A set of plugins from Sinevibes.
- Albedo (version: 1.1.3)
- Blend v2 (version: 2.1.4)
- Corrosion v2 (version: 2.0.3)
- Dipole v2 (version: 2.1.1)
- Dispersion v2 (version: 2.0.2)
- Droplet v2 (version: 2.0.3)
- Eternal v2 (version: 2.1.0)
- Hollow (version: 1.0.2)
- Integer (version: 1.0.1)
- Luminance v2 (version: 2.1.1)
- Rerun v2 (version: 2.0.2)
- Skew (version: 1.1.0)
- Stator (version: 1.0.1)
- Switch v3 (version: 3.0.0)
- Vague (version: 1.0.1)
- Whirl v2 (version: 2.1.1)
Albedo is a granular reverb plugin. It records the incoming audio signal into a buffer and simultaneously runs up to 64 individual looped playbacks (grains) inside that buffer. Each grain has a random size and position, creating a “cloud of sound” effect. With dual envelope generators per grain, the playback speed can be smoothly adjusted, allowing you to manipulate the sound in real time, just like on a tape recorder or turntable. The plugin can also “freeze” the buffer and continue playing the granular cloud indefinitely, making it a great tool for performances.
Blend is a multi-voice chorus consisting of up to 16 individual layers. Each layer is a self-contained chorus with its own modulation generator and feedback loop. Even with all 16 layers active, the resulting mix remains tight, yet silky smooth and musical thanks to clever modulation phase shifts. Blend also has three different interpolation algorithms, each giving it a slightly different sonic character. The plugin can create a variety of effects such as vibrato, flanger, smear, dissonance and even reverb.
Corrosion is a distortion effect plugin with many algorithms. It is based on a DSP engine with 4x oversampling, using analog anti-aliasing filters to create an unusually smooth but powerful sound. Corrosion includes a wide range of different distortion algorithms, from classic clippers and folders to unique curves developed in Sinevibes. The distortion gain can reach 24 dB and has a slope control for a natural stereo effect. The plugin also has an exponential gate, which can be used for both noise reduction on analog recordings and for creative audio “slicing”.
Dipole is a zero-pass flanger effect plugin. It uses two delay lines with dual-mode feedback, one of which can work earlier or later than the other. When this time difference passes through the zero point, a special sonic transition occurs: with positive feedback, the Dipole creates the desired spectral “whistle” effect of a passing airplane, while with negative feedback, the output signal distorts and eventually self-destructs. In the past, such effects were created manually using two parallel tape machines, but now the Dipole recreates this charismatic flanger, chorus and psychedelic stereo widening with much higher quality and ease of use.
Dispersion is a delay effect plugin with a “bouncing ball” effect. It features up to 32 consecutive delay lines, whose time is distributed exponentially using a special formula developed by Sinevibes to create sonic repetitions similar to a bouncing ball. The key feature is that one cycle of such delays is always summed to an exact beat of the tempo, making the effect rhythmic. Dispersion can also gradually change the panning of the delays from left to right and vice versa, creating the illusion of a ball moving across the stereo field.
Droplet is a delay modeling engine for creating “raindrop” effects. It is based on 32 stereo delay lines connected in series through a proportional feedback system, with randomization of delay time and panning to create a natural sound similar to drops of water falling on a surface. With a wide range of parameters and low or high frequency feedback damping, Droplet can create a variety of effects, not just the signature raindrop delay but also rich reverbs and resonator simulations.
Eternal is a flanger plugin with infinite motion. Unlike a traditional flanger, which follows the rise and fall of a tone, a barber-pole flanger moves up or down infinitely. To achieve this unique effect, Eternal uses a carefully calibrated low-frequency oscillator with six output signals that modulate and cross three flangers in a special way. Thanks to the “zero phase” design of the oscillators, Eternal can smoothly transition from downward to upward motion and back again.
Hollow is a reverb plugin for creating huge spaces. At its core is a massive delay network consisting of 24 delay lines, 32 filters, and a 256-connection feedback matrix. At maximum settings, this engine is capable of creating reverb tails exceeding 15 minutes, while maintaining a natural exponential decay. Hollow includes a variable diffusion stage and a unique bidirectional pre-delay that can make the reverb tail precede the dry input signal, opening up new creative possibilities.
Integer is a digital-to-analog buffer modeling plugin. At its core is a delay engine based on variable sampling rate technology: like analog “bucket bridge device” chips, this algorithm changes the delay time by varying the speed of an internal clock generator. The plugin offers several options for buffer size and output interpolation, as well as an ultra-wide clock frequency range – from hundreds of Hz to tens of MHz, which allows for significant changes in the resolution and character of the sound.
Luminance is a plugin for creating “shimmer reverb” effects – unreal acoustic spaces reminiscent of a symphony of strings or organ pipes, with organic depth and an expanded stereo field that gradually shift the pitch of the reverb tail up or down. It’s a new take on this popular effect, based on a modern feedback delay network with a built-in granular pitch shifter, plus a bunch of original tricks like alternating phase timeline modulation.
Rerun is a self-randomizing repeater effect plugin. It continually grabs small chunks of incoming audio, plays them back a few times, and then starts over. Each time it switches to the next grab-and-repeat cycle, Rerun randomizes the chunk size and the number of repetitions, and starts or stops depending on a probability parameter. Rerun allows you to create a wide range of experimental, constantly changing sounds: chaotic rhythms, random glitches, randomized reverse playback or stretched textures.
Skew is a non-linear audio reverser. It continuously records the incoming audio signal into a buffer and plays it back in reverse fragments, synced with the host. The main trick of this algorithm is the ability to change the playback speed using non-linear curves, which allows you to change the pitch in various ways. The plugin allows you to add musical complexity and create interesting transitions, rises and breaks in real time.
Stator is a tape vibration simulator. It uses a creative approach to reproduce the effects of speed fluctuations in tape recorders: wow and flutter, caused by uneven rotation of the electric motor and tape feed, as well as scrape flutter, caused by the friction of the tape on the head. The result is a complex velocity modulation signal that creates a variety of pitch drift and lo-fi jitter effects – similar to the sound of worn-out, unstable audio and video cassette players. It creates sounds with a beautiful vintage flavor, reminiscent of the sound of old cassette players.
Switch is a gate sequencer effect plugin. At its core is a high-precision step sequencer synced to the host and controlling the gate pattern – a series of switches that determine whether the incoming audio signal is passed through (gate open) or muted (gate closed). Switch has 8 gate patterns with up to 32 steps each and offers a wide range of timing settings to create polymetric or polyrhythmic movement in any time signature. Switch allows you to quickly create rhythmic audio sequences: from classic trance gates and complex tremolo effects to beat slicing, pulsating accents and complex staccato.
Vague is a binaural time diffusion processor. It is based on the signal passing through a virtual space consisting of 16 stages of all-pass comb filters, with a progressive increase in delay time from start to finish. The more stages the signal passes through, the more blurred and smeared it becomes, losing its clarity and sharpness of transient processes. The plugin allows you to create a variety of effects: time diffusion and spatial expansion, blurred unison, granular scraping, psychedelic reverb and much more.
Whirl is a “barber-pole” phaser effect plugin. It is based on the Bode frequency shifter model with a feedback line, the algorithm of which creates unique spectral peaks and troughs moving up or down in an infinite mode – with a smooth transition from one spectral shift to another, like a sound illusion. This plugin allows you to create unique sound effects with smooth spectral transitions and deep resonant filtering.
