Rave Generation Time Modulator Audio Effect Plug-In

Time Modulator Software from Rave Generation faithfully recreates the complete signal path of a classic 1970s analog delay processor. Emulating the signal path through an ADL-70-D and ADL-60-S delay modules, custom-modified DBX 303 Compander boards. Time Modulator adds modern enhancements such as comprehensive automation support and parameter smoothing. This plug-in runs in DAWs that support AU and VST3 protocols, running on Windows or Mac systems.

Key Features

Authentic dual CCD/BBD architectureReticon SAD1024 BBD simulation with proper 1024-stage characteristicsADL-70-D Dynamic Module: Continuously variable 1 to 25 ms primary delayADL-60-S Static Module: Auxiliary delay with stable timing for complex effectsVoltage-controlled clock generation with anti-aliasing and reconstruction

Reticon SAD1024 BBD simulation with proper 1024-stage characteristics

ADL-70-D Dynamic Module: Continuously variable 1 to 25 ms primary delay

ADL-60-S Static Module: Auxiliary delay with stable timing for complex effects

Voltage-controlled clock generation with anti-aliasing and reconstruction

Modified dbx 303 compander systemSt. Croix's custom modifications optimized for outboard gear applications95 dB signal-to-noise ratio with sophisticated encode/decode processingLinked compressor/expander operation around delay modulesCustom VCA filters and RMS detector preemphasis circuits

St. Croix's custom modifications optimized for outboard gear applications

95 dB signal-to-noise ratio with sophisticated encode/decode processing

Linked compressor/expander operation around delay modules

Custom VCA filters and RMS detector preemphasis circuits

Complete LFO waveform setSix authentic waveforms: Sine, Square, Saw, Triangle, SSC, Random0.1 to 10 Hz frequency range with musical voltage-control characteristicsFunction mode-specific behavior and waveform shapingDual-phase output for authentic stereo delay modulation

Six authentic waveforms: Sine, Square, Saw, Triangle, SSC, Random

0.1 to 10 Hz frequency range with musical voltage-control characteristics

Function mode-specific behavior and waveform shaping

Dual-phase output for authentic stereo delay modulation

6-Preset systemFlange presets 1-3: Matched delay ratios inspired by classic flanging configurationsDelay presets 1-3: Extended delay times for echo and doubling effectsCarefully tuned delay ranges and time relationshipsSeamless preset switching with parameter interpolation

Flange presets 1-3: Matched delay ratios inspired by classic flanging configurations

Delay presets 1-3: Extended delay times for echo and doubling effects

Carefully tuned delay ranges and time relationships

Seamless preset switching with parameter interpolation

Three function modesAudio Delay: Clean delay mode with extended timing for echo effectsTime Mod: Primary flanging/modulation mode with complex feedbackPhase Shift: Phase-based effects with quadrature LFO relationships

Audio Delay: Clean delay mode with extended timing for echo effects

Time Mod: Primary flanging/modulation mode with complex feedback

Phase Shift: Phase-based effects with quadrature LFO relationships

Authentic LED monitoringTime CV Limit LED: Indicates when CV modulation hits limiting railsOverload LED: Monitors input level after Input Level control

Time CV Limit LED: Indicates when CV modulation hits limiting rails

Overload LED: Monitors input level after Input Level control

User Interface

Input Level—Pre-delay input gain with analog saturation characteristics (-20 to +20 dB)

Feed Through—Dry signal level—higher values emphasize original signal (0 to 100%)

Feed Back—Regenerative feedback amount - creates resonance and complexity (0 to 100%)

Delay Out A—Primary delay (ADL-70-D) output level (0 to 100%)

Delay Out B—Auxiliary delay (ADL-60-S) output level (0 to 100%)

Time Delay—Main delay time within selected preset range (0 to 100%)

Time CV Att—Controls the DEPTH of LFO modulation applied to delay time (0 to 100%)

Function—Selects processing mode: Audio Delay, Time Mod, or Phase Shift

Preset—Selects delay ranges: Flange 1 to 3, Delay 1 to 3

LFO Rate—Internal LFO frequency with musical scaling (0.1 to 10.0 Hz)

LFO Shape—LFO waveform shape (Sine, Square, Saw, Triangle, SSC, Random)

Invert A Phase—Phase inversion for Delay A output (default: On) (Off/On)

Invert B Phase—Phase inversion for Delay B output (default: Off) (Off/On)

Aux Delay In—Enables auxiliary delay processing (ADL-60-S module) (Off/On)

Aux Delay—Sets auxiliary delay processing mode (>+10 ms / +25 ms / +Ext)

Master Output—Final output level control (-20 to +20 dB)

Overload LED—Input level monitoring—Lights when input exceeds 0 dB after Input Level control

Time CV Limit LED—CV limiting detection—Indicates when modulation hits preset delay range limits