Space Age 555: Vintage Tape Echo, Chorus and Spring Reverb Plugin

The core of Space Age 555 is a tape echo model with six echo modes. Audiority kept the original fake stereo mode of the hardware, in which the outputs of the unit's sections are split between the left and right channels. This gives a wider, more unusual stereo image than a standard stereo delay.

The plugin also includes a BBD chorus and a spring reverb. These can be blended in with their own level controls, so you can move from subtle modulation to a more pronounced, washy space while keeping the tape delay as the foundation of the sound.

Beyond the classic controls, Space Age 555 adds parameters for tuning the unit. Age, Feedback and Motor Speed trimmers let you adjust the character of the tape path, while Baxandall bass and treble tone controls shape the tonal balance of the repeats.

Tempo sync keeps delay times locked to your project, and a ducking function lets the echo step back while the dry signal plays. A bypassable direct signal and a mix control let you set the balance between dry and processed sound. The interface is resizable to suit your screen.