Space Station UM282 by Audiority echo and reverb plugin interface

Space Station UM282: Echo and Reverb Plugin by Audiority Free Download

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Space Station UM282 is an echo and reverb plugin by Audiority that simulates the Ursa Major Space Station SST-282, an early 1980s multi-tap delay unit. It turns a mono input into a stereo reverberated signal.

VST3VST2AUAAXWindowsmacOS64-bit
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01Overview

Space Station UM282 models the Ursa Major Space Station SST-282, an echo and reverb unit from the early 1980s. Unlike many reverb devices of that period, the original used delay techniques to turn a mono source into a new stereo reverberated signal. The plugin keeps that approach, using a single multi-tap delay line where eight taps are used for listening and the remaining taps build the reverb. Audiority presents it as a tool for producers who want delay-based space rather than conventional algorithmic reverb.

Best for

  • Vintage echo effects
  • Stereo reverb tails
  • Mono-to-stereo spreading
  • Dub-style delays
  • Ambient vocal space
Developer
Audiority
Category
Delays
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Models the Ursa Major Space Station SST-282 early 1980s unit
  • Single multi-tap delay line with 8 audition taps
  • 16 audition delay programs as starting points
  • Up to 255ms delay, extendable to 2.55 seconds
  • Reverb times up to 3.5 seconds
  • Reduced bandwidth from 20Hz to 7kHz
  • Echo Sync, Full Stereo Mode and Echo Only Mode
  • Ducking and resizable interface
03In depth

Multi-Tap Delay Architecture and Sound

The core of Space Station UM282 is a single multi-tap delay line. Most traditional delay units of the era had only one or two taps. Here, eight taps are available for audition, and the rest of the tap structure is used to synthesize reverberation. This is what gives the effect its character: the echoes overlap into a dense, stereo wash rather than discrete repeats.

The plugin offers up to 255ms of delay time, extendable to 2.55 seconds, and reverb times up to 3.5 seconds. Its bandwidth is limited to 20Hz to 7kHz, which reflects the original hardware and shapes the tone of the tail.

Sixteen audition delay programs give you starting points to explore before adjusting the tap settings yourself.

Controls, Modes and Workflow

Space Station UM282 includes Echo Sync to lock delay timing to your session tempo, Full Stereo Mode for wide reverberated output, and Echo Only Mode for using the delay without the reverb signal. Delay Extension lengthens the available delay time, and Ducking lets the effect pull back while the dry signal is playing, which helps keep echoes and reverb out of the way of a busy mix.

The interface is resizable, so you can work at a larger scale when editing tap and program settings.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperAudiority
TypePlugin
CategoryDelay
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Space Station UM282?

It is an echo and reverb plugin by Audiority that simulates the Ursa Major Space Station SST-282, an early 1980s unit that used multi-tap delay to create reverberation.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

Space Station UM282 is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS. It is 64-bit only.

What do I need to run it?

On Windows you need Windows 7 or later, an Intel i5 or better, 2GB RAM and a 1024×768 screen. On Intel Macs you need OS X 10.8 or later with similar specs, and Apple Silicon Macs need macOS 11 Big Sur or later. AAX requires Pro Tools 11 or higher.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, Space Station UM282 offers a trial.

07Developer

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