FabFilter Timeless 3 3.06

FabFilter Timeless 3 proves to be an adaptable tape delay unit with a vintage essence, catering to diverse delay requirements efficiently. With a distinctive set of effects, filters, tap configurations, and extensive modulation capabilities, it transitions effortlessly into a powerful tool for sound manipulation.

The Timeless 3 application filters the microphone input in real-time playback. To integrate Timeless 3 as a plugin, compatibility with an AUv3-supported host application such as Auria, AUM, or Cubasis is necessary. Subsequently, Timeless 3 will be accessible within the Audio Unit extensions catalogue for effect plugins within the selected host application.

Key features:

• Fully revamped interface emphasizing simplicity and an intuitive workflow, accompanied by a novel modulation mechanism
• Dual delay lines (5 ms to 5 sec) with host tempo synchronization and panning capabilities
• Tape delay or time-stretching behavior when adjusting the delay time
• Facets like feedback controls, phase inversion, cross-feedback, and ping-pong mode
• Up to six analog-style multimode filters supporting filter panning
• Interactive displays for delays and filters facilitating direct editing of parameters like delay times, feedback, filter frequencies, and panning
• Craft rhythmic patterns using up to 16 delay taps with individual control and modulation options
• Delay freeze feature accompanied by modulation capabilities
• Addition of Drive, Lo-Fi, Diffuse, Dynamics, and Pitch effects enriching feedback circuit processing
• Diverse modulation possibilities featuring 16-step XLFOs, XY controllers/sliders, envelope generators, envelope followers, as well as MIDI inputs
• Effortless drag-and-drop modulation through a 50-slot modulation matrix
• Live modulation visualization offering insight into targets and sources
• Curve management within EGs and transient detection within EFs
• Comprehensive collection of thoughtfully crafted factory presets along with the ability to create and store custom presets
• Incorporation of mid/side processing functionality
• Capability for external side-chain triggering and optional MIDI triggering
• Undo/redo functionalities along with A/B comparison capabilities

"If there's a need for a delay-centric tool in your plugin arsenal, Timeless emerges as an impeccable solution. Rating: 10/10" — Computer Music

"Timeless transcends conventional delay plugins to emerge as an extensive sound design resource offering producers a contemporary perspective on time/pitch-shifting elements such as delay, phasing, chorus effects, filtering options, and even reverb enhancements." — Future Music