Plugin Alliance and Brainworx Release bx_pulsar Delay

Plugin Alliance and Brainworx has announced the release of bx_pulsar, a new creative delay plugin. The company describes it as a versatile tool designed for producers and musicians looking for a wide range of delay styles with an immediate workflow.

At its core, bx_pulsar features five distinct delay modes that cover a spectrum of tones, from vintage hardware emulations to modern digital and granular effects.

The Five Delay Modes

The main delay algorithms provide a diverse sonic palette:

• Air: A clean, transparent digital delay with optional diffusion and modulation.
• Magnetic: Tape-style delay with sub-modes for Reel, Space, Cassette, and Dusty characteristics.
• Circuit: Inspired by classic BBD (Bucket Brigade Device) delays, offering Studio, Vintage, Pedal, and Modded sub-modes.
• Aether: An experimental mode focused on textures with pitch shifting and grain processing.
• Reverse: A reversed signal delay that includes subtle compression to smooth out transients.

Workflow and Sequencing

Beyond the core sounds, bx_pulsar includes several features aimed at creative sound design. An 8-step delay sequencer allows for the creation of rhythmic patterns with per-step panning and one-shot or looping playback modes. This is designed to be more intuitive than setting up a traditional multi-tap delay.

Other features intended to add musicality include a Dual Mode with Ping Pong and Criss Cross stereo routing, complete with presets for polyrhythmic patterns based on ratios like the Golden Ratio. There is also a built-in sidechain ducker, swing and groove controls, a signal freeze button, and a test tone generator for previewing the effect in real-time.

Brainworx suggests that bx_pulsar is a perfect complement to its bx_aura reverb plugin.

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Features

• Five main delay modes: Air, Magnetic, Circuit, Aether, and Reverse.
• Eight additional sub-type character options within the Magnetic and Circuit modes.
• Multiple delay line configurations:
• Dual Mode with Ping Pong and Criss Cross stereo routing and custom delay time ratios.
• Sequence Mode with an 8-step delay sequencer, per-step panning, and loop/one-shot options.
• Test Tone generator for real-time previewing.
• Ducking Compressor with sidechain (Post, Feedback, or both).
• Swing and Global Offset controls for groove adjustment.
• L/R Time Offset.
• Advanced Filtering with High/Low cut and frequency damping.
• Freeze function, Wet Gain control, and full GUI animation.

Pricing & Availability

bx_pulsar is available now in VST3, AU, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows for an intro offer of $49.99 (Reg. $69.00).

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