Description
Overview
The Alpha Bundle from Delta Sound Labs is a high-performance creative toolkit designed for producers, sound designers, and experimental composers. This bundle combines two specialized audio effect plug-ins—Stream and Fold—to transform standard audio into complex, evolving textures. By pairing a low-latency granular sampler with a modular-inspired distortion engine, the Alpha Bundle provides a comprehensive workflow for layering, widening, and harmonically enriching any audio source.
Key Details
Stream: Granular Synthesis & Sampling
Stream is a granular sampler audio effect engineered for intricate delays and advanced sound design. Unlike typical spectral granulators, Stream maintains a clean sonic profile, making it an ideal tool for widening audio sources and creating lush layers with minimal CPU overhead.
- Granular Engine: Supports up to 16 granular voices for creating dense, rich textures.
- Flexible MIDI Modes: Includes Monophonic MIDI Mode for creating pedal points by re-pitching all voices to a single pitch, and Polyphonic MIDI Mode for playing the granulator as a standard virtual instrument.
- Advanced Capture: Features Auto Record Mode for flexible buffer sizing and Capture & Overdub capabilities to build harmonies and layer disparate audio sources.
- Workflow Tools: Supports time stretching, scrubbing, and seamless sample drag-and-drop for .WAV, .AIFF, and .MP3 files.
- Signal Control: Optimized sample interpolation ensures smooth playback, while dedicated Dry/Wet knobs allow for precise mix balancing.
Fold: Distortion Synthesis
Drawing from modular hardware design, Fold is a distortion synthesis plug-in that utilizes an in-series FX chain to add everything from subtle warmth to total sonic destruction.
- Wavefolding Engine: Based on the Buchla legacy, this engine folds waves back on themselves at specific thresholds to generate rich, complex harmonics.
- Destructive Processing: A built-in bit crusher module allows users to smash the input signal for aggressive, industrial tones.
- Taming the Chaos: An analog-emulated resonant low-pass filter is included to smooth out harsh frequencies and control the final output.
- Dynamic Modulation: Every parameter is syncable to its own LFO with dedicated amount sliders, enabling tempo-synced movement within your DAW.
- Professional Presets: Ships with a library of professionally designed presets to jumpstart the sound design process.
Use Cases
- Live Performance: Leveraging Stream’s low-latency engine for real-time audio granulation and manipulation on stage.
- Cinematic Sound Design: Using Fold’s wavefolding and bit-crushing to create industrial textures, evolving drones, or cinematic tension.
- Production & Mixing: Layering audio sources with Stream to add professional width and depth to vocals or instrumental tracks.
- Experimental Composition: Combining both tools to transform simple periodic signals into timbrally rich, complex soundscapes.
Installation
This product is delivered as a Digital License via email. Upon receipt of the license, users can download the installers for their respective operating systems. The plug-ins are installed as standard audio effects and can be loaded within any compatible DAW or plugin host.
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems:
Windows: Windows 10 (Minimum), Windows 11 (Recommended)
macOS: 10.13 High Sierra (Minimum), 12.2 Monterey (Recommended) - Plugin Formats: AU, VST3, AAX
- Platform: Mac and Windows
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: Delta Sound Labs
- Product Code: DSL-ALBU
- SKU: ILIO-DSL-ALBU
- Edition: Alpha Bundle (Stream + Fold)
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Plug-In Formats: AU, VST3, AAX
- Supported Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+
- Additional Details: Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+, AU, VST3, AAX, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+, AU, VST3, AAX, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+, AU, VST3, AAX, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+, AU, VST3, AAX, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+, AU, VST3, AAX, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+, AU, VST3, AAX, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+, AU, VST3, AAX, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.13+, AU, VST3, AAX
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.ilio.com/delta-sound-labs-alpha-bundle).
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