Spectral Delay Vst

[Miriam]

MSpectralDelay is extremely powerful, therefore also complex. So we have exploited its features and created 20 unique devices, each as versatile as a dedicated plugin. These make using the plugin easy even for complete beginners.

Traditional delay plugins feature a simple feedback delay, which produces identical copies of the original signal, sometimes with a possibility of filtering, distortion or other basic effects. MSpectralDelay lets you transform individual frequencies. First, it lets you control the delay time, feedback, panorama and level (EQ) for each frequency. MSpectralDelay also provides complex spectral transformations - pitch, frequency shift, formants, plus an actual frequency to frequency transformation and level to level transformation.

Isn't transforming pitch, formants, levels and more advanced stuff enough to satisfy your creative needs?It wouldn't be a Melda plugin without the signature modulators, multiparameters, channel modes, A-H presets, ABCD morphing and more!

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I think this is a great idea. If you are going to be doing 8 separate frequencies, then I would think a filter would be nice for sculpting. I always like it when my delays have a low pass filter, sometimes to filter out some noise on the top end, and sometimes to get a dubby, lo-fi, tape sound to the repeats. Ideally, a filter would be great on each channel, as some frequency bands may get a little wild, but having a master filter might work as well. I am just not sure in this context.

Sync would be nice with that many delay lines. Maybe just a sync on/off, where, when it is on, maybe the first line acts as the master, and the other 7 lines delay time control acts as divisions/multipliers of that.

A set of fixed frequency bands is reasonable for a delay. You might consider controls for tilt and scan of the frequency bands like on the Frap Tools Fumana and several Verbos modules. They act as macro controls to quickly control frequency bands and represent an efficient use of a small amount of cv.

Another consideration is that thesis projects are usually critical portfolio pieces for getting your first job. Consider the companies you want to work for and craft your thesis so that it appeals to them, but not exclusively to them. I made the mistake of doing my thesis project in my Junior year. The seniors on my team all got amazing jobs on the basis of the project. I got a good job the next year as well, but due to a very different project that I lead.

Depending on how scientific the thesis is supposed to be, you could make evaluating the effects of design choices part of the project. Surely there will be some prototyping using something like Max where you can easily change this stuff and see what happens?

What if you put a pitch shifter in the Feedback loop and give a cv input on the pitch shifting amount?
I patched this on my eurorack, I also used some envelopes and vcas to make it more dynamic, and I had amazing results

The most unusual or experimental results might come when using the Feedback function, which feeds delays back into themselves. As always, such functions come with a tendency to escalate quickly; should that happen, the dev has included an aptly named Panic button.

Word of advice NEYTCEV, GUI skins should be the last thing one considers when choosing a plugin. Unless the GUI is too complex or has tabbed pages, how a plugin effectively and efficiently fulfils its purpose is more worthwhile to consider. Plus, hyper photorealistic GUIs tend to have GUI-related issues and bugs, something Chris from Airwindows has mentioned many times. Happy music making.

i think this is a question of perspectives and its useless to discuss topics like that with an attitude like the first comment of neytcev.
still to a certain degree i also think that effort in ui is showing that a developer wanted just the best in all regards when making a plugin.
but i think that spectralsand looks seriously cool, unique and very good!

The built-in lowpass and highpass filters allow you to shape the frequency content of your delays, adding warmth or sparkle as needed.Experience enhanced stereo imaging and a captivating sense of spaciousness using the Crossfeed feature.And with the Kill function, you can instantly mute and clear the delay line, providing peace of mind in case things get a little too intense.

Need more feedback? No problem! MagicDelay introduces the Feedback Over feature, allowing you to go beyond the traditional 100% feedback amount. Push the boundaries and explore new realms of sonic exploration by dialing in feedback amounts that go above and beyond expectations.

Our revolutionary modulation system, seamlessly integrated for your convenience. It offers simplicity in operation, allowing you to effortlessly modulate any parameter with precision. With the flexibility to customize modulation depth individually for each parameter you have complete control over your desired effects. Each modulator offers a skewable amount, sample and hold, and unipolar/bipolar functionality.
Unleash your creativity with an array of built-in generators, including LFOs, Random Generators, and even a custom LFO that empowers you to draw your own unique shapes. Additionally, our comprehensive collection of followers, such as Amp Follower, Pitch Follower, and advanced Spectral Followers like Spectral Brightness, enable dynamic and responsive modulation like never before. 1 dimension is not enough? We added 2D modulators like 2D LFO, 2D Random, 2D Strange Attractors and 2D Double Pendulum so you can even use chaotic dynamic systems as a modulation source.
Also now available on iOS: 3D Motion lets you control parameters using the gyroscope / accelerometer!

Another feature common to both channels and to all three graphical processing sections is that a lasso tool can be used to select a section (or several sections if you use the Shift key) of the spectrum, which can be modulated while the rest is left static.

Though it doesn't take very long to find out roughly what type of setting produces what kind of effect, a lot can still be discovered by trial and error. The LFO is the key to the dynamic nature of the effects, and to this end, having more than one LFO feeding more destinations might have been useful, though I suspect the designers were conscious of the amount of processing power needed. However, I would have liked to be able to sync the LFO to a multiple of the tempo, which doesn't seem possible at the moment.

Yet another neat feature is a Freeze button (cunningly disguised as a snowflake) which mutes the input signal and feeds 100 percent of the delay signal back into the Delay Matrix so that the memory contents loop indefinitely. This is very useful for creating long textural washes.

Setup snapshots can be stored as you go along, and if you're using Spektral Delay as a VST Instrument, these are transferred to your sequencer Song so that they are automatically recalled when you reopen the song. Up to 64 presets can be stored in the host application depending on its capacity. In addition to the presets system, it's also possible to save patches conventionally to disk, where they are stored as programs and banks. An integral Bank Browser shows 16 patches at a time, while buttons A, B, C and D flip through four sets of 16 patches. Patches may be freely copied from disk to the active memory using the Store button in the global control panel, making it easy to construct custom banks of effects.

Spektral Delay is fun to use and capable of producing some extremely interesting and unusual effects. It won't suit all musical styles, but anything with an experimental edge to it could benefit enormously.

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Eidolon is a unique multi-effect device that brings together a bucket-brigade delay ensemble, spectral effects, a tap delay and tremolo. It is capable of completely smudging, smoothing and thickening almost anything you feed into it. Most of all, it is designed as a tool of experimentation. Let Eidolon lead you down sonic pathways you have yet to explore and discover new sounds you never imagined!

What if you could dissect a classic '70s string synthesizer and take out its ensemble effect to process whatever sound you want? That is what we asked and we put the result in Eidolon. Eidolon's first circuit is a bucket-brigade delay. It has six short delays wired in series and all of them are slowly modulating at different speeds. This gives Eidolon a calmly rolling chorus effect that makes just about everything sound lush and warm.

Eidolon's spectral blur section analyzes incoming audio, writes it to a small database and then interpolates all of those values very, very quickly. In plain English, it smudges your audio much like a painter smudges paint across a canvas. Turn piano phrases into cloudy ambient smears. Remove the transients from drum beats. Make your guitar blur into the horizon of the next measure. These are just some of the ways you can use the Blur to innovate new sounds.

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