TAPEoPLEX tape delay plugin interface by Heritage Audio

TAPEoPLEX: Tape Delay Plugin by Heritage Audio

TAPEoPLEX is a tape delay effect plugin from Heritage Audio, modeled on a classic tape echo unit. It runs as a VST3, AU or AAX plugin and offers soft, clean delays as well as distorted repeats that can self-oscillate.

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01Overview

TAPEoPLEX is a delay effect from Heritage Audio that models a well-known vintage tape echo machine. The developer says the plugin was built from an original unit and modeled with current technology. Its delay range runs from soft, clean repeats to distorted echoes that can self-oscillate. Because the plugin is a full independent stereo unit, you can set different echo times for the left and right channels, or link them to share a delay time. Delay times can follow either the same tempo or the DAW's tempo.

Best for

Vintage tape echo
Guitar and vocal delays
Stereo echo effects
Tempo-synced repeats
Warm analog-style delay
Distorted self-oscillating echoes

Developer: Heritage Audio
Category: Delays
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Models a classic vintage tape echo unit
Soft, clean delays through distorted, self-oscillating repeats
Full independent stereo delay with separate L and R times
Option to link left and right delay time settings
Tempo sync to the same tempo or the DAW's tempo
Tape freshness control for color and slight harmonic distortion
Available as VST3, AU and AAX, 64-bit
Runs on macOS and Windows

03In depth

Tape Echo Sound and Character

Heritage Audio says TAPEoPLEX is modeled on a vintage tape echo unit that has been used on many well-known recordings. The developer describes the plugin as recreating that machine's sound for current production standards.

The repeats range from soft and clean to distorted. At higher settings the echoes can push into self-oscillation. A separate control adds what Heritage Audio calls tape freshness, which introduces color and slight harmonic distortion when you need it.

Stereo Delay and Tempo Control

Unlike a mono tape delay, TAPEoPLEX works as a full independent stereo unit. You can set a different echo time for the left and right channels.

You can also link the two channels so they share the same delay time or use different time settings on each side. Delay times can follow either the same tempo or the tempo of your DAW, which helps keep echoes locked to your arrangement.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Heritage Audio
Type	Plugin
Category	Delay
Formats	VST3, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does TAPEoPLEX support?

TAPEoPLEX is available in VST3, AU and AAX formats. All versions are 64-bit.

Which operating systems does TAPEoPLEX run on?

TAPEoPLEX runs on macOS and Windows. The developer lists macOS 10.15.7 and up, including both Intel and Apple Silicon M1, M2 and M3 Macs, and Windows 10 and 11.

What do I need to install TAPEoPLEX?

A free iLok cloud account is required to install and authorize TAPEoPLEX.

Which DAWs work with TAPEoPLEX?

The developer says TAPEoPLEX supports all major DAWs, including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper and Reason.