BLEASS’s Reverb processes audio through a unique signal chain before the actual reverb algorithm occurs. The input first passes through resonant filters that can self-oscillate, shaping the material that feeds into the freeze buffer. The freeze captures and sustains a segment of the filtered audio, which can then be pitch-shifted before entering the reverb tank. This pre-processing enables effects where frozen, filtered, and shifted material reverberates independently of new input, creating layered textures impossible in traditional reverbs.
The plugin runs on iPhone and iPad as an AUv3 with standalone support, maintaining the colorful interface of the BLEASS product line. Within hosts like GarageBand or AUM, users can trigger freeze via MIDI for performance applications. The ducker automatically reduces reverb level when new input arrives, preventing muddiness in dense mixes.
Complex signal chain, while creative, can be confusing for users expecting traditional reverb controls. Resonant filters, when driven hard, can introduce distortion that affects subsequent processing stages unpredictably.
Key features include:
- Unique reverb with pre-processing signal chain
- Resonant filters with self-oscillation capability
- Freeze buffer for sustained material capture
- Pitch shifter for frozen audio manipulation
- Ducker for clean dry/wet interaction
App price: $6.99
In-app purchases: None
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