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Delay TAPE-201

Arturia

Delay TAPE-201 is Arturia's software recreation of an iconic 1970s tape delay processor, featuring a modeled tape loop with three sequential playback heads and spring reverb tank. Built on authentic tape echo hardware emulation, it adds modern production features including stereo processing, input EQ, LFO modulation, and three distinct delay types (L/R, Ping Pong, M/S) not available on the original hardware.

Key Features

0112 Mode Selector settings combining 3 playback heads with reverb options
023 Delay Types: L/R, Ping Pong, and M/S (mid/side) processing
03Input Equalizer with high-pass, peak, and low-pass filters
043 Preamp Models: clean, original 201 modeled, and vintage Germanium-inspired
05Motor Controls: Flutter, Motor Inertia, and Noise for authentic tape character
06LFO with 6 shapes (Sine, Saw, Ramp, Triangle, Square, Sample & Hold) and tempo sync
07Stereo Offset and Stereo Width controls for spatial separation
08Tape-authentic controls: Repeat Rate, Intensity, Echo/Reverb Amount, Bass, and Treble

Things to Try

  • 01Use Mode settings 5-11 to blend tape echo with spring reverb for lush spatial effects
  • 02Push Intensity to high settings in conjunction with Repeat Rate and Mode controls to create self-oscillating textures and perform the delay as an instrument
  • 03Shape input frequencies with the Input Equalizer high-pass filter to remove unwanted bass and create a brighter echo
  • 04Apply Motor Inertia to gradually change playback speed for smooth tape speed transitions

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