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19. June 2024

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Bastl Instruments THYME+: Digital Tape Machine Reimagined for Modern Sound Design

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Bastl Instruments THYME+: Digital Tape Machine Reimagined for Modern Sound Design

Bastl Instruments, known for their adventurous approach to electronic instruments, present the THYME+—a digital audio processor that rethinks delay and modulation through a virtual tape machine metaphor. In this deep-dive video, Václav walks us through the THYME+’s architecture, highlighting its flexible modulation system, sequencer-driven preset morphing, and hands-on workflow. The focus is on how digital design choices translate into creative sound manipulation, with a clear emphasis on stereo processing, CV integration, and the playful yet powerful ‘robot’ modulation system. If you’re curious about how digital tape, feedback, and modulation can be harnessed for everything from lo-fi echoes to evolving textures,