SimuLathe REF

Tokyo Dawn Labs

SimuLathe REF is a complete virtual disk mastering plugin that simulates the vinyl record cutting process, featuring a precise lathe model, classic mastering filters, and extensive metering tools. Designed for audio engineers, producers, and mastering professionals to gain hands-on insight into disk cutting without risking physical lacquers or cutting styli. It provides reliable reference monitoring and analysis for planning disk projects and understanding the technical compromises of vinyl production.

Available for:VSTVST3AUAAX

Key Features

  • Precise virtual disk cutting lathe with four representative configurations
  • Classic disk mastering filter section with highpass, lowpass, and elliptical filtering options
  • Extensive metering: groove excursion, width, velocity, gain on disk, and stereo width
  • Three physically modelled turntable pickups for monitoring
  • Groove microscope for inspecting physical groove in all dimensions
  • Detailed disk inspection via heatmaps for excursion, width, velocity, and land
  • Multi side and multi disk support
  • HTML project report generation
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