Blast Delay delay effect plugin by Audio Blast interface

Blast Delay: Delay Effect Plugin with Parameter Sequencer Free Download

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Blast Delay is a delay effect plugin by Audio Blast, with a built-in parameter sequencer that loops motion sequences for its knobs in sync with the host tempo.

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01Overview

Blast Delay is a delay effect from Audio Blast built for Windows and macOS. Its core controls cover time, feedback, filtering and dry/wet balance, with sync to host tempo from one bar down to 1/128. Extra switches add ping pong stereo bouncing, a freeze function that loops the delay buffer, and a pitch option that imitates the drift of old tape delay units. A parameter sequencer lets you program looping motion for each parameter, so the effect can change on its own while you play.

Best for

Rhythmic delay effects
Tape-style delay textures
Ping pong stereo delays
Sequenced filter movement
Freeze and buffer loops
Live delay tweaking

Developer: Audio Blast
Category: Delays
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Time from milliseconds or 1 Bar to 1/128 with tempo sync
Feedback control for repeat length and build-up
Switchable low-pass and high-pass filter from one control
Ping pong switch sends the signal left to right
Freeze button loops the delay buffer
Polarity switch inverts phase by 180 degrees
Pitch option for tape-style pitch change on time changes
Parameter sequencer with per-knob looping motion

03In depth

Delay Sound and Core Controls

Blast Delay offers a compact set of controls for shaping repeats. Time can be set in milliseconds or synced to the tempo from 1 Bar to 1/128. Feedback sets how much of each channel's output returns into the delay input, so higher values give longer tails.

The filter control works as a low-pass filter from -100 to 0 and as a high-pass filter from 0 to 100, letting you darken or thin out the repeats. Dry/Wet and Volume set the balance between the processed and unprocessed signal and the level of the effect.

Polarity inverts the phase by 180 degrees. The developer notes that this is most interesting with a low time value and high feedback. The Pitch button causes pitch variation when the delay time changes, similar to old tape delay units.

Parameter Sequencer and Live Use

The built-in sequencer lets you pre-program looping motion for the parameters of Blast Delay. Each step represents the value of a parameter as a percentage from 0 to 100%, and the sequencer is synchronized to the host tempo.

The developer describes the sequencer as allowing independent loops with independent speeds for each knob. You can also recall all parameter settings from the sequencer, which suits tweaking the effect during a live set.

The Freeze button loops the delay buffer and stops the input signal from being processed by the delay, which can be used to hold a repeat pattern.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Audio Blast
Type	Plugin
Category	Delay
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Blast Delay support?

Blast Delay is available for Windows and macOS. The Mac requirements list macOS 10.13 or later with Apple Silicon supported, and the Windows requirements list Windows 7 or later.

What do I need to run Blast Delay?

The listed requirements are an Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU and 2GB of RAM on both platforms. An internet connection is needed to install and update the product. Rent to Own or Beatport Studio versions run through the Beatport Access portal and need an internet connection every 30 days to validate the license.