PSP 285

THE ULTIMATE SEMI-MODULAR DELAY MACHINE!

PSP 285 is based on our legendary PSP 84/85 delay plug-in and is our latest exploration of the endless possibilities offered by variable sample rate delay lines. It can produce an extremely wide variety of delay-based effects – from simple slapbacks and echoes to complex rhythmic patterns, from faithful magnetic tape delay simulations to twisted out-of-this-world pitch-shifting and resonant filtering effects – all at world-class audio quality.

WOW! And here I thought I knew the 85 delay already. The 285 feels like a Deluxe version. Amazing work. The layout is more user-friendly (says this user) and it pushes me to want to experiment more. Included with the new look is a variety of sound and tone available that I require in a great delay. The best tools can cover every color, flavor and mood, and the 285 excels in all of those areas. This would make it a ‘must buy’ for any engineer today, but that’s before we even talk about the M/S button. Another Wow. What a great option. You guys really covered everything in this one. Thank you!

Robert L. Smith

Oscar & Grammy winning, Emmy nominated Producer/Engineer/Mixer

Features

Semi-modular architecture

Up to 10 seconds of delay (pre + main) time per channel, depending on internal sampling
frequency
Pre-delay for each channel
Continuous delay time control over the delay time
Cross-channel feedback and independent channel settings
Channel link mode
Delay gating for improved control over number and level of echoes
Stereo (L/R) or Mid-Side (M/S) operating modes
Wet signal ducking for improved sound clarity
Modulation section with a tempo-synced LFO and envelope follower that can be mixed
in any proportion
A wide selection of envelope follower control signals in linked or unliked mode
6 click-free LFO waveforms as well as variable LFO offset and phase channel spread
A selection of 17 different filter types, with adjustable cutoff and resonance as well as
flexible routing capabilities
Post filter or independently routed Drive algorithm with hard and soft saturation modes
Multi algorithm reverberation module including springs, plates, various spaces, and
reverse, available in both mono-to-stereo and dual mono modes
Flexible reverb positioning in the signal chain: dry, wet, or mixed wet+dry delay output
Mixer parameters can be stored in each preset, or applied to any preset selected when
in Global mode
Wet mode switch for use in sends
Control signal filtering for smooth, click-free operation
High quality 64-bit floating point signal path and unique proprietary processing
algorithms
Support for sample rates of up to 384 kHz

System Requirements

In order to activate PSP 285, you don't need any hardware dongle but you do need an iLok user ID which you can create for free at www.ilok.com, and you need to install the free iLok License Manager application.

You can activate the license in 3 separate locations, each of which can be either a computer or an iLok dongle (2nd generation or above). You can move these licenses at any time using PACE's iLok License Manager software.

PC

VST3

Windows 7 – Windows 11
64-bit VST3 compatible application

VST

Windows 7 – Windows 11
64-bit VST compatible application

AAX

Windows 7 – Windows 11
Pro Tools

All DAWs

The latest iLok License Manager application installed

macOS Intel or macOS Silicon

AudioUnit

macOS 10.12 – macOS 13 Ventura
64-bit AudioUnit compatible host application

VST

macOS 10.12 – macOS 13 Ventura
64-bit VST compatible host application

VST3

macOS 10.12 – macOS 13 Ventura
64-bit VST3 compatible host application

AAX

macOS 10.12 – macOS 13 Ventura
Pro Tools

All DAWs

Up to date iLok License Manager application installed

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