Delay TAPE-201 from Arturia is an effects plugin that emulates vintage hardware tape delays, with a saturated analog echo character and an integrated spring reverb tank.
Delay TAPE-201 at a glance
| Developer | Arturia |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Delay |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk space | 1 GB |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €98.18 |
What Delay TAPE-201 does
The plugin is built around the sound of tape echo units, and the developer describes its emulation as an attempt to recreate the tone of classic hardware. The lineage it references runs from early EchoSonic designs by Ray Butts and Mike Battle’s Echoplex to Ikutaro Kakehashi’s later tape delay, where the echo was taken from a standard quarter-inch tape loop with a continuous, loose loop and a fluttering tone. Spring reverb is integrated into the same unit to add atmosphere.
Delay TAPE-201 is offered as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), and a trial is available. The release circulates as a crack, a keygen and a serial key, and people searching for a free download usually add a torrent, a magnet link or a repack. Queries also pair the name with VST crack, AU crack or AAX crack, and a working serial is the string most often typed alongside it.
Key features
- Tape delay emulation. The delay section recreates the saturated, fluttering repeats of vintage tape echo hardware, with the developer citing a fluttering tone and loose loop behavior as part of its character.
- EQ on the repeats. An EQ control shapes the tone of the delayed signal to refine the character of each echo.
- Spring reverb tank. An integrated spring reverb adds atmosphere and harmonically rich decay within the same plugin.
Use cases
- Guitar and vocal echo. The tape echo and spring reverb are suited to guitar and vocal processing where a saturated, fluttering repeat is the goal.
- Rhythmic delay patterns. The delay patterns can be used to create different rhythmic feels in a mix.
Compatibility
Delay TAPE-201 comes as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit). The minimum OS is macOS 10.13, native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the plugin requires 4 GB of RAM and 1 GB of disk space.
Who it is for
Producers, mix engineers and sound designers who want a tape delay with a saturated analog character and an integrated spring reverb in a single plugin.
Delay TAPE-201 compared with similar plugins
Space Delay from IK Multimedia is a delay effect offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Galaxy Tape Echo from Universal Audio is a delay effect offered as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, without a VST2 build.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delay TAPE-201 | Arturia | Delay | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Space Delay | IK Multimedia | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| Stellar Echo SD-201 | Slate Digital | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Galaxy Tape Echo | Universal Audio | Delay | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €30.74 (regular €48.59) |
| Echo Cat | Wavesfactory | Delay | VST3, VST2 | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
Price and availability
Delay TAPE-201 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €98.18. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Delay TAPE-201 FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Delay TAPE-201?
Serial keys and keygens for the plugin circulate in the same searches as the crack, and the Windows and macOS builds are listed separately.
Does Delay TAPE-201 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, with a minimum of macOS 10.13.
Is Delay TAPE-201 available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link releases appear in searches, and the package is typically packed as .rar or .iso.
Which formats does Delay TAPE-201 include?
The plugin is offered as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone, and it is listed for Windows and macOS (64-bit).