Rapid Flow have just announced the launch of a new MIDI utility plug-in that aims to solve one of the most persistent frustrations faced by hybrid producers: getting external hardware and a DAW to feel truly ‘in the pocket’.
Omniclock provides sub‑millisecond clock-shift adjustment resolution (0.25 ms steps) for supported MIDI output ports available through the operating system — including MIDI DIN, USB and virtual routing setups — while offering a selection of shuffle patterns that have been inspired by timing characteristics commonly associated with classic sequencers and drum machines.
The plug-in’s timing profiles were developed through mathematical analysis, listening tests, and evaluation in studio environments, with each preset tuned with reference to timing characteristics commonly associated with the hardware styles that inspired it. The company say that the emphasis is on musical results, with the perceived differences varying depending on users’ setup and material.
Key Features
- Precision Clock Shifting: 0.25ms step resolution for fine timing adjustment between a DAW and external instruments in hybrid setups.
- Flexible Output Routing: Designed for use with supported MIDI DIN, USB MIDI and virtual MIDI routing configurations addressable by your DAW and operating system.
- Groove & Shuffle Presets: a set of shuffle profiles designed to evoke characteristic micro-timing behaviours, including:
- Accurate — a precision-focused timing profile for modern, tightly quantised production and arpeggiated sequences.
- 9x9 Rob Acid — a driving groove profile inspired by timing characteristics commonly associated with classic electronic music workflows.
- LN‑DRM — a slightly mechanical groove profile inspired by timing characteristics commonly associated with early digital drum machines.
- EM‑12BIT — a groove profile intended to evoke timing characteristics commonly associated with early 12-bit samplers.
- OB‑DM — a tight, punchy groove profile with subtle push-pull feel for crisp electronic rhythms.
- M60 — a swing profile intended to evoke timing characteristics commonly associated with classic 12-bit sampling.
- M3K — a versatile swing profile inspired by timing characteristics commonly associated with later classic hardware.
- Berlin Bear MKI — Raw, precise analogue groove with slight forward momentum, inspired by timing characteristics commonly associated with modern analogue drum machines.
Rapid Flow are keen to point out that the profiles are designed to add hardware-inspired “pocket and movement”, and are not simple MIDI templates or single-function swing presets. They are offered as creative timing interpretations and do not claim to be an exact emulation of any third-party product.
“As hardware and software blur, the one thing that still often kills the feel of a studio session is MIDI clock timing. We built Omniclock to give producers a simple tool to help align external gear to a DAW — and to add subtle, musical micro-timing inspired by timing styles commonly associated with classic hardware workflows. In many setups, this may reduce or remove the need for additional external sync hardware.” - Erik Heirman, Founder, Rapid Flow
Compatibility
Omniclock is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or later, and Macs running macOS 10.14 and above. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Pricing & Availability
Omniclock is available now, and is currently (28 May 2026) being offered at an introductory price of €49, reduced from its full cost of €69.
