Metric Halo DirtyDelay v4 Gritty Delay Plugin

MH DirtyDelay v4 | Gritty and Musical Feedback Delay Processor

More Than Just Delay, It's a Creative Tool for Shaping Sonic Textures

MH DirtyDelay v4 is a feedback delay processor plugin from Metric Halo. Its core innovation lies in integrating a unique Character saturation module and a dual-band fully-parametric equalizer into the feedback path, offering up to 5 seconds of independent mono/stereo dual delay lines. This effect is designed to create captivating vintage echo and tape-delay sounds, while also capable of producing rich and nuanced spatial effects in a mix, from subtle ambiance to aggressive distortion.

Compared to traditional digital delays that only offer time and feedback controls, MH DirtyDelay v4 empowers users with unprecedented tone-shaping capabilities through its built-in Character and Filter circuits. It effectively avoids common issues like muddy sound or high-frequency loss often found in feedback delays. Instead, it enhances sonic dynamics and texture while maintaining clarity, creating complex sonic textures ranging from clean vintage to futuristic.

Metric Halo DirtyDelay v4 Core Technologies & Features

• Dual Delay Line Design: Offers two independent mono or stereo delay lines, each up to 5 seconds long, capable of creating complex and expansive delay effects.
• Flexible Time Settings: Delay time can be precisely set manually in milliseconds (ms) or synchronized to the host software's Tempo using musical note values (e.g., 1/4, 1/8d).
• Manual Tempo Control: In addition to host synchronization, Tempo also supports manual setting or real-time input via Tap Tempo, perfect for live performances.
• Deep Feedback & Crossfeed Control: Each delay line features independent Feedback and Crossfeed controls, along with phase inversion, to create rich stereo dynamics and phase effects.
• Time Offset Function: The output of each delay line can be adjusted with a Time Offset, further increasing rhythmic complexity and creative possibilities.
• Independent Wet/Dry Mix: Provides independent Wet/Dry Mix and Gain controls for precise adjustment of effect integration.
• Integrated Tone Shaping: The feedback path includes a built-in 2-band fully-parametric filter for meticulously sculpting the frequency response of the delayed signal.
• Exclusive MH Character Circuit: Integrates Metric Halo's renowned Character processor into the delay path, adding saturation, texture, and grit to the delay sound, achieving everything from warm analog feel to aggressive distortion.
• Professional Preset Library & Management: Includes a variety of professionally designed presets and features the MH Preset Manager for cross-platform preset management and storage.
• Adjustable User Interface: Supports UI scaling and graph display/hide, ensuring an optimal operating experience on screens of various resolutions.

v4 Version Feature Details

MH DirtyDelay v4 FAQ