Who doesn’t love a free plugin and for a limited time, get the iconic sound of the 1969 Echoplex EP3 with this fantastic plugin from IK Multimedia. The rather unimaginatively titled Tape Echo (RRP $99.99) is currently being offered for free. So, if you’re looking for a warm, vintage-sounding echo, this is a no-brainer, as it faithfully recreates the sought-after warmth and saturation that defined countless records. It’s the perfect tool for adding that classic slapback effect to guitars as well as lush, dimensional echoes to vocals. It’s also perfect for creating dubbed-out reggae-style effects.

IK Multimedia has meticulously captured all the nuanced analogue characteristics of the original unit. These subtle “imperfections” contribute to the unit’s unique character.

Here’s a list of ‘Tape Echo’s’ key features…

  • Authentic Analogue Emulation: Closely matched electronics and tape behaviour, including detailed replication of tape hiss, wear, wow and flutter, and even selectable AC line hum (US and UE voltage options).
  • Flexible Delay Control: Enjoy BPM syncable delay times for perfect rhythmic integration, ideal for creating warm and lush echoes on vocals.
  • Expanded Sonic Possibilities: Benefit from stereo operation, providing two independent delay lines, and Complete automation capabilities within your DAW.
  • Versatile Sound Design: Utilise the Tape Echo as a standard, pristine analogue delay or push its controls to the extremes, manipulating Wow and Flutter, preamp gain, and tape wear to generate wild and unique effects.

IK Multimedia have done a terrific job at capturing every aspect of the original hardware. From tape hiss and wow & flutter to its signature analogue tone. Despite delivering authentic vintage sound, it adds essential modern tools like BPM sync and stereo operation for ultimate creative control, seamlessly integrating hardware’s magic into your workflow. And I haven’t even touched upon the rather sexy GUI that just exudes vintage charm.

So grab this while you can, as we are not sure how long the offer will be in place. It can be downloaded here.

Still not sure? Check it out in this demo

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