TapeFi has introduced a new audio plugin that brings the classic vinyl/tape stop effect to your DAW, pushing it way beyond the basics.
We designed Stop to capture the soul of real turntables and tape machines – the pitch drifts, the curves of the slowdown, the dusty vinyl textures, and those happy accidents that make Lo-Fi special.
On top of that, we added fresh digital twists like glitchy steps, downsampled crunch, and dreamy washouts — turning a simple stop into a creative playground.
Stop features
- Tempo-Synced Tape Stop: Classic slowdown effect synced to your DAW with selectable pitch ranges (-48 / -36 / -24 / -12).
- Curve Control: Shape your stop from smooth linear fades to warped, curvy drop-offs.
- Vinyl Noise Layer: Add dusty, recorded vinyl textures for instant nostalgia.
- Step Mode: Glitchy, stutter-style stop patterns for more experimental vibes.
- DIGI Effect: Crunchy, downsampled slowdown that adds digital grit.
- Washout Effect: A lush reverb+delay tail that turns your stop into a spacious, dreamy wash.
- One-Click Workflow: Just hit STOP and transform your track.
The plugin is free to download in VST/VST3 and AU formats for Windows and Mac.
More information: TapeFi
