Virtual Tape Machines

About

Digital recording is now the standard for professional music production, but many engineers and musicians still long for the days of analog recording. And they do for good reason  Analog Tape Machines have a SOUND. Big, fat, warm, deep, rich and exciting are just some of the terms used to describe what recording onto a piece of magnetic tape sounds like. To those that know, tape is simply more musical. So Slate Digital modeled two of the most famous tape machines in audio and provide them both along with options like bias, tape speed, tape type, and more in Virtual Tape Machines.

VTM has been praised by pro engineers for its extreme authenticity, because every aspect of tape is carefully reproduced. This authenticity is due to years of intense study. VTM on your tracks and mixes will make your mixes warmer, smoother, punchier, and more analog!

VTM emulates both a 16-track 2-inch tape machine and a 1/2 inch stereo mastering deck. Not only that, you can also choose between the two most popular tape formulations. Different formulations have different properties and headroom, and ultimately will give you different sonic results.

Features

• Emulates two legendary tape machines: 16-track 2" & ½" stereo mastering deck
• Authentic analog tape warmth, punch, depth, and musicality
• Choose between two classic tape formulations for different tonal flavors
• Switchable tape speeds: 15 ips & 30 ips with distinct bass response
• Extra controls for bias, tape type, speed, and bass alignment