Soundtoys PrimalTap

2 Delay Plugins

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Retro Delay With Freeze

Modeled retro dual delay with "freeze" for lo-fi pitch warped loops and delays.

Whether you're looking for a studio delay that's full of 80s character, or a performance tool that responds to knob tweaking with mind-bending sounds, PrimalTap is a must!

PrimalTap is an emulation and re-imagining of the unique sound and features of the Prime Time delay, a classic digital delay with some powerful performance and sound design capabilities.

Like the original hardware, PrimalTap is a hybrid of digital and analog sound - it packs a surprising amount of grit, vibe, and character for a digital delay.

In true Soundtoys fashion, they have also evolved and enhanced some of the unique features of the original hardware to give you even more control and creative possibilities.


Multiply

In PrimalTap, the Multiply control doubles the delay time and halves the sample rate with each turn of the rotary switch.

This is an emulation of the old Prime Time units - back in the early 80s the memory needed for the delay circuit was really expensive, so the designers cleverly let you choose longer delay times at the expense of audio quality.

But this limitation turned out to be one of the effect's greatest creative features.

You can dial in gritty lo-fi echoes or, if you're looking for something more unconventional, try turning or automating the knob while audio is playing and you'll create some really unusual pitch jumps.

Combine that with PrimalTap's VCO modulation, and you've got some really wild sounds on your hands.


Modulate

Like the original hardware, PrimalTap includes a VCO (voltage controlled oscillator) section that lets you add variation and motion to your echoes.

Use it to create lush chorused effects, tape-like flanging, and echoes that drift gently in pitch.

It's perfect for dialling up those great shimmering guitar sounds of the 80s, or for creating more wild and unstable modulations.

Unlike the original, PrimalTap’s Rate control lets you take the VCO up into the audio frequency range, so you can even create robotic ring modulation effects.

For more hands-on tweakability, grab the Adjust knob which lets you manually sweep the VCO section for smooth, glitch-free warping of the delayed signal.

Try tweaking the Rate and Adjust controls and you'll find yourself creating warbling sci-fi sounds in no time.

And, of course, you can record or draw automation in your favorite DAW to capture and fine tune all of these weird modulation effects.

PrimalTap really comes alive when you automate it!


Freeze

Ready to move into even weirder territory? Tap the Freeze button to grab a slice of incoming audio.

At its most basic, the Freeze feature lets you loop audio, either synced to tempo or at a length you choose.

But the real madness begins when you start to adjust the Time, Freeze and VCO settings - you can quickly warp and modulate a sliver of audio into weird and beautiful soundscapes.

Twist the time knobs to create zippering sweeps.

Tweak the VCO controls for ray gun barrages. And dive bomb to a lower octave with the Multiply knob.

Freeze is capable of producing some truly otherworldly sounds when you start experimenting with PrimalTap's other controls.


A New Direction

While PrimalTap faithfully emulates the original Prime Time, we couldn’t resist bringing this classic unit into the 21st century by adding new features and enhancements:

Sync to Host - By locking to your DAW’s tempo, you can tame the beast. Or, if you want, just let it run wild! Both delay lines can be independently synced to a note value or set to a millisecond value for maximum flexibility.

Host Automation - Capture the mind-altering sounds of PrimalTap knob tweaks by automating with your favorite DAW. Whether you're recording your frenzied knob moves, or drawing directly into your host, automation really unlocks the creative potential of this effect!

Upgraded Memory - While the original was limited to 128 milliseconds of delay time (or 256 with a very pricey upgrade!) PrimalTap maxes out at a comparatively massive 2500 milliseconds. Create extra long echos, or sample and loop up to 2.5 seconds of audio with the Freeze feature.

Expanded VCO - The original just had one modulation VCO shape; PrimalTap gives you four different options. We also let you push the VCO rate far beyond the original - you can move it way up into the audio range for ring modulation effects. You can even independently control the VCO depth for each of the two delay taps, and flip the phase of each to have modulation moving in two different directions.

New Feedback Algorithms - PrimalTap's feedback section offers four new feedback types not found in the original: parallel and series modes, ping pong modes for creative stereo effects, and a special reverb mode that excels at lush washes of echo.

Input Drive - Oh, and, it wouldn't be Soundtoys if we didn't give you a way to abuse it so we've also added an "IN" amount so you can get the sound of pushing that old hardware too hard. It's actually a very unique break-up saturation you can use to give sounds a little more or a lot more bite and attitude. Both of which we love.


PrimalTap also includes Little PrimalTap, a simpler, single delay-line model. Don't be fooled, it's no slouch and can get used to echo, loop, warp, distort, and mangle in endless ways.


Features

  • Get vintage digital delay sounds inspired by the quirky Prime Time echo
  • Create complex delay effects and modulations with 2 independent delay taps
  • Create insane pitch jumps with the Multiply knob
  • Create everything from lush chorus to sci-fi warbles with the VCO section
  • Sample, loop and warp incoming audio using the unique Freeze control
  • Go beyond the original hardware with expanded memory and creative new features


    System Requirements

    • MacOS 10.12 Sierra and above
    • Windows 7 and above (64-bit only)
    • Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
    • Free iLok account and iLok License Manager
    • iLok Machine and iLok USB licensing methods are supported

    Plugin Formats

    AAX Native, AU, VST2, and VST3


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