Slate Digital has launched Stellar Echo SD-201, a ‘meticulously-crafted reimagining’ of the Roland RE-201 tape echo that defined the sound of dub, reggae, and alt-rock records of the 1970s and beyond. The plug-in aims to capture the character of the original while adding significant enhancements tailored to modern music production.
In addition to authentically emulating the sound and functionality of the original hardware, Stellar Echo adds features that enable producers to create effects impossible to achieve with the original.
Among these are full stereo operation with ping-pong delay and adjustable echo width for more immersive effects; custom plate, chamber, and hall reverbs (in addition to the standard spring reverb) with adjustable decay time for creating unique ambient spaces; and a Wow & Flutter slider, Dry Thru Slider, and Clean/Noise switches for enhanced tape emulation. A Custom mode introduces a fourth playhead and gives users full control over output volume, stereo balance and head position.
‘Stellar Echo is the perfect fusion of vintage tape echo vibe with the creative capabilities you can only find in newer plug-ins,’ says Slate Digital CEO, John Bastianelli. ‘We took everything we loved about the original, then added exciting new features to make it even more useful and inspiring. We think you’ll be hearing it on a lot of tracks.’
Stellar Echo is available free to Slate Digital All Access Pass and Complete Access Bundle subscribers, and is also available for purchase as a perpetual licence for US$199.
