Echorec
Original price was: 99€.39€Current price is: 39€.
The most iconic magnetic-disk delay from the 70s. Pulsar Echorec is a the best software emulation of the iconic echo/delay unit of the same name produced by the Italian brand Binson in the 1960s.
A Legendary-Sounding Delay
Vintage Echorec devices are known for their saturation, self-oscillation, and oversound, all shaping the music produced in the 70s. They are also, however, known to be fragile and difficult to maintain.
The Pulsar Echorec plugin gives you a faithful emulation of this legendary echo unit; furthermore, many workflow improvements have been added to the original, such as the ability to change the motor speed (and so the delay time) in real time or to sync it to any tempo, including a tapped tempo.
Three different units, in different conditions, have also been precisely modeled, to have all sounds from the cleanest magnetic delay, to the most grunge.
These additions and the signature sound of the Binson Echorec 2 make this echo a must-have tool for any mixer who wants to add the subtle analog life, which is sorely lacking in digital delay plugins.
A LEGENDARY-SOUNDING DELAY
Vintage Echorec devices are known for their saturation, self-oscillation, and oversound, all shaping the music produced in the 70s. They are also, however, known to be fragile and difficult to maintain.
The Pulsar Echorec plugin gives you a faithful emulation of this legendary echo unit; furthermore, many workflow improvements have been added to the original, such as the ability to change the motor speed (and so the delay time) in real time or to sync it to any tempo, including a tapped tempo.
Three different units, in different conditions, have also been precisely modeled, to have all sounds from the cleanest magnetic delay, to the most grunge.
These additions and the signature sound of the Binson Echorec 2 make this echo a must-have tool for any mixer who wants to add the subtle analog life, which is sorely lacking in digital delay plugins.
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The audio signature from the 70s
The sound of this magnetic disk delay differs from the tape delays used at the time, and has largely contributed to the audio signature of many 70s bands: Pink Floyd, The Shadows, Jimmy Page etc.
Many other bands that followed were inspired by the sounds of that era. And the Echorec is still used today by many artists seeking a retro or experimental sound. So if you enjoy vocal effects like “The Strokes,” psychedelic vibes like “Tame Impala,” or the sound of “Arctic Monkeys,” then the Pulsar Echorec is your go-to choice.
The audio signature from the 70s
The sound of this magnetic disk delay differs from the tape delays used at the time, and has largely contributed to the audio signature of many 70s bands: Pink Floyd, The Shadows, Jimmy Page etc.
Many other bands that followed were inspired by the sounds of that era. And the Echorec is still used today by many artists seeking a retro or experimental sound. So if you enjoy vocal effects like “The Strokes,” psychedelic vibes like “Tame Impala,” or the sound of “Arctic Monkeys,” then the Pulsar Echorec is your go-to choice.
Sound design tool with CHARACTER
Creative modulations, mechanical warble, crunchy distortion, unique textures on drums… Pulsar Echorec produces a very dense sound that sits somewhere between conventional delay, reverb, and saturation. That means you can use it to add depth to a sample, make rhythmic and tonal variation, make your own riser and fallers, make pitch modulation and many more…
Listen for yourself
Drums
Vocal
Synth Pluck
Drums
Wah Guitar
Techno
Main Features
Authentic tube sound
The exact sound of the all-tube input section of the Binson Echorec has been precisely replicated. Special attention was paid to the modeling of pre-emphasis filters.
Magnetic field recreation
Any sound going through a magnetic device is modified in a particular way. Complex processes in the Echorec disk involving magnetic saturation and hysteresis have been precisely modeled.
Stereo Drift
As an improvement to the original hardware design, we added the possibility of slightly detuning the left and right channels. The result is a large stereo echo with precisely placed repetitions.
Creative Modulations
Sound engineers always have their tricks. One of the coolest with the Echorec is the ability to slow the disk down with a finger, resulting in creative pitch modulation or wow and flutter effects on the delayed signal.
Three States of Wear
Any Binson unit found nowadays has traveled 50 years through time. Some are in mint condition, and some are used. During our measurements, we found that each unit had a special color, and some are really nice independently from the unit condition. So we selected the three units we liked the most.
Off Mode
Some effects just sound incredibly good, even when they’re not supposed to affect the sound at all. The Binson Echorec is one of these. So we carefully designed an Off mode that reproduces the color and grit of the delayed signal, without any delay.
System Requirements
CPU
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / i9 / Xeon or AMD Quad-Core minimum
Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- 1 GB free disk space
Operating System
- Windows 7 with SP1 64 bit
- Windows 8.1 64 bit
- Windows 10 64 bit
GPU
- OpengGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Monitor
- Resolution: minimum 1024x768, recommended 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
CPU
- Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Xeon / Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4)
Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- 1 GB free disk space
Operating System
- MacOS 10.11 or later
GPU
- OpengGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Monitor
- Resolution: minimum 1024x768, recommended 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Compatible plugin formats
AAX Native
Windows: 64 bits only
Mac: 64 bits only
Audio Unit
64 bits only
VST 2.4
Windows: 64 bits only
Mac: 64 bits only
VST 3
Windows: 64 bits only
Mac: 64 bits only
Downloads
Our software is protected with PACE Anti-Piracy, so you will need an iLok account to use it. On Windows, our installers will automatically install the iLok License Manager on your computer. You can find additional information and support on the PACE iLok website.
What top producers say about Echorec
Dan Austin
Producer | Mastering &
Mixing Engineer
Massive Attack | YouMeAtSix |
The Pixies
The Pixies
“Pulsar Echorec sounds amazing. It has such a beautiful and unique tone. It sounds stunning on guitars. I’ve used it to add bounce and feel to drums. It’s so versatile and I have no other delays in my collection that sound anything like this. Just wonderful!”
John Nathaniel
Producer | Mixing Engineer |
Songwriter
Songwriter
Gwen Stefani | OneRepublic | Switchfoot
“Pulsar Echorec is incredibly cool and versatile! Instant vintage vibes on guitars or vocals. Feeling wild? Try this on drums and you’ll get some really unique textures!“
Andrew Scheps
Grammy award-winning mixer &
engineer | Producer
Adele | Metallica | Beyonce |
Red Hot Chili Peppers
“When looking for a delay, the only thing that separates them is character, and Pulsar Echorec sounds like nothing else, which is a very good thing!”
Walkthrough & Demos
Echorec Presentation
Feature Overview
Gilmourish Demo
Discussion with Dan Austin
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