Modulation-driven delay plug-in with analog tape delay character and up to 16 taps.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
FabFilter Timeless 3 vs ChowMatrix (2026)
FabFilter Timeless 3 is best for creative, modulated tape-style delay effects; ChowMatrix is best for experimental delay textures. FabFilter Timeless 3 starts at $149 one-time and ChowMatrix at Free.
A free infinitely growable delay effect with complex internal modulation and feedback.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported
| FabFilter Timeless 3 | ChowMatrix | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | creative, modulated tape-style delay effects | experimental delay textures |
| Starting price | $149 one-time | Free |
| Free version | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP | VST3, AU |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Key features | Analog tape delay modeling, 50-slot modulation matrix, Up to 16 customizable delay taps, Five creative effects: Drive, Lo-Fi, Diffuse, Dynamics, Pitch, Up to 6 analog-sounding filters | Tree of delay lines, Per-line feedback, panning and distortion, Complex internal modulation, Standalone app |
| Developer | FabFilter | ChowDSP |
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FabFilter Timeless 3 starts at $149 one-time; ChowMatrix starts at Free.
Analog tape delay modeling, 50-slot modulation matrix, Up to 16 customizable delay taps, Five creative effects: Drive, Lo-Fi, Diffuse, Dynamics, Pitch, Up to 6 analog-sounding filters.
Tree of delay lines, Per-line feedback, panning and distortion, Complex internal modulation, Standalone app.