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Imperial Delay

Boz Digital Labs

Imperial Delay is a highly versatile dual-layer delay plugin with multi-effects processing that ranges from smooth, warm vintage delays to extreme, experimental sound design. It combines classic delay functionality with advanced tools like ducking, smear, color tone-shaping, and pitch shifting, enabling it to function as both a traditional delay processor and a creative multi-effects unit while drawing minimal CPU power.

Key Features

01Dual-layer architecture with main and advanced control sections
02Drive, Feedback, Duck, Color, Smear, Modulation, and Chorus controls with on/off buttons
03Six delay modes including Sync, Free (0.1ms to 10s), and Tap tempo
04Dynamic Feedback with threshold-based gating and polarity controls
05Chorus effect with selectable 2, 4, 8, or 16 voice options
06Independent left/right channel pitch detune for stereo width and doubling effects
07Offset control for independent left/right delay timing
08Smear function that softens delayed edges to function like reverb

Things to Try

  • 01To duplicate the tc electronic Stereoizer effect, select Free delay mode with left channel on and right channel off, set delay to 11ms, detune each side ±7 cents (-7 left, +7 right), and add chorus to taste on mono sources like acoustic guitar or bass
  • 02Use the Duck control to compress the delayed output, enabling more extreme delay settings while allowing the original dry track to shine through
  • 03Engage Smear to soften sharp edges of the delayed signal and make it function more like reverb for instruments with pronounced attacks
  • 04Activate Dynamic Feedback and adjust the threshold setting to create gated feedback effects that change based on signal level
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