Stereo Delay

The deal

$29 at Softube (down from $59, 51% off). The sale doesn't list a fixed end date, so it's worth grabbing soon in case it's pulled.

What it is

Stereo Delay is Softube's take on a classic '80s digital delay unit, built around separate delay time controls for the left and right channels so you can dial in true stereo widening rather than a single mono repeat. A built-in chorus section with two distinct modulation speeds adds movement and thickness to the repeats, and the whole plugin syncs to your DAW's tempo. It leans into warm, slightly gritty vintage digital character instead of sounding like a clinical modern delay.

Who it's for

Producers and mix engineers who want an '80s-style delay with real character on synths, vocals, and clean electric guitars, especially anyone chasing DX7-era or new wave textures without digging through a rack of outboard gear.

Key features

• Independent left and right delay time controls for genuine stereo spread
• Tempo-syncable timing that locks to your DAW's clock
• Ping Pong stereo delay mode for bouncing repeats across the stereo field
• Two selectable chorus types plus dedicated feedback and tone controls for shaping the repeats