Karanyi Sounds Matra Plus

This is a PA_EXT plugin. It will be available via the PA webshop for 96 HOURS ONLY. PA_EXT plugins are NOT part of MEGA or PA subscription bundles.

Named after the echo-rich Matra Mountains in North Hungary, Matra Plus lets you create captivating audio experiences through the art of delay! Explore the possibilities, from crafting ethereal vocal textures to infusing nostalgia with tape delay effects, all while achieving precise tonal control and instant inspiration with the Smart Random button.

Mountain of Sonic Power

At the heart of Matra Plus lies its Dual Delay Engine, a studio-grade DSP designed to lift your music to new heights. With precision and finesse, this engine lets you craft mesmerizing echoes that breathe life into your sound. But that’s not all – we’ve taken this further with the revolutionary Spread feature: A delay-on-delay concept with a dedicated Wash control, allowing you to seamlessly blend reverb and grains into your delays for unique and immersive sonic textures.

At the Peak of Sound Design

Matra Plus goes beyond the ordinary, offering a treasure trove of sound design tools. Explore dynamic harmonic shifts with dual resonant filters and a filter LFO. Add character with dual distortion units for both heavy distortion and rich saturation. Invoke nostalgia with the Wow/Chorus effect, while achieving spatial perfection with Stereo Imaging. Fine-tune your sound palette using tone EQ and a versatile multimode filter. And for those flashes of inspiration, Matra Plus’ Smart Random button is your creative spark.

Plus Version Exclusive #1

Matra Plus features a whole new artistic light with our latest addition, “The Abstract” UI skin. As its name suggests, this skin is a mesmerizing journey into the world of abstract art, featuring intricate geometric abstractions. Let your creativity flow freely as you explore the harmonious blend of sound and aesthetics. Step into a realm where music meets artistry with “The Abstract” UI skin, exclusively with Matra Plus.

Plus Version Exclusive #2: Designer Delays DLC

Designer Delays is all about pushing the boundaries of sound design – expect heavily distorted echoes, mesmerizing endless feedbacks, and mind-bending modulations. Prepare to completely transform your sound into something extraordinary!

DLC contains:

• 10 distorted delay presets

• 10 long feedback delay presets

• 10 short modulated presets

Plus Version Exclusive #3: Retro Dub Delays DLC

Immerse yourself in the unmistakable warmth and character of analog echoes, meticulously crafted to infuse your music with that classic dub vibe. With 30 expertly designed presets, this expansion pack is your gateway to creating rich, modulated delay textures that transport your sound straight into the heart of the retro era. This DLC contains:

• 15 long feedback delay presets

• 15 short feedback delay presets

Use Cases and sound design tricks from Matra Plus

1. Vocal Glitching: Apply the “Pulse” filter LFO setting with high resonance to create glitchy vocal effects.

2. Spacey Delays: Use the “Wash” control to add a touch of reverb and grain delay to create spacious, ambient delays for instrumentals.

3. Dual Filter Sweeps: Experiment with dual filter settings to create evolving soundscapes with separate low and high cut frequencies. An LFO can be a good way to achieve rhythmic textures.

4. Saturation Harmony: Apply saturation as a “glue” effect to add warmth and cohesion to your mix.

5. Parallel Distortion: Achieve parallel distortion effects by adjusting the dry/wet ratio of Drive to blend distorted and clean signals.

6. Tape-Style Drift: Add tape-like instability to Delay Engine #2 for vintage tape delay character.

7. Dynamic Feedback Swells: Automate feedback controls to create feedback swells that evolve over time.

8. Filtered Drive: Place the input filter before the signal hits the Drive to control the frequency content affected by distortion, perfect for dirty basslines.

• Studio-grade dual delay engine with additional Wash control

• Additional sound design modules:

• Dual resonant filter and filter LFO

• 2 distortion units (heavy and saturation) with 8x oversampling

• Wow/chorus

• Overall tone shaping options:

• Tone EQ

• Multimode filter

• Stereo Imaging

• Other intuitive functions:

• Smart Random

• Quick Fade

• Bypass

• In/Out Gain

• Comes with 100 artist presets

• GUI features:

• Easy-to-use front view

• In-depth “Tweak” view

• GUI rescale (100% to 125%)

• 3 skins

• MIDI-learnable set of cont

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  David Gnozzi

  Platinum Mix Mastering Engineer (Ladytron, Ryan Shuck (Orgy, Julian-K), Bella Kelly, Felix da Housecat)

  This really is a sound design tool, not just a simple delay

Supported Plugin Formats

AAX, AU, VST3,  (64-bit)

Maschine is NOT supported

Supported Operating Systems

macOS X 10.11 or higher

Windows 8 or higher

System Requirements

At least 4 GB of RAM, 8 GB is recommended

2 GHz CPU with at least 4 cores

A VST3/AU compatible 64-bit host (DAW)

400 MB free disk space