Apogee Releases Clearmountain Dance Delay

Apogee just dropped Clearmountain Dance, a new plugin built with mix legend Bob Clearmountain, and it’s all about recreating that iconic stereo delay heard on David Bowie’s Let’s Dance. It captures the dual tape-head delay setup Clearmountain used back in the 80s, giving your tracks that wide, rhythmic bounce that defined so many classic records!

The plugin runs a cascading ping-pong delay that records incoming audio into a buffer, then replays it with precise timing offsets between left and right channels. Stereo inputs keep their natural image while the wet signal is summed to mono and hard-panned for motion. Mono sources get turned into full stereo textures automatically.

There’s a Degrade knob for tape aging simulation, introducing wow, flutter, and harmonic wear for that analog unpredictability. You can fine-tune stereo timing using Offset (channel delay differences in milliseconds) and Skew (a rhythmic “swing” control), both of which add depth and groove beyond standard grid timing..

Compatible with VST, VST3, AU, and AAX formats on macOS 13.7.5+ and Windows 11+, Clearmountain Dance fits neatly into any modern DAW. It’s a compact, musical tool that bridges 80s tape charm with today’s clean digital workflows.

Check it here