The Soundtoys EchoBoy is the ultimate echo plugin that packs decades of echo device history into one single tool. Soundtoys is super - obsessed with delay effects, and EchoBoy is the perfect outcome of this passion. It combines vintage echo device essence and forward - thinking features, making it a must - have for every mix. With 30 built - in styles modeled on vintage gear, you can easily find an echo tone that suits your mix. It offers classic tones like EchoPlex, Space Echo, and more. The chorus even emulates the CE - 1 chorus, a guitar chorus pedal holy - grail. It also provides a range of sounds beyond standard delay stompboxes, like the warm'studio Tape' style. EchoBoy is designed for musicians, allowing you to get perfectly timed delays simply by dialing in a musical note value and locking it to your song's tempo. Fine - tune the echo's rhythm with Groove, Feel, and Accent controls for a unique musical groove. It's easy to use yet incredibly versatile. Choose from Single Echo, Dual Echo, Ping - Pong, or explore the powerful Rhythm mode and Echo Style editor. Switch to Rhythm Echo mode for a whole new experience, where you can select the rhythmic timing of up to 16 repeats, add taps, and control their loudness. It's a unique delay effect that could be your new studio secret weapon.
Using Soundtoys EchoBoy is a breeze. First, when you start, pick one of the 30 built - in styles based on vintage gear to get the echo tone you want for your mix. If you're going for a classic sound, you might like tones like EchoPlex or Space Echo. For warm saturation, try the 'Studio Tape' style. To get perfectly timed delays, just set a musical note value and use the switch to lock it to your song's tempo. If you want to add some special rhythm to your echo, use the Groove, Feel, and Accent controls. You can make the echo rush or drag against the beat, and add shuffle or swing to match your song's groove. When it comes to modes, keep it simple with Single Echo mode. For powerful stereo effects, switch to Dual Echo or Ping - Pong modes. And if you're feeling adventurous, try the Rhythm mode and the Echo Style editor. In Rhythm Echo mode, you can select the timing of up to 16 repeats, add taps on the Rhythm Editor graph, and control their loudness. As for maintenance, since it's a digital plugin, there's not much physical maintenance. But make sure your software is up - to - date to avoid any glitches. Also, keep your computer in good condition, with enough storage and memory to run the plugin smoothly. And don't forget to back up your settings in case something goes wrong.
