Arturia Flanger BL-20

£75.00

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Arturia Flanger BL-20 Flanger BL-20 is an advanced modulation plugin that redefines the classic flanger effect with unmatched versatility and depth. Inspired by a rare studio hardware unit, it delivers unpredictable, animated movement, pushing the familiar jet-engine sound into entirely new sonic territory. With three combinable modulation sources, including Auto […]


Description

Allow JustPedals to introduce the Arturia Flanger BL-20

Flanger BL-20 is an advanced modulation plugin that redefines the classic flanger effect with unmatched versatility and depth. Inspired by a rare studio hardware unit, it delivers unpredictable, animated movement, pushing the familiar jet-engine sound into entirely new sonic territory. With three combinable modulation sources, including Auto (LFO), Envelope (internal or external) and Manual control, the BL-20 opens up endless creative possibilities for your mixes. Its authentic bucket-brigade device circuitry emulation ensures warm, vintage analogue character, while zero-crossing functionality produces deep, prominent flanges that bring distinct harmonic interest. From subtle stereo enhancements to dramatic, sweeping effects, Flanger BL-20 offers an expansive palette for guitars, vocals, drums and more, making it an essential tool for producers seeking both classic charm and modern flexibility.

Key Features

  • Three Modulation Sources:
    Combine Auto, Envelope and Manual modulation for highly animated and unique flanger sounds, offering creative control over every aspect of your signal.
  • Authentic BBD Warmth:
    Accurately emulates bucket-brigade device circuitry to deliver rich, vintage analogue warmth with natural harmonic response in every mix.
  • Advanced Stereo and Zero-Crossing Control:
    Manipulate stereo spread, reverse sweeps and achieve through-zero flanging for deep, expressive effects that enhance movement and presence.

Unleash Creative Modulation:

Flanger BL-20 goes beyond conventional flanger effects, offering multiple modulation sources and advanced controls. Users can combine LFO, envelope and manual modulation to produce intricate textures and evolving sounds. The addition of a function generator, borrowed from Pigments, allows customised modulation responses, opening doors to experimental effects that were previously impossible on standard flangers. This makes it perfect for music producers and sound designers looking to infuse their tracks with dynamic, unpredictable movement.

Vintage Analogue Character:

At its core, Flanger BL-20 faithfully replicates the warm, organic sound of classic bucket-brigade devices. By modelling the analogue circuitry in detail, it reproduces the charming imperfection, saturation and harmonic richness that gives analogue flangers their distinctive character. Whether applied subtly as a mix enhancer or boldly as a main effect, this plugin adds a desirable sparkle that modern digital effects often lack, bringing recordings to life with a professional, vintage edge.

Flexible Stereo and Zero-Crossing Design:

Flanger BL-20 features advanced stereo manipulation, including offset and reverse sweep controls, as well as mono and stereo operation. Through-zero flanging allows the modulated signal to cross the original, creating dramatic dips and sweeping harmonic movement. This capability, combined with precise stereo control, produces a wide, immersive soundstage that enhances guitars, synths, drums and vocals alike. The result is a versatile, professional tool capable of delivering both subtle depth and bold, energetic modulation.

Specifications

  • Platforms: Windows 10+ (64-bit), Mac OS 11+
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • CPU: 4 cores 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo Boost) or Apple M1
  • Hard Disk Space: 1 GB free
  • GPU: OpenGL 2.0 compatible
  • Supported Formats: VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
  • Mono and Stereo plugin modes
  • 28 curated presets included
  • TAE powered for authentic analogue emulation
  • External envelope modulation option
  • Tempo-synced LFO and function generator
  • 12 dB/octave hi-pass filter on the input signal

Brand

Arturia

Category

Flanger Pedals

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Flanger

A flanger is a type of guitar effects pedal used to create a swirling, whooshing sound by modulating the phase of an audio signal. It works by combining the original signal with a slightly delayed and modulated version of itself. As the two signals interact, they create peaks and troughs in the frequency spectrum, resulting in the characteristic “jet plane” or “swooshing” sound associated with flanging.

Key features of a flanger pedal include:

1. **Rate**: Controls the speed at which the delayed signal is modulated. Higher rates produce faster modulation, while lower rates create slower, more subtle effects.

2. **Depth**: Adjusts the intensity of the modulation effect. Higher depth settings result in more pronounced sweeps, while lower settings produce a gentler effect.

3. **Manual (or Range)**: Sets the center frequency of the modulation. This control allows you to focus the effect on specific frequency ranges, altering the tonal character of the flanging.

4. **Feedback (or Regeneration)**: Determines the amount of modulated signal that is fed back into the effect. Increasing feedback can create more pronounced peaks and troughs, resulting in a more intense effect.

Flanger pedals are commonly used in various music genres, including rock, metal, and psychedelic music, to add movement, depth, and texture to guitar tones. They can be used subtly to add a touch of modulation and dimension to a guitar sound, or more prominently to create dramatic swirling effects. Overall, flanger pedals offer guitarists a versatile tool for shaping and enhancing their tone, adding a dynamic and expressive element to their playing.

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