the power of SplitEQ in Sheen Machine and reduced it to a single, powerful, one knob gesture.
Structural Split
The beating heart of Sheen Machine, built on the same ground-breaking technology found in SplitEQ and Physion. Whatever instrument you process, Sheen Machine analyzes the incoming audio and separates these components into their respective Transient (noise, pops, mic plosives, vocal sibilance, attacks) and Tonal (sustained notes, harmonics, tone, ambiance) elements.
Sheen Machine uses this information to apply specially crafted EQ curves to the transient and tonal layers of the incoming audio, adding “airiness” and “sheen” without adding harshness.
Just One Knob
A straightforward user interface focused specifically on what matters: Adding tonal sheen to incoming audio. Turn the dial, hear the added sheen. The Sheen Machine user interface also includes undo/redo, input gain and built-in bypass.
Step-by-Step Guide: Register & Install Your Eventide Plugins from Plugin Discounts
Activating Eventide Codes (Purchased from Plugin Discounts)
Follow these steps to enable your license and access the installer:
- Step 1: Log in to your Eventide account
Go to https://www.eventideaudio.com/my-account. Create an account if you don’t have one. - Step 2: Register your plugin
Go to My Account → Register Products (or “Register a New Product”).
Enter your Serial Number and License Key.
Also enter your iLok.com username.
Submit — the license is automatically sent to your iLok account. - Step 3: Download the installer
Go to the Downloads page.
Download the correct installer for your OS (Mac or Windows) and plugin format (VST/AU/AAX). - Step 4: Install the plugin(s)
Windows: Run the .exe installer.
macOS: Open the .dmg and run the .pkg installer.
Follow the on-screen prompts. - Step 5: Authorize with iLok License Manager
Download/install iLok License Manager from www.ilok.com if you don’t have it.
Open iLok License Manager → sign in.
Find your Eventide license and drag it to your Computer (or iLok dongle).
Click Activate. - Step 6: Open your DAW
Launch your DAW and rescan for new plugins. The Eventide plugin should now appear and work.
Notes:
- Eventide plugins require iLok authorization (no physical dongle needed unless you choose one).
- Supported DAWs: Most major ones that support VST, AU, or AAX.
If you run into issues, check the official troubleshooting on the same page.

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