91
8 BLOCKS GUIDE
THE PLEX DELAY BLOCK
The Plex Delay block uses a feedback matrix so that each of multiple delay lines is fed back to itself and all the
others. The effect can produce very smooth, reverb-like atmospheric effects. When combined with modulation or
detune, the result is a huge and lush-sounding space with qualities of echo, reverb, and chorus all at once.
In comparison to other Plex effects, the Plex Delay block allows the use of 4, 6 or 8 delay lines at once.
PLX
2 Blocks, 3 Types, 4 Channels
ă
TYPE PAGE
Type
– Make a selection using the
VALUE
or
NAV
buttons with no need to press
ENTER
.
Plex Delay is the most basic type of this algorithm, with up to eight lines, delay
modulation, input diffusion, built-in ducking, input envelope controls, and more.
Plex Detune is based on Plex Delay, but adds eight high-quality pitch shifters with a range of
+/- 50 cents to the output of the delay taps. These create a chorusing effect in the plex tail.
Plex Shifter adds eight high-quality pitch shifters with a range of +/- 24 semitones
for everything from angelic shimmers above, to infrasonic depths below.
ă
CONFIG PAGE
Plex Delay and Common Parameters
CONFIG PAGE: CONFIGURATION SECTION
Number of Delays
– Sets the number of delay times in the matrix. Higher values increase the density of the
effect but also use slightly more CPU. Note that other parameters will always be shown in sets of eight, even
when Number of Delays is set lower.
Decay Time
– Adjusts the feedback matrix to control the time required for echoes to fade. Use caution, as high
decay times can result in instability.
Diffusion
– This is THE “plex” effect, determining how much cross-feedback there is between delay lines.
Low Cut, High Cut
– These set the cutoff frequencies for gentle high- and low-pass filters in the feedback matrix.
Input
Gain
Input
Diffusion
Envelope
Duck
er
Mix
er
Delay 1
Detune/Shift
Detune/Shift
Detune/Shift
Detune/Shift
LFO
Delay 1
...
Delay 8
Feedback
Matrix
Dela
y P
an/Le
vel
This diagram shows Plex Shifter. Plex Detune lacks “Shift” parameters. Plex Delay has no pitch effects.
