EP-34 Tape Echo
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Warm, crazy, and hazy delays from the most popular tape echo ever made.
The EP-34 Tape Echo plug-in for UAD-2 hardware and Apollo interfaces gives you an exacting emulation of the legendary tape echo device used by Jimmy Page, Brian May, Chick Corea, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Johnson, and Andy Summers. Vintage Echoplexes are legendary for their idiosyncrasies — including distortion, wow and flutter, self-oscillation, squelch effects, and other random analog goodness. The EP-34 Tape Echo plug-in emulates all of this, and more.
Like the hardware, the EP-34 plug-in’s record head can be slid in real time for smeary weirdness, trippy dub excursions, and more. The musical input clipping of the original hardware’s hallowed preamp section is also captured via a Record Volume control, giving the EP-34 some subtle to not-so-subtle tonal coloring and distortion. With the addition of modern workflow enhancements like Tempo Sync, the EP-34 Tape Echo plug-in is must-have tool for any mixer.Craft hazy delays and vibey slapback with the most legendary tape delay ever made
Tweak the EP-34 Tape Echo’s controls for real-time effects and tone sculpting
Harness a vintage Echoplex’s unique input clipping distortion on everything from drums to vocals and guitars
Create with plug-in-only features like Tempo Sync, Wet/Solo, Pan, and Tape Tension
“I'm loving the EP-34. As always, the harder you push the plug-in, the more it gives off the real world artifacts of the unit being overdriven. This is where other companies fail and UA thrives.”
– Michael Brauer (The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, My Morning Jacket)
“The EP-34 Tape Echo is a lovely plug-in. It's very earthy and gritty and organic sounding.”
– Rik Simpson (Coldplay)
“The EP-34 plug-in's self oscillation has all the vibe of the real Echoplex or Watkins with no tape hiss and no mechanical noise.”
– Steve Levine (Culture Club, Beach Boys, Ziggy Marley)
“The UAD EP-34 Tape Echo reacts and sounds like the real thing. This is the best-sounding tape echo emulation we've ever heard.”
– The Crystal Method
“The EP-34 Tape Echo plug‑in is so addictive. I absolutely love the character!”
– Jeff Balding (Taylor Swift, The Eagles, Florida Georgia Line)The EP-34 Tape Echo is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by any companies currently using the "Echoplex" name. “Echoplex” “EP-3” and “EP-4” model names, are used solely to identify the hardware emulated by Universal Audio.
Customer Reviews
R. Ray Harris
March 22, 2016
This got the job done.
The little artifacts that only happen with tape..well they happen again here..well done.
Read MoreP. Marriott
March 17, 2016
I'm totally in love!!!
Maybe it's because I'm a Jamaican-American who grew up on dub style reggae and psychedelic rock who also happens to be a huge fan of Portishead, De La Soul, Massive Attack, A Tribe Called...
Read MoreD. Gray
March 5, 2016
Always wanted this one
Its good but to be honest i expected a bit more. It is very diverse and can accomplish a lot creatively. Im glad I have it but if it was between two plugins and I could only get one, I...
Read MoreA. Crowley
March 4, 2016
Ethereal
Really impressed how real authentic this sounds (although I guess I'm comparing it to the sound I've heard on records, as I've never actually tried a real one!). The echo has that real...
Read MoreK. Scragg
January 16, 2016
Awesome
I've made records with the real thing and it's almost indistinguishable. Such a great atmosphere builder when used carefully. Lovely effect.
Read MoreM. Holmes
January 13, 2016
Love this Delay
I tried the demo and had to have this. Sits effortlessly in a mix and is very creative.
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Features
Highly desirable sound of original EP-3 and EP-4 Echoplex* tape delay units, now available as a UAD-2 plug-in for Mac or PC
Tape echo effects virtually indistinguishable from those used on countless classic recordings of the past six decades
Unique movable record head design creates warm, rich sound unlike any other delay unit
Provides a range of tones, from simple slap effects to self-oscillation chaos
Amalgam of features from EP-3 and EP-4 hardware units, plus "digital only" extras for modern mix use
Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Customer Reviews
EP-34 Tape Echo
R. Ray Harris
This got the job done.
The little artifacts that only happen with tape..well they happen again here..well done.
P. Marriott
I'm totally in love!!!
Maybe it's because I'm a Jamaican-American who grew up on dub style reggae and psychedelic rock who also happens to be a huge fan of Portishead, De La Soul, Massive Attack, A Tribe Called Quest and Broadcast to name a few... But now thanks to Universal Audio I have the ability to implement that same kinda of warm reactive trippy echo into my tracks. I've already mixed several new records using the EP-34 and each of my clients are very impressed. One of them cited how much it sounds like the real Echoplex which they use during their stage shows. I can't get enough of this plugin, it's too awesome!
D. Gray
Always wanted this one
Its good but to be honest i expected a bit more. It is very diverse and can accomplish a lot creatively. Im glad I have it but if it was between two plugins and I could only get one, I would most likely be leaning towards the other.
A. Crowley
Ethereal
Really impressed how real authentic this sounds (although I guess I'm comparing it to the sound I've heard on records, as I've never actually tried a real one!).
The echo has that real tape feel which degrades into an ethereal texture, which can easily be pushed into self oscillation.
I've wanted to go past the 700ms a few times though, these are the kind of things I think should be offered beyond the 'authentic' simulation, even if it's on a hidden button etc.
V. Salvaggio
Meh...
I really wanted the Roland space echo but UA recommended this instead, I'm just not that excited about it. I probably should have spent my money on something better
K. Scragg
Awesome
I've made records with the real thing and it's almost indistinguishable. Such a great atmosphere builder when used carefully. Lovely effect.
M. Holmes
Love this Delay
I tried the demo and had to have this. Sits effortlessly in a mix and is very creative.
S. Yakimovich
EP-34 Tape Echo
Always I dreamed to have it in the arsenal.
And here at last I have it.
Simply super musical plug-in. For me it is the best software tape dely.C. Tunnessen
So Cool!!
This thing is alive! It is simply the coolest delay plugin ever made!
A. Beungchaiyaphum
Great for delay lover !
great echo delay plug in
c. yeorae
i love uad
i love uad i love uad i love uad
B. Ashdown
Dub stuff out!!
I never had the chance to play with the original, but this little baby rocks!
Instant "Dubiness" plugin for your tracks. You want a delay that goes on forever and starts to feed back? This is for you!E. Halterman
Out of this world!
A nice stellar delay... one of a kind, with a color all it's own!
S. Goodison
Perfect tape delay.
I love using this on almost every mix I do. It's got a great sound, and if you really drive it with a very short delay time and low feedback then is gives great characterful space to vocals without being obvious. Excellent value for the price!
T. Urban
Most creative delay I own
I love this delay. The sound is amazing and for me, I find it to inspire creativity. For a demo, you can see a youtube dub tutorial where I demonstrate this plugin in action.
https://youtu.be/rW1RwhaS9nE
I would not have this as my only delay. The cooper time cube is way easier for me to get clean measured delays on vocal and drum tracks. But it sounds great and is fun!
P. AYUSO
The most Amazing echos period!
I tried this in a demo and it rocked on so much of the mix. I had to have it. You won't be sorry you bought this!
E. Studios
Eddie approved!
Got this one for the resident guitar gods and now they're all Runnin' with the Devil.
W. Poland
The reel deal.
Yet another fabulous UA plug. Nice vintage vibe and excellent pre-sets.
R. Tanner
EP34 Tape Echo
Really does a great job, and is very easy to use. If you're looking to create amazing sound then this is the 'plug in' you need. Endless possibilities for any instrument and really a go to plug for vocals. I love it in my master mix to create space and ambience. 5 Stars!
W. Roncher
EP34 delivers
The sound of this thing is lush. Throwing it on a track puts me in the very moment.
