Audio Damage’s Discord4 evolved from earlier Discord versions focused solely on pitch-shifting delay, adding reverb processing and multiple operational modes. In vintage mode, the pitch shifters emulate the limited bit depth and quantization of early digital units, creating characteristic artifacts. Clean mode provides transparent, high-quality shifting suitable for subtle harmonic enhancement. Granular mode slices the delayed audio into grains that can be rearranged and pitch-shifted independently, creating textures beyond traditional delay.
The plugin runs on iPhone and iPad as an AUv3 with standalone support, maintaining the extensive modulation matrix of the Discord series. Within hosts like AUM or Cubasis, users can assign multiple modulation sources to any parameter for complex evolving effects. The reverb section can be placed pre- or post-delay, or in parallel, with adjustable room size and damping.
Mode switching, while powerful, can be confusing for users familiar with previous Discord versions. Some users also report that the granular mode consumes significantly more CPU than the other modes, limiting its use in complex projects.
Key features include:
- Dual pitch-shifting delay with selectable architectures
- Vintage, clean, and granular operational modes
- Reverb section with flexible routing options
- Extensive modulation matrix for sound design
- Tempo sync with multiple note divisions
App price: $8.99
In-app purchases: None
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