Dark Memory BBD analog delay and chorus plugin interface by Audiority

Dark Memory: BBD Analog Delay and Chorus Plugin by Audiority Free Download

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Dark Memory is a multi-effect plugin by Audiority that simulates the BBD analog delay and chorus circuit of a late-1970s echo pedal, with a darker, characterful tone.

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01Overview

Dark Memory is an analog-style echo and chorus plugin from Audiority. It is based on a faithful simulation of the Electro-Harmonix Memory Man EH7810, a late-1970s BBD pedal. The developer describes this version as an economy model built around an under-clocked 1024-stage BBD chip, which gives the delay a dark, characterful sound. Audiority also adds a stereo mode, a delay extension and tempo sync, so the plugin covers vintage echo, chorus and wider stereo textures in one interface.

Best for

Dark tape-style echoes
Vintage chorus textures
Stereo delay on vocals
Ambient guitar delays
Tempo-synced rhythmic repeats

Developer: Audiority
Category: Multi-Effects
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

BBD analog delay and chorus simulation based on a late-1970s echo pedal
Reduced bandwidth emulation that darkens repeats as delay time grows
Delay time up to 310 ms (MN3005) or 4 s (RD5108A)
Delay Extension mode using a 4096-stage BBD emulation
Vintage Stereo mode with L/R outputs 180 degrees apart
Tempo Sync for locking delays to project tempo
Ducking, Boost, Stereo Spread and pre/post effect gain controls
Resizable interface for easier editing

03In depth

Sound and Character of the BBD Delay

Dark Memory simulates the bucket-brigade device (BBD) circuit that gave vintage analog delays their warm, degraded repeats. The developer says the emulation reduces bandwidth as the delay time increases, so longer repeats get progressively darker.

The Memory Man-based design also covers chorus, using the modulation controls to add movement to the signal alongside the delay.

Delay time depends on the chip model: the MN3005 emulation reaches up to 310 ms, and the RD5108A emulation reaches up to 4 seconds.

Controls, Stereo Mode and Workflow

The core controls are Feedback, Blend, Boost, Modulation, Stereo Spread, Ducking and Mix. Pre and post effect gain controls help you balance the level going into and coming out of the effect.

Vintage Stereo mode places the left and right outputs 180 degrees out of phase, and Stereo Spread adjusts the width. Tempo Sync locks the delay to your project tempo, and the interface is resizable for easier editing.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Audiority
Type	Plugin
Category	Multi Effect
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Dark Memory support?

Dark Memory is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to run Dark Memory?

Dark Memory runs in a 64-bit host. On Mac it requires macOS 10.9 or later on Intel, or macOS 11.0 or later on Apple Silicon, with 2 GB of RAM. On Windows it requires Windows 7 64-bit or later, an Intel i5 or higher, and 2 GB of RAM. AAX use requires Pro Tools 11 or higher.

How long can the delay go?

Delay time depends on the chip model. The MN3005 emulation reaches up to 310 ms, and the RD5108A emulation reaches up to 4 seconds. The Delay Extension feature uses a 4096-stage BBD chip to increase the maximum time.