IK Multimedia’s Tape Echo Is FREE for a Limited Time!

Hey Plugheads,

We’ve got a spicy deal cooking this week—and it comes straight from the vaults of analog delay history.

Audio Plugin Deals has teamed up with the legendary Italian plugin makers IK Multimedia to bring you something truly special:

🎁 The Tape Echo plugin —a stunning emulation of the classic Echoplex EP3 tape delay—is completely free for a limited time.

🎛️ Iconic Tracks That Used the Original Echoplex EP-3

Hey Plugheads! If you’re curious about what makes IK Multimedia’s Tape Echo plugin so special, it helps to know the legacy behind the hardware it’s modeled after — the legendary Echoplex EP-3. This unit wasn’t just a delay; it was a core part of the creative process for many iconic artists.

Here are 5 legendary songs and artists who made magic with the EP-3:

🎸 1. Van Halen – “Eruption”

Eddie Van Halen used the Echoplex EP-3 to add a rich, warm delay to his iconic solos. In Eruption, the echo tail is part of what gives his guitar tone that unforgettable depth and presence.

🌊 2. The Shadows – “Apache” (Live Versions)

Hank Marvin’s surfy, rhythmic slapback delays often came from an Echoplex during live performances. It helped shape the sound of early instrumental rock and is still a reference for clean echo tone.

🎤 3. Elvis Presley – 1970s Live Shows

Elvis’s voice was famously processed through an EP-3 during his live concerts. That subtle but lush echo added emotional impact and fullness, blending seamlessly into his performances.

🌀 4. Pink Floyd – “Echoes” (Live)

David Gilmour used the Echoplex for atmospheric textures and ambient tails. Tracks like Echoes and Shine On You Crazy Diamond highlight how analog tape delay could become a psychedelic sound design tool.

🎚️ 5. Brian Setzer – “Rock This Town”

Known for his authentic rockabilly sound, Setzer relied on the EP-3 for its distinctive slapback. It gave his clean guitar tracks the bounce and energy that defined the genre.

💡 Want to try these sounds?

Now that IK Multimedia has faithfully recreated this legendary unit in plugin form (and it’s FREE for a limited time via Audio Plugin Deals), you can start experimenting with those same tones in your DAW.

🔄 What Is Tape Echo?

If you’ve ever dreamed of getting those warm, warbly, organic echoes like the ones from old-school recordings, this is exactly the kind of tool you want in your arsenal.

Originally launched in 1969, the Echoplex EP3 quickly became the standard for tape-based delay effects. IK Multimedia’s Tape Echo nails the vibe of the original—right down to the tape hiss, wow and flutter, and even AC hum (yup, you can choose between US and EU voltage noise… how’s that for detail?).

But it doesn’t stop there.

You get all the software flexibility modern producers demand:

🎶 BPM-syncable delay times
🎚️ Stereo operation with two independent delay lines
📈 Full automation
🌀 Controls for tape wear, flutter, and headroom

This isn’t just a delay—it’s a character machine. Dial it in for subtle slapback, vocal space, or turn it up and go full chaos for psychedelic modulated madness.

🎤🔥 Use It On…

Vocals: Give your takes rich, dreamy tails that sit perfectly in the mix.
Surf Guitar: The classic slapback delay sound is alive and well here.
Anything Else: Synths, drums, FX busses—Tape Echo gives you that 3D vibe that only analog-style gear can.

🕐 Limited-Time Offer – Don’t Sleep on This!

This collab between Audio Plugin Deals and IK Multimedia isn’t going to last forever. If you’ve ever wanted a high-quality tape delay plugin that oozes vibe, this is your moment.

👉 Head over to AudioPluginDeals.com and grab the IK Multimedia Tape Echo while it’s still available for free.