Stereo Delay 1.0.7

Blue Mangoo Stereo Delay is a software application tailored for those seeking a refined and musically pleasing delay effect. An outstanding trait of this app lies in its unique approach to stereo imaging, enhancing the panning of delayed echoes in the soundscape.

Unlike conventional stereo delay effects that often result in the popular yet overbearing ping-pong effect, this plugin offers a refreshing deviation. Instead of employing distinct delay times for left and right channels, it maintains consistent delay settings but employs a sophisticated mixing matrix to regulate feedback between channels. This dynamic approach ensures that each echoed sound emerges at a new spot in the stereo spectrum with every repetition, creating a natural and evolving stereo echo that widens the sonic field without falling into monotonous patterns.

The wet signal output is equipped with low-cut and hi-cut filters to refine the delay's tonal characteristics. The hi-cut filter softens sharpness, providing a more organic echo effect, while the low-cut filter proves invaluable in preventing muddiness when applying delay. At extreme settings, the low cut feature can yield an intriguing lo-fi telephone-style delay distortion.

The signal flow structure includes Filters, LFO-controlled pan, Stereo Delay Lines, Mixing matrix, and Feedback to Delay Lines. Notably, the mixing matrix stands out as a defining element, akin to those found in feedback delay network reverb effects. It facilitates seamless blending of multi-channel delays without altering the overall volume, creating the illusion of shifting sound locations across stereo channels with each successive repeat.

It is essential to note that this application is exclusively an Audio Unit effect and necessitates integration with host apps like AUM, Audiobus, GarageBand, or Cubasis; it is not operable as a standalone application.