Software effects processors are software emulations of sound effects processing units. Examples include:
Software effects processors are used in conjunction with sequencing or audio editing software to achieve the desires results for sound manipulation. It is important to make sure that the effects processor you purchase is complatible with the 'host' software you will be using. Software effects processors are en excellent way to demonstrate sound effects processing technology but for students on vocational music technology courses it is advisable to include at least one hardware effects processor in order to examine how hardware effects processors can be applied to sound signals.