- Publisher: Strymon
- Product: DIG Plugin
- Release: R2R/GUISEPPE
- Version: 1.0.0/1.0.1 ARM
- Format: AAX/VST3/AU
In the 1980s, a new sound echoed through studios and stages worldwide. The advent of rack-mount digital delays ushered in an era of pristine repeats, fundamentally different from the warbling echoes of tape and the dark warmth of analog circuits. These early digital units, born from imaginative solutions to technological limitations, possessed an intriguing and unmistakable character. Decades later, those captivating sounds remain as inspiring and sought-after as ever.
Strymon has unearthed the very soul of this technology, refined it, and doubled it. Introducing the DIG Digital Delay Plugin.
DIG goes beyond simple emulation. It provides two simultaneous, integrated delays, capturing the most captivating rack delay voicings of the 1980s and combining them with the pristine power of modern processing. With DIG, you can instantly weave intricate, synchronized echo patterns or lose yourself in hypnotic, atmospheric repeats that blur the line between delay and reverb. This is not just a recreation; it’s a complete evolution of a classic sound.
The Digital Doppelgänger: Two Delays, One Soul
At the heart of DIG lies its revolutionary dual-delay architecture. This is not merely two separate delay plugins in one; it is a single, cohesive instrument where two delay engines work in perfect harmony.
- Delay 1 is the master, a free-running engine with a wide time range perfect for setting the core echo, from tight doubling and slapback effects to long, ambient soundscapes.
- Delay 2 is its companion, designed to follow in perfect rhythmic lockstep. With five selectable subdivisions—including triplet, dotted eighth, and the iconic golden ratio—you can create complex polyrhythms and patterns that would be impossible with a single delay. For ultimate flexibility, a single click on the “Free” mode button decouples the two engines, giving you two truly independent, standalone delay machines to command.
The Voices of an Era: Three Distinct Personalities
What gives a digital delay its unique voice? In the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, engineers used clever and imaginative techniques to maximize performance from emerging digital conversion technologies. These creative workarounds resulted in delays with unintended but highly musical characteristics. DIG beautifully captures three of these distinct personalities.
- ADM (Adaptive Delta Modulation): The sound of the early 80s. This one-bit, high-sample-rate technique creates a uniquely percussive, wide-band delay. As your input signal gets louder and more dynamic, the delay’s character becomes more pronounced, adding a responsive, percussive quality to the repeats.
- 12-Bit PCM: The warm, dimensional pulse of the mid-80s. This 12-bit, 32kHz pulse code modulation voicing combines pre-emphasis, de-emphasis, and companding to produce a delay with a uniquely warm and spacious character that sits beautifully in a mix.
- 24/96: The pinnacle of modern clarity. This is a clean, high-resolution, high-bandwidth delay with a transparent, uncolored sound. Its 24-bit resolution and 96kHz sampling rate ensure pristine, artifact-free repeats, while subtle internal dynamics help the delay blend perfectly with the analog dry signal.
Create Rhythms You Can Feel, Not Just Hear
Go beyond simple echoes and build dynamic, propulsive rhythmic structures. DIG’s dual-engine design is a playground for rhythmic exploration. Instantly dial in syncopated ping-pong delays, complex subdivisions that weave around your source material, or use the Series routing to feed one delay into the other, creating evolving, degrading repeats. Whether you’re adding subtle movement to a guitar line or making a synth arpeggio the centerpiece of your track, DIG provides the tools to build rhythms with unparalleled depth and character.
Blur the Line Between Echo and Atmosphere
Transcend traditional delay and sculpt vast soundscapes. Set long delay times, turn up the repeats, and use the dedicated Tone control to filter the feedback, washing out the echoes into a lush, reverb-like pad. Engage the deep, chorus-like Modulation to add movement and dimension to the tails. Or, press and hold for the Circular Repeats function to capture and loop a snippet of audio, creating a hypnotic, ambient bed for you to play over. DIG is as much a sound design tool as it is a delay.
Unlock Three Decades of Digital Delay History
Stop searching for that elusive vintage digital sound. With DIG’s three distinct voicings, you have a perfectly curated museum of digital delay history at your fingertips. Instantly call up the percussive attack of the ADM mode for funky guitar riffs and dynamic synth stabs. Switch to the 12-bit mode for the warm, dimensional echoes that defined 80s ballads and rock leads. Or, choose the 24/96 mode for modern, crystal-clear repeats perfect for pristine pop vocals and intricate electronic productions.
Sculpt Your Sound with Intuitive, Powerful Controls
Every element of DIG is designed for immediate musical results. The powerful feature set is presented in a clean, intuitive interface that encourages experimentation. The dedicated Tone knob is not a simple EQ; it’s a feedback filter that allows you to shape the character of your repeats from dark and murky to bright and crystalline. The Modulation control offers a wide range, from subtle, gentle movement to deep, lush chorus. Combined with the flexible Routing options (Series, Parallel, Ping Pong), you have a complete sound-shaping toolkit to create signature delay tones that are entirely your own.
Engineered for the Modern Studio
DIG integrates seamlessly into your professional workflow, offering the power and flexibility you demand.
- Workflow: A clean, customizable interface with adjustable window sizes and color schemes, full DAW automation support, and a complete set of factory presets to get you started.
- Technical: Available in AU, AAX, and VST3 formats, DIG supports all major DAWs, standard sample rates up to 192kHz, and utilizes 32-bit floating-point processing for maximum audio fidelity.
The Future of Vintage Delay is Here
Strymon DIG is more than a plugin; it’s an instrument. It’s a tribute to the innovative spirit of the past and a powerful tool for the creators of today.
Experience the soul of digital delay. Learn more and get DIG today.
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