UNLOCK ICONIC TAPE DELAY TONES, ABSOLUTELY FREE!
For a limited time, get the legendary sound of the 1969 Echoplex EP3 with IK Multimedia’s Tape Echo, yours for free! (A $99.99 value).
This plugin faithfully recreates the sought-after warmth and saturation that defined countless records. It’s the perfect tool for adding classic slapback to guitars and lush, dimensional echoes to vocals.
Tape Echo models every aspect of the original hardware, from tape hiss and wow & flutter to its signature analog tone. While delivering authentic vintage sound, it adds modern essentials like BPM sync and stereo operation for ultimate creative control, seamlessly integrating hardware’s magic into your workflow.
Available in VST, AU, and AAX formats.
Compatible with macOS and Windows.
Discover the rich, organic sound of a classic with the IK Multimedia Tape Echo, a faithful software recreation of the highly sought-after Echoplex EP3 tape delay. Originally introduced in 1969, the Echoplex EP3 quickly became a standard for delay effects among musicians and guitarists. Now, you can integrate this iconic sound into your digital audio workstation.
The Tape Echo operates on the fundamental principle of a traditional analog recording machine. An incoming signal is printed onto magnetic 1/4” tape by one tape head, while a second tape head plays back the recorded signal to generate the delay effect. The delay time itself is precisely controlled by varying the distance between these two heads.
IK Multimedia has meticulously captured all the nuanced analog characteristics of the original unit. This includes the moderate headroom Class A electronics and the unique behaviors of magnetic tape. These subtle "imperfections," which contribute to the unit's unique character, are put under your control, offering the flexibility and power of software.
Key Features for Sonic Sculpting:
Transform Your Tracks with Classic Tones: The Tape Echo produces natural and organic delay trails that integrate beautifully into any mix. It imparts a distinct 3D perspective to your tracks, ensuring they blend seamlessly with other instruments. This module is a classic choice for vocals, where it delivers wonderfully warm and lush echoes. It is also a staple for surf guitar, providing that unmistakable signature "slap" that converts ordinary clean guitar tracks into a trademark sound.
Faithful Echoplex EP3 tape delay recreation. Authentic analog electronics and tape behavior. BPM syncable delay times for rhythmic integration. Stereo operation with two independent delay lines. Full automation control within your DAW. Controls for tape hiss, wear, wow and flutter. Supported Plug-in formats : Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX. 
