Sonimus has released DelaySon, a free tape-inspired delay plugin designed to capture the warmth, movement, and nostalgic charm of classic analog echo machines. Built with modern usability in mind, DelaySon offers musicians and producers a powerful tool for adding depth and character to vocals, guitars, synths, and drums.
Tape Delay Reimagined for Today
DelaySon recreates the soul of vintage tape delay units, delivering authentic analog-sounding echoes, slapback effects, and creative delay textures. The intuitive interface offers deep control while staying simple to use, making it easy to dial in everything from gentle tape coloration to experimental sound design.
Features
- Tape-inspired delay engine with rich analog character
- Intuitive interface for quick and creative results
- Modulation, feedback, tone, and color controls
- Preset system for saving and recalling custom setups
- Mono and stereo support with sample rates up to 192 kHz
Creative Use Cases
Vintage Slapback Delay (Vocals & Guitars)
- Set delay time to ~120ms or sync to 1/16 note
- Feedback around 15-25% for minimal repeats
- Slightly increase Color to add analog warmth
- Use Tone to roll off highs for a lo-fi tape feel
Rhythmic Delay (Synths & Drums)
- Sync time to 1/8 or dotted 1/8 notes
- Modulation depth at 25-50% for movement
- Feedback above 50% for layered echoes
Experimental Sound Design
- Crank feedback for self-oscillation
- Add modulation for warping effects
- Automate delay time for pitch-shifting echoes
System Requirements
macOS
- OS X 10.10 or newer
- Audio Unit, VST2, VST3, AAX (64-bit)
Windows
- Windows 10 or newer
- VST2, VST3, AAX (64-bit)
Free Download
DelaySon tape delay plugin is available as a free download at the Sonimus website.
