Checked September 2026
ChowDSP
ChowMatrix review
DelayFree version
A free infinitely growable delay effect with complex internal modulation and feedback. Best for experimental delay textures. Price: Free.
Key features
- Tree of delay lines
- Per-line feedback, panning and distortion
- Complex internal modulation
- Standalone app
Pros
- Very creative delay design
- Free and open source
Cons
- Complex for simple echo duties
ChowMatrix alternatives
Emulation of the Roland Space Echo RE-201 tape echo.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupportedDigital, tape, BBD, ping-pong, and pitch-shifting delay plugin covering classic and modern echo styles.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supportedFree frequency shifter combined with an analog-style echo for psychedelic dub effects.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
Compared
- ChowMatrix vs Valhalla Delay
- ChowMatrix vs Valhalla Freq Echo
- ChowMatrix vs FabFilter Timeless 3
- ChowMatrix vs EchoBoy
- ChowMatrix vs Replika
Sources: chowdsp.com, github.com