ETD: Free Vintage Tape Delay Plugin for Your DAW
Experience the warmth and character of a classic 1961 all-tube tape delay with ETD, a completely free audio plugin for your DAW! ETD faithfully recreates the sound and feel of vintage tape machines, adding depth and richness to your recordings and mixes. This isn’t just a delay; it’s a creative tool with three distinct modes:
Three Powerful Modes
- Tape Delay Mode: Unleash your creativity with a versatile tape delay simulation. Create pristine vocal echoes or experiment with swirling cosmic flange effects – the possibilities are endless.
- Tape Saturation Mode: Transform ETD into a dedicated tape saturator. Add subtle warmth or aggressive overdrive, and fine-tune the wah and flutter controls for unique modulated effects.
- Tube Preamp Mode: Experience the pure, rich glow of a tube preamp. Add warmth and richness to any signal, from subtle enhancement to full-blown sonic explosion.
Completely Free for Everyone, Especially Students!
ETD is completely FREE to download, and it’s especially free for students!
System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- DAW: A compatible DAW (see below for examples)
- System Resources: Sufficient system resources (specific requirements depend on your DAW and project complexity)
Latest Version: v1.0.3 (2024-2025)
This latest version includes bug fixes: corrected tape saturation offset control, improved Wow/Flutter depth control, and fixed initial settings for ProTools. Previous version v1.0.2 addressed delay sync issues.
DAW Compatibility
ETD is compatible with popular DAWs including (but not limited to):
- FL Studio
- Ableton Live
- Logic Pro X
- Cubase
- Pro Tools
- Reaper