Pricing and availability

* Product prices and availability are updated by Equipboard every 24hrs and are subject to change. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. This compensation does not affect what products or prices are displayed, or the order of prices listed. For more information, please refer to our affiliate disclosure.

Description

Step into the world of timeless echoes with the Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin, a powerful tool for adding depth and character to any track. Designed to emulate the warm and classic sound of vintage hardware delay units, DubStation offers a truly unique audio experience. This plugin is perfect for musicians and producers who crave the rich, analog warmth of classic bucket-brigade delay without the hassle of maintaining physical units.

DubStation's bucket-brigade-style delay is its defining characteristic, offering a distinctive sonic texture that is both warm and versatile. With intuitive controls, users can easily manipulate delay time, feedback, and low- and high-cut filters for precise sound shaping. The plugin's robust modulation section allows for creative experimentation, enabling users to craft anything from subtle time-based effects to wild, modulated delays. Compatible with most major digital audio workstations, it's a flexible solution for both studio and live performance settings.

Whether you're looking to enhance a vocal track, add rhythmic complexity to a drum pattern, or create ambient soundscapes, the DubStation Delay Plugin provides the tools and flexibility needed for comprehensive audio sculpting. Its ease of use coupled with a powerful feature set makes it a staple for any music production arsenal.

Key Features:

  • Classic bucket-brigade-style delay emulation
  • Adjustable delay time, feedback, and modulation controls
  • Low- and high-cut filters for sound shaping
  • Intuitive interface for seamless workflow
  • Compatible with major DAWs on both Windows and macOS
  • Ideal for vocals, drums, and ambient sound design

Product specs

Plugin Format AU, VST, AAX
Operating Systems Mac, Windows

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin.

Comparisons

  • Audio Damage DubStation 2 has a similar vibe to the Deluxe Memory Man, ideal for dark, distorted delays with lots of feedback, though not identical.

    Source

Features and functionality

  • DubStation 2 includes low and high cut filters and reverse delay capabilities, expanding its versatility beyond traditional delay functions.

    Source
  • DubStation is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, offering a straightforward interface that simplifies achieving a filtered echo sound with minimal effort.

    Source

Use cases and applications

  • DubStation 2 is particularly suitable for shoegaze enthusiasts, providing a sound reminiscent of the Deluxe Memory Man, popular in the genre.

    Source
  • DubStation is favored for creating a "cubby tape delay sound," making it an excellent choice for those seeking vintage-style delay effects without complex setups.

    Source

Value and pricing

  • While not free, DubStation is considered affordable compared to other VSTs, offering great value for its quality and functionality.

    Source

Critic Reviews

Audio Damage DubStation review | MusicRadar

musicradar.com

DubStation is a stellar retro plug-in that delivers warm, trippy sounds reminiscent of classic analogue delays. The intuitive interface and affordable price make it a top pick for dub enthusiasts. While light on controls, its user-friendly design and features like soft clipping and MIDI CC support enhance the experience. It's a steal for anyone seeking authentic dub delay effects.

positive
Add

4.5 out of 5

Based on 2 Reviews and 13 Ratings

5 star
4 star
3 star
2 star
1 star
jimmarchi1

this thing is super cool

great sounding analog delay plugin that ash that old stompbox vibe... its great for dubby weirdness, police cover tunes, Bauhaus inspired freak outs.... very different in timbre form TAL's delays and because it just does this one specific thing its better at what it does than Echoboy. It reminds me of some of the patches on my TC Fashback. Anyway, worth a buy.

xaqary

Good peeps too. Local or at least last I heard.

jimmarchi1

no shit, Oregonians

xaqary

Yeah, they do modular stuff as well.

D

My fav delay on Vocal bus.

For sure one plug in that can never be missed on my fx bus. Love it for Vocals.

Artist usage

Add artist
See how W&W uses Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin

W&W

Music Producer, DJ

...
Verified via Mixjunkies

W&W like variety in what plugins they use so their tracks don't sound similar to each other, and one of the plugins they've used for delay is the DubStation by Audio Damage.

See how Bassnectar uses Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin

Bassnectar

Music Producer, DJ

...
Verified via Twitter

Bassnectar lists out the VSTs he uses: "Gladiator, Albino, Massive, Absynth, Ace, Sub Boom Bass, Operator, Analog, Ohmicide, Effectrix, Dubstation, Ableton Sampler"

See how Firebeatz uses Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin

Firebeatz

Music Producer

...
Verified via YouTube

33m49s into their In The Studio video, the DubStation plugin can be seen just left of center in the 10th channel strip from the left.

See how Junkie XL uses Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin

Junkie XL

Composer, Music Producer

Tiësto vs. Junkie XL

...
Verified via YouTube

In this video at 16:26 can see Audio Damage DubStation 1.5 Delay Plugin

See how Andy Gill uses Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin

Andy Gill

Guitarist

Gang of Four

...
Verified via YouTube

In this Premier Guitar Rig Rundown feature, Gill indicates that the has been using the DubStation plugin live onstage on Gang of Four's recent tours.

See how Machinedrum uses Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin

Machinedrum

Sepalcure

...
Verified via MusicRadar

Per MusicRadar interview:

I use Audio Damage's Dub Station and Melodyne for vocal processing.

See how Dave Clarke uses Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin

Dave Clarke

Music Producer

Hothouse Flowers

...
Verified via YouTube

At 3:16 - 3:20 in the video interview with Future Music, you can see the original DubStation v1 plugin at the bottom of the screen.

See how Black Sun Empire uses Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin

Black Sun Empire

Music Producer

Black Sun Empire & Noisia

...
Verified via YouTube

In this video at 2:11 you can see this plugin in the mixer during a Black Sun Empire tutorial walkthrough.

See how Paul Epworth uses Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin

Paul Epworth

Keyboardist

Band Aid 30

...
Verified via Miloco

According to the "equipment list" found on Church Studios, owned by Epworth, one of the things listed is the Audio Damage DubStation.

Album Usage

The Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin has been featured on the following albums:

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

1 alternative for Audio Damage DubStation Delay Plugin, curated by the Equipboard community.

Audio Damage Dubstation 2

$25.00

newer

Audio Damage DubStation 2 was released in June 2017 and has a resizable Retina / HiDPI user interface, separate left/right delays, feedback saturation and an LFO.

More Audio Damage Delay Plugins

Community setups