Virtual Tape Machines by Slate Digital is a tape emulation plugin that models the colorful, saturating characteristics of vintage tape recording equipment. It captures the warmth, harmonic saturation, and subtle compression of analog tape, making it ideal for adding vintage character and cohesion to individual tracks or full mixes.
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Blend vintage tape warmth into your mix with authentic 1/2" and 1" tape emulation—choose your tape formula, speed, and calibration to add cohesive saturation and analog character that glues sources together naturally.
UAD / Universal Audio
Saturate vocals and instruments with authentic tape compression and harmonic coloration by selecting from vintage tape formulas and three speed options—each delivering distinct warmth and natural limiting.
UAD / Universal Audio
Warm your recordings with analog tape saturation and vintage head bump character, selecting between tape speeds and EQ curves to match your sonic vision.
Softube
Inject analog warmth and character into your mix with authentic tape compression and harmonic saturation. Worn tape machine emulation adds organic glow and subtle distortion that glues tracks together naturally.
Arturia
Infuse tracks with vintage tube warmth and gentle EQ sculpting, then push saturation up to +76dB for aggressive character or subtle coloration.
Waves
Control every frequency and dynamic detail in one intuitive strip—compress intelligently with program-aware attack, expand unwanted noise, and sculpt tone across four EQ bands for polished, radio-ready tracks.
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