The Bucket-500 is a precise emulation of a classic bucket brigade device (BBD) analog delay circuit, designed to deliver authentic vintage delay sounds. It captures the character of the original hardware by faithfully modeling key components such as the BL-3208 delay chip and the SA-571 compandor system, along with its anti-aliasing and reconstruction filters. This attention to detail ensures the plugin delivers warm, textured delays with the sonic imperfections that make analog delays beloved in music production.

Beyond replicating the original circuit, the Bucket-500 enhances usability by incorporating modern digital features that expand creative possibilities. These include a tilt filter within the feedback loop that shapes the tonal response, a stereo cross-feed option to create immersive spatial effects, and an optional delay clock LFO for adding flanging modulation. The delay time range is extended and integrates a host tempo sync function, allowing seamless synchronization with your project’s tempo.

Available for Mac OS and Windows in multiple plugin formats including VST, VST3, AAX Native, and AudioUnits, the Bucket-500 supports both 32 and 64-bit environments. Its straightforward interface balances simplicity with enough flexibility to craft a broad spectrum of vintage-style delay effects, making it a valuable tool for producers seeking classic analog delay tones with modern workflow enhancements.