What Is Delay Lama?
Delay Lama is a freeware monophonic vocal synthesizer VST instrument released in May 2002 by the Dutch developer team AudioNerdz. It pairs a real-time vowel formant synthesis engine with a live animated Tibetan monk who sings, raises his eyebrows and reshapes his mouth as you play. Two decades later, Delay Lama is still a cult favourite with psytrance, ambient and Eurodance producers.
Why This Website Exists
Delay Lama Online was created to keep this piece of plugin history easy to find and easy to use on modern computers. The original plugin is a 32-bit VST2 that does not load directly in most 64-bit hosts, so we publish clear documentation and a playable WebAudio demo.
Preservation
Documenting the history, features and sound of Delay Lama so it is not forgotten.
Education
Step-by-step 64-bit DAW setup guides for FL Studio, Ableton Live and REAPER.
Play Online
A browser-based Delay Lama web synth with XY-pad, delay and presets.
Our Commitment
- Accurate, well-researched Delay Lama information.
- Credit to AudioNerdz as the original creators.
- Clear links to official and archived sources.
- Respect for visitors' privacy (see our Privacy Policy).
Independent & Unofficial
This website is an independent educational archive. It is not operated by, or endorsed by, AudioNerdz. Delay Lama and related names belong to their respective owners. Read our full Disclaimer.
Get in Touch
Have a correction, a Delay Lama track to share or a question about setup? Visit our Contact Us page, or download Delay Lama for free and start chanting.