The Cargo Cult Slapper

$139 ST)/$ 339 ( (Surround)

Slapper is eight discrete delays in one plug, combined in a clever, intuitive package that is easy to manipulate, both in stereo and in surround. Each delay has controls for level, timing, pan, feedback and damping (using a LP and HP filter which narrows into a band-pass as you increase the effect). The master out has a mix control and separate HP and LP filters. The display gives you a graphic of each delay and has a variable grid which can be set to different musical values, or just to time or even prime numbers. If you have selected it to sync mode then you can grab each delay and pull into place on the grid – moving it up and down affects level. Creating groovy rhythmic delays is a doddle, as is creating great unusual spaces. Tape mode means it varispeeds just like a tape machine and it has great control surface integration so you can automate it easily too. Its fast, intuitive interface and amazing spatial and rhythmic capabilities make it essential for electronic music and take you right through to extreme sound design. http://thecargocult.nz

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