Delay3000 Vintage Modern

This isn't the cheapest plugin on iOS, especially considering that $20 will unlock dozens of amps/effects inside many of the premium guitar apps. But consider the following: (1) The Delay3000 sounds great and can cover the features of several other delay apps, combined; (2) The GUI is no-frills and easy to navigate; (3) The desktop (VST) version of this plugin costs several times more for the same features; and (4) It can be used with guitars, synths, drum machines, and basically any AUv3 music app. The Delay3000 is heavily inspired by the Roland SDE-3000, a rack delay unit from the 1980's that I've never used. But upon closer inspection, Nembrini has packed this AUv3 plugin with modern features. The delay can be in milliseconds or synced to BPM, and then arranged in a variety of patterns. (Though, admittedly, I wish there were better explanation as to what the patterns are apart from trial-and-error). Modulation (either chorus or tremolo) can be applied to the repeats, as can a ducking effect where the repeats "dim" in volume during "busier" playing stretches. You also get a lot of control over the color and texture of repeats. There are options to add tube saturation (Grit) or soften the attack (Smear). Finally, there are a series of filter settings, which are a bit over my head, but can be used to create sweeping effects in the repeats. I still need to experiment with this app to unlock its full potential, but if you have a need for a wide variety of delay options to compliment your playing, it's hard to imagine being disappointed with the Delay3000.

I have close to a dozen delay apps and this was the one that finally hit. It’s layout is easy to understand and the ability to filter the delays makes it a great sound design tool. The GUI isn’t as pretty as most of the delays on here but it’s sound and use ability are 10/10.

There are lots of delay apps. This one’s different. Sounds great and has a lot of variety and warmth.

I certainly owe an apology to Nembrini for dropping stars on my past review for a wrong reason: A few months back none of Nembrini’s apps supported AUV3 parameter automation, however I checked today and this has definitely changed. When? No idea, I was sure it hadn’t but clearly I was wrong. Ultimately, this was literally Nembrini’s only problem. Your money is well spent here and will save you lots in terms of spending on hardware, definitely an incredible purchase. I do have to say that the price ranges are a bit steep with some of their apps but ultimately they are top notch quality and really there is not much to compete with in the AUV3 realm. Maybe someday there will be a cheaper option, but for the moment Nembrini not only is top quality, but remains your best bang for buck for good amp sounds on iOS especially since it supports AUV3. Say goodbye to interapp guitars, which regardless of how nice the programs like Jamup Pro are, have become kind of useless imo ever since they decided not to support AUv3. I’m also quite sure these AUv3s sounds far better than those apps so I’m glad I don’t ever need to use those again. Congrats and thanks Nembrini, brilliant work.