UVI Relayer

Introduction

UVI Relayer holds a special place in my heart, as it was the first commercial plugin I developed during my internship at UVI. At that time, I had zero experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and working on a delay effect felt like a perfect starting point. Luckily, I had access to many of UVI’s pre-existing effect modules, which helped streamline the development process. I was also fortunate to be surrounded by talented mentors like Olivier Tristan and Alain J Etchart, two key figures at UVI, who guided me throughout this project. A video overview produced by Dan Worall is available below.

A Closer Look at Relayer

At its core, Relayer is a multi-tap delay plugin designed for maximum customization. Whether you’re looking for basic delay effects or intricate, rhythmic delay patterns, Relayer provides users with the flexibility and power they need.

Key Features Include:

• Up to 32 customizable delay taps, giving you immense control over your sound.
• Independent control of time, gain, pan, and two multi-effects for each tap.
• Modulation parameters like swing and warp, letting you shape the rhythm and feel of your delays.
• Advanced, yet intuitive controls, making it easy to create complex effects in a simple interface.
• Real-time graphical feedback that visualizes your adjustments, making the process of sound design fluid and intuitive.

Reflecting on Relayer and Future Ideas

One of my key takeaways from working on Relayer is the importance of modularity, similar to what we achieved with Shade. The vision of a next-generation modular delay is something I’ve been sketching for some time. I believe this approach would result in a more efficient, flexible, and user-friendly tool. Although time constraints have delayed this project, the desire to create this “ultimate delay” remains strong.

Relayer has a lot to offer and is still a wonderful product I’m proud of. If you haven’t tried Relayer yet, I’d highly recommend giving it a spin here.