Modulation-driven delay plug-in with analog tape delay character and up to 16 taps.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Checked September 2026
FabFilter Timeless 3 vs EchoBoy (2026)
FabFilter Timeless 3 is best for creative, modulated tape-style delay effects; EchoBoy is best for vintage-modeled tape, tube, and analog echo effects. FabFilter Timeless 3 starts at $149 one-time and EchoBoy at $199 one-time.
Soundtoys
EchoBoy
Delay plug-in modeling 30 vintage and modern echo devices in one interface.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| FabFilter Timeless 3 | EchoBoy | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | creative, modulated tape-style delay effects | vintage-modeled tape, tube, and analog echo effects |
| Starting price | $149 one-time | $199 one-time |
| Free version | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP | 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 | 30 built-in echo styles modeling vintage gear, Tempo-locked delay with musical note values, Single, Dual, and Ping-Pong stereo echo modes, Rhythm Echo mode with up to 16 taps, Style Editor for saturation, tape wobble, and diffusion |
| Developer | FabFilter | Soundtoys |
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FabFilter Timeless 3 starts at $149 one-time; EchoBoy starts at $199 one-time.
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.
30 built-in echo styles modeling vintage gear, Tempo-locked delay with musical note values, Single, Dual, and Ping-Pong stereo echo modes, Rhythm Echo mode with up to 16 taps, Style Editor for saturation, tape wobble, and diffusion.