HY DELAY
HY DELAY 4 FREE
HY-Delay4 Free by HY-Plugins is a streamlined version of the developer’s flagship delay processor, packing serious sonic power into a lightweight, easy-to-use format.
Despite being the free edition, it delivers a rich stereo delay with EQ shaping, a built-in ducker, and a randomizer for creative modulation.
With surgical precision and musical character, it’s a smart choice for producers who want more than just a standard delay plugin.
System Requirements:
- 32-bit
- 64-bit
- VST 2 & 3/ AU
- Windows
- MacOs
Stereo Delay Engine & Modulation Control
At its core, HY-Delay4 Free offers a Simple Delay mode capable of lush stereo echoes that range from tight slapbacks to long, spacious repeats.
Each channel’s delay time can be adjusted independently using the TimeL and Offset controls, while the Ping Pong mode adds spatial movement across the stereo field.
Feedback (FB) and cross-feedback (XFB) settings give you full control over how the echoes interact, from subtle ambience to chaotic self-interaction.
High-pass and low-pass filters shape the repeats directly within the feedback loop, allowing you to tailor tone and avoid low-end build-up.
For additional dynamics, the integrated Ducker reacts to the input signal, reducing delay volume when the dry signal plays, keeping vocals, drums, or synths clear in the mix. The result is a polished, musical delay that balances depth with control.
Workflow and Creative Randomisation
The interface is designed for instant accessibility without sacrificing precision.
Three delay time ranges (Short, Medium, Long) make it easy to lock in timing for any tempo, while Sync ensures everything aligns perfectly with your DAW’s BPM.
The Randomizer section adds unpredictability, letting you randomize delay, amp, or EQ settings for creative inspiration.
Though it only features one delay mode, HY-Delay4 Free shares the same DSP quality as its full version, making it an excellent entry point into HY-Plugins’ ecosystem.
It’s efficient on CPU, responsive to automation, and ideal for layering textures or creating evolving feedback networks.
Key Features:
Professional delay control in a streamlined free package.
- Single “Simple Delay” engine with stereo operation
- Adjustable delay offset and feedback inversion
- Built-in EQ and filters for shaping feedback tone
- Ping Pong mode for stereo movement
- Integrated ducker for automatic signal clarity
- Randomizer for creative modulation and variation
FAQ
The ducker lowers the delay output when the dry signal is present, preventing clutter in busy mixes and automatically creating space for transient-heavy sources like drums or vocals.
Yes — pushing the feedback control past moderate levels will drive the circuit into controlled self-oscillation, great for dub or ambient soundscapes.
XFB routes a portion of the left delay signal into the right channel’s feedback path and vice versa, producing rich stereo interactions and complex rhythmic echo patterns.
Both the high-pass and low-pass filters sit in the feedback loop, progressively shaping each repeat to sound darker or thinner depending on your settings, perfect for natural decay or dub-style tones.
