What Is Bow Echo?

Bow Echo is described by its developer as a modular sound mangler built around four delay lines. Each delay line can operate independently or be tempo‑synchronized, giving you rhythmic and ambient possibilities. The plugin’s flexible architecture includes several additional modules:

• Four “mixers” that can act as gain controls, basic filters, ring modulators or stereo splitters.
• Four LFOs with tempo sync and audio‑rate capability.
• Modular routing that lets you route signals freely between delay lines, mixers and LFOs.
• MIDI learn and program change support for hands‑on control.
• A vector‑based, resizable interface and 62 factory presets to jump‑start your creativity.

The plugin is available as a VST and AU for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Why We’re Hosting Bow Echo

After Inear Display announced its shutdown, many of its legacy plugins—including Bow Echo—became hard to find. The company’s site now only provides information for registered customers, and their legacy downloads are no longer listed publicly. Because Bow Echo was made freeware before the shutdown, there’s no reason this creative tool should vanish. To support the community, we’re offering a new download location for Bow Echo on our site. This ensures producers, sound designers and experimenters can continue using the plugin without resorting to unsafe, unofficial sources.

New Download Location

You can download the free Bow Echo VST/AU directly from our site using the link below. This version is identical to the last release from Inear Display and includes both 32‑ and 64‑bit builds for Windows, macOS and Linux. We do not provide technical support for the plugin, but we’re hosting it so that the community can continue to access this unique delay effect.

Download Bow Echo here

Installation Tips

1. Download the appropriate installer or ZIP for your operating system.
2. Extract the files (if necessary) and copy the VST (.dll or .vst3) or AU (.component) file to your DAW’s plugin folder.
3. Rescan your plugins from within your digital audio workstation. The plugin should appear under delay or effects.
4. Optional unlock key: The Audio Plugins for Free listing mentions a key (R7P1R64720175164548606433) to unlock the demo. If you are prompted for a key, use this code. However, our hosted version should already be unlocked.

Conclusion

Bow Echo remains one of the most adventurous delay plugins ever released. Its combination of multiple delay lines, modulators and routing options allows for deep sound design far beyond typical delays. With Inear Display ceasing operations, we believe it’s important to preserve access to this free tool for musicians and producers. Download Bow Echo from our new link, explore its factory presets and modular possibilities, and keep this modern classic alive in your studio.