PSPaudioware have now officially launched the new delay plug-in that they were previewing at GearExpo UK. Said to be one of their most ambitious projects in recent years, PSP BBDelay aims to capture not only the unmistakable sound of classic analogue Bucket Brigade Device (BBD) hardware, but also the musical unpredictability that made the devices so inspiring.

Inspired by the legendary Dynacord VRS 23, the new plug-in is said to deliver everything engineers love about BBD-based delays: warm repeats, evolving textures, subtle instability and musical imperfections that make every echo feel ‘alive’. 

Not content with simply capturing the sound, PSP say that they were keen to expand on the concept and equip users with some creative tools that weren’t possible with the original devices. Extended parameter ranges mean that the plug-in is capable of everything from classic slapback echos to rhythmic effects and lush-sounding ambiences, while built-in filtering, transient shaping, ducking, gating and saturation provide far more in-depth tweaking than was possible with early hardware designs. 

• Authentic BBD character inspired by the legendary Dynacord VRS 23.
• Detailed modelling of BBD chips, compander behaviour and analogue circuit imperfections.
• Warm, evolving repeats with organic movement and musical instability.
• Built-in transient shaping, ducking and gate processing.
• Analogue-style saturation and modulation.
• Adjustable tone shaping and stereo spread.
• BBD chip variation for unique analogue-like behaviour.
• Designed for everything from classic slapback delays and lush ambience to experimental sound design.

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PSP BBDelay is supported on PCs running Windows 7 or later, and Macs running macOS 10.15 and higher. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available. Authorisation is taken care of by PACE’s iLok system, but a USB dongle is not required. 

PSP BBDelay is available now, and is being offered at an introductory price of $69 until 10 August 2026, when it will increase to its full cost of $99.

www.pspaudioware.com/products/psp-bbdelay