Audio Plugin Deals is currently offering the IK Multimedia Tape Echo plugin as a free download for a limited time. Normally priced at $99.99, this deal runs for two weeks and gives PC and Mac users the chance to add a classic tape delay to their toolkit at no cost.
Tape Echo is a faithful software recreation of the iconic Echoplex EP3, a tape delay unit originally introduced in 1969. Long favored by guitarists and producers alike, the EP3 became a studio staple for its warm, natural-sounding delays and subtle analog coloration. This plugin brings that same sonic character into the digital domain.
Modeled After the Original EP3 Hardware
The Tape Echo works on the original hardware’s principle: one tape head records the incoming signal onto magnetic tape, while another plays it back at a set distance, producing the delay. The delay time is physically modeled by adjusting the virtual distance between these two heads.
IK Multimedia has carefully emulated the EP3’s class A circuitry and magnetic tape behavior, capturing all the quirks and imperfections that gave the unit its unique tone. From subtle wow and flutter to tape hiss and saturation, everything is adjustable, offering both authenticity and control.
Classic Tone for Modern Mixes
This plugin adds depth and texture to mixes with a distinct 3D quality. It’s particularly effective on vocals, adding warm echoes that blend seamlessly into a track. Guitarists will appreciate its ability to deliver classic slap-back delay tones, perfect for surf rock and retro-inspired styles.
The Tape Echo also supports stereo operation with two independent delay lines, BPM-synced delay times, and full automation capabilities inside your DAW. Whether you’re after character, warmth, or just a classic sound, this plugin delivers.
Features
- Faithful recreation of the Echoplex EP3 tape delay
- Analog-modeled electronics and tape behavior
- BPM syncable delay times
- Dual delay lines for stereo operation
- Adjustable tape hiss, wow, flutter, and wear
- Full automation support in DAWs
- VST2, VST3, AU, and AAX formats for PC and Mac
Free Download
Tape Echo by IK Multimedia is available as a free download for a limited time at Audio Plugin Deals.
