EP-34 Tape Echo
by Universal Audio · Delay · Tape echo
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Emulation of the Echoplex EP-34 tape delay.
Best for: Guitars, Vocals. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: tape, tape echo, hardware emulation, licensed emulation, slapback, vintage, vocals, warm, 60s, electric guitar, flutter, mixing, tempo-synced, wobble.
What it does
An emulation of the Echoplex EP-34 tape delay, with the warmth and quirks of the original.
- Character: input clipping distortion, wow, flutter, self-oscillation and squelch effects.
- Plug-in extras: tempo sync, a Wet/Solo mode, pan and a Tape Tension control.
- Sounds: warm delays and slapback echo.
Source: Universal Audio product page
When to use it
A simple, characterful slapback and tape echo for guitars, vocals and keys. Compared with UA's Galaxy Tape Echo (rated in the delay category), it has fewer controls and a rougher, more vintage feel. For a full-featured delay across many styles, EchoBoy or Valhalla Delay is the more flexible choice. Suits rock, blues, rockabilly and psych.
What producers say
UA's page shows 4.8/5 from 412 customer reviews with 97% recommending it. These are store-page reviews, not independent ones.
Where to buy
- Universal Audio: $29
Tutorials and reviews
- EP-34 Tape Echo plug-in for UAD-2
- The Universal Audio EP-34 is a Top Delay Plugin
- EP-34 Tape Echo plug in for UAD 2 【日本語字幕】
- EP34 Echo Plex (UAD Plugin)
- Use The UAD EP34 Tape Delay On A Lead Guitar
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