AudioFu Chart · October 2026

Best Delay VST Plugins 2026

The top pick is W. A. Production Delay Rings 8bit ($39). 118 plugins from 69 makers in the Plugin Boutique and ADSR Sounds catalogues, prices as of Oct 20, 2026.

Last updated: October 20, 2026

118models in this chart
69brands
$59median price
Oct 20prices checked

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  1. W. A. Production Delay Rings 8bit

    W. A. Production

    • TypeDelay
    • FormatsAAX · VST · VST3 · AU
    • SystemsWindows · macOS

    Purely Pixelated When it comes to delay, it’s easy to settle for a clean, sterile echo - but your music deserves a more distinct soul. Modern producers shouldn't just be pushing for motion and dimension; they should be seeking texture and grit.

    $39At Plugin Boutique · price as of Oct 20
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  2. PSP Audioware PSP stompDelay

    PSP Audioware

    • TypeDelay
    • FormatsVST · AAX · AU
    • SystemsWindows · macOS

    PSP stompDelay is a creative delay plug-in designed to provide a wide range of sounds from lush analog tape delays through vibrant loops, to classic ping-pong delays and scratchy pitch shifts.

    $69At Plugin Boutique · price as of Oct 20
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  3. Sinevibes Integer

    Sinevibes

    • TypeDelay
    • FormatsAAX · AU · VST3
    • SystemsWindows · macOS

    Integer is a digital-analog buffer modeling effect. At its core is a delay engine based on a variable sample rate technology: just like analog “bucket bridge device” chips, this algorithm produces different delay time values by varying the speed of its internal sample clock.

    $29At Plugin Boutique · price as of Oct 20
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  4. TAL TAL-Dub-X

    TAL

    • TypeDelay
    • FormatsVST · VST3 · AAX
    • SystemsWindows · macOS

    TAL-Dub-X is a remake of TAL's popular original freeware TAL-Dub plugin with a lot of additional features plus AAXand macOS 64-bit support. TAL-Dub-X is no emulation of a specific hardware delay effect and it has its own special sound. Don’t expect one of the very clean digital delays.

    $29At Plugin Boutique · price as of Oct 20
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  5. Waves Manny Marroquin Delay

    Waves

    • TypeDelay
    • FormatsVST · AU · AAX
    • SystemsWindows · macOS

    Manny Marroquin Delay Imaginative Delay Multi-Effects that Shine on Vocals Manny Marroquin’s pursuit of the perfect mix has won him 10 Grammy® Awards. And now, his creative approach to delay is available to you in this imaginative plugin.

    $35At Plugin Boutique · price as of Oct 20
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  6. Rob Papen DelGrain

    Rob Papen

    • TypeDelay
    • FormatsVST3 · AAX · VST · AU
    • SystemsWindows · macOS

    Here it is, another think-out-of-the-box Delay called! DelGrain! You will see that DelGrain has a lot in common with DelSane, like the creative Disrupt Sphere. The difference is that DelGrain offers a Delay that plays back audio in a granular, or grainy, way.

    $35At Plugin Boutique · price as of Oct 20
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  7. Eventide Precision Time Align

    Eventide

    • TypeDelay
    • FormatsAAX · VST2 · VST3 · AU
    • SystemsWindows · macOS

    Scrub in for Surgery Precision Time Align is a high precision sub-sample delay that can slide a track forward or backwards in time. It will help you get perfectly synchronized double-tracked recordings completely eliminating timing anomalies and phase issues from your mix, especially on multi-miked…

    $49At Plugin Boutique · price as of Oct 20
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  8. Arturia Delay ETERNITY

    Arturia

    • TypeDelay
    • FormatsStandalone · VST · AAX
    • SystemsWindows · macOS

    Endlessly Creative Echo An exciting, original delay effect with integrated effects, and an inspiring variety of sounds. Arturia Delay Eternity is an innovative tool for the modern producer.

    $49At Plugin Boutique · price as of Oct 20
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  9. MeldaProduction MDelayMB

    MeldaProduction

    • TypeDelay
    • FormatsVST · VST3 · AAX · AU
    • SystemsWindows · macOS

    MDelayMB is a powerful multiband delay featuring 2 synchronizable taps per band, each with 3 different delay algorithms. Up to 6 bands along with 4 global modulators provide more than you could ever imagine with standard delays.

    $54At Plugin Boutique · price as of Oct 20
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  10. D16 Group Tekturon

    D16 Group

    • TypeDelay
    • FormatsVST2 · VST3 · AAX · AU · VST
    • SystemsWindows · macOS

    Start Thinking of Delay as Part of Your Arrangement Enter the Delay Matrix Tekturon is a multitap-delay effect with 16 independent, high-quality delay lines.

    $75At Plugin Boutique · price as of Oct 20
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All 118 vst delay

Same Plugin Boutique and ADSR Sounds prices, compact. Tap a photo to zoom.

  1. 11
    Softube Tube DelaySoftube
    $89
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  2. 12
    Native Instruments Psyche DelayNative Instruments
    $5
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  3. 13
    Solid State Logic SSL Native X-EchoSolid State Logic
    $15
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  4. 14
    BLEASS BLEASS TidesBLEASS
    $39
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  5. 15
    Imaginando DLYM - Delay ModulatorImaginando
    $40
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  6. 16
    Audiority DeleightAudiority
    $45
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  7. 17
    HY-Plugins HY-Delay4HY-Plugins
    $48
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  8. 18
    Klevgrand ParrotKlevgrand
    $50
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  9. 19
    UVI Dual Delay XUVI
    $59
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  10. 20
    AudioThing MantisAudioThing
    $59
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  11. 21
    u-he Colour Copyu-he
    $69
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  12. 22
    United Plugins MirrorUnited Plugins
    $69
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  13. 23
    McDSP EC-300 Echo Collection Native v7McDSP
    $69
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  14. 24
    Sound Particles inDelay Educational VersionSound Particles
    $99
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  15. 25
    AIR Music Technology Tape Double TrackAIR Music Technology
    $100
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  16. 26
    Audio Damage Dubstation 2Audio Damage
    $25
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  17. 27
    Kuassa EFEKTOR DL3606 DelayKuassa
    $25
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  18. 28
    Fuse Audio Labs BUCKET-500 Analog DelayFuse Audio Labs
    $29
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  19. 29
    Universal Audio Galaxy Tape EchoUniversal Audio
    $29
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  20. 30
    Korneff Audio Micro Digital ReverberatorKorneff Audio
    $30
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  21. 31
    Inertia Sound Systems HinderInertia Sound Systems
    $40
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  22. 32
    Martinic Lem Echo MusicMartinic
    $49
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  23. 33
    iZotope CascadiaiZotope
    $49
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  24. 34
    Minimal Audio Cluster DelayMinimal Audio
    $49
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  25. 35
    UJAM UFX DELAYUJAM
    $49
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  26. 36
    Lunacy Audio Taps & PortalsLunacy Audio
    $59
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  27. 37
    Safari Audio Yak DelaySafari Audio
    $63€56
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  28. 38
    Audio Comeback KidAudio
    $69
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  29. 39
    Moog Moogerfooger MF-104S Analog DelayMoog
    $79
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  30. 40
    Liquid Sky Zen Delay VirtualLiquid Sky
    $89
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  31. 41
    Blue Cat Audio Blue Cat's Late RepliesBlue Cat Audio
    $99
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  32. 42
    PROCESS.AUDIO RipplePROCESS.AUDIO
    $99
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  33. 43
    Soundtoys PrimalTapSoundtoys
    $99
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  34. 44
    Newfangled Audio RecirculateNewfangled Audio
    $99
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  35. 45
    FabFilter FabFilter Timeless 3FabFilter
    $112
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  36. 46
    Slate Digital Stellar Echo SD-201Slate Digital
    $149
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  37. 47
    Denise Audio SlappyDenise Audio
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  38. 48
    Ear Candy Technologies RubyEar Candy Technologies
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  39. 49
    Higher Hz HZ DelayHigher Hz
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  40. 50
    ChowDSP CHOW MatrixChowDSP
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Vst Delay by the numbers

Measured across all 118 plugins we track.

Price distribution

Median $59 — half of all vst delay here cost less.

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How to choose the best vst delay

Algorithmic Accuracy

This measures how realistically the delay algorithm simulates real-world acoustic reflections and decay. High accuracy ensures delays sound organic and contextually appropriate rather than purely mathematical.

Modulation Depth & Control

This assesses the range and granularity of parameters available for modulating delay time, feedback, and mix. Greater control allows for more complex, expressive rhythmic effects.

Impulse Response Quality

This evaluates the quality and fidelity of the loaded or built-in impulse responses used for the delay. High-quality IRs are crucial for achieving professional, studio-grade spatial effects.

Workflow Integration

This looks at the plugin's interface, automation capabilities, and integration within the DAW environment. Seamless workflow saves time and enhances creative flow.

Latency & CPU Efficiency

This measures the computational overhead the plugin imposes on the system. Efficient plugins ensure complex delay chains can be run smoothly without introducing noticeable latency.

Buying guide

Navigating the vast landscape of digital delay plugins can be overwhelming. This roundup cuts through the noise to reveal the absolute best delay VST and AU plugins available for 2026. We focus on sonic quality, creative flexibility, and workflow efficiency to help producers select the perfect tool for their sound design.

When choosing a delay, prioritize plugins that offer deep modulation controls and high-quality impulse response options, as these are the keys to truly unique sonic textures. Don't just look at the preset; evaluate how the algorithm handles complex rhythmic patterns and evolving feedback loops. A practical tip: always test a plugin with a complex rhythmic pattern (like a syncopated hi-hat loop) to expose any inherent flaws in its time-stretching and decay fidelity.

Where these prices come from

Plugins aren’t in the Thomann catalogue, so the AudioFu Index — demand on Reverb, lineup and price history at Thomann — doesn’t rate them. They’re ranked by how fully the store describes each plugin — the formats and systems it runs on and a full description — one maker at a time: every maker’s best entry first, then every maker’s second. Names, descriptions and prices here come from Plugin Boutique and ADSR Sounds, checked on Oct 20, 2026. Prices and sales change often: follow the link for today’s price.

Questions

What is the main difference between algorithmic and sample-based delays?

Algorithmic delays use mathematical models to generate reflections, offering infinite possibilities and unique character. Sample-based delays use recorded audio snippets, providing highly specific, real-world acoustic environments.

Should I prioritize stereo delay or mono delay?

Stereo delays are essential for creating spatial depth and widening sounds, making them ideal for ambient or atmospheric textures. Mono delays are better suited for rhythmic, punchy effects where spatial placement is less critical.

How important is feedback control in a delay plugin?

Feedback (or repeat) is critical as it defines the persistence and complexity of the effect. A well-designed plugin allows for smooth, musically interesting feedback loops that evolve naturally over time.

Are there specific delays better for specific genres?

For genres like ambient and cinematic scores, plugins emphasizing long, evolving tails and high-quality IRs excel. For genres like hip-hop and electronic music, plugins offering rhythmic gating and complex modulation are preferred.

How do I ensure a delay plugin works well with my existing reverb?

Ensure the delay plugin offers independent control over time, feedback, and modulation. A good setup allows you to layer spatial effects precisely, avoiding muddy or conflicting tails.

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