SOMALabs WARP audio processing unit set for mass release early 2026

SOMALabs is due to release its high quality WARP audio processing on general release early next year, after having drip fed some units this year.

WARP is a multipurpose audio processing unit able to add might and magic to almost any instrument. It features fifteen different effects which can be divided into three types — spatial, special and dynamic.

1. Spatial effects — ranging from traditional reverbs to granular, experimental algorithms, with pitch-shifting, reverse and micro-loops. Most of the spatial effects feature extremely long decay times, all the way to infinity. With feedback ratios above 1 you can drive the algorithm into self-oscillation for creating endless, rich, lively soundscapes out of almost any sound. To keep the sound under control with reasonable headroom and tonal aesthetic, all the generative algorithms include dedicated modules to automatically control sound levels.
2. Special effects — such as flanger, sample rate/bit reduction, vintage tape simulation. All special effects include unusual functions giving them a unique SOMA flavor. 
3. Dynamic effects and filters — compressors, distortions, filters. All the effects in this category can be applied to submixes, e.g. a rhythm section group, or even to the whole mix – so one can conventionally call them master effects. All the effects in this category also have their unique extended features, SOMA-style.

WARP uses top-class audio chains and AD/DA converters as found on the best professional interfaces from the likes of Apogee, Focusrite, Lexicon, Echoaudio, Line 6 and Novation.

Specifications

Only available from the European division, its mass release price is set to be €560.

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