ABOUT THE BUCKET-500 BBD ANALOG DELAY THE CONTROLS

The Bucket-500 is an authentic emulation of a bucket brigade Delay L / Delay R

(BBD) based analog delay circuit. We added some convenient
Use the Delay L and Delay R knobs to adjust the delay of the
features in the digital domain including a tilt filter in the feed-
left or right channel respectively. The delay time range is 10
back path, a stereo cross-feed option and an optional delay
through 1000 milliseconds. In mono instances or link mode
clock LFO to allow for flanging effects. We also extended the
(see below) you can either drag the left or right delay knob to
original delay time range and included a host tempo sync facil-
control the delay and they will both move in a linked fashion.
ity. The idea behind the Bucket-500 plugin was to bring you a
The adjusted times will be quantized to the next note subdivi-
simple to use processor that still offers enough versatility to
sion when in sync mode (see below).
create a wide range of vintage style sounds. We also tried to
stay true to the original circuit, so the BL-3208 delay chip, the
Feedback / +3dB Feedback
SA-571 based compandor system as well as the anti-aliasing
and reconstruction filters have been faithfully modeled. The Feedback knob controls the amount of signal that is fed
back from the delay system's output to its input additionally to
WARNING: SELF-OSCILLATION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR EARS, the dry signal. Turning up the feedback will lead to an increas-
SPEAKERS OR HEADPHONES. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ALWAYS ing repetition of the echoed signal. Click the +3dB FB. LED to
WATCH YOUR LEVELS WHEN IN +3dB FB. MODE (SEE BELOW)! boost the feedback level by 3dB allowing for self-oscillation.

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Feedback Filter
The feedback signal is processed by a 6db/oct tilt style filter at
1kHz which can be found in the tone control of older car radi-
os for example. The filter is flat at the 12 o'clock position (0). In
the LP position it acts as a low pass HP corresponds to a high
pass.
Wet Mix / Dry Mute
Turning the wet mix knob clockwise increases the amount of
processed signal that is added to the dry signal which allows
you to control the intensity of the overall effect. Click the dry
mute LED to mute the dry signal (send applications).
Level
The level knob lets you compensate for any loudness increase
caused by the added effect signal (-20 through 0dB).
Link
Depressing the link button makes the Delay L and R knobs re-
act in linked fashion so that the delay times for both channels
becomes identical (only available in stereo instances).
Sync
Engaging sync mode quantizes the adjusted delay times to the
nearest note subdivision according to the current tempo.
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X-Feed
In cross-feed mode the output of the left delay line is fed back
into the input of the right delay line and vice versa. This allows
for interesting stereo slap-back effects, especially when differ-
ent delay times are set. This function is only available in stereo
instances of the plugin.
LFO
Depressing the LFO button enables a fixed 1.5Hz 10% sine
modulation of the delay times. In sync mode, the LFO period is
set to the ½ note pulse. It allows for adding a flanging effect.
Power
The power button lets you bypass the processing altogether.
Noise
The BBD system generates a considerable noise floor that
even though it's suppressed by the SA571 compandor system
contributes subtly to the character of the processed signal.
Use the noise button to turn the emulated BBD noise floor on
or off.
Clip LED
The clip LED indicates an overload of the output and lights up
in red once your signal level exceeds 0dB FS.
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KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
VST hosts
Ctrl/CMD+Click: Reset to default
Alt+Drag: Switch to circular knob mode
Shift+Drag/Mouse wheel: Fine control
AU / AAX hosts
Alt+Click: Reset to default
Shift+Drag/Mouse wheel: Fine control
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• An Intel Pentium 4 compatible CPU
• 1GB RAM
• Mac OS 10.8 or newer (Mac users)
• Windows 7 or newer (PC users)
• A display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels or more
• A VST2, VST3, AAX or Audio Units compatible host
PLUGIN ACTIVATION
You can test our plugins for 14 days without any restrictions.
Simply click the "Activate Trial" button in the plugin GUI after
the installation to start your trial period.
To activate your full license you can purchase a product activa-
tion key on our website. The activation key will be sent to you
by email once the payment process has been completed, suc-
cessfully. Click "Activate plugin..." in the plugin GUI or the drop
down menu below, enter your email and product activation
key and hit the "Activate" button to proceed.
FAQS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
An overview of Frequently Asked Questions can be found on
our website under the following link
https://fuseaudiolabs.de/#faq
Our tech support can be reached via the following link
https://fuseaudiolabs.de/#support