Tube Delay is a delay effect from Softube that routes the echo through a simulation of three tube stages, with a 1-1000 ms delay time range.
Tube Delay at a glance
| Developer | Softube |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Delay |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, Studio One |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €88.26 |
What Tube Delay does
The delay runs from 1 ms to 1000 ms and can be locked to the host tempo through the sync option, which the developer lists as a tempo syncing feature for song-based work.
Three tube stages are modeled, and each one adds its own coloration; the drive knobs add distortion that the developer describes as dirty, while the tone controls add further passive distortion. Settings range from clean to overdriven, and the developer lists room echoes and rockabilly-style slap backs among the sounds the plugin can produce.
Queries pair the name with crack, repack and win/mac crack, and the 64-bit VST3, AU and AAX builds show up as x64 crack and macOS crack, while the VST2 and AAX builds are typed as VST crack and AAX crack.
Key features
- Delay time range. The delay time can be set anywhere from 1 ms to 1000 ms, covering short slap-back echoes and longer repeats.
- Tempo sync. The delay can follow the host tempo, so echo repeats stay locked to the song.
- Tube preamp stages. Three modeled tube stages are available, and each one changes the sound of the echo in its own way.
- Drive and tone. The drive knobs add distortion, and the tone section uses a vintage-style passive EQ that adds further coloration.
- Feedback. The feedback control is labeled as gritty and can be raised far enough to produce dub-style echo buildup.
Plugins similar to Tube Delay
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tube Delay | Softube | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €88.26 |
| Echo Cat | Wavesfactory | Delay | VST3, VST2 | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
| BLEASS Delay | BLEASS | Delay | VST3, AU, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €19.83 |
| SSL Native X-Echo | Solid State Logic | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €14.88 (regular €101.15) |
| Cluster Delay | Minimal Audio | Delay | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
Price and availability
Tube Delay was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €88.26. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Tube Delay FAQ
Where can I download Tube Delay crack for free?
Crack builds of Tube Delay circulate as Softube installers in repack form, and the listings name them with win/mac crack and macOS crack.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Tube Delay?
Serial key and keygen searches are common for Tube Delay, and the plugin uses iLok activation, which is why iLok emulator and iLok bypass are typed alongside it.
Is Tube Delay available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link copies of Tube Delay are listed, and they are packed as .rar and .iso archives.