Hysteresis
Key Features
- Feedback-based stereo delay with tempo sync that routes audio through multiple destructive processors before each feedback repetition
- Reversible stutter effect in the feedback path for generating glitchy retriggering, reverse delays, and granular textures
- Lowpass filter with dedicated LFO for sweeping the cutoff frequency across the feedback signal
- Modulation processor on the second delay line capable of chorus-like widening or aggressive pitch warping
- 60 factory presets from Glitchmachines' sound designers spanning subtle delays to extreme signal mutations
- Scalable user interface for comfortable operation at any screen resolution
- Dual-channel signal routing that sends processed audio to the opposite stereo channel before feeding back
Description
Hysteresis by Glitchmachines is a glitch delay processor built for electronic musicians and sound designers who want to push audio into unpredictable territory. It routes audio through a feedback-based delay line into a stutter processor, lowpass filter, and a second modulated delay on the opposite stereo channel, creating everything from reverse delays and noisy pitch-shifting to raw granulation.
The signal path is what sets Hysteresis apart from conventional delay plugins. Instead of feeding the delayed signal directly back into the input, it passes through a chain of destructive processors before returning, allowing each feedback repetition to mutate further from the original sound.
The stutter effect can chop and reverse the delayed signal at rhythmic intervals, producing glitchy retriggering patterns that evolve over time. The lowpass filter includes its own LFO for sweeping the cutoff frequency, adding movement and depth to the feedback tail.
The modulation stage on the second delay line can range from subtle chorus-like widening to aggressive pitch warping, depending on the rate setting. Combined with tempo-synced delay times, this makes Hysteresis equally effective for rhythmic glitch patterns and ambient textural work.
Hysteresis ships with 60 factory presets crafted by Glitchmachines' sound designers, covering everything from subtle delays to extreme signal destruction. The scalable user interface ensures comfortable operation on any screen size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of effects can Hysteresis produce beyond glitch sounds?
Despite its focus on glitch processing, Hysteresis can be tamed to produce classic delay effects, subtle chorus-like widening, and ambient textural washes. By dialing back the stutter and modulation parameters and adjusting the mix control, it works well for adding movement and depth to any source material.
Are presets from earlier versions of Hysteresis compatible with v1.4?
No, presets from earlier versions are not compatible with the current release. Glitchmachines redesigned the preset format during the v1.3 update, so older preset files will not load correctly. The current version includes 60 new factory presets.
How does the stutter effect in the feedback path work?
The stutter processor captures a portion of the delayed signal and replays it in rapid bursts, which can be reversed for tape-style effects. Because it sits inside the feedback loop rather than on the dry signal, each delay repetition gets progressively more chopped and fragmented, creating evolving rhythmic patterns.
Can Hysteresis be used on vocals and live instruments?
Yes, Hysteresis can process any audio source including vocals, guitars, drums, synths, and sound effects. Many producers use it on vocal tracks for glitchy stutter edits, and on drum loops to add rhythmic complexity and textural interest.
