Wires Crossgrade from Reels

AudioThing Wires Crossgrade from Reels brings the unpredictable character of a 1970s Soviet wire recorder into your productions. Created with Hainbach, this lo-fi echo effect models the distinctive response of magnetic wire and a vacuum tube output stage, delivering a texture unlike conventional tape emulation. Its sound reacts dynamically to incoming audio, adding weathered colour and eerie echoes to drums, synths, vocals and experimental recordings. Variable echo timing lets you move beyond the original hardware’s fixed-tempo approach, while switchable recorder noise helps keep the character without the constant hiss. Use it for dub-style repeats, worn-down beats or atmospheric soundscapes with a clandestine radio feel. Wires suits producers and sound designers looking for unusual vintage coloration rather than clean, transparent delay. This crossgrade is specifically for existing owners of AudioThing Reels.