Visual Sound

BBD Chips

Bucket Brigade (BBD) chips are back!

For many years, Panasonic made Bucket Brigade Delay (BBD) chips which music companies used in making the best chorus, flanger, and analog delay effects. However, Panasonic stopped making these chips several years ago and music companies have either stopped using them, or they are getting near the end of their stockpiles of chips purchased at the end of Panasonic's last production run. Many companies have switched to digital effects (DSP), but as most musicians agree, these just don't sound as good as the real thing, especially when it comes to chorus and flanger effects.

Now, using the same manufacturing process that Panasonic once used, Visual Sound is proud to annouce the re-introduction of the MN3207 and MN3102 BBD chips. These chips are produced to Visual Sound's exacting standards and are fully guaranteed. They are not "New Old Stock"... they are actually new! And they sound just as great as the originals... some say even better! The MN3207 and MN3102 are the chips that have been used in many Chorus and Flanger effects over the years. With some clever circuit designing, it is even possible to create an analog delay with these same chips.

Most applications require both chips working together, but if you only need one of the chips, you can buy them individually. Call, fax, or e-mail for pricing.  Phone/Fax information is at the bottom of the page or click on "Contact" at the top/right corner of this page for complete information.