Electric Matter by Audiority BBD analog flanger and filter matrix plugin interface

Electric Matter: BBD Analog Flanger and Filter Matrix Plugin by Audiority Free Download

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Electric Matter is a flanger and filter matrix effect plugin by Audiority. It simulates the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress, a late-1970s BBD flanger pedal, and runs as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Electric Matter is built around the sound of a classic analog flanger. Audiority describes it as a faithful simulation of the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress, a late-70s BBD flanger and filter matrix pedal. The developer says the original's Reticon SAD1024 BBD chip has been used for subtle, dreamy lead treatments as well as for more pronounced Leslie-style rotor effects. Audiority also says Electric Matter addresses the tone loss and volume drop often associated with the hardware.

Best for

Dreamy lead guitar and synth
Leslie-style rotor effects
Analog flanger sweeps
Tempo-synced modulation
Filter matrix effects

Developer: Audiority
Category: Flangers
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

BBD analog flanger simulation based on the Deluxe Electric Mistress
Reticon SAD1024 BBD chip modeled in the flanger circuit
Color, Range and Rate controls for shaping the flanging motion
Filter Matrix Mode for filter-based effects
Tempo Sync for locking modulation to your project tempo
Pre and Post Effect Gain for level control
Mix control for blending dry and processed signal
Resizable interface

03In depth

Sound and Character of the BBD Flanger

The plugin is based on a BBD analog flanger design, using the Reticon SAD1024 chip that the developer identifies as the core of the original pedal. Audiority says the Deluxe models use a different LFO and VCO circuit than the classic version, giving them a wider range of settings, and Electric Matter carries that wider range over.

The Color, Range and Rate controls shape the flanging motion, from gentle movement on leads to the more pronounced swirl used to suggest a Leslie rotor. Pre and Post Effect Gain and the Mix control let you balance the processed signal against the dry sound.

Workflow, Filter Matrix Mode and Tempo Sync

Filter Matrix Mode adds the filter matrix side of the original pedal, so the plugin can be used beyond straightforward flanging. Tempo Sync locks the modulation rate to your project tempo, which helps the effect stay locked to a groove.

The interface is resizable, so you can adjust the window to suit your screen while working on a track.

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	Flanger
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Electric Matter based on?

Audiority describes Electric Matter as a simulation of the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress, a late-1970s BBD flanger and filter matrix pedal. The developer says it uses the Reticon SAD1024 BBD chip found in that design.

Which formats and operating systems does Electric Matter support?

Electric Matter is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit only.

What do I need to run Electric Matter?

On Windows, it requires Windows 7 or later and an Intel i5 or higher with 2GB RAM. On macOS, it needs OS X 10.8 or later on Intel, or macOS 11 or later on Apple M1, with a 1024×768 screen resolution. AAX use requires Pro Tools 11 or higher.