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u-he has announced the release of the Uhbik D Rack Extension delay effect for Propellerhead Reason.

Uhbik D is a tape-echo style delay effect with 5 ‘tape heads’, LFO or flutter modulation, low/high cut filters, soft-clipping, per-tap feedback, volume and pan.

Uhbik-D is a multi-tap delay resembling a classic tape echo unit, with multiple record and playback heads. The delay time is a function of tape speed: the slower the tape, the longer the delay. Like classic echo units, Uhbik-D also feature a regeneration control (feedback) – how much of the output is mixed back into the input.

Real tape echo has several technical imperfections and limitations. Magnetic tape already has a limited frequency and dynamic range, tape wears out over time, transport mechanisms become erratic. But what were previously considered serious drawbacks in need of improvement, such irregularities (coloration, flutter) have become quite popular in this age of digital perfection!

On the other hand, digital delays do have some significant advantages. For instance precise and repeatable timing and freely adjustable taps (the digital equivalent of playback heads).

Uhbik-D combines all these concepts, adds synchronization and more. As there are no physical playback heads, delay times can be extremely short – and tap positions can even cross over!

The Uhbik D Rack Extension is available to purchase for the introductory price of $19 USD until January 2nd, 2013 (regular price $39 USD).

More information: u-he / Uhbik D

ToneCarver has entered the Boids hybrid granular and delay effect plug-in into KVR’s Developer Challenge 2012.

It features a 2D “Boid” swarm as a set of modulators for the grain and delay parameters. This plugin grew out of an interest to accomplish two different goals:

• Finding a way to manage grain swarms visually.
• Creating delay-based ambiance that has subtle, not quite random, variations.

The Boid Swarm represents a set of flocking boids (a boid is a “Bird Android” – see Craig Reynolds work: www.red3d.com/boids). There are a few simple rules that each boid uses to determine where it will fly to on the next swarm advance. These include rules for how fast to fly, how near to fly to other boids, how strongly to move to the center of the flock, how strongly to follow a leader boid, and how strongly to match the position and direction of nearby boids.

The swarm space that the boids fly in is treated as a 2D coordinate system where the X (horizontal) and Y (vertical) position of each boid can be used to modulate controls. A swarm may contain up to 200 boids.

The plugin supports multiple grain streams and multiple delay taps (up to 200 each). Each grain stream and delay tap is associated with one of the boids in the swarm. The X position, Y position, Radius position and ID number of that boid associated with the grain stream or tap can be assigned to modulate the controls that define how that specific grain or tap will be produced.

For example, the X position of a boid can be assigned to control the pan value for the delay taps. For each delay tap, the X position of the boid associated with that delay tap will determine its pan position in the output stereo field. Different taps will have different pan values depending on the location of the boid associated with the tap. In this configuration delay tap signals will move through stereo positions as the boids move through the swarm space.

Each of the parameters for the grain streams and delay taps can be modulated using the position of the boid associated with the grain/tap (and/or traditional LFO modulators).

The plugin is a free download at KVR (Windows VST).

More information: ToneCarver / Boids

Yuroun has announced the release of YSD-dELAY, a free effect plugin for Windows.

YSD-dELAY was created with FlowStone 3.

YSD-dELAY features

• 2 State Variable Filters (for left and right channel).
• 2 Multi LFO’s.
• Dry/wet.
• Amp.
• Simpel EQ.
• Preset manager.
• Waveshaper.
• Normalizing option.

The plug-in is available as a freeware VST for Windows.

More information: Yuroun / YSD-dELAY

Minimal System Instruments has announced Delay Studio, a free delay effect plug-in for Windows.

Delay Studio from Minimal System Instruments is a powerful and massively creative multiband delay plugin which gives you all of the tools needed to create your perfect delay/echo effect. From weird and wonderful long modulated delays to workhorse multi-taps and analogue inspired echoes the Delay Studio will turn any flat, uninspiring sound into a beautiful sonic masterpiece.

Delay Studio is a plugin that invites creativity and experimentation.

Delay Studio features

• 3 fully configurable independent delay bands (Low/Mid/Hi) with complete and accurate control over the frequency width of each band (Frequency Range 0hz to 20,000hz).
• Each band is split in to left and right channels with independent delay time and feedback.
• Comprehensive filter bank section. Each band has its own fully featured filter on both left and right channels complete with cutoff and resonance controls. (Filter types include Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Peaking, and Band Reject). Each filter can be modulated using the multimode LFOs which can also be tempo synced or free running. A total of six filters and six LFOs.
• Built on an accurate crossover algorithm. As with the rest of our plugin range, we model our algorithms on actual physical analogue hardware to achieve the most accurate sound possible.
• VU meters on all bands for visual monitoring.
• Input and Output level controls allow easy attenuation of both the incoming and outgoing audio signals.
• Full automation and controller mapping. All parameters in Delay Studio can be easily mapped to any MIDI controller or MIDI keyboard for complete tactile real-time control. All parameters are designed to be fully automated in all DAWs.
• Balance control to accurately modify the position of the sound in the stereo field.
• Logical and easy-to-use user interface. Minimal System Instruments products are specifically designed to enhance our user’s workflow. We intentionally place all parameter controls on the front end of the GUI to make modifying sounds a breeze (No hidden menus or parameters here!).
• Low CPU usage. Our code is fully streamlined and optimised to make Delay Studio as efficient on your resources as possible.

Delay Studio for Windows is available as part of the KVR Developer Challenge 2012.

More information: KVR Audio

Moog Music has introduced the Moog Analog Delay, the world’s first delay designed exclusively for the 500 series format.

It is a MIDI syncable module that features a 100% analog signal path, front panel MIDI, and an assignable Tap Tempo/CV jack. Included with each unit is a free VST/AU/RTAS editor for easy implementation into any recording, live, and performance situation.

Out of the box you get 800ms of the warmest, and most musical delay on the planet. No emulation plugin can impart depth and life into your mixes like the Analog Delay.

The Analog Delay has been designed with tone, connectivity, and flexibility at the forefront. Moog’s engineering team worked tirelessly to deliver a 500 Series module with an incredibly clean front end that could easily pushed into a warm, natural overdrive for saturated delay trails or beyond for more distorted effects.

Though not on the front panel, the Analog Delay features a 6 Waveshape LFO that allows you to create other time based effects such as tape delay, chorus and extreme modulated sounds. The LFO can be easily accessed via MIDI or the free VST/AU/RTAS Analog Delay plug-in editor.

Also accessible via the editor are advanced features like Tap/CV input routing, Keyboard Control settings, Clock Divisions and a Delay Multiplier for access to illegal times up to 4x the front panel position. The Tap/CV input also can be fed audio from a click track to act as a tap tempo source.

The 500 series Analog Delay combines the sound of the ultimate analog delay with convenient digital control and flexibility to create the perfect recording and live sound tool.

Moog Analog Delay features

• 40-800ms Analog Delay Time.
• .5x/1.0x time and filter switch.
• 32dB of input Drive.
• Assignable ¼” Tap Tempo and CV input.
• MIDI control.
• 6 Waveshape LFO.
• Free VST/AU/RTAS editor (AAX coming soon).
• Stereo Linkable.

The Analog Delay will be shipping in December 2012. It is now available to pre-order for $999 USD.

More information: Moog Music / Analog Delay

Sound Magic has released version 1.2 of its Neo Plasma multi delay effect for Windows.

Neo Plasma is a new concept in multi delay type effects, completely unlike other systems.

Neo Plasma uses a Plasma Collision System to maximize the randomness of several parameters, creating a bigger and richer sound than is possible with standard FX boxes.

Changes in Neo Plasma v1.2

• Fixes swap between left and right channel on some systems.
• Default settings adjusted for a more natural sound.
• New algorithm for plasma system.
• Random range adjusted.
• Many minor changes.

Neo Plasma for Windows (VST/Supreme Piano 2 add-on) costs 49 EUR.

More information: Sound Magic / Neo Plasma