Stardust 201 Tape Echo interface

Stardust 201 Tape Echo

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At a Glance

TypeEffect
CategoryTape Delay
PlatformWiN
DAWAny

Cherry Audio Stardust 201 Tape Echo brings vintage tape delay character to modern productions, drawing on the Roland RE-201 and RE-301. Its modeled tape response softens bass and treble, while subtle speed variations give repeats a gently shifting, organic feel. Use it for warm vocal echoes, spacious guitar lines, animated synth parts or runaway feedback effects. Seven virtual tape head modes, an extended delay range and DAW tempo sync make it easy to shape anything from tight rhythmic repeats to sprawling echo trails. Spring-style reverb and true-stereo BBD chorus add depth and movement, while modeled input overdrive supplies extra grit. Independent stereo tape head loops widen the image, with bass and treble controls for tonal adjustment. An LFO echo-time section and motor kill switch offer further creative control. It suits producers who want vintage warmth with flexible timing and stereo options.