Modbap, a developer of Eurorack modules and audio plugins, has released Wax Theory, a record emulation effect plugin and the second product in its single-purpose oneTHNG series, according to Monthly Mixing.
The plugin centers on a single SIDE control that emulates a stylus traveling from a record’s lead-in to its run-out, with groove speed falling from roughly 51 cm/s to 21 cm/s across one LP side. As the control moves inward, tracing distortion increases, wobble deepens and high end rolls off, Monthly Mixing reports.
FORMAT offers 12-inch 33⅓ rpm LP, 7-inch 45 rpm single and 10-inch 78 rpm shellac options, each with its own speed error. STYLUS options include HIFI, DJ and WORN, delivering varying levels of bandwidth, tracing distortion and tonal character. DUST adds surface noise, clustered ticks, scratch pops and bearing rumble. STOP simulates turntable braking with pitch drop and wobble slowdown, and is latching and automatable.
Each instance carries a unique pressing with its own dust pattern, warp phase and 78 speed error saved with the session. Twenty-five factory presets span five categories. Modbap founder Corry Banks said the team wanted to make the relationship between needle placement, stylus and format something users could play.
The introductory price is $29.99, regularly $39.99. The plugin supports macOS 11 or later on Apple Silicon and Intel, plus 64-bit Windows 10 or later, in VST3 and AU formats. A 14-day free trial is available.
For more information, visit mixing.co.kr.
