IK Multimedia Tape Echo Vintage Tape Delay (Download)

The IK Multimedia Tape Echo Vintage Tape Delay is a software plug-in modeled after the Echoplex EP3 Tape Delay, originally from 1969. The concept behind the original hardware was to print the incoming signal with a tape head to 1/4" magnetic tape, while a second tape head played back the printed signal to generate the delay. The delay time can be adjusted by shortening or lengthening the distance between the two magnetic tape heads. The plug-in was designed to emulate the dual tape head and Class-A electronics design, while adding greater flexibility and power through software. The plug-in emulates tape hiss, wow and flutter, wear, and both US and UE AC line hum to recreate the classic sound of the original tape delay.