NEST Acoustics DELTA [WiN-MAC]
- Publisher: NEST Acoustics
- Product: DELTA
- Release: BUBBiX
- Version: 1.0.0 Incl Keys
- Format: VST3/AU
Break the traditional boundaries of saturation with DELTA – where your audio is transformed by the invisible influence of a secondary signal.
Your New Daily Driver
In the world of audio production, truly innovative tools are rare. DELTA represents a genuine paradigm shift in how we approach distortion and saturation. This groundbreaking plugin allows you to distort your audio with a secondary “ghost” sidechain input, letting you hear only the impact on the main signal.
The concept is brilliantly simple yet profoundly powerful: feed any audio source into DELTA’s sidechain, and watch as it invisibly shapes and colors your primary signal through harmonic intermodulation. The result? Distortion characteristics that are literally impossible to achieve through conventional saturation methods.
From Utility to Creativity
Fuse Your Mix
DELTA transforms how tracks interact within your production. Let instruments color each other without the constraints of traditional bus processing. Create cohesive, organic-sounding mixes where elements respond to each other in subtle ways that static processing simply cannot achieve.
- Glue drums together by letting the kick influence saturation on other percussion elements
- Create breathing, responsive bass by using vocal or lead elements as the sidechain source
- Add harmonic dimension to pads and atmospheres influenced by rhythmic elements
- Craft signature vocal tones that subtly interact with the instrumental backing
Push Boundaries
For sound designers and experimental producers, DELTA opens up entirely new sonic territories. Harness the power of harmonic intermodulation to create evolving textures, unique transitions, and ear-catching effects that will set your productions apart.
10 Proudly Crafted Distortion Models
Each of DELTA’s distortion algorithms has been meticulously developed to deliver exceptional character and musicality:
- TUBE – Warm tube saturation with rich even harmonics
- TAPE – Classic magnetic tape compression and subtle distortion
- DIODE – Aggressive asymmetrical clipping with pronounced odd harmonics
- FOLD – Creative waveshaping with progressive harmonic complexity
- CRUSH – Digital bit reduction with adjustable resolution
- RECTIFY – Half-wave rectification for unique harmonic content
- SINE – Pure sine waveshaping for smooth, musical distortion
- DRIVE – Classic overdrive with responsive dynamics
- FUZZ – Thick, woolly saturation with massive harmonic content
- CLIP – Clean, transparent limiting with adjustable ceiling
From subtle warming to extreme sonic transformation, these algorithms provide the perfect palette for any production scenario.
Shape Dynamics with ENV
DELTA’s innovative ENV control lets you make your output dynamically follow the sidechain’s signal envelope:
- Turn left for downward ducking – create space by reducing distortion when the sidechain is present
- Center position for static processing – traditional distortion behavior
- Turn right for upward enhancement – increase distortion intensity when the sidechain is present
This unprecedented control over the relationship between your signals creates hyper-nuanced gating, dynamic saturation, and entirely new rhythmic effects.
Dual-Band Flexibility
DELTA doesn’t stop at single-band processing. Its powerful dual-band architecture allows you to:
- Mix and match different saturation models between bands
- Let your highs breathe while adding grit to the mids
- Duck your sub frequencies cleanly under more aggressive distortion
- Create frequency-dependent dynamic relationships between your signals
The adjustable crossover ensures precise control over where these effects begin and end across the frequency spectrum.
Technical Specifications
Formats
- VST3
- AU (Audio Unit)
Operating Systems
- macOS: 10.14 (High Sierra) or later
- Intel & Apple Silicon natively supported
- Windows: 10 or later (64-bit)
CPU & Performance
- Compatible with Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon processors
- Zero-latency operation
- Lightweight performance optimized for live use and dense sessions
DAW Compatibility
- Works with all major DAWs supporting VST3 or AU formats
- Currently not compatible with Pro Tools (AAX coming soon)
Transform Your Productions Today
DELTA represents a new paradigm in audio processing – where signals interact and influence each other in ways previously impossible. Whether you’re looking to add subtle cohesion to your mixes or push the boundaries of sound design, DELTA delivers results that will transform how you approach distortion forever.
Add DELTA to your production toolkit today and discover the creative potential of sidechained saturation.