Soundtoys EchoBoy 5 – Legendary Delay Plug-in
Soundtoys EchoBoy 5 is the ultimate delay plug-in, offering an unrivaled combination of tone-shaping, creative control, and musicality. A long-standing favorite of top producers and mix engineers, EchoBoy delivers everything from warm tape echo and analog delays to crisp digital repeats, rhythmic multi-taps, and wild modulated effects—all in one flexible and intuitive interface.
With over 30 built-in echo styles modeled on classic hardware such as the Echoplex, Space Echo, Memory Man, DM-2, and more, EchoBoy lets you recreate vintage tones or invent entirely new delay textures. Now part of the Soundtoys 5.5 lineup, version 5 brings native Apple Silicon support, resizable GUI, and seamless integration with the Effect Rack.
Key Features:
- Analog-modeled delay with 30+ echo styles based on vintage hardware
- Switch between single, dual, ping-pong, and rhythm echo modes
- Powerful Style Editor to tweak saturation, EQ, modulation, and diffusion
- Tempo sync, tap tempo, groove, and feel controls for rhythmic precision
- Wide range of sounds—from tape warmth to clean digital delay to ambient wash
- Resizable interface and VST3 support
- Native Apple Silicon support (M1/M2/M3)
- Works as a standalone plug-in or inside the Soundtoys Effect Rack
System Requirements:
- Formats: VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit only)
- macOS: 10.12 or later (Intel & Apple Silicon supported)
- Windows: 7 or later (64-bit)
- DAW: Compatible with all major 64-bit hosts
- iLok account required (dongle optional)
Perfect For:
- Producers seeking analog and digital delay tones in one plug-in
- Mix engineers looking for versatile delay effects with character
- Sound designers creating evolving echoes and ambient textures
- Anyone who loves the sound of vintage delays with modern control
Soundtoys EchoBoy 5 is more than just a delay—it’s an entire delay studio in a plug-in. Whether you’re after gritty slapbacks, lush ambient echoes, or tempo-locked rhythmic textures, EchoBoy gives you the tools to shape sound with musical expression and professional precision.