Homegrown Sounds have released SoundScaper, a VST Effect Plug-in for Windows capabable of Reverb, Echo and Comb effects. The company tell us that it was designed primarily as way of creating atmospheric landscapes in the tradition of the HGSounds ethos. They say that it has almost infinite feedback time for many modes, and so is capable of producing rich and complex drones when used with a continuous sound source. It can also be used as a traditional reverb or echo suitable for any application. Here’s the rest of what HGSounds have to say about the new plug-in…
SoundScaper has a diverse range of sonic possibilities using 300 datasets of comb/allpass timings, each providing a different effect model. Each of these modes can then be set to 1 of 33 different Multipliers which take it through tight comb based effects, to reverbs and finally echo banks.
As with all HGS VSTi's instant gratification is built in with a randomization system that will always result in a unique and usable patch, plus randomizers for each individual section. The plugin was initially based on Freeverb, though has been expanded and highly optimized using SSE making it a lightweight plugin with a small footprint.
SoundScaper is a free VST plugin, but as ever donations are much appreciated if you find the plug-in useful. There will be a second version available soon with the ability to set timings manually. Features:
300 different Timing Models
Number of Combs switchable between 1 and 8
Number of Allpasses switchable between 0 and 4
33 Styles which multiply the selected Mode Timings by increasing amounts
Size - Sets the feedback level of the Effect
Width - Sets the Stereo Spread of the Effect
Damp - Sets how much the signal is damped
MIx - Sets level between Dry and Wet
Master Volume - Sets the Master Output Level
Randomizers - A master Randomize for complete Randomization as well as local randomizers
Default - Instantly sets the patch to its default parameters
Freeze - Will Freeze the output when clicked, Dry signals pass through
Pricing and Availability:
Free download. Donations welcome. More information: