Galaxy Tape Echo is a tape delay effect from Universal Audio that emulates a classic tape echo unit, with added spring reverb, shimmer and time-based modulation controls.
Galaxy Tape Echo at a glance
| Developer | Universal Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Delay |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €30.74 (regular €48.59) |
What Galaxy Tape Echo does
The plugin reproduces the controls of the original hardware unit and adds features on top of them, including Tempo Sync, pan controls for reverb and delay, and a Tape Select control. The Echo/Normal switch mutes the signal echo while the global bass and treble controls shape the overall tone. Galaxy Tape Echo is offered as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and activation uses iLok.
Queries pair Galaxy Tape Echo with serial key and torrent, and the release is packed as .rar and .iso in repacks, so a working serial and a magnet link are the strings most often typed alongside the name.
Key features
- Tape echo emulation. The delay section follows the behavior of the original tape echo, from subtle tape textures to wild self-oscillation and distortion, with wow, flutter and pitch shifting available as time-based effects.
- Spring reverb and shimmer. An ambient spring reverb with a shimmer character can be applied to any source, and the pan controls place the reverb and delay independently in the stereo field.
- Echo/Normal switch and global tone. The Echo/Normal switch mutes the signal echo, while the global bass and treble controls adjust the overall tone of the processed signal.
- Tempo Sync and Tape Select. Tempo Sync locks the delay time to the session tempo, and the Tape Select control changes the tape behavior of the unit.
- Faithful hardware controls. The controls are kept close to the original hardware layout, so the unit can be operated the way the classic device is used.
Compatibility
Galaxy Tape Echo is offered as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native support for Apple Silicon listed. Windows 10 is the minimum OS and activation uses iLok.
Galaxy Tape Echo compared with similar plugins
Stellar Echo SD-201 from Slate Digital is a delay effect offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. The two alternatives differ in developer and format list from Galaxy Tape Echo, which is offered as VST3, AU and AAX.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Tape Echo | Universal Audio | Delay | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €30.74 (regular €48.59) |
| Stellar Echo SD-201 | Slate Digital | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Delay TAPE-201 | Arturia | Delay | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| SSL Native X-Echo | Solid State Logic | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €14.88 (regular €101.15) |
| Space Delay | IK Multimedia | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
Price and availability
Galaxy Tape Echo was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €30.74, reduced from €48.59. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Galaxy Tape Echo FAQ
Does Galaxy Tape Echo run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed for the plugin on macOS (64-bit).
Which formats does Galaxy Tape Echo come in?
It comes as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
Where can I download Galaxy Tape Echo crack for free?
The release circulates as a .rar and .iso repack, and the Mac build is searched as a .dmg crack.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Galaxy Tape Echo?
A working serial and a keygen are the strings most often typed with the name, alongside the iLok license.
Is Galaxy Tape Echo available as a torrent or magnet link?
The release is most often shared as a torrent or magnet link, packed as a repack with .rar and .iso files.