Tone Report Weekly Issue 121 | Page 47

PLUGIN #4 DELAY We all know and love delay, and this effect needs no explanation nor introduction. Everyone has their favorite flavor of delay, whether it be warm and bubbly or pristine and clear. In the plugin world, there are quite literally hundreds of delay plugins from which to choose, ranging from basic to downright trippy. However, in the eyes of many audio engineers and studio owners, there is one king that rules over the rest since its inception, and that is the Echoboy, by Soundtoys. Many recording guitarists claim to ditch their expensive hardware delays in favor of this lovely plugin for the mixing stage, and for good reason. This delay sounds positively huge, fat and warm. It’s incredibly versatile, and features a bunch of different delay modes from crisp and clear studio tape delays to dark and cavernous Echorecs. I cannot sing enough praises for this amazing plugin, and if there is only one plugin from this list players absolutely must buy, this is my recommendation. Here’s why: DELAY DRY DELAY WET ToneReport.com 47