Modnetic tape delay, reverb and modulation plugin interface by Surreal Machines

Modnetic: Tape Delay, Reverb and Modulation Effects by Surreal Machines

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Modnetic is a multi-effect audio plugin by Surreal Machines that combines a tape delay, a reverb section and a modulation section in one unit. It is available in VST3, VST2 and AU formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Modnetic brings three effect types into one plugin: an Echo section modeled on tape delay, a Reverb section built on 35 impulse responses, and a Modulation section with chorus, flanger and phaser effects. The Echo section offers three combinable virtual tape heads, two reverse delay effects and a hold mode for sustained loops. Four vintage machine characters shape the tone of the delay and modulation effects, and a character dial sets how strongly the selected style applies. Routing options let you blend the three effects in different ways.

Best for

Tape delay effects
Dub delay and reverb
Sustained delay loops
Analog-style chorus and flanger
Creative sound design
Mix send effects

Developer: Surreal Machines
Category: Delays
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Echo section with three combinable virtual tape heads
Two reverse delay effects in the Echo section
Hold mode for immediately sustained delay loops
Reverb section with 35 impulse responses
Chorus, flanger and phaser in the Modulation section
BBD-inspired analog modulation models plus clean digital effects
Four vintage machine characters with a strength dial
Routing options for blending the three effect sections

03In depth

Tape Delay, Reverb and Modulation Sound

The Echo section is built around three virtual tape heads that can be combined, giving you a range of rhythmic and textural delay patterns. Two reverse delay effects add a different kind of movement, and a hold mode lets you freeze a repeat into a sustained loop.

The Reverb section uses 35 impulse responses, which the developer presents as carefully crafted. The Modulation section covers chorus, flanger and phaser effects. Its analog models take inspiration from BBD (Bucket Brigade Device) circuits, and it also includes clean digital effects and deliberately broken-sounding flavors.

Machine Characters and Routing

Four vintage machine characters change the tonal and sonic qualities of the delay and modulation effects. The character dial controls how strongly the selected machine style is applied, so you can move from subtle coloration to a more pronounced sound.

Routing options let you blend the three effect sections in different combinations. Surreal Machines rewrote Modnetic from scratch after the original Max For Live version, with the stated aim of optimizing it for sound and performance in modern DAWs.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Surreal Machines
Type	Plugin
Category	Delay
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Modnetic?

Modnetic is an effects plugin from Surreal Machines that combines tape delay, reverb and modulation effects in one unit. Its Echo, Reverb and Modulation sections can be routed and blended together.

Which formats and operating systems does Modnetic support?

Modnetic is available in VST3, VST2 and AU formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the plugin is 64-bit.

What do I need to run Modnetic?

Modnetic needs a VST 2.4, VST 3 or Audio Unit host. On macOS, the listed minimum is macOS 10.11 El Capitan or higher with an Intel i5 CPU or an M1 Apple Silicon processor and 4GB RAM, with more recommended. On Windows, the listed requirements are Windows 8 to Windows 11 (32 or 64-bit), an Intel i5 CPU and 4GB RAM, with more recommended.