Case No. 002 — Open
In DevelopmentBacktrace
Instant reverse swells, ghost tails, and preverb-style transitions.
The problem it solves
The reverse-reverb trick is decades old and still magic — but the workflow isn't: bounce the clip, reverse it, print a reverb, reverse it again, line it up, repeat every time the arrangement changes. Backtrace does the whole investigation in real time.
What it does
Backtrace is a reverse-swell and preverb-style creative effect built for producers who want cinematic rises, ghostly reversed textures, and custom transitions without doing the old manual reverse-reverb workflow every time.
Instant Reverse Swells
Cinematic rises pulled from your own material, on demand.
Ghost Tails
Reversed, haunted trails that follow vocals and instruments.
Preverb Transitions
Classic preverb effects without bouncing or flipping clips.
Custom Rises
Shape swell length and character to fit the section change.
Stays in Sync
Rearrange the song; the swells follow. No re-printing.
Musical, Not Smeared
Tuned so reverses read as intentional events, not wash.
Best uses
- Transitions into choruses and drops
- Ghostly intro and outro textures
- Vocal throws and reversed ad-lib effects
- Cinematic rises for film, trailer, and game work
Demos
Audio + video demos land here at release — join the case file to hear them first.
Price & availability
In development. Pricing will land in the $47–$147 single-plugin range, with an early-access discount for the case file list.
System requirements
Planned: macOS & Windows, 64-bit, VST3 and AU. Final requirements published at release.
FAQ
Is this just a reverse reverb?
No — reverse reverb is one move it makes easy. Backtrace is built around swells, tails, and transitions as playable, tweakable effects.
When is it coming out?
It's in active development and already running in sessions. The case file list hears it first.
What formats will it support?
VST3 and AU on macOS and Windows are the target formats. AAX is under consideration.