Checked September 2026
Soundtoys
Soundtoys PrimalTap review
Delay
Retro dual-delay plugin with lo-fi character and a freeze feature, inspired by the 1978 Prime Time hardware unit. Best for lo-fi dual-tap delays and pitch-warped loops. Price: $99 one-time.
Key features
- Two independent delay taps
- Multiply control halves sample rate for lo-fi grit
- VCO modulation with four waveforms
- Freeze function to loop incoming audio
- Up to 2500 ms of delay
- Four feedback types
Pros
- Distinctive lo-fi character
- 30-day trial available
Cons
- Specialised sound, less suited to clean delays
Soundtoys PrimalTap alternatives
Digital, 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 supportedModulation-driven delay plug-in with analog tape delay character and up to 16 taps.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPsupportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
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