D16 Group Audio Software has announced the release of Sigmund 2, the second generation of its acclaimed high-quality flexible delay effect plugin. According to the Polish company, Sigmund 2 promises to take delay processing to new heights with its pristine digital sound and analog-inspired features.
Digital With An Analog Edge
Sigmund 2 is a digital delay with an analog edge, featuring a familiar analog-inspired interface, four independent delay lines, and a host of features designed to help you quickly find fresh and unique delay sounds. As D16 Group puts it, “This is a delay to take you somewhere new.”
While we all love delays and tend to accumulate many of them, Sigmund 2 aims to stand out by offering delay sounds you won’t find anywhere else, all without the need for menu diving, thanks to its intuitive GUI and unique approach to controlling delay lines.
Pristine Sound Quality
At the core of Sigmund 2 lies its meticulously designed signal path, which has been crafted with maximum attention to detail and zero compromise from beginning to end. As a result, even the smallest delay times can be used without any artifacts, allowing you to cleanly shorten your delay times until they reach chorus or flanger territory, bringing a unique character to your sound.
Four Independent Delay Lines
Sigmund 2 offers four independent delay lines, each with its own set of controls, including a multimode filter, overdrive unit, separate pre and delay times (with optional tempo sync), selectable channel mode (L+R or M+S), and stereo spread control. This level of control puts you in the driver’s seat when it comes to tailoring your effect to your exact preferences.
However, the real beauty of Sigmund 2’s independent delay lines is realized when using the padlocks system or changing routings. The padlocks system allows you to cycle through different presets while keeping some delay line parameters unaffected, while the routing selector can completely change the topology of how your independent delay lines interact, leading to unexpected and happy accidents that you won’t find with traditional delay plugins.
Modulation and Sound Shaping
Modulation is a key part of what makes Sigmund 2 stand out. Its easy-to-use modulation options, including an LFO modulator, envelope follower, and transient detector, allow you to add distinctive effects or subtly change the character of your delay over time, making it respond organically to the audio signal.
Additionally, Sigmund 2 offers overdrive, filtering, and mid/side processing for each delay line, further enhancing its sound-shaping capabilities.
Analog-Inspired GUI
Sigmund 2’s GUI has been designed to offer an analog feel without compromising visual feedback or ease of use. You’ll find retro-inspired buttons, sliders, and dials that offer precise control of digital delays, with clear digital and VU-meters for visual feedback.
Pricing and Availability
Sigmund 2 is available for purchase at the following prices:
- £/€/$59 intro sale (99 reg. price)
It comes in VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats, supporting 64-bit systems.
A demo version is available.
Worth Checking Out
While there are numerous delay plugins on the market, Sigmund 2 aims to stand out with its pristine digital sound, analog-inspired features, and unique approach to controlling and combining four independent delay lines. At ANR we’ve followed and digged D16 products (see for instance our Decimort review), so If you’re in the market for a delay plugin that can possibly take you to new sonic territories, Sigmund 2 might be worth checking out.
