PSP Echo
by PSP Audioware · Delay · Tape echo
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A tape echo processor built from four internal mono tape delays, covering slap-back, ping-pong and spacious echoes.
Tape wow, hands-on delay sliders and a built-in ducker give it a vintage feel while keeping the dry signal clear.
Best for: Vocals, Guitars, Keys & Synths, Drums. Genres: Rock & Indie, Electronic & EDM, R&B & Soul, Lo-Fi.
Keywords: tape, tape echo, ducking, wobble, ping-pong, vintage, vocals, warm, dub, electric guitar, hardware emulation, synths, colored, drums, lo-fi, mixing, rhythmic, slapback, spacious.
What it does
PSP Echo is "a high quality echo processor" that emulates tape echo, from warm slap-backs to ping-pong delays and long, saturated repeats.
- Four tape delays: two mono tape delays handle ping-pong pre-delay and two handle the main stereo echo.
- Tape character: a wow control for vintage pitch wobble, plus variable tape speed and drive.
- Delay sliders: hands-on sliders for special tape echo effects and time changes.
- Ducker: a built-in ducker lowers the repeats while the input plays.
- Presets: a comprehensive set of factory presets.
The current version is 1.5.3.
Source: PSP Audioware product page
When to use it
PSP Echo competes with tape echo plugins such as Universal Audio Galaxy Tape Echo, Softube Tape Echoes and Soundtoys EchoBoy. Pick it for a flexible stereo tape delay with ping-pong pre-delays and a built-in ducker; it is less simple than PSP's own stompDelay, the pedal-style alternative.
- Best for: vocal slap and throws, dub-style saturated echoes, and rhythmic synth and guitar delays.
- Genres: rock, dub, electronic, soul and lo-fi.
- Look elsewhere if: you want instant note-value delay times and a simple layout; reviewers found its controls take learning.
- Standout: four internal tape delays with a built-in ducker.
What producers say
Reviewers liked its tape sound but found the controls take time to learn.
- Computer Music (2013): said it "mimics tape delay well" and "holds its own" against UA's Space Echo emulation.
- Resident Advisor (2013): Jono Buchanan rated sound 4.5/5 and liked how the drive controls add color and warmth.
- Gripe: Computer Music found precise note-value timing hard and the presets weak; RA gave ease of use 3/5.
- PSP Audioware PSP Echo review (MusicRadar / Computer Music)
- PSP Audioware - Echo, Tech Review (Resident Advisor)
Where to buy
- Best Service: $87
- PSP Audioware: $99
- Plugin Boutique: $99
- PluginFox: $99
- AudioDeluxe: $99
Tutorials and reviews
- Chris Falson presents PSP Echo (PSPaudioware)
- PSP Echo a creative and easy-to-use tape delay!
- PSPaudioware updates PSP Echo to v1.5.0 - VST3 & Apple Silicon support and more
- PSP Echo ON vs OFF
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