Delay Rings 8bit Upgrade by W. A. Production delay plugin interface

Delay Rings 8bit Upgrade: 8-Bit Delay Effect Plugin by W. A. Production

Rated 4.8/5 on Plugin Boutique (5 ratings)

Delay Rings 8bit Upgrade is a delay effect plugin from W. A. Production that adds bit-crushed, saturated echoes which orbit through the stereo field. It is an upgrade for existing owners of Delay Rings and is available in AAX format for Windows and macOS.

AAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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01Overview

Delay Rings 8bit Upgrade takes the dynamic delay engine of the original Delay Rings and adds a gritty, digital character. The developer describes it as a pixel-art-styled delay built around a dual-channel engine tuned for a crispy, bit-crushed top end. Its echoes move around the listener in a circular pattern, and built-in saturation adds harmonic texture. The plugin is presented as an upgrade for owners of Delay Rings.

Best for

  • Retro video game scoring
  • EDM sound design
  • Lo-fi beat texture
  • Stereo delay effects
  • Ducked delay mixing
Category
Delays
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02Key features

What you get

  • Double delay with twin rings for spatial echo processing
  • Crunchy, saturated harmonics with a bit-crushed top end
  • Independent Gain, Feedback and Filter controls per ring
  • Clockwise or counterclockwise orbit for each delay
  • Modulation, Reverb and Stereo Width controls
  • Auto-ducker with adjustable Release for cleaner signals
  • Optional linked wet/dry Gain controls
  • AB comparison and undo/redo
  • Resizable interface and CPU-friendly operation
  • Factory presets organized into instrument banks and genres
03In depth

Sound Character and Stereo Movement

The core of the plugin is a double delay with two rings. Each ring has its own Gain, Feedback and Filter controls, and each can orbit clockwise or counterclockwise. This allows interwoven rhythmic patterns and swirling motion through the stereo field.

The developer says the engine produces crunchy, saturated harmonics reminiscent of classic 8-bit samplers. High-pass and low-pass filters on each ring let you clear low-end rumble or soften brittle highs in the delay trails.

Modulation, Reverb and Ducking Controls

Beyond the delay rings, dedicated Modulation controls with Depth and Rate add shimmer or warp. Reverb uses its own Dry/Wet and Time controls, and Stereo Width can be adjusted for both delay and reverb.

An auto-ducker reduces the delay volume while the input signal plays, with adjustable Release, so the main signal stays clear in the mix. Factory presets are grouped into instrument banks and genre effects, and an AB comparison and undo/redo function help when auditioning changes.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperW. A. Production
TypePlugin
CategoryDelay
FormatsAAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Delay Rings 8bit Upgrade support?

The plugin is available in AAX format. It runs on Windows and macOS and is listed as 64-bit.

What do I need to run Delay Rings 8bit Upgrade?

The listed requirements are Windows 10/11 or higher (64-bit), or macOS 10.15 or higher (64-bit), with AAX support in Pro Tools 12 or higher.

Who is this upgrade for?

It is an upgrade for owners of Delay Rings. The full version of Delay Rings 8bit is sold separately.

07Developer

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