# Mantis - BBD Echo — Uncommon, Vintage, Delay

> Vintage BBD delay/echo audio plugin with modulation. (iPhone/iPad app by AudioThing Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mantis-bbd-echo/id1673531514 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236)
- Category: Music
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 10 MB
- Released: 2023-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mantis-bbd-echo/id1673531514/reviews.md

## What is Mantis?

Mantis is a plugin that emulates a rare BBD (bucket-brigade device) delay/echo unit of the 70s, faithfully recreating its warm and analog sound. Available as AUv3 and Standalone.

As the original unit, Mantis features an echo section with four taps and four swell selectors. It also features the rotafaze section, a modulation that can mimic the wow/flutter of a tape echo or turn the unit into a unique chorus-delay.

## Key features

- Emulates rare 70s BBD delay/echo
- Warm analog sound
- Four echo taps
- Four swell selectors
- Rotafaze modulation section
- Mimics tape echo wow/flutter
- Chorus-delay effect


## Frequently asked questions about Mantis

### What is Mantis?

Mantis is an audio plugin that faithfully emulates a rare BBD (bucket-brigade device) delay/echo unit from the 1970s, designed to deliver its characteristic warm, analog sound.

### What platforms does Mantis support?

Mantis is available as an AUv3 plugin and a standalone application, compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What are the key features of Mantis?

Mantis includes four echo taps, four swell selectors for the echo section, and a unique Rotafaze modulation section that can create tape echo wow/flutter or chorus-delay effects.

### How much does Mantis cost?

Mantis is a paid application, priced at $14.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### When was Mantis last updated?

The latest version of Mantis, 1.0.2, was last updated on February 1, 2024. It was initially released on March 24, 2023.

### What is the age rating for Mantis?

Mantis has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Mantis have ads?

No, Mantis does not contain advertisements. It is a premium paid application.

### What kind of sound can I expect from Mantis?

You can expect a warm, authentic analog sound characteristic of vintage 70s BBD delay units. The modulation section adds further sonic possibilities like tape wow/flutter and chorus effects.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-06-08

- Improved: Sliders Drag Behavior
- Improved: CPU and memory usage

### 1.0.2 — 2024-02-01

- Added: Graphics Controls (Brightness and Contrast)
- Added: Zoom and Scroll
- Improved: Tone parameter smoothness
- Fixed: Noise amount value

### 1.0.1 — 2023-04-26

- Improved: Parameter changes are now smoother
- Improved: Tone control behaviour
- Fixed: Issue when loading as Mono or Mono->Stereo
- Fixed: Base delay label values

### 1.0 — 2023-03-24

No release notes.

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