WAVS / Plugins / EchoBoy
EchoBoy plugin interface, Soundtoys
About

Soundtoys' character delay, named directly by Kenny Beats as part of a suite he cannot run a session without.

Signature Sound
Warm, forgiving echoes that never turn brittle, with a different flavour per style. Reached for vocal throws and dub-style adlib delays.
In a session
Used for
Vocal throws and slapback, Analog voiced delay on melodies, Rhythmic echo
Subgenres
Trap soul, Melodic trap, Hip-hop
Chain position
Character
Producers who use it
Heard on
Yaeji, Raingurl
Pairs with

Source Kenny Beats, Soundtoys artist page, says he uses EchoBoy on literally anything. Soundtoys' Yaeji artist page also states you can hear EchoBoy on Raingurl, the developer's own claim about their artist.

On WAVS
Sounds to go with EchoBoy

Vocal samples from WAVS creators to run through EchoBoy.

Browse vocal samples
Video reviews
Soundtoys Echoboy Tutorial | How to Use Echoboy Like a Pro
Nathan Nyquist Tutorial
SoundToys EchoBoy Review Delay Plugin
RealHomeRecording.com Review
Soundtoys Echoboy Guide: Comprehensive Plugin Walkthrough
Next Level Sound Tutorial
Specs
Type
Effect
Engine
Not applicable
Price
$199 · One-time
Free option
30-day trial
Rent to own
Not offered
Formats
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX
Systems
macOS, Windows
Apple Silicon
Native
Authorization
Activation code, no iLok account required; a free iLok account adds a second activation
Version
5.5.5 (2026)
First released
Not listed
Presets
Not listed
CPU load
Light
Learning curve
Worth an afternoon
MPE
Not applicable
AI features
Not listed

Price checked 17 September 2026. Operating systems: Mac OS X 10.15 or later; Windows 10 or later. Not compatible with ARM-based Windows machines. CPU load and learning curve summarise published reviews and user forums, not our own testing.

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