Product Detail
Echoes Of The Past: The Stardust 201 Tape Echo offers a modern take on the classic Roland 'Space Echo' tape echo effects from the 70s and 80s. These earlier tape echoes were a huge step forward in reliability and sound quality. The Space Echo had well - built tape - transport mechanisms, and some models even came with spring reverb and chorus effects, bringing a wide range of amazing sound colors. Stardust accurately recreates the limited fidelity and stability of audio tape. It gives a natural roll - off of bass and treble frequencies for a super - warm tone and minor speed variances that add an organic chorusing quality to repeats. Turning up the intensity knob overloads the circuit, creating those unique, other - worldly runaway echoes and feedback that only a tape echo can produce. Cherry Audio's Stardust 201 Tape Echo combines features from the original RE - 201 and RE - 301 Space Echo units, and we've added our own touches. It's a great - sounding, highly flexible tape echo effect that never breaks down and never needs demagnetizing, all at a price lower than a Space Echo replacement audio tape loop! Features include an authentically modeled vintage tape echo with seven virtual tape head modes, 4x - extended 'wide mode' delay time range, LFO echo time mod section, sync to DAW master tempo, an exclusive'motor kill' switch, a lush, true - stereo modeled BBD chorus circuit, modeled input overdrive for crunchy tones, dual independent tape loops for super - wide stereo imaging, stereo spring reverb, selectable mono/stereo modes, bass and treble EQ controls, and user - selectable color themes.
Using the Cherry Audio Stardust 201 Tape Echo is quite easy. First, connect it to your DAW and set the master tempo if you want to sync the echo time. You can choose different virtual tape head modes to get various echo sounds. Adjust the delay time range with the 'wide mode' for more flexibility. The LFO echo time mod section can add a rhythmic variation to the echoes. If you like that crunchy tone, use the modeled input overdrive. For a wider stereo sound, enable the dual independent tape loops. You can also switch between mono and stereo modes according to your needs. Don't forget to adjust the bass and treble EQ controls to fine - tune the sound. When it comes to the 'intensity' knob, turning it up will give you those cool, other - worldly echoes and feedback. As for maintenance, since it's a digital model, there's no need to worry about demagnetizing or mechanical breakdowns. Just keep your software updated to ensure the best performance. Also, make sure your computer meets the recommended system requirements for smooth operation.
