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CHOW Tape Model

4.6 (546 Reviews)
FREE
CHOW Tape Model
CHOW Tape Model
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Product information

CHOW Tape Model is an analog tape machine physical model originally based on the Sony TC-260, implemented as an audio plugin. The physical model was described in a paper presented at the 2019 DAFx conference. This work began as part of a class project for Music 420 at Stanford University (CCRMA).

As well as a tool for mixing engineers and producers, CHOW Tape Model is a research project on developing physics-based models of analog tape emulation.

CHOW Tape is currently available in the following plugin formats:

  • VST
  • VST3
  • AU
  • LV2
  • Standalone plugin

System Requirements

Mac

  • macOS 10.12 Sierra or newer (Intel / M1 Apple Silicon supported)
  • Minimum 4 GB of RAM
  • VST-compatible or AU-compatible plugin host

Windows

  • Windows 7 or newer
  • Minimum 4 GB of RAM
  • VST-compatible plugin host
Installation Instructions
Customer Reviews (8)
Reviews Summary

Users highly praise this free tape emulation plugin, noting that it rivals or surpasses paid alternatives. It is described as excellent for enhancing mixes, processing vocals, and producing clean LoFi beats with its authentic old-style tape sound.

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