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Stardust 201 Tape Echo by Cherry Audio tape echo plugin interface
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Stardust 201 Tape Echo (Crossgrade from Mercury-4): Tape Echo Effect Plugin by Cherry Audio

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Stardust 201 Tape Echo (Crossgrade from Mercury-4) is a tape echo effect plugin from Cherry Audio, modeled on the classic Roland Space Echo units of the 1970s and 1980s. It is offered as a crossgrade for owners of Mercury-4.

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01Overview

Stardust 201 Tape Echo is an echo effect that recreates the sound of vintage tape delay hardware. Cherry Audio builds it as a hot-rodded interpretation of the Roland Space Echo, bringing together features from the RE-201 and RE-301 units. Its tape simulation adds the limited fidelity and minor speed variations of real audio tape, which give repeats a warm, organic character. The plugin is offered as a crossgrade for owners of Mercury-4, and the full version is also available.

Best for

  • Vintage tape delay
  • Dub-style echo throws
  • Stereo echo widening
  • Lo-fi chorus repeats
  • Tempo-synced delay effects
Developer
Cherry Audio
Category
Echo
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Modeled vintage tape echo with seven virtual tape head modes
  • 4x extended echo time range
  • LFO echo time modulation section
  • Sync to DAW master tempo
  • Exclusive motor kill switch
  • True-stereo modeled BBD chorus circuit
  • Modeled input overdrive
  • Independent stereo tape head loops for wide imaging
  • Spring-style reverb and bass and treble EQ
  • Selectable mono/stereo modes and user color themes
03In depth

Tape Echo Sound and Character

Cherry Audio says Stardust precisely recreates the limited fidelity and stability of audio tape. The model rolls off bass and treble for a warm tone, and small speed variations give repeats a chorusing quality.

Pushing the intensity control overloads the circuit, producing runaway echoes and feedback. The plugin also includes a modeled input overdrive and a lush, true-stereo BBD chorus circuit.

The spring-style reverb and bass and treble EQ controls add further shaping options for the echo signal.

Workflow, Timing and Stereo Controls

Stardust offers seven virtual tape head modes and a 4x extended echo time range. An LFO echo time modulation section lets you move delay time over time.

The plugin can sync to the DAW master tempo, so repeats lock to your project timing. An exclusive motor kill switch is included for stopping the tape transport.

Independent stereo tape head loops are designed for wide imaging, and you can switch between mono and stereo modes depending on your signal.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperCherry Audio
TypePlugin
CategoryEcho
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats is Stardust 201 Tape Echo available in?

It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats.

Which operating systems does Stardust 201 Tape Echo support?

It supports Windows and macOS. The listed requirements include Windows 7 or later, including Windows 11, and macOS 10.13 or later, with macOS 13 Ventura supported and native Apple M1 processor support.

Can Stardust 201 Tape Echo sync to my DAW tempo?

Yes. The plugin can sync its echo timing to the DAW master tempo.

07Developer

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