Delay is one of the most important effects in the arsenal of a modern musician and sound engineer. It can add space, depth, and rhythmic movement to any sound, from lead vocals to synth pads and guitar solos. But what if you need maximum flexibility and the ability to control the left and right channels independently? This is where DualDelay from Big Tick comes in.
Open New Sound Horizons with DualDelay
DualDelay is a VST plugin developed by Big Tick that offers a unique approach to the classic delay effect. Instead of a standard mono or linked stereo delay, DualDelay gives you full control over the delays in the left and right channels separately. This opens up endless possibilities for creating wide, voluminous stereo images and complex rhythmic patterns that are simply impossible with traditional plugins.
Key Features of DualDelay
This powerful and yet intuitive plugin is equipped with a set of features that make it an incredibly versatile tool:
- Two Independent Delays: Full control over the delay time and feedback for the left and right channels separately. This allows you to create asymmetrical effects that expand the stereo panorama, or precisely adjust different rhythmic delays for each side of the stereo field.
- Resonant Lowpass Filter (-24 dB/Oct): Each delay is equipped with its own low-pass filter. You can shape the timbre of your echoes, making them warmer, more subdued, or adding an interesting resonant “zest”. This is ideal for preventing low-frequency build-up at high feedback or for creating atmospheric, “dark” delays.
- Flexible Time Setting: Set the delay time in milliseconds for precise control or synchronize it with the tempo of your project by selecting values in sixteenth notes. Switching between modes is easy, giving you both precision for sound design and convenience for rhythmic effects.
- Grouping Mode (Ping-Pong): Activate the grouping mode to combine the two independent delays and create the classic Ping-Pong effect, where the echo “flips” between the left and right channels. This adds a sense of movement and dynamics to your sound.
Applications and Creative Potential
DualDelay from Big Tick will find its place in any genre and for any instrument.
For Synthesizers and Pads
Create captivating, moving synthesizer textures with a wide stereo field. Use independent delays to create complex, polyrhythmic echoes that dance around the main sound.
For Guitars and Vocals
Add space and volume to guitar solos. Make the vocals more present and atmospheric by using different delay times for the left and right channels, or create a “wide” vocal effect with slight asymmetrical echoes. The filter will help maintain the readability of the main signal, removing unnecessary frequencies from the echoes.
In Mixing
DualDelay can be a powerful tool for sound design and mixing. Experiment with independent parameters to create unique spatial effects that will highlight your tracks. Ping-Pong mode will add a classic groove, while the filters will allow you to finely tune the tonality of the delays.
About the Author: Big Tick
Big Tick is known for its high-quality and functional plugins. DualDelay is another example of their ability to create useful tools for musicians and producers.
DualDelay is available in VST format for Windows (32-bit) operating systems.
If you are looking for a flexible, powerful, and easy-to-use delay with independent stereo channel control and the ability to finely shape the timbre of echoes, DualDelay from Big Tick is exactly what you need. It will open up new creative possibilities and help make your tracks more voluminous and professional.
