How to use Cluster Delay: Use Analog Mode with high Feedback and lowpass filtering to get a rich tape-like delay?

Use Analog Mode with high Feedback and lowpass filtering to get a rich tape-like delay

How to use Cluster Delay: Combine Frequency Shift with Feedback routing to create cascading pitch effects?

Combine Frequency Shift with Feedback routing to create cascading pitch effects

How to use Cluster Delay: Use Crossfeed Amount combined with Spread to create ping-pong delay effects?

Use Crossfeed Amount combined with Spread to create ping-pong delay effects

How to use Cluster Delay: Try using Diffusion effect for ambient delay effects?

Try using Diffusion effect for ambient delay effects

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Cluster Delay

Name: Cluster Delay
Author: Minimal Audio

Minimal Audio

Where to get itAvailable from Minimal Audiominimal.audio

Cluster Delay is a multi-tap delay with controls designed for quickly creating complex rhythmic and spatial effects. It features six routable delay effects (Wobble, Diffusion, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Frequency Shift), integrated ducking, and extensive tap-level control including spacing, ramping, and scatter for rhythmic sequencing. The plugin combines traditional delay character with modern sound-design capabilities through flexible effect routing and stereo/mid-side processing.

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Key Features

01Multi-tap delay with adjustable tap count and spacing controls

02Six routable delay effects with three effect routings (Input, Feedback, Output)

03Stereo and mid-side processing modes with crossfeed control

04Tap Ramp for sweeping gain changes and Tap Scatter for stereo movement

05Integrated auto-ducker with adjustable depth and release time

06Analog Mode for vintage tape-like character with highpass and lowpass filters

07Frequency Shift effect for inharmonic frequency shifting and barber-pole effects

Things to Try

01Use Analog Mode with high Feedback and lowpass filtering to get a rich tape-like delay
02Combine Frequency Shift with Feedback routing to create cascading pitch effects
03Use Crossfeed Amount combined with Spread to create ping-pong delay effects
04Try using Diffusion effect for ambient delay effects

Formats

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