Vague is a diffusion and delay effect from Sinevibes that smears a signal through a chain of 16 all-pass comb filter stages and supports mono and stereo channel configurations.
Vague at a glance
| Developer | Sinevibes |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Multi Effect |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 8.1 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €27.76 |
What Vague does
Vague builds its core around a virtual space in which the signal travels through 16 all-pass comb filter stages. The more stages the signal passes through, the more blurred and smeared it becomes, and the transient definition is progressively lost. Four output snapshots are taken as the signal moves through this virtual space, and a crossfade between the four snapshots runs smoothly.
A two-way pre-delay line lets the wet signal precede the dry signal, and the binaural expansion works through alternating stereo-opposing time offsets. The plugin supports mono to mono, mono to stereo and stereo to stereo channel configurations, and it is offered as VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.
Key features
- Diffused space. The diffused space is built from 16 chained all-pass comb filters, and a smooth crossfade moves between four snapshots taken along the signal path.
- Pre-delay and wet/dry order. A two-way pre-delay line allows the wet signal to precede the dry signal, changing how the diffused tail sits against the source.
- LFOs and chaos modulation. Two main LFOs with a sine wave shape are joined by four additional chaos LFOs with random and triangle shapes that can be enabled.
- Click-free parameter smoothing. Lag filters are applied to all continuous parameters so that adjustments remain smooth and click-free during playback.
- Consistent interface and scaling. Color-coded graphic elements are used, and name, mapping, value and unit stay consistent across all parameters in both the graphic user interface and the host. The window scales up to 200 percent, and built-in preset management is included.
Compatibility
Vague is offered as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows 8.1 and later and macOS 10.9 and later, in 64-bit builds.
Vague compared with similar plugins
Disarray from Stagecraft Software is an effects multi effect plugin offered as VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS. Vague is also a Sinevibes effects plugin with the same format and operating system set, and the two differ in developer and in their diffusion design.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vague | Sinevibes | Multi Effect | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €27.76 |
| Disarray | Stagecraft Software | Multi Effect | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
Price and availability
Vague was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €27.76. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Vague FAQ
Which formats does Vague support?
Vague is offered as VST3, AU and AAX, and the AAX build is the one most often searched as an AAX crack.