Tempo Delay
Key Features
- Separate delay, repetition period, and delay panning controls for precise ping-pong stereo echo shaping
- Independent filter section per stereo channel with lowpass and highpass modes for sculpting delay tails
- Built-in tremolo module with per-channel controls adds rhythmic modulation to the delayed signal
- Host BPM synchronization locks delay timing to your project tempo for tight rhythmic echoes
- A/B comparison slots and undo/redo history for rapid preset auditioning without losing settings
- Resizable, Retina/HiDPI-ready interface with five color schemes and contextual hint messages
- Zero-latency 64-bit floating-point processing ensures transparent signal quality with no added delay
Description
Voxengo Tempo Delay is a multi-feature stereo delay plugin built around tempo-synced timing and independent per-channel control. Rather than offering a single delay time knob, it splits the delay engine into separate delay, repetition period, and delay panning parameters that make dialing in rhythmic ping-pong echoes straightforward.
The built-in filter and tremolo sections each operate independently per stereo channel, allowing you to shape the delayed signal with lowpass or highpass filtering and add rhythmic amplitude modulation. This combination of filtering and tremolo on the delay tails opens up everything from clean rhythmic repeats to gritty, overdriven echo textures.
Producers consistently praise the plugin for its predictable, reliable behavior and clean sound quality. One user noted it "kicked the ass of many plugs" compared to paid alternatives, while others describe it as highly configurable with results that react exactly as expected.
The interface supports host BPM synchronization for quick setup, along with wet/dry mixing, a quick dry-mute option, and A/B comparison slots for auditioning different settings. Multiple color schemes (Beige, Gray, Blue, Black, Navy) let you match it to your workflow aesthetic.
Tempo Delay runs as a 64-bit plugin on macOS and Windows in VST, VST3, AudioUnit, and AAX formats, covering virtually every major DAW from Ableton Live and Logic Pro to Pro Tools and FL Studio.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Voxengo Tempo Delay different from a standard delay plugin?
Instead of a single delay time control, Tempo Delay provides separate delay, repetition period, and delay panning parameters. This three-control approach makes it much easier to dial in evenly spaced ping-pong stereo echoes and asymmetric rhythmic patterns that would require more effort in a conventional delay.
Can Tempo Delay sync to my DAW's tempo?
Yes, the master section includes host BPM synchronization that locks the delay timing to your project tempo. This makes setting up musically timed echoes quick and ensures they stay in sync when you change your project BPM.
How does the filter section work on the delay signal?
The filter section operates independently on each stereo channel, allowing you to apply lowpass or highpass filtering to the delayed signal only. This is useful for creating darkening echo tails, telephone-style filtered repeats, or frequency-specific delay effects without affecting the dry signal.
Does Tempo Delay add any latency to the signal chain?
No, Tempo Delay operates with zero processing latency. This means it introduces no additional delay to your signal chain, making it suitable for real-time monitoring and live performance scenarios.
