6 Free Delay Plugins for Width & Vibe
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Reverb gets the love, but delay is what makes vocals and synths feel wide and pro. Here are the best free ones.
Related: the best free reverb plugins and the 10 best free plugins.
1. TAL-Dub-III — the analog workhorse
Free, warm, self-oscillating delay with filters. Perfect for dub throws and slapback.
2. Valhalla Supermassive — huge ambient delays
Free and massive - delay-reverb hybrids for endless space and movement.
3. Voxengo Sound Delay — surgical utility
Precise multi-tap delay for timing, widening and Haas-style tricks.
4. Tempo-sync and filter the return — the pro move
Set 1/8 or 1/4 note, then high-pass and low-pass the delay so it sits behind the dry vocal.
5. Automate the throws — taste, not wash
Send delay only on phrase ends so it adds vibe without cluttering the mix.
FAQ
Delay or reverb first?
Usually delay then reverb, both on sends, so the dry vocal stays clear.
Best free delay for vocals?
TAL-Dub-III for slapback, Valhalla Supermassive for lush space.
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