Skew
non-linear reverse delay with triple playheads (Mac/Win/Linux)
Skew is not your average “reverse and pray” delay. It constantly records audio into a buffer, then plays it back in reversed chunks—locked to your DAW’s tempo—and bends playback speed along 12 non-linear curves for pitch-warped magic. Its triple-playhead design (two playback heads + one feedback head) keeps pitch behavior consistent across repeats, so your slides and rewinds stay rhythmically precise instead of drifting.
Why it’s cool
Reverse, but smarter: rhythm-synced, chunked playback from 1/32 note to 16 bars.
Bend time, tastefully or brutally: 12 non-linear speed curves for tape rewinds, ramps, glides, and rubbery pitch tricks.
Triple-playhead engine: unique layout keeps identical pitch bends on each feedback cycle.
Click-free control: lag filters on continuous parameters for smooth moves.
Flexible I/O: mono→mono, mono→stereo, stereo→stereo.
Sound design in a sentence
From pure reversing to tape-style rewinds, detuned echoes, vibrato, turntable scratches, and glidey pitch throws—Skew turns any source into a rhythmic, pitch-warped texture generator.
Quick-start (60 seconds)
Insert Skew on a track or send.
Choose a delay time (sync) between 1/32 and 16 bars.
Pick a curve (linear for classic reverse; steeper or S-shapes for dramatic bends).
Set feedback and mix; nudge playhead offsets (if exposed) for stereo motion.
Automate curve or time for transitions that breathe with your arrangement.
Tip: Put Skew post-reverb on a send for haunting, reverse-swelling tails that never click.
Patch recipes
Tape Rewind Fill (vocals/drums)
Time: 1/2 or 1 bar • Curve: fast-to-slow (tape-stop vibe)
Feedback: low • Mix: momentary automation on the fill
Optional: LPF after Skew for “cassette” tone
Detune Echo (synths/guitars)
Time: 1/8 • Curve: gentle S-curve
Feedback: 25–35% • Mix: 20–30%
Add chorus pre-Skew for lush, wobbly repeats
Vibrato Swell (pads)
Time: 1/4T • Curve: micro-bend shape
Feedback: 0–10% • Mix: 15–25%
Automate mix up on transitions for a dreamy lift
Scratch Throw (FX/turnarounds)
Time: 1/16 • Curve: aggressive zig-zag
Feedback: medium • Mix: momentary to 50–70%
Pan the two playback heads (if available) for stereo scratches
Formats & requirements
macOS 10.13+ (Intel & Apple Silicon, 64-bit): AU / VST3 / AAX
Windows 8.1+ (64-bit Intel/AMD): VST3 / AAX
Linux 2020+ (64-bit Intel/AMD): VST3
Includes high-res UI and smooth parameter response via lag filters.
Drop Skew on a send, set a bar-length delay, pick a curve, and automate the mix into your fills and transitions. Instant rewinds, clean reverse lofts, and pitch-warped echoes—rhythmic, repeatable, and ridiculously fun.
Source : sinevibes.com
