Strange Audio DSP has released an update to its hybrid real-time effect processor that blends real-time micro-looping, granular fx, spectral-style delay processing, and feedback-based textures.
Version 1.1 of maniFold Omega comes with various new features, improvements and fixes.
Changes in maniFold Omega v1.1
- Two New Playback Algorithms:
- Butterfly: Each playhead now has a 50% chance of playing in reverse, introducing organic, unpredictable movement into your textures.
- PRISMA: Reversed playheads with a 50% probability of transposing to the 5th. Enable Octave Jitter and that interval extends to 19 semitones for wide, shimmering harmonic clouds.
- Direct Playhead-to-Buffer Feedback: Route the playhead output directly back into the record buffer for self-generating textures, evolving drones, and feedback loops.
- Drag & Drop Audio Files to Buffer: Drag audio files straight from your DAW browser into the maniFold Omega buffer (requires a DAW with VST3 file drag-and-drop support, otherwise use the Load Buffer option in the Settings menu).
- LFO Modulation Spread: A new LFO Spread parameter in the Settings section lets you offset the modulation phase across Delay network, adding width and movement to the stereo field.
- Integrated Limiter & Input Soft Clipper: A limiter and soft clipper are now built into the signal path, keeping things under control at high feedback and density settings.
- Playhead Bounds: A new Bounds mode fades playheads out as they reach the end of the buffer — no more clicks at buffer boundaries.
- Preset Manager Relocated: The preset manager has moved out of the settings menu to the top center of the UI for faster access during sessions.
- Bug Fixes
- Fixed buffer state not saving in Ableton 12 on macOS.
- Fixed crash on plugin close in Reason Studio on macOS.
- Fixed dial knob latch behavior in Logic Pro X.
Available in VST3 and AU formats for Windows and macOS, maniFold Omega is $29 USD. The update is free for existing users.
More information: Strange Audio DSP
