Effect / plugin file

Cryptid Audio Mothman

Cryptid Audio / $59 intro / $79

Cryptid Audio Mothman is a $59 intro Windows tape space echo and aura reverb. Repeats and tails bloom on held notes and let noise fade. VST3, 14-day trial.

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Cryptid Audio Field Guide artwork used for the Mothman plugin card
The Dubspot verdict

The Dubspot verdict

Tape space echo plus aura reverb for Windows. Held notes ring; noisy hits die at the same feedback. Intro $59 / $79. No Mac, no iLok.

Best for Producers who want tape repeats and a tail that keep the note and drop the hash.

Pros

  • RE-201-style tape echo, tempo-synced or free, with wow, flutter, and age
  • Lure, Wake, Clarity, and Sub Bloom so tails follow the source
  • $59 intro, 14-day full trial, 30-day refund, no iLok
  • VST3 and standalone on Windows 10/11

Cons

  • Windows only; Mac and AU are on the roadmap with no date
  • No AAX
  • Not a static lush hall; behaviour changes with the source

Field notes

Overview

Cryptid Audio Mothman is a tape space echo and aura reverb. RE-201-style repeats keep coming back, with flutter and warble. At the same feedback, a held note can ring while a noisy hit dies in a repeat or two. Clarity, Sub Bloom, Lure, and Wake keep the tail on the musical body of the sound.

Introductory price is $59 against a $79 list. VST3 and standalone on Windows 10 and 11. No iLok. 14-day full trial, 30-day refund. Mac and AU are on the roadmap.

Compared with Valhalla Delay and Valhalla VintageVerb it is the source-aware echo, not a consistent hall. Read the Field Guide first look.

Technical matrix

Specifications

Type
Tape space echo + aura reverb
Echo
RE-201-style, synced or free, wow and flutter
Reverb
Aura reverb with Clarity, Sub Bloom, Lure, Wake
Movement
Chorus and barber-pole drift
Formats
VST3, standalone
OS
Windows 10/11, 64-bit
Mac / AU
Roadmap, no date
License
Keyfile, no iLok
Trial
14 days, full-featured

Last verified 2026-09-08

Quick reference

FAQ

How much does Mothman cost?

Mothman is $59 as an introductory price, then $79, one-time from Cryptid Audio.

Does Mothman run on Mac?

Not yet. Mac and AU are on the roadmap with no date.

How is Mothman different from a regular reverb?

The tail and repeats respond to the source. Held, in-tune notes bloom. Noisy hits fade at the same feedback setting.

Comparison matrix

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