Retrotape is a vintage cassette emulation plugin that accurately recreates the analog vibration, character and imperfections of an 80’s cassette tape and deck.
Designed with precise attention to detail, it easily adds authentic saturation, distortion, noise and color to your work while maintaining full control over every parameter.
Retrotape is more than just a plugin, it’s a time capsule, a tribute to an era when the imperfections of tape were an integral part of the music. If you’re a music producer, audio engineer, or musician looking for a vintage sound, Retrotape is the perfect tool for adding the warmth and color of a classic cassette recorder to your work.
Instantly send your sound back in time
The Age slider recreates the gradual degradation of tape and head wear, giving your sound character like the good old days.
Saturation, overdrive or distortion. Take your pick
The Dirt slider allows you to add all these effects and capture the sound of an aged tape and cassette deck.
That vintage warmth and tone
Add stereo imbalance, differential degradation, and unique EQ imbalances with the Freq Resp slider.
Tape Deck Mechanics
Adjust the tape deck mechanics using the Depth, Rate and Jitter controls. These controls simulate subtle vibrations, power supply fluctuations, and the quirks of aging cassette machines.
Determine the Azimuth of Your Head
Use the X and Y controls to adjust the azimuth of the tape head and add issues with phasing, volume changes, and frequency imperfections.
Effortless Tone Shaping
Use the Bias slider to quickly adjust the brightness or warmth of the sound while maintaining overall balance and the original sound.
Noise Control
Choose from three types of noise to add authenticity to your work. Each type of noise has its own unique character.
Give your music an authentic retro feel with Retrotape!