T-RackS Tape Echo
The deal
$29 at Plugin Boutique (down from $99). The sale runs through November 26, 2026.
What it is
T-RackS Tape Echo is a tape delay plugin from AIR Music Technology that recreates the Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo. It covers the multi-head echo patterns, built-in chorus and spring reverb that made the original a staple of dub, psychedelia and lo-fi production. The sound is warm and slightly unstable, with the wobble and grit of real tape hardware.
Who it's for
Producers and mixers who want vintage tape echo character on vocals, guitars, keys and drums without tracking down a rare hardware unit. It suits anyone who likes delays that sit in the mix with some personality.
Key features
- Multi-head echo modes recreate the classic RE-501 repeat patterns
- A three-mode preamp (Dirty, Clean, Warm) shapes how hard the signal hits the tape stage
- BPM sync with natural variation keeps delays in time while still feeling human, and the joggable playhead lets you manipulate repeats by hand
- Motor drift, dropouts and tape noise controls add authentic wear, alongside a chorus section, three-size spring reverb, bass/treble tone controls and stereo offset
