Product Description

• Resoundingly Dirty A vintage tape echo that sounds as dirty as you’ve always wanted it to. The skillfully modelled sound and behaviour of vintage tape delay. Featuring Drive & Dirt: go clean or extreme with lots of wow
• flutter
• drop-outs
• and more. Three versions included: native plug-in
• Tape Echoes for Amp Room
• and Tape Echoes for Modular. The warm ambience that tape delay lends to a track can make it transcendent. From Elvis to King Tubby to Radiohead
• the ripple effects of tape echo can be seen on important records that span decades. Analogue tape delays are costly to own and maintain and
• while plug-in versions have filled the void
• they come with unwelcome cleanliness. Many tape delay plug-ins can give you a realistic tape effect
• but only Tape Echoes gives you the tape delay you hear in your head—minus the headaches. Tape Echoes is overflowing with all the pulsating colour and character you need to take your tape effect from authentically gritty to lavishly analogue. With the Drive & Dirt features
• you can effortlessly drench your track in as much wobbly
• glitchy
• distorted delay as you can fathom. And the Just Dirt setting gives you classic
• old-school grit when the reverb is set to zero. It's a plug-in plush with vintage lo-fi vibes and it’s an absolute dream to use. Tape Echoes: you can say that again. Designed by Experts
• Built on Legacy  Softube's history of emulating professional gear is long. After nearly two decades collaborating with such premium audio brands as Weiss Engineering
• Tube-Tech
• Solid State Logic
• Chandler Limited®
• and Trident
• Softube’s record of perfectly recreating hardware classics in software form speaks for itself. Tape Echoes hearkens back to this legacy and the spirit of Softube giant Tape. The result is an intensely rich
• lo-fi mojo machine primed to make a splash. Tape Echoes is tape delay with the excessively dirty sounds you’ve been waiting for
• and quality that exceeds your expectations. Nothing less. Dripping with Distortion Tape Echoes’ exclusive Drive & Dirt features let you quickly and easily go from gentle realism to extravagant saturation. Drive offers preamp and tape distortion
• while Dirt’s parameters affect tape speed
• wobble
• flutter
• dropouts
• and frequency response. Set it to Just Dirt and turn the reverb off to get the old-school wobble and grit of tape without repetitions—perfect for transforming a hi-def loop into a lo-fi vibe. Artistic Undercurrents In a sea of retro replicas
• there’s only one tape delay that’s awash with vivid colour and intense character. Drive
• Dirt
• and Tape Glitch beckon you to open the floodgates of reality-bending experimentation and take a dip in unadulterated creativity. But be forewarned: after Tape Echoes
• other tape delays just won’t feel as fun to use. Tap into Tape The Number of Taps knob captures the resounding depths of classic tape delay hardware. Mimicking the sound
• behaviour
• and timing of analogue tape delay heads
• the Number of Taps knob glides effortlessly between one
• or three taps. The feedback dials in and emphasizes the taps for a natural
• analogue effect. Sea of Versatility Tape Echoes features hyper-realistic analogue delay and spring reverb that perform just like authentic hardware. Use the delay time fader to set the timing of the first tap and the other two go with the flow. Place the reverb in parallel or before the delay line to slide seamlessly from authentic
• clean analogue to soaked with distortion. Alternatively
• turn down Delay Time and Reverb for a straight-up tape effect with just as much grit and dirt as you want. Reflections: Tape Echoes modules for Tape Echoes for Amp Room Asked and answered. Tape Echoes is available for use in Softube Amp Room
• the pro audio guitar and bass platform. Combine it with other studio effects
• classic amps
• cabs
• and pedals to create studio-quality
• record-ready tones. Use Tape Echoes in Softube Modular
• Softube's infinitely expandable
• modular synthesizer platform. Virtually patch it to any of the modules from Doepfer
• Buchla
• Intellijel
• and more and sail away to distant sonic shores. Deep dive: Drive & Dirt A bottomless well of colour
• character
• and creativity
• the Drive & Dirt features of Tape Echoes make it wholly distinct from the available pool of tape delays. Drive is the distortion that mirrors preamp and tape saturation
• from realistic sounds to sopping-wet reverberations. Dirt is the character of the effect. It affects tonality
• flutter
• dropouts
• crosstalk
• pitch
• and the randomness of those parameters—from mild to exaggerated. Used as a distinct effect when delay and reverb are off
• Drive & Dirt produce a vibrant lo-fi vibe. In combination with the Tape Glitch features
• Drive & Dirt offer space for experimentation and can perform creative feats that analogue tape echoes—and software reproductions—just can’t replicate. If you’re thirsty for a tape delay that sounds as dirty as you expect it to
• you’ll drink up Tape Echoes and its signature features
• Drive & Dirt. Sailing: Convenient Modern Features Tape Echoes has everything you need to create the tape echo tones of your wildest dreams
• plus the contemporary features that make it easy to use in the DAW-based studio. Use Tape Echoes in free mode or synchronize to the DAW with Tempo Sync and mapped out rhythm times. Tap Tempo makes it easier to dial in certain tap times and Tape Echoes also includes stereo- and dual-mono modes
• as well as a wet/dry control. All of Tape Echoes' parameters are programmable in the DAW
• ensuring that your digital workflow runs It bears repeating
• Tape Echoes is a bona fide vintage mojo machine for the modern studio. Features A tape echo plug-in with the tape delay sounds you hear in your mind. Softube-quality modelling of classic vintage tape delay hardware. Drive & Dirt features let you go clean or extremely distorted—and everything in between. A Just Dirt setting for gritty
• old-school tape sounds. Get old-school dub sounds with lots of distortion
• tape wobble
• and crushing feedback. Easily dial in great-sounding effects with amazing quality. Three versions included: Tape Echoes as a native plug-in
• Tape. Echoes for Amp Room
• and Tape Echoes for Modular System Requirements macOS Big Sur 11
• Monterey 12
• Ventura 13 Windows 10 (64-bit)
• Windows 11 Softube account iLok account Computer with AU
• VST3
• and/or AAX-compatible DAW host software Internet access (for downloading installers and managing licenses) Supported CPU Families  Apple macOS computers with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or Apple silicon (M1 or newer) CPU. Apple silicon is supported natively.  Windows computers with quad-core Intel Core i3/i5/i7 or AMD quad-core processors with SSE 4.2 support. Other Intel processors (Celeron
• Pentium
• and Xeon) are compatible if they support SSE 4.2 instructions.  Supported Host Software (DAW)   Any 64-bit VST
• VST3
• or AAX (Pro Tools 11.0.2 or higher) compatible host application should work. However
• due to plug-in host differences between DAWs—and our rigorous standards—Softube only officially test their plug-ins and instruments in the most recent versions of Pro Tools
• Logic Pro
• Cubase
• Ableton Live
• Studio One
• and Reaper. Softube plug-ins are not tested regularly in non-listed systems. They will likely work if the system requirements are met. However
• the manufacturer cannot guarantee a solution for issues in unsupported systems.     Softube strongly recommend using VST3
• as some of their plug-ins have features that are not present in the older VST format. Supported sample rates: 44.1
• 88.2
• 176.4
• and 192 kHz
• in both mono and stereo. The most recent maintenance release of your DAW application is recommended. AAX DSP is not currently in active development. TDM/VENUE/RTAS are no longer supported. See Legacy Installers. Important Note: Make sure that you always use the latest iLok License Manager. It is not included in the Softube installer but can be downloaded from www.ilok.com​ Awards Important Note: Spring Reverb is used as the example Installation Video <iframe frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8bY_0kx5bzw" width="560"></iframe> Note: Before starting the installation
• you are required to create a FREE iLok user ID and install the iLok License Manager. Please take a look at this Help Centre Guide for more information. Registration 1. Click 'DOWNLOAD' in your Plugin Boutique Account. This will direct you to the Softube login page. 2. Enter your details > tick the Privacy Policy box > click 'Sign up' to create an account. (If you already have a Softube account
• please log in and skip to step 5). 3. Go to your email account > find the Softube registration email > click 'ACTIVATE MY ACCOUNT'. (Your account has now been successfully created) 4. Go back to www.softube.com (you should now be logged in) > click 'MY ACCOUNT'. 5. Click 'REGISTER LICENSE'. 6. Enter the License Code (referred to as serial number on our site) found in your Plugin Boutique User Account > click 'REGISTER LICENSE'. 7. Click 'GO FOR IT!'. Your product is now registered. Mac 1. On the My Products page
• click 'MAC' > you will be directed to the Mac Installation page.  2. Click 'HERE (highlighted in orange) to start downloading Softube Central. 3. Once it has downloaded
• open the Softube Central PKG file > click 'Continue'. 4. Read through the Software License Agreement > click 'Continue'. 5. Click 'Agree'. 6. Click 'Install'. 7. Enter your password > click 'Install Software'. 8. Click 'Close'. 9. Open Softube Central > click 'INSTALL' to install all the necessary iLok licensing components. (This may take a few minutes) 10. Sign in to your Softube account. 11. Your product will now be displayed in Softube Central. Please note: if it says 'DISCONNECTED' at the top of the window
• please go to the settings and click 'RESTART'
• close Softube Central and then open it again. Your software is now activated and ready for use within your DAW. Windows 1. On the My Products page
• click 'WINDOWS' > you will be directed to the Windows Installation page.  2. Click 'here' (highlighted in orange) to start downloading Softube Central. 3. Once it has downloaded
• open the Softube Central download > click 'Yes'. 4. Read through the Software License Agreement > click 'I Agree'. 5. Softube Central will now open > click 'Install' to download the necessary iLok licensing components. 6. Please wait for the iLok licensing components to download. (This may take up to 5 minutes). 7. Click 'Yes' > the Softube Installer Helper Setup will now run. 8. Click 'Next >'. 9. Read through the License Agreement > click 'I Agree'. 10. Click 'Next >'. 11. Choose the VST file path (we recommend the default location) > click 'Install'. 12. Click 'Finish'. 13. Softube Central has now been successfully installed > click 'START'. 14. Sign in to your Softube account. 15. Click 'INSTALL'. Your software is now activated and ready for use within your DAW.

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About the Softube Tape Echoes

The Softube Tape Echoes combines traditional design with modern performance for Delay enthusiasts.

Why Choose the Softube Tape Echoes?

• •Authentic Softube craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Softube's respected Delay lineup

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