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Echo Effect

Add echo with adjustable delay and decay

Audio Echo Effect

Upload an audio file and add echo with customizable delay and decay settings

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Maximum file size: 50MB

About Echo Effect

Echo creates distinct repetitions of the original sound with adjustable delay time and decay rate. Perfect for creating depth and rhythmic interest in audio.

Why Use This Tool?

  • Dial in musical slapback, short echoes, or long atmospheric repeats without needing a full DAW or complex plugin chain.
  • Visual controls keep delay time, feedback, and mix levels intuitive so beginners can achieve pro results in minutes.
  • Non-destructive processing lets you preview echoes before exporting, preventing accidental over-processing or timing issues.
  • Great for podcasters and streamers who want space and depth around voices without sacrificing speech intelligibility.
  • All processing happens locally in the browser, keeping voice notes, interviews, and mixes private and secure.

Common Questions

  • Q: What delay time works for vocals? A: Start with 120-180ms for slapback, or sync to tempo (e.g., 1/4 or 1/8 notes) for rhythmic echoes.
  • Q: How do I stop echoes from building endlessly? A: Lower the feedback to 20-35% and keep mix under 30% to maintain clarity.
  • Q: Does echo make speech harder to understand? A: Use short delays and low mix levels; cutting lows below 150Hz also reduces muddiness.
  • Q: Can I create ping-pong echoes? A: Yes—alternate delay times left and right or automate pan for a stereo bouncing effect.
  • Q: How is echo different from reverb? A: Echo gives distinct repeats, while reverb creates a continuous tail; combine both for depth and clarity.

Echo Parameters

  • Delay Time: Time between original sound and echo (100-2000ms)
  • Decay Rate: How quickly each echo fades out
  • Feedback: Amount of echo fed back to create multiple repeats
  • Mix Level: Balance between dry and wet signal

Creative Uses

  • Vocals: Create dramatic effects or simulate large spaces
  • Guitars: Classic slapback echo for rockabilly and country
  • Drums: Add rhythmic interest to snare hits
  • Sound Design: Create sci-fi and atmospheric effects
  • Dub Music: Essential for reggae and dub production

Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • 💡 Sync delay times to song tempo (e.g., 500ms for 120BPM quarter notes) to keep echoes musical instead of messy.
  • 💡 Cut low frequencies on the echo return so repeats stay clear and don’t mask kick drums or bass lines.
  • 💡 Automate feedback on the last word of a phrase to create a dramatic throw, then pull it back for the next line.
  • 💡 Combine short slapback on center vocals with longer stereo echoes on ad-libs to widen the mix without washing it out.
  • 💡 For podcasts, use under 15% wet mix and under 150ms delay to add room feel without distracting listeners.

When to Use This Tool

  • Singer-songwriters adding subtle ambiance to vocals recorded in dry bedrooms or untreated spaces.
  • Guitarists recreating classic rockabilly slapback or modern dotted-eighth delays for lead lines.
  • Filmmakers shaping dialogue to match on-screen environments like tunnels, alleys, or large halls.
  • Podcast editors adding a tasteful echo on intro voiceovers or sponsor tags for brand recognition.
  • Electronic producers designing rhythmic feedback swells and ping-pong textures that move with the beat.

Related Tools

  • Use Reverb Effect to blend echoes into a realistic space once timing feels right.
  • Pair with Audio Equalizer to shape repeats, cutting harsh highs or muddy lows.
  • Clean up noisy recordings first with Noise Reduction so echoes emphasize the main signal.
  • Finish with Normalize Audio to keep echo-enhanced tracks within streaming loudness targets.

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