Echoes of the Past
The iconic vintage tape delay that defined the sound of an era.
Reimagined for new creative possibilities.
Vintage Tape Delay Plugin for Authentic Sound
The Stellar Echo SD-201 is a powerful vintage tape delay plugin that authentically recreates the rich, warm tones of classic delay units like the Roland Space Echo and Echo Cat. With authentic tape simulation, this plugin delivers the iconic sound found on countless albums.
Tape Delay with Flexible Control
Designed to emulate original hardware, Stellar Echo SD-201 offers precise control over tape speed, delay time, and feedback loop settings. The delay effects capture the distinct characteristics of vintage tape delay units with rich frequency response and versatile parameters.
Emulate Iconic Tape Echo Sound
Inspired by the legendary Roland Space Echo, this plugin replicates the unique playback heads and feedback path that defined classic tape echo sounds. With three playback heads and tempo sync delay times, you can achieve rhythmic, evolving echoes perfect for modern productions.
Spring Reverb for Added Depth
Stellar Echo SD-201 includes a lush spring reverb, blending seamlessly with the tape delay for spacious, atmospheric effects. Whether creating ambient soundscapes or enhancing a wet signal, this combination adds warmth and depth to your mix.
Control Background Noise and Flutter
Embrace the subtle asperity noise and wow flutter that give vintage tape units their signature charm. The plugin allows precise control over background noise and modulation to strike the perfect balance between analog warmth and modern clarity.
Modern Delay Plugin with Flexible Features
Stellar Echo SD-201 includes modern features like tempo sync, advanced delay mode options, and customizable envelope generators. Whether you need a perfect echo for rhythmic precision or a space echo effect that drifts into outer space, this plugin delivers versatile delay effects.
Creative Delay Effects with Added Extra Features
Explore ping pong delay, stereo imaging, and the ability to shape your feedback path with XY controllers for dynamic movement. The plugin’s intuitive interface allows users to switch between different delay modes and tweak delay sound for customized results.
Loading Presets and Instant Results
For fast workflows, Stellar Echo SD-201 offers convenient loading presets designed to deliver instant hit delay effects. Dial in your desired delay sound with minimal effort while achieving authentic tape delay tones.
Enhanced for Modern Systems
Stellar Echo SD-201 is optimized for Apple Silicon and Windows, ensuring smooth performance across platforms. This self-contained delay plugin combines original unit charm with modern performance enhancements at a crazy price.
Studio Effects Inspired by Original Hardware
Drawing inspiration from legends like Charlie Watkins and the iconic Space Echo, Stellar Echo SD-201 is primarily designed for producers seeking a vintage tape delay experience with expanded modern features.
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Vintage Vibe. New Horizons.
Stereo Magic
Get creative in stereo. Custom feedback options like ping-pong and L/R swapping take you into modern sonic territory. Use Echo Width to widen stereo or mono sources for even more space.
Beat Lock
Stellar Echo automatically locks in with your session without the hassle of manual tempo syncing. Want to fine-tune your groove? Switch to Free mode and loosen things up as much as you like.
Reverb Palette
Custom plate, chamber, and hall reverbs add lush new colors to your spatial palette. Tweakable decays give you the power to paint cosmic landscapes like never before.
Explore Stellar Echo
If you want character and vibe for days, Stellar Echo delivers. Add subtle warmth or get outrageously warped. Explore the outer limits of your creativity.
In the Complete Access Bundle
Recreates the 3-head behavior of the original and provides a fully-customizable 4-head mode for limitless possibilities
Stereo operation with additional ping-pong and stereo-swap feedback routing
Configurable Reverb source, decay, and types for more psychedelic options
FX Input Mute switch allows you to “catch” sound and repeat in isolation
Automatically sync to project tempo or control the tape speed freely for “slightly-out” repeats
Adjustable Wow & Flutter; delay EQ, width & filtering; and input noise for further creative options
What The Pros Say
"Slate Digital’s Stellar Echo is an instant vibe for any mix that I do. It’s like having a time machine that turns your vocals delays into gold.”
Albert “Lamont Sincere” Brown
Credits: Wiz Khalifa, Duke Deuce, Lil Yachty, GlorRilla
"Cranking the wow/flutter created these organic echos…textural instead of repetitive. The reverb let me add a little more ambience without introducing additional transients.”
Bill Evans
Credits: Steve Morse, Alice Cooper, Joe Bonamassa
"This is by far the best emulation I’ve used. You can tweak the sound so much more with Stellar Echo and having more than just a Spring reverb for an option is amazing. The UI is also incredible.”
Mick Schultz
Multi-Platinum Producer
Credits: Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, Jeremih
James Krausse
Mixing and Mastering Engineer
Credits: Beyonce, Half Alive, Carly Rae Jepsen, Avril Lavigne, Chloë
Hana Elion
Producer, Composer, Songwriter, and Engineer
Credits: Overcoats, Zach Day, Haydon, Tennis, Local Natives
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Perpetual License
Get creative with Stellar Echo SD-201. No subscription required.
iLok USB dongle required
$199
