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dotted and triplet options, either using the Delay
knobs or by clicking the Tap Tempo button.
Crucially, each channel has its own Feedback
knob, giving Repeater a compelling
polyrhythmic angle, with a Ping Pong mode for
routing the feedback from one to the other. The
Spread switch ofers two strengths of stereo-
widening phase ofset, while Analog mode
degrades and dulls the signal with each
feedback loop, as would happen in a real
analogue delay. And since both channels can be
panned to the same position in the stereo ield
(see below), Phase Invert buttons are on hand to
counter feedback phase cancellation.
The two high- and two low-pass ilters sweep
from 40Hz to 1kHz, and 22kHz to 1kHz – our
inner dub producer wonders why both don’t
simply cover the full 40Hz-22kHz range. Over to
the right, the Pan knobs – along with the
Feedback – are key to Repeater’s seamless
morphing between stereo and ‘dual’ operation,
unshackling the two channels from their nominal
stereo locations. And inally, even the wet/dry
balance is set individually for left and right –
although the Mix knobs are tied to their stated
channels, so with the L channel panned all the
way to the right, it’s the position of R Mix, not L
Mix, that determines how much of it is heard.
Rinsing Repeater
The freedom Repeater gives you through its
total separation of left and right channels is
wonderfully liberating, and the broad array of
modelling algorithms onboard brings an
impressive degree of textural nuance and
versatility to the table. Whether you need the
warmth of tape, the crunch of analogue, the
sheen of digital or the lo-i vibes of, er, the
telephone, they’re all here, even if the
diferences between certain models in the same
category can be quite subtle. Our favourites are
the tapes, the TelRay oilcan, the Cooper Cube
and the DM2, but there’s something here to suit
any sound and production style. The saturation
circuit also plays its part, delivering convincing
analogue dirt all the way up from light
enhancement at low input levels to aggressive
overdrive when cranked.
We have a few requests, though. As
mentioned, at times we found ourselves wishing
for more range in the ilters, and the option to
keep the ofset between L and R controls intact
when hitting those Link buttons; but the lack of
separate level controls for the two delay lines
(you can’t dial either out completely, for
example) is also surprising. We really hope that
one, at least, gets ixed in an update.
Despite those blips, Repeater hits the marks
where it matters most: sound and usability. This
is a unique, hugely creative vintage modelling
delay plugin with real old-school soul, that no
producer could fail to ind enthralling.
Web www.16.pl
Verdict
For Stereo/dual-channel
implementation is great
23 delay models
Sounds superb
Easy to use
Against Filters aren’t full-range
Can’t ofset linked controls
No per-channel volume control
Despite a couple of puzzling design quirks,
Repeater is a lexible, inspiring delay
toolbox with a gorgeous vintage sound.
It could become a classic in its own right
9/10
Alternatively
Soundtoys EchoBoy
227 » 10/10 » $199
Stunning delay plugin, but
much more expensive
PSP Audioware stompDelay
232 » 10/10 » $69
Awesome stompbox-style
tape delay plugin
Repeater ofers a rich variety of sonic
lavours in the shape of a 23-strong
library of core algorithms, each
modelling a diferent type of vintage
delay unit. The under-the-hood
parameters afected by the Delay
Model include ilter calibration,
feedback loop frequency response and
the amount and quality of degradation
introduced by the Analog mode.
The line-up starts with a multitude of
tape delays, from the crusty Tape Delay
Ancient (a deck from the 40s), through
the warmer, more coherent 60s and
70s Classic, Space Delay, Vintage and
Plexy Echo models, to the “early 80s
Japanese” Cassette Tape and luscious
Tape Delay Modern. Representing the
analogue electronic side of things,
there are emulations of the Boss DM2,
Cooper Time Cube, Electro-Harmonix
Memory Man and TelRay oilcan,
amongst others; while the digital
contingent includes two takes on the
Lexicon PCM 42 – one regular and the
other at half the sample rate. Throw in a
handful of lo-i telephone and radio
models, and a trio of pitch-modulated
specialists, and Repeater certainly
doesn’t skimp on retro echo styles.
23 and me
Repeater features a handy browser for managing and tagging its own library of presets and those you make yourself
Select one of 23 models of delay hardware, from tapes and analogue electronics to digital and beyond
“The Pan knobs are
key to Repeater’s
seamless morphing
between stereo and
‘dual’ operation”
March 2017 / COMPUTER MUSIC / 95
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