Immerse Yourself in the World of Unique Sample Playback with ReicherWhite
Introducing ReicherWhite from ConcreteFX, an exciting and unusual VST plugin that rethinks the way you work with samples. Created specifically for musicians and sound engineers who are eager to experiment and search for original sounds, ReicherWhite offers a unique approach to sound design, especially in the Windows environment (32-bit systems supported).
This plugin is not a standard universal sampler. Its power lies in the deep manipulation of a single sample to create complex, changing, and dynamic sound textures. If you’re tired of regular sample playback and looking for a tool that can add unpredictability and a unique groove to your tracks, ReicherWhite is exactly what you need to try.
The Concept Behind ReicherWhite
At the heart of ReicherWhite lies a brilliantly simple, yet extremely effective idea: the simultaneous playback of several copies of the same sound sample, but with different settings. Specifically, the plugin launches four parallel instances of your loaded sample. It is important to note that the plugin works exclusively with simple 16-bit WAV files, ensuring stability and predictability of its behavior.
The key magic of ReicherWhite happens thanks to the ability to individually customize the start and end playback positions (Start and Finish), as well as apply a unique phase shift (Phase) to each of the four sample instances. It is these parameters that allow you to create incredible synchronization effects and, conversely, desynchronization between the sample copies. Imagine how the same sound starts at different times, loops on different sections, and shifts in phase – this gives birth to complex rhythmic patterns, flange effects (due to phase differences), and dense, multi-layered textures that are constantly evolving.
Key Features and Ease of Use
Despite the potential for deep sound experiments, ConcreteFX developers have made sure that working with ReicherWhite is as simple and intuitive as possible. The basic process is reduced to a minimum: you load your 16-bit WAV sample, set the desired loop tempo, and the plugin is ready to play when you press the corresponding key on a MIDI keyboard or in your DAW.
Further formation of a unique sound is carried out with the help of convenient controllers available for each of the four sample instances:
Detailed Control Parameters
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Tempo: Allows you to set the overall tempo with which the looped playback of the sample will synchronize. This is the basis for creating rhythmic patterns.
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Start: Defines the starting point of the sample playback. By manipulating this parameter for different instances, you can create “staccato” effects, shifts, or layering of the beginnings of the sound.
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Finish: Sets the end point of playback. Allows you to loop only a certain part of the sample, which is critical for creating micro-loops and textures.
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Phase: This parameter adds a phase shift to the playback of each instance. It is responsible for creating “flanging”, comb filter effects and the feeling of the sound “floating” as the sample copies shift relative to each other.
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Vol: Individual volume control for each of the four instances. Allows you to balance the mix and highlight certain layers.
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Pan: Adjusts the panning position in the stereo field for each instance. Opens up space for creating wide stereo effects and distributing sound layers in space.
ReicherWhite from ConcreteFX is a real find for those looking for non-standard tools for creativity. Its simplicity combined with the powerful potential of phase and time manipulation makes it an interesting choice for electronic music, ambient, experimental genres, and any production where unique sample-based textures and rhythms are needed. This VST plugin is capable of inspiring new ideas and adding originality to your sound palettes in the Windows environment.
