Create Complex Delay Effects with Tekturon by D16

Delay, or echo effect, is inevitable in audio and music production. It is one of the oldest audio effects out there, and besides that, it is very versatile. Regarding the delay effect, options for coloring and bending the sound source are unlimited. Nowadays, we see different hardware and software delay effects available, but one that caught my attention recently is Tekturon by the D16 group.  

Tekturon by D16 

Tekturon is a multitap-delay effect with 16 independent, high-quality delay lines. What sets it apart from similar products is the way it's controlled and the unique topology into which the taps are arranged: The Delay Matrix. Tekuron can't be considered a tap-delay effect in the strictest sense but more of a sequence of taps equally delayed from each other. So, working with the plugin strongly resembles using a step sequencer. This rather unusual design should give your creativity just the kick it needs! Without further delay, let's see what this plugin can do. Here is a short sequence that I have previously made in Soundbridge. It contains drums, a bass line, a guitar, and a relaxing kalimba sequence. So, let's try to put Tekturon on Kalimba first, and let me introduce you to the plugin and its main features.  

~Kalimba - Unprocessed

The Interface

After opening the Tekturon delay, we can see a sequencer part on the left and middle part of the interface. On the right are fewer classic controls like cutoff, resonance, dry/wet mix, shuffle (a nice touch), and feedback parameters. Since I believe the majority of you are familiar with these classic parameters, I will spend more time in this tutorial explaining the core of this awesome plugin, which I mentioned in the beginning. In Tekturon, we have 16 independent delay lines. You can set them on or off just with a single click.  

 

On the far left is an option for applying the individual setting for each delay line.  

We can control volume, delay time, feedback, panning, spread, filter type, cutoff, and resonance in this part. Therefore, drag the value up or set the delay time value, as shown in the pictures below.  

 

Finally, let's hear some audio examples of this great plugin on different instruments.  

~Kalimba - Tekturon

~Hi Hat Loop- Unprocessed

~Hi Hat Loop- Tekturon