Modulation-driven delay plug-in with analog tape delay character and up to 16 taps.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
FabFilter Timeless 3 vs Replika (2026)
FabFilter Timeless 3 is best for creative, modulated tape-style delay effects; Replika is best for simple creative delays. FabFilter Timeless 3 starts at $149 one-time and Replika at Free.
A free delay effect with Modern, Vintage Digital and Diffusion algorithms.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| FabFilter Timeless 3 | Replika | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | creative, modulated tape-style delay effects | simple creative delays |
| Starting price | $149 one-time | Free |
| Free version | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP | VST, VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| 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 | Three delay algorithms, Built-in resonant filter, Classic phaser, Ping-pong and wide stereo modes, One-knob subdivision control |
| Developer | FabFilter | Native Instruments |
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FabFilter Timeless 3 starts at $149 one-time; Replika 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.
Three delay algorithms, Built-in resonant filter, Classic phaser, Ping-pong and wide stereo modes, One-knob subdivision control.