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Description
Unlock the haunting echoes of the past with the AudioThing Wires plugin, an innovative multi-effect tool that transforms your audio into a unique sonic experience. Inspired by the 1970s Soviet wire recorder, Wires is a meticulously modeled and enhanced digital rendition of a rare piece of history that once served military and secret service operations. German composer and YouTuber Hainbach, known for his experimental soundscapes, collaborated with AudioThing to bring this relic into the modern day, allowing musicians and producers to experiment with its distinctive lofi charm and ghostly echoes.
Unlike traditional magnetic tape, the wire recorder's hair-thin wire and vacuum tube output stage offer an unparalleled sound texture, adding warmth and character to your tracks. Wires is designed to dynamically react to your audio input, providing a unique texture that breathes new life into your music. Whether you're crafting atmospheric soundscapes, creating lofi beats, or experimenting with avant-garde echoes, Wires offers a versatile range of features to suit your creative needs.
For those looking to explore further, the plugin includes emulations of the original speaker and microphone, start and stop effects, and customizable hiss and motor noise with an envelope. Its user-friendly interface allows for easy integration into your setup, with options for output trim, mono switching, and flexible routing.
Key Features:
- Magnetic Wire Emulation
- Echo Section
- Original Speaker & Mic Emulation
- Start & Stop Effects
- Hiss and Motor Noise with Envelope
- Resizable Window
- Preset System with Randomizer
- Output Trim & Mono Switch
- Routing Switch
- Noise Envelope Controls
System Requirements:
Windows:
- Windows 7 β 11
- 2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
- VST2, VST3, AAX, CLAP (64-bit)
Mac:
- OS X 10.9 β macOS 14
- Apple Silicon (M chips) Native (Universal 2 Binary)
- 2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
- VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP (64-bit)
- Universal 2 Binary
Videos
HAINBACH
My Military Wire Recorder Plugin | AudioThing WIRES VST/AU/AAX
My Military Wire Recorder Plugin | AudioThing WIRES VST/AU/AAX
HAINBACH
Audiothing Wires β NOT just a dirty tape delay, or is it?
White Noise Studio
AudioThing Wires + Wurlitzer 200A + Roland TR808
AudioThing
Wires - @Hainbach's Soviet Echo Machine - Demo
AudioThing
AudioThing - Wires - Mixing With Mike Plugin of the Week
Mixing With Mike
AudioThing - Wires in Action (Soviet Wire Recorder Echo Plugin) with @Hainbach
AudioThing
Wires - Soviet Wire Recorder & Echo by Hainbach & AudioThing - Audio Plug-In - Demo
The Sound Test Room
Audiothing Wires | That 70βs sound
Implied Music
AudioThing Wires (Soviet Era Wire Recorder) - Demo and Tutorial
CatSynth TV
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Features and functionality
Use cases and applications
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Often used on the mix bus for crushing transitions, Wires effectively removes low and high ends, adding wow and flutter for a warbly effect.
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The plugin can function as a dirty delay with a fully wet option, making it suitable for use as an auxiliary send.
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The mechanical noise elements in Wires are described as cool and engaging, expanding creative possibilities for users.
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Wires is praised for smoothing off harsh sounds in sound design, highlighting its utility in refining audio textures.
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Value and pricing
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Unlike typical tape emulations, Wires provides a uniquely dirty and lo-fi sound that stands out in the market.
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Wires is noted to be dirtier than Reels, which focuses on lower cassette tape speeds, making it useful for specific delay sounds.
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A user noted that Wires is less hassle than a real wire recorder, which frequently suffers from broken wires.
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In a Facebook video posted on January 28, 2021, BT discusses using the AudioThing Wires plugin, highlighting its fun and impressive sound quality.
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