TAL-Dub-X by TAL delay effect plugin interface

TAL-Dub-X: Saturated Delay Plugin by TAL Free Download

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TAL-Dub-X is a delay effect plugin by TAL, a remake of the developer's freeware TAL-Dub with a saturation stage, a resonance filter and support for VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

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01Overview

TAL-Dub-X is a delay effect built around a saturation stage and a low-pass filter with a resonance control. TAL describes it as a remake of its earlier freeware TAL-Dub, extended with extra features and 64-bit support on macOS and AAX. The developer notes that it does not emulate a specific hardware unit. Its character comes from its own saturation and filtering rather than from a clean digital delay, and the feedback and filter settings make it suited to long, evolving repeats.

Best for

Endless delay effects
Dub-style echoes
Rhythmic tempo-synced delays
Filtered send effects
Stereo ping pong delays
Automated delay modulation

Developer: TAL
Category: Delays
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Drive knob controls saturation on the delay signal
High-quality resonance filter for shaping repeats
High pass filter for controlling low-end buildup
Delay time up to 2 seconds
Host tempo sync with TAP button
Feedback with selectable POST filter routing
PING PONG mode for stereo bouncing echoes
Stereo triangle LFO for delay time and filter modulation
MIDI LEARN and MIDI Mapping support
MTS and MPE supported, with resizable GUI

03In depth

Sound and Character of the Delay

TAL says TAL-Dub-X is not meant to sound like a clean digital delay. The Drive knob controls a saturation stage that colors each repeat, and a high-quality resonance filter shapes the tone as the echoes build. A high pass filter is also included for thinning out the low end.

With delay times up to 2 seconds and a Feedback control with POST filter routing, the plugin can produce long, sustained repeats. The developer points to this as the reason it works for endless delay effects.

Workflow, Controls and Automation

TAL-Dub-X syncs to the host tempo, and a TAP button lets you set the delay time by tapping. A PING PONG mode bounces repeats between channels, and a stereo triangle LFO can modulate both delay time and the resonance filter.

MIDI LEARN makes it quick to assign controls for automation, and MIDI Mapping is supported. MTS and MPE are also supported. The GUI is resizable, and an accurate meter shows levels. Useful presets are included to start from.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does TAL-Dub-X support?

TAL-Dub-X is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run TAL-Dub-X?

On macOS, it requires Mac OS X 10.9 or higher and is 64-bit only, with a Universal Binary 2 build that supports native Apple M1. On Windows, it requires Windows 7 or higher, 64-bit only. The AAX format requires Pro Tools 10.3.6 or higher.