Rave Generation: Time Modulator
Time-based modulation
Recreation of a legendary 1970s analog delay processor. The sound on Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" and Bowie's "Ashes to Ashes". Dual CCD/BBD delay architecture, VCA compander, internal LFO. Authentic analog character with modern automation.
Features
- Reticon SAD1024 BBD simulation with proper 1024-stage characteristics
- Dynamic Module: Continuously variable 1–25ms primary delay
- Static Module: Auxiliary delay with stable timing for complex effects
- Voltage-controlled clock generation with anti-aliasing and reconstruction
- Custom modifications optimized for outboard gear applications
- 95dB signal-to-noise ratio with sophisticated encode/decode processing
- Linked compressor/expander operation around delay modules
- Custom VCA filters and RMS detector pre-emphasis circuits
- Six authentic waveforms: Sine, Square, Saw, Triangle, SSC, Random
- 0.1–10Hz frequency range with musical voltage control characteristics
- Function mode-specific behavior and waveform shaping
- Dual-phase output for authentic stereo delay modulation
- 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
- 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
- Time CV Limit LED: Indicates when CV modulation hits limiting rails
- Overload LED: Monitors input level after Input Level control
