Plugin Boutique has launched a promotion on Slate Digital’s effect plugin which aims to capture the distinctive vibe and nuance of classic tape delay.
Stellar Echo SD-201 is on sale for $74 USD instead of $149 USD for the next few days.
Unlike digital delays, this analog tape echo-inspired plug-in introduces subtle pitch and timing variations, adding warmth and depth as echoes naturally evolve and blend organically into a mix. Play creatively with high feedback for unique saturation effects or adjust tape speed for cosmic pitch-shifting effects to add a rich, psychedelic layer to your sound. Stellar Echo transforms your tracks with a perfect fusion of vintage charm and the creative possibilities of modern production.
Stellar Echo SD-201 features
- Digital recreation of a legendary hardware tape echo.
- Retains all the signature character and sound of the original unit.
- Adds plate, chamber, and hall reverbs alongside the original spring tank.
- Adds HP & LP isolators alongside original Bass and Treble sliders.
- Dry Thru slider lets you control dryness of input signal sent to output.
- FX Input Mute switch blocks new audio from entering plugin.
- Clean/Noise switch toggles the standard input noise of the original unit.
- Wow & Flutter slider adjusts natural speed imperfections and tuning deviations.
- Offers two processing modes: Original & Custom .
- Custom mode introduces a fourth (4 th ) tape head.
- Custom offers control over output volumes, stereo balances, and physical positions of each tape head.
- GUI features moving tape animation at the top of the unit, like Virtual Tape Machines.
The plugin is available in VST/VST3, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. The offer expires February 23rd, 2026.
More information: Slate Digital / Stellar Echo SD-201
