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Gem Echoson

Brand: Overloud

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Description

Product Overview

Overview

Gem Echoson is a meticulous recreation of a legendary Italian magnetic platter delay, a rare piece of hardware that helped define the iconic sound of the 1970s, including the sonic landscapes of Pink Floyd. Unlike standard tape echoes, the original hardware recorded signals onto a circular spinning magnetic disc with four record and playback heads, resulting in a more stable transport and a distinctive, character-rich tone.

Overloud has captured every nuance of this vintage machine while extending its capabilities with modern digital flexibility. Gem Echoson allows producers and engineers to inject analog personality into modern recordings, serving as a secret weapon for adding depth and warmth to a variety of audio sources.

What Stands Out

Key Details

  • Magnetic Platter Emulation: Accurately models the unique behavior of a spinning magnetic disc rather than traditional linear tape.
  • Advanced Routing Modes: Features Mono (separate L/R settings), Cross (sending delays to the opposite channel), and Verb (combining channels) for expansive soundscapes.
  • Flexible Playback Control: Independent control of each playback head, with the ability to toggle heads on or off and choose which ones feed back into the loop.
  • Dynamic Timing: While the original hardware was fixed at 310ms, Gem Echoson offers adjustable disc speed and full BPM synchronization to the host project.
  • Analog Character Tools: User-adjustable wow, flutter, and electrical noise to simulate the authentic imperfections of vintage hardware.
  • Integrated Processing: Includes a built-in parametric equalizer for precise tonal shaping of the delay signal.
  • Workflow Enhancements: Equipped with multilevel undo-redo, a library of presets from real mixing sessions, and “Scribble Strips” for taking notes directly on the plugin panel.
Best For

Use Cases

  • Vocals: Adding a lush, vintage atmosphere and rhythmic depth to lead vocals.
  • Keyboards: Creating the sweeping, psychedelic textures associated with 70s progressive rock.
  • Drums: Applying character-rich delays to percussion to add space and rhythmic complexity.
  • Sound Design: Utilizing the Cross and Verb modes to create wide, immersive stereo fields and ambient washes.
Setup Notes

Installation

Gem Echoson is delivered as a digital license. Once authorized, the software can be installed as a plugin within your preferred DAW or used as a standalone application. The system supports native 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. Users may authorize the software on up to three computers they own; no physical hardware key (dongle) is required for activation.

Compatibility Check

Compatibility

Supported Operating Systems:
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10
macOS 10.6 Snow Leopard and above

Plugin Formats:
VST, VST3, AU, AAX (AAX32 for Pro Tools 10.3.5+; AAX64 for Pro Tools 10, 11, 12)

Hardware Requirements:
RAM: 2GB – 4GB
CPU (Mac): Intel Core Duo 1.6GHz
CPU (Windows): Intel Core i3 1.4GHz
Video: 1280×800 resolution

Host Support: Compatible with most major DAWs supporting the formats listed above, or available as a standalone application.

Verified Product Facts

Additional Details

  • Manufacturer: Overloud
  • Product Code: OLDL-ECHO
  • Edition: Gem Echoson
  • Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
  • Platform: Mac and Windows
  • Plug-In Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX

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Verified Product Facts

Additional Details

  • Manufacturer: Overloud
  • SKU: ILIO-OLDL-ECHO
  • Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows Vista, macOS 10.6+
  • RAM Requirements: 2GB-4GB RAM
  • Plug-In Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX

Manufacturer System Requirements:

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Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation.


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Additional information

Brand

Overloud
Product Code

OLDL-ECHO
Product / Edition

Gem Echoson
System Requirements

Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Brand

Compatibility Info

Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, macOS 10.6+, 2GB-4GB RAM, Not Stated, VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Platform

Mac and Windows
Delivery Format

Download / Digital License
Plug-In Format

VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Operating System Compatibility

Windows Vista, macOS 10.6+
RAM Requirements

2GB-4GB RAM

1 review for Gem Echoson

  1. Avery Patel –

    Outstanding plugin! The features are amazing and the sound quality is professional-grade. It runs flawlessly in any DAW. A must-have for any producer!

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