PrimalTap delivers a distinctive retro digital delay experience inspired by the classic Prime Time hardware from the late 1970s. It captures the unique blend of digital and analog warmth that made the original unit legendary, offering rich grit and character alongside sonic flexibility. With dual delay taps, PrimalTap enables users to craft complex echo patterns drenched in 80s vibe, whether for studio production or live performance. The plug-in faithfully recreates the quirks and charm of the Prime Time, including its signature lo-fi pitch warping and glitch effects.

The Multiply control stands out by extending delay time while reducing sample rate, producing gritty, low-fidelity echoes or dramatic pitch jumps when automated. Complementing this, the built-in voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) adds movement and modulation to echoes, ranging from subtle chorusing to wild sci-fi textures. Unlike the original hardware, PrimalTap allows VCO rates to reach audio frequencies, enabling robotic ring modulation effects. The Freeze feature captures and loops audio snippets in real time, opening creative doors for warped soundscapes and experimental delay manipulations.

Beyond faithfully emulating the original device, PrimalTap expands its capabilities with up to 2.5 seconds of delay time, vastly more than the hardware’s limitations. These enhancements empower producers and sound designers to explore new sonic territories, from vintage-inspired echoes to futuristic textures. The plug-in’s design encourages hands-on tweaking and automation to unlock a wide range of effects from shimmering guitar choruses to aggressive digital glitches. PrimalTap embodies the spirit of its classic predecessor while pushing delay effects into fresh, creative dimensions.