Denis, I was wondering if you have any clips of the oto bim used on guitar? Can't really find any, seems exactly what I am looking for in digital delay.
ADC chips are ADC121 from TI and DAC are AD5621 from Analog Devices. Real 12-bit converters. The resolution is a bit increased due to the analog companding.
this is from the Website: „BIM is a 12-bit stereo delay unit inspired by some studio delay processors built in the early 80s. These monophonic processors have been renowned for the quality and musicality of their sound. The processing was mainly analog (companders, limiters, low-pass filters, feedback path,…), and the signal was converted to digital just for the delay section, using 12-bit AD/DA converters and some RAM memory chips. The advantage of this technology is particularly obvious when the sound is feedbacked many times through the whole analog and 12-bit circuitry. You’ll hear a sweet degradation and dark damping that the 100% digital delay boxes can’t offer. When we designed BIM, we wanted to create a unique, modern and versatile effects processor based on this 80’s technology. We managed to mix the fabulous sound of an old 12-bit digital delay with modern features such as stereo processing, extra FXs, many user presets, MIDI control, tap tempo, compact size… therefore BIM is the best of both worlds! BIM is the perfect companion for the musician, producer, sound engineer or live performer who is looking for a unique, warm and musical delay processor.“
@@ianbroome6652 Well, I don't know about 'similar' sounding per se but there are a lot of great reverbs and delays that you can pick up that would come out to be far less than these OTO units. For reverbs, there's many stellar options: Source Audio Ventris, Eventide Space, GFI Systems Specular Tempus, Meris Mercury 7, Roland RV-500, and many more. For digital delays you also have loads of options and it really just depends on what features you want. I think a great all-around delay unit is the Eventide Timefactor. For character I think the Meris Polymoon is great. These units are often fairly cheap on the used market. If you buy used on Reverb or eBay you could get a reverb and a delay for roughly the price of one of these OTO units new. There's also some other products that combine reverb and delay and some of them offer incredible value. The Mooer Ocean Machine runs about $230 brand new (USD) and is a total bargain for what you get.
@@VincentsVideoVisions thank you for the advice and information. I'll give those a look. I've been looking at a few bits on youtube routing out to an fx then back into a mixer. Just getting my head round it and looking to get one to play about with, the oto one does sound great but is way too much for me at the moment. Thanks again
I don't think its overpriced. For the build quality, the components used and the sound it delivers its spot on. I think they're future classics and will keep their value or probably gain in value.
Can’t this be achieved with a VST plugin like the echo boy for instance? Why do people use outboard? Is there a massive difference in the sound quality? I never understood it
Some people prefer hardware, if you prefer software that’s a huge financial bonus! I went from all hardware to all software and back to hardware over the last 30 years or so. These days, if you took all my hardware and gave me the choice of software or nothing, I’d take nothing. But everyone is different 😀
A really reasonable question and it’s a matter of resources. If you were getting into production then this is an extravagant purpose that can be achieved about 90% as good by j delay or echoboy… BUT I have the cash and dropped it on this and have to say it breathes more dynamic and sounds much more characterful than either of those excellent plugins. I mix records for a living and usually use plugins but I always use this with my vocal alongside my CXM-1978. It’s special sauce. OTO machines if you read this🥂. Incredible box.
Why do people read books? Listen to records? Write love letters? Visit Paris to see the Mona Lisa? All these things can be achieved with a computer too, yet many of us prefer to do them outside the box if we can.
+Carlos Del Carpio BIM has 36 user presets (6 banks of 6 presets). The first 12 presets are filled with factory settings, but you can store and recall your own presets in the 36 locations.
