Other Desert Cities is a unique multi-mode delay plugin designed for sound designers, producers, and anyone looking for creative audio tools. This app invites you to explore new soundscapes beyond typical delays. With six distinct algorithms, Other Desert Cities offers a variety of options to shape your sound.

One of the standout algorithms is the Desert Shores delay. This dual stereo delay features saturation, filtering, and other controls that let you customize your audio to fit your needs. If you're after something different, the Cactus dual-delta delay runs as a variable-speed looper. It can play sounds forward or backward at speeds ranging from zero to double time, with pitch control for octaves, fifths, or semitones. For those who enjoy reverse delay effects, the Mecca algorithm provides smooth crossfading and an optional Reflect mode that changes the playback direction on each repeat.

Another interesting option is the Thermal multi-tap delay. It allows you to space out to sixteen taps per side, each with its own level, creating rich textures in your tracks. The Mirage algorithm offers a variable-speed multi-head delay inspired by vintage equipment, letting you play audio at speeds from -2 to +2. Finally, the Sky Valley granular delay gives you independent control over grain size and scatter while allowing pitch randomization to transform sounds in unique ways.

The modulation features of Other Desert Cities are equally impressive. It includes two tempo-syncable LFOs with adjustable shapes and an envelope follower sidechain. Almost every parameter in this plugin supports modulation depth assignment, which opens up countless possibilities for sound design.

To enhance your sound, Other Desert Cities includes a diffusion processor inside the feedback path. You can control the size, diffusion amount, modulation rate, and depth, with an additional low-cut filter. When used with the Thermal algorithm, the delay can take on reverb territory effects, adding depth and richness to your audio.

Users will appreciate the variety of levels available in Other Desert Cities. There’s full input/output gain control, stereo width control, and independent delay pan adjustments. With features like regeneration balance and wet balance settings, you have all the tools needed to shape your sound effectively. The plugin also functions well as both an insert and a send, maintaining proper tails behavior for seamless audio processing.

Exploring sounds is easier with factory presets from Chris Randall, Matthew Lyon, Red Means Recording, and Time Rival. These presets serve as an excellent starting point. Additionally, the cross-platform XML preset manager allows you to import, export, and paste presets, making it simple to manage your creative ideas.

Other Desert Cities is compatible with multiple formats such as VST3, AU, and AAX, making it a versatile addition to your audio toolbox. It is also available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of users.

Overall, Other Desert Cities provides high-quality audio processing with its varied algorithms and robust modulation features. Whether you're a sound designer or a producer, this plugin offers musical experimentation tools that can help you create innovative and engaging sounds.