HZ Delay by Higher Hz is a free delay plugin for Windows that offers a fresh take on analog and early digital delay sounds. Rather than replicating a specific classic unit, it introduces a unique architecture that adds distinctive character and warmth to your mixes. This approach results in a delay effect that stands out by enhancing the overall texture and depth of your audio, making it ideal for producers seeking something different from conventional delay plugins.

Unlike typical delay units, HZ Delay delivers a saturated and distorted dry signal, enriching the combination of wet and dry sounds for a fuller, more vibrant effect. Its sonic palette explores a variety of effects including chorus, reverb, tape echo, multi-tap echo, and saturation, often blending these simultaneously to create complex, textured delays. Eight presets provide a starting point for common delay applications, encouraging users to experiment and tailor the plugin’s sound to their specific mix requirements.

HZ Delay includes multiple delay and echo sections, modulation options, and filtering controls to shape the sound further. Features like input and output saturation, global and cross-feedback, stereo width control, and flexible mixing options make it a powerful tool for crafting unique delay effects. Available as a 64-bit VST 2.4 and VST 3 plugin for Windows, it integrates smoothly into modern digital audio workstations and supports creative sound design workflows.