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Reel Tape Saturation

Price $9.00 – $99.00
For Pro Tools, Media Composer family, and VENUE systems

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Re-create the classic analog tape saturation effect

Reel Tape™ Saturation models the inherent warmth of classic analog tape machines and tape formulations with astounding accuracy, instantly infusing your recordings with an authoritative "old-school" feel. Re-create the classic analog recording experience with saturation effects based on popular analog tape formulations, including the classic Ampex 456 and higher-output Quantegy GP9. The plug-in also features carefully modeled characteristics from renowned tape machines such as the 3M M79 and Studer A800. Enjoy full control over tape speed, hiss, bias, and calibration levels — and forget about cotton swabs, rubbing alcohol, and razor blades! Reel Tape Saturation is incredibly easy-to-use and will become an indispensable element in your audio arsenal, whether you’re mixing digital recordings or live sound.

  • Bring the warmth and punch of analog tape color and saturation into the digital domain
  • Phase and frequency response characteristics modeled from three types of analog tape machines
  • Saturation effects modeled from two popular tape formulations
  • Control the tape speed effect from 7.5 to 30 ips (inches per second)
  • Noise controls adjust the amount of tape hiss
  • Bias controls simulate the effect of under- or over-biasing the tape machine
  • Cal Adjust control simulates the effect of three common calibration levels