# Tap Delay — Multi-tap Tape Echo Machine > Vintage tape echo machine simulator with multi-tap delay and modern features. (iPhone/iPad app by Harry Gohs.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-delay/id1020197094 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) - Category: Music - Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $2.99) - Rating: 4.20/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 32 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-07-28 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-delay/id1020197094/reviews.md ## What is Tap Delay? Back in the “old days”, producers and engineers created delay and echo effects using tape machines. Tap Delay combines the warm sound of vintage tape echo machines with a modern, step sequencer-like tapped delay engine which continues the tradition of the tape echo machines into the 21st century. The Tape simulation includes all relevant aspects for the recreation of a faithful analog tape sound: • Compression and Saturation • Tape hiss • Tape head bias • Wow and Flutter (Tape speed instability) • Smooth speed / delay time changes Three feedback filters with hipass/lowpass and bandpass characteristic simplify the creation of authentic dub echo effects. The built-in Limiter allows for endless feedback sounds. Use live input from any source - Microphone, Guitar, Audiobus and Inter App Audio - or take a song from your iTunes library for processing. Features: • Multi-tap delay machine • 24 taps for rhythmic delay effects • Tape simulation ( Saturation, Noise, Flutter ) • Alias free tape saturation through oversampling. • MIDI controllable including Tempo sync • Delay loop equalizer for dub effect. • Glitch free simulation of variable tape speeds. • Spatial echo rotation effect. • Audiobus 3 compatible with state saving • IAA compatible ( Auria, Cubasis, Garageband ). • AudioUnit AUv3 with parameter automation. • Ableton Link. • Integrated iTunes player. ## Key features - Multi-tap delay machine - 24 taps for rhythmic effects - Tape simulation (Saturation, Noise, Flutter) - MIDI controllable - Live input processing - Audiobus 3 and IAA compatible - AUv3 support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 18) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-delay/id1020197094/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Needs urgent update *2025-02-24* Was one of my favourite délays, But now it constantly crashes in loopy pro.. Completely unusable. Don’t buy unless they update after this review! ### 3/5 — It was a good delay *2024-12-10* CAN you please udpdate it crashes in aum, good delay otherwise ### 5/5 — AU seems to have been fixed on repeated reinstall. *2023-03-16* Ignore. Tried reinstall again, and it now works… ### 4/5 — Audio Unit size truncated in iPad Pro M1 12.9” *2022-07-14* Out of goodwill, happy to give this 4 stars, but the fascia of this is abruptly cut off top and bottom, as an AUv3 inside GarageBand iPadOS, and no presets exist in standalone or AudioUnit. Plus, taking the time to fill in the Developer’s website support note request, it’s not nice when it just ghosts you with a ‘404’ . I mean, it’s 3 digits, but feels like just one…anyway, hardly life or death, but there’s none of the 14 presets, and it’s not enticing as it stands, on a 12.9” device, the UI is not really up to par. Take care all. ### 4/5 — The AUV3 version kept crashing. *2022-06-15* It wouldn’t load into AUM as an AUV3 and initially I thought I had tried to open the IAA. I tried that next and it sounded distorted, but not in a good way. Eventually the AUV3 version did load, but I wonder why it wouldn’t to begin with and is this a bug? I’m using it on a 2017 iPad Pro and also have a 2021 Pro, but I haven’t tried it on that yet. ### 5/5 — Love this app - update *2022-06-04* 3 years since my last review. This is still one of my go-to delays. For long delays and loops there is NOTHING better. As an all-around delay there’s nothing better. AU capability just made it that much better. It’s just so useful! So there!! ### 5/5 — Sweet! *2020-04-24* Great effects, clean interface, excellent price! Thanks for taking the time to label all the features in the app when clicking the help button. So many developers just assume we all know what all these things do, now how the hell are we supposed to learn? Devs like you, helping us to goof off! Appreciate it Buy this app while it’s still on sale! Similar apps are 5x the price ### 5/5 — Gefällt mir sehr gut *2019-04-13* Man ist relativ schnell drin. Klingt für mich sehr gut. Habe einige Virsyn Apps. Guter Entwickler ### 2/5 — Très bien, mais pas parfait. *2019-03-25* C'est un très bon delay avec de nombreux traitements des répétitions, et un excellent step-sequencer qui permet facilement de rythmer les delays de nombreuses façons, avec un nombre de combinaisons comme aucune pédale ne pourrait en proposer. Par contre, ne comptez pas y faire des rythmes genre 9/8, encore moins 17/8 ou 5+2+5/8: c'est pensé binaire: 16 ou 24 divisions, rien d'autre. Généreux, mais stupidement limité par l'esprit étroit techno ambiant. Autre détail génant, lorsqu'on ne le remarque pas: tous les presets proposés ont -20db à l'entrée. Donc, si vous avez bien réglé votre volume au départ, vous vous demandez ce qui se passe quand votre niveau chute brutalement au premier changement de preset d'usine. Enfin, plus maintenant... De plus, et contrairement à d’autres apps de chez VirSyn, la fonction Midi learn est inopérante et le développeur ne répond pas au signalement du problème, même au bout de trois demandes. Ce Midi Learn crash est déclaré « fixed » depuis une récente màj mais en fait, c’est pareil: fonction Learn OUT!!! VirSyn do not remain blind and deaf !!! ### 5/5 — Schöner Filterklang! *2018-05-08* Wärend eines Gigs runtergeladen... seit dem gehört Tap Delay zum meinem Livemixequipment! Verbesserungswünsche: Tapfunktion sollte schon nach 3 Taps das gewünschte Tempo finden.. Ein simples 4tel Preset wäre sinvoll für Neueinsteiger! ## Frequently asked questions about Tap Delay ### What is Tap Delay? Tap Delay is a mobile application that simulates the sound of vintage tape echo machines. It uses a modern tapped delay engine to create rhythmic delay effects with authentic analog tape characteristics. ### What kind of tape simulation does Tap Delay offer? Tap Delay simulates key aspects of analog tape sound, including compression, saturation, tape hiss, bias, wow and flutter, and smooth speed changes. It also features alias-free saturation through oversampling. ### Can I use Tap Delay with other music apps? Yes, Tap Delay is compatible with Audiobus 3 and Inter-App Audio (IAA), allowing you to process audio from sources like microphones, guitars, or songs from your iTunes library within other compatible apps like Auria, Cubasis, and Garageband. ### Does Tap Delay support MIDI control? Yes, Tap Delay is MIDI controllable, including tempo sync. This allows for integration with other MIDI hardware or software for synchronized delay effects. ### What is the price of Tap Delay? Tap Delay is available for a one-time purchase of $1.99. ### What devices is Tap Delay compatible with? Tap Delay is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. ### How often is Tap Delay updated? The latest version of Tap Delay, 1.2.0, was last updated on June 13, 2022. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements. ### Does Tap Delay have ads? No, Tap Delay does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2.0 — 2022-06-13 - Hold button for infinite delay hold - Dark mode GUI improved - AudioUnit Resizing - Bugfixes ### 1.1.1 — 2018-11-16 - Crash on MIDI Learn fixed - Bluetooth MIDI added ### 1.1.0 — 2017-12-15 - AudioUnit AUv3 with parameter automation - Audiobus 3 - Ableton Link ### 1.0.0 — 2015-07-28 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Tap Delay | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ddtctmcc](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddtctmcc/id6453841257) | 5.0 (3) | $5.99 | Music | | [Things - Crusher](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-crusher/id6449363172) | 5.0 (6) | $6.99 | Music | | [IMPULSation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impulsation/id1469723900) | 3.7 (14) | $9.99 | Music | | [TfxEcho](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tfxecho/id1523777426) | 4.7 (12) | $4.99 | Music | | [TfxReverb](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tfxreverb/id1529840178) | 4.5 (8) | $4.99 | Music | | [TriplexKicker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/triplexkicker/id6459366158) | 3.0 (1) | $3.99 | Music | ## More apps by Harry Gohs - [iVoxel](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivoxel/id382428641) - [iSyn Poly](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isyn-poly/id443141370) - [Addictive Synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addictive-synth/id447072653) - [Addictive microSynth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/addictive-microsynth/id455651228) - [Harmony Voice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmony-voice/id532501340) - [AudioReverb](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audioreverb/id670248970) All apps by Harry Gohs: https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644 ## Related topics [dahlia delay](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/dahlia-delay) · [tape tap](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tape-tap) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*