Unfiltered Audio’s Sandman Pro is a highly versatile delay plugin that offers a wide range of creative possibilities, expanding on the original Sandman delay plugin with new features and modes that make it indispensable for sound designers, producers, and DJs alike. Since its initial release, Sandman has been celebrated for its innovative Sleep mode, which freezes the delay buffer to create intricate loops and granular sounds that can be transformed through re-pitching, down-sampling, reversing, and adding noise. With the new Sandman Pro, Unfiltered Audio has taken this idea even further, delivering an array of fresh delay modes, extended delay times, and a powerful modulation system.

At the heart of Sandman Pro is its ability to generate stunningly complex time-based effects. The plugin’s delay times range from as short as 5 milliseconds to an astonishing 16 minutes when combined with sample rate reduction. This flexibility allows users to create anything from classic slapback delays to long, evolving echo trails. Whether you’re looking to craft traditional echo and stereo ping-pong effects or dive deep into sound manipulation with features like Sleep mode, Sandman Pro offers an unparalleled level of control and creativity.

Among the seven new delay modes introduced in Sandman Pro, Classic Tape mode brings warm, analog-style echoes with tape saturation, wow, and flutter, adding a vintage feel to your tracks. The Multi-Tap mode is a game-changer for those seeking huge, stadium-like echoes or thick vocal doubling, offering up to 16 simultaneous delay lines. Meanwhile, Reverse mode generates smooth, haunting reverse echoes, perfect for creating eerie, atmospheric effects.

One of the standout features of this plugin is the Modern Instant mode, which allows you to modulate delay time without introducing unwanted pitch artifacts. This makes it ideal for cleanly transitioning from tight doubling effects to longer echo trails, especially useful for vocals at the end of phrases. For those who enjoy experimenting with pitch effects, Pitch Shifter mode offers dual-mono vocal harmonies, shimmer effects, and metallic textures, while Glitch Shifter mode provides funky, off-kilter pitch shifting for more avant-garde sound design.

For users looking to push the boundaries of traditional delay, No Echo mode lets you modulate the Sleep button to create stutter and glitch effects. Sandman Pro can be as pristine or as damaged as you need, making it a powerful tool for both subtle mixing tasks and extreme sound manipulation. The plugin can sound clean, but also has the ability to dive into chaotic, distorted textures when required.

In addition to its impressive delay capabilities, Sandman Pro comes equipped with Unfiltered Audio’s flagship modulation system. This system allows users to modulate virtually any parameter of the plugin using eight different types of modulators, including LFOs and step sequencers. As of version 1.1, Sandman Pro also offers seamless integration with the ROLI Lightpad control surface, enabling real-time tactile control over the plugin’s parameters. This feature, along with drag-and-drop modulation assignments, makes it easy to create intricate, evolving effects that respond dynamically to your input.

The plugin also includes a diffusion network that layers reverb with your echoes, adding even more depth to your sound. Combined with high feedback levels, you can create thick, atmospheric delay tails. For stereo delay enthusiasts, the plugin’s ability to offset left and right delay times, apply cross-channel feedback, and filter the feedback paths opens up a world of possibilities for creating intricate stereo effects like polyrhythmic ping-pong delays.

Sandman Pro also features a Sleep buffer that can be manipulated in a variety of ways. You can reverse the buffer, re-pitch it, down-sample it, and even trash it with noise for gritty, lo-fi textures. The built-in lowpass and highpass filters allow you to shape the timbre of your delays, while the new Soft Clip function provides analog-style saturation for adding warmth and grit. The plugin’s M/S (mid-side) mode transforms Sandman Pro into a mid-side encoder, giving you control over the stereo width of your delays. With the M/S Width control, you can adjust the stereo field from mono to super-wide, adding spatial depth to your mix.

The plugin’s intuitive interface includes a waveform display that shows the effect of your tweaks in real-time, giving you instant visual feedback on how your settings are shaping the sound. Whether you’re adjusting delay times, feedback levels, or modulation parameters, this visual element ensures you have full control over the effect.

Overall, Sandman Pro is the ultimate delay plugin for producers and sound designers looking for a versatile, creative tool. From traditional echoes to wild, experimental sounds, this plugin delivers a massive range of possibilities. Its combination of classic delay effects, modern modulation options, and innovative sound design tools makes it an indispensable part of any studio setup. Activate the fully functional 14-day demo through your Plugin Alliance account today to experience the power and versatility of Sandman Pro firsthand.