Tape Double Track

$99.99

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Authentic Tape Heritage, Modern Workflow

If you’re a fan of classic tape effects, you know the most subtle sonic details are what give a mix its magic. Take the Automatic Double Tracking (ADT) technique: Originally developed in 1966, this effect revolutionized recordings by creating the illusion of double-tracked performances using tape delay, varispeed, and modulation without requiring artists to re-record parts.

AIR Tape Double Track combines all the vintage tape character you love with creative digital control to give you a flexible production tool that works across genres. Whether you’re chasing the lush vocal textures of the ‘60s or adding subtle movement to guitars and synths, this plugin delivers the distinctive sound of analog double-tracking—made specially for your DAW or MPC.

True ADT Behaviour

Bring vocals and instruments to life with a legendary double-track technique inspired by iconic 1960s studio recordings. Tape Double Track recreates the subtle pitch variations and natural movement of classic tape-based ADT, giving your tracks instant dimension for an overall richer sound.

Expanded Modulation

Tape Double Track allows you to sculpt exactly how your doubled track moves. Choose from sine, triangle, or random modulation shapes, and adjust the warp to create anything from a smooth, vintage wobble to an evolving, experimental texture. You'll end up with a mix that breathes and shifts naturally, adding emotion with each and every take.

Randomize Heads & Recalibrate

Capture the unpredictability of tape playback. Nuances in classic analog tape double tracking gave every recording unique character, making for truly organic, randomized moments and sound. Tape Double Track brings that organic variation back to give your productions a human touch and analog warmth with the convenience of digital control.

Vintage Varispeed

At the heart of Tape Double Track is its Varispeed function: your main source for enhancing the double-tracking effect. You can easily alter modulation, change the pitch and speed of your recording, and visualize delay in real time between channels as the sound moves back and forth, emulating the vintage ADT tape-stretching technique.

Channel Control

Take full command of your sound with independent control over source and double-tracked channels. Adjust pan, drive, mute, phase, and level for each track individually. Whether you're looking to add gentle saturation or a bold doubled effect that cuts through your mix, Tape Double Track lets you craft your sound with precision.

Low-End Options

Keep your mixes tight and balanced. Dedicated Bass Mono and Solo Bass modes allow you to control the low end independently, keeping it centered while letting the upper harmonics shine. The result is a full, professional-grade mix.

MPC & DAW Integration

Available as an effect inside both standalone MPC hardware and all major DAWs, Tape Double Track is ready to enhance any production with vintage character and modern flexibility for all producers, vocalists, and guitarists.

Features

True ADT behavior: Tape delay + oscillator-driven varispeed modeled on the classic process
Expanded Modulation: Sine, triangle, and random shapes with adjustable warp
Randomize & Recalibrate: Emulates the beautiful imperfections of tape
Channel Control: Independent pan, drive, mute, phase, and level for source/double
Low-end options: Bass Mono & Solo Bass toggles with frequency control
MPC + DAW integration: Works in MPC Standalone/Desktop and all major DAWs

Testimonials

Neal Pogue

“Tape Double Track is a fun plugin that takes me back to authentic old school analog tricks.”

Shak Boussani

“As soon as I inserted Tape Double Track, it immediately did THE THING, and did it well! The pair of individual drive knobs are a great touch, which makes the plugin usable for much more than advertised! I’m finding myself using it on way more sources than I originally anticipated.”

John Briglevich

“Really been digging the AIR Tape Double Track plugin in my mixing workflow. It’s now my first call for doubling up vocals. It produces a retro-future vibe, giving width and drive to a wide variety of tracks. The interface gives a ton of options...way deeper than any other tape machine emulator I've tried.”

System Requirements

Tape Double Track is designed to support VST2 and VST3 plugin hosts as well as full support for MPC standalone and desktop systems running version 3.5 (or later). This software requires an internet connection for authorization. You will need to install Akai’s MPC desktop software version 3.6 or higher to use desktop versions of the plugins.

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