Abletunes has announced the release of its new effect plugin designed to recreate the warmth, character, and imperfections of a detailed emulation of ’80s cassette tape and deck behavior.
Retrotape comes with a comprehensive set of controls, providing users with the ability to infuse their tracks with signature saturation, distortion, noise, and color, effortlessly capturing the character of cassette tape. This flexibility, coupled with complete control, offers nuanced adjustments and the potential for extreme tones.
Retrotape isn’t just a plugin; it’s a time capsule, a tribute to an era where tape imperfections were an essential part of the music.
Whether you’re a music producer, sound engineer, or a musician seeking that vintage sound, Retrotape is a perfect tool to infuse your productions with the warmth and color of a classic cassette tape deck.
Retrotape features
- Age Knob: Simulates tape degradation and reading head wear, enhancing tracks with vintage character.
- Bias Knob: Fine-tunes the tonal balance.
- Dirt Knob: Introduces saturation and distortion, replicating the recording and output overloads.
- Frequency Response Slider: Creates unique EQ variations by imbalancing stereo frequencies to mimic tape degradation.
- Emulate Cassette Deck Mechanics: ‘Depth,’ ‘Rate,’ and ‘Jitter’ knobs replicate mechanical wobbles, power supply issues, and aging effects.
- Tape Head Azimuth Alignment: Adds phasing, volume, and frequency imperfections.
- Noise Types: Choose from three noise types for extra authenticity.
Available in VST3 and AU plugin formats for Windows and Mac, Retrotape is priced $49 USD. Use coupon code BF35 at the checkout to get a 35% discount as part of the Black Friday promotion, which ends December 2nd, 2023.
More information: Abletunes
