Echorec
by Pulsar Audio · Delay · Magnetic drum echo
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Emulation of the Binson Echorec 2 tube-driven magnetic disk delay, known for warm multi-head echoes.
Best for: Guitars, Vocals, Sound Design. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: hardware emulation, tube, 60s, vocals, drums, electric guitar, vintage, warm, wobble, colored, dub, flutter, keys, mixing, sound design, tempo-synced.
What it does
Pulsar Echorec emulates the Binson Echorec 2, a 1960s tube-driven magnetic disk delay.
- Modelling: tube input stage with pre-emphasis filters, plus magnetic saturation and hysteresis.
- Character: three wear states, stereo drift, pitch modulation, wow and flutter.
- Other features: tempo sync with tap tempo, motor speed adjustment and an Off mode that gives coloured saturation without delay.
Source: Pulsar Audio product page
When to use it
For warm, multi-head rhythmic echoes with vintage wobble rather than clean digital repeats.
- Best for: guitars, keys, vocals and dub or psych-leaning production.
- Look elsewhere if: you want a clean, feature-heavy modern delay.
Where to buy
- Plugin Boutique: $49 (regular $99)
- Best Service: $89
- PluginFox: $89
- AudioDeluxe: $89
- Pulsar Audio: $99
Tutorials and reviews
- Pulsar Audio Echorec - The Pink Floyd sound in a plugin!
- Pulsar Echorec - Demo // Feature Overview
- THIS THING LOOKS REAL! - Pulsar Echorec
- Checking Out : Echorec by Pulsar Audio
- Creative modulations with Pulsar Echorec
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