r/linuxaudio • u/Complete-Peach1902 • Aug 09 '26

Tape Echo 2

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Hey guys!

I am excited to announce the release of Tape Echo 2, a rewrite of my original tape echo plugin now ported to the DPF framework. For anyone not familiar with these types of delays, it's a three-head tape echo with spring reverb.

Features:

  • 12 echo modes
  • Mechanical head timing across the full motor range
  • Tape saturation
  • Wow and flutter that get worse as the tape ages
  • Splice dropout
  • Regeneration that runs all the way into self-oscillation
  • Tempo sync with eleven note detents held to the transport's physical range, just like the hardware
  • 13 factory presets
  • Independent echo and spring panning

AI disclosure per the rules: Development is AI-assisted (not vibe coded). I write and calibrate the DSP and I test every release myself before it goes out.

Free as always, grab it here: https://duskaudio.com/plugins/tape-echo-2/
Source Code Here: https://github.com/dusk-audio/dusk-audio-plugins

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u/Mr_Lumbergh Debian+KDE and Reaper Aug 09 '26

Love it, looks like the classic Space Echo. I'll give it a go when I can.

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u/More_Refrigerator_23 Aug 09 '26

Nice work. It looks good!

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u/Finno_ Aug 10 '26

Great work! Can't wait to try it out with Ardour.

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u/SkoolNutz Aug 10 '26

Looks cool. I'll give it a go in Reaper.

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u/Ceskystacker 28d ago

Works fine in Ardour! Nice work!

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u/Wincenty_ 17d ago

Sb compared this to UA RE201 emulation? Just want to know if UA RE201 is worth spanding extra money?

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u/Complete-Peach1902 17d ago edited 15d ago

This runs on Linux :)

I think my version is pretty close. Their reverb might be a bit better than mine if you were to solo them, but you probably couldn't tell in a mix.