Echoes T7E MKII by Audiority tube echo plugin interface

Echoes T7E MKII: Analog-Modeled Vintage Tube Echo Plugin Free Download

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Echoes T7E MKII is an analog-modeled tube echo effect plugin by Audiority that recreates a vintage Italian magnetic drum echo unit from the early 1960s. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Echoes T7E MKII is built around a magnetic spinning drum with record and playback heads, modeled on a tube echo made in Italy in the early 1960s. Audiority models both the mechanics and the electronics of the original design. The plugin offers three playback modes, including Sync to match your host tempo, and extends the delay length from roughly 310 ms up to about 1100 ms. Version 2.0 adds further tools such as delay extension, a speed filter and a lite mode.

Best for

Vintage tape-style echo
Dub delays
Tempo-synced rhythm delays
Self-oscillating echo effects
Stereo spread on vocals
Lo-fi drum processing

Developer: Audiority
Category: Echo
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Analog-modeled vintage tube echo based on a 1960s Italian magnetic drum unit
Three playback modes: Classic, Varispeed and Sync
Four equally spaced playback heads with 12 head combinations
Tone, Error and Volume controls plus independent panning for each head
Stereo Spread and Heads Pan Law controls
Magnetic Drum Age and Speed settings with internal hum noise
Version 2.0: PE 603 style head switching matrix and Delay Extension up to 11 seconds
Version 2.0: Pre-amp mode, Output Booster, Speed Filter and Lite Mode

03In depth

Sound, Character and Playback Modes

Audiority describes the T7E as a faithful recreation of a magnetic drum echo, and the drum design is the source of its character. According to the developer, the drum arrangement offers more stability than a typical tape transport, with reduced wow and flutter.

The Classic, Varispeed and Sync playback modes let you choose between a free-running drum speed, a variable speed setting, or a delay locked to your host tempo. Four equally spaced playback heads can be combined in 12 head configurations, and each head has its own Tone, Error and Volume controls and independent panning.

An internal hum noise adds realism and enables self-oscillation, and the Input Tube Low Cut shapes what reaches the echo.

Controls and Workflow for Echo Effects

The three echo modes are Echo, Repeat and Swell. The Stereo Spread and Heads Pan Law settings control how the repeats sit in the stereo field, while Magnetic Drum Age and Speed settings shape the drum behavior.

The EM81 Magic Eye tube level indicator gives visual feedback on the signal level. Newer version 2.0 features include a PE 603 style head switching matrix, a Delay Extension of up to 11 seconds with Speed at minimum, a pre-amp mode when Delay Extension is set to 0, an Output Booster, a Speed Filter and a Lite Mode.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Audiority
Type	Plugin
Category	Echo
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Echoes T7E MKII?

Echoes T7E MKII is an effect plugin from Audiority that models a vintage tube magnetic drum echo made in Italy in the early 1960s. It covers mechanics and electronics of the original design.

Which formats and operating systems does Echoes T7E MKII support?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP formats. It runs on Windows and macOS, and the software is 64-bit only and will not function on 32-bit systems.

What do I need to run Echoes T7E MKII?

On Windows, the listed requirements are Windows 7 or later (64-bit), an Intel i5 or higher, 2GB RAM and a 1024×768 screen resolution. On Intel Macs, macOS 10.8 or later with an Intel i5 or higher is listed, and on Silicon Macs, macOS 11.0 or later with an Apple M1 or higher. All systems list 2GB RAM and a 1024×768 resolution. Pro Tools requires version 11 or later, and AAX requires a 64-bit host.