Buy Virtual Tape Machines, get a free gift with purchase:
The authentic tone of two world class analog tape machines
Digital recording is now the standard for professional music production, but many engineers and musicians still long for the days of analog recording. And they do for good reason Analog Tape Machines have a SOUND. Big, fat, warm, deep, rich and exciting are just some of the terms used to describe what recording onto a piece of magnetic tape sounds like. To those that know, tape is simply more musical. So Slate Digital modeled two of the most famous tape machines in audio and provide them both along with options like bias, tape speed, tape type, and more in Virtual Tape Machines.
World-Class Tape Machines For Your DAW
VTM has been praised by pro engineers for its extreme authenticity, because every aspect of tape is carefully reproduced. This authenticity is due to years of intense study. VTM on your tracks and mixes will make your mixes warmer, smoother, punchier, and more analog!
Choose Your Favorite Machines & Tape Stock
VTM emulates both a 16-track 2-inch tape machine and a 1/2 inch stereo mastering deck. Not only that, you can also choose between the two most popular tape formulations. Different formulations have different properties and headroom, and ultimately will give you different sonic results.
Control Your Speed
Virtual Tape Machines accurately emulates the behavior of both of the most common tape speeds of 15 and 30 ips. Engineers who use tape sometimes choose which speed to use based upon the material they re recording, since the bass response can differ a great deal between the two speeds. You can further refine the bass response using the bass alignment slider in the Settings module.
Features
- Emulates two legendary tape machines: 16-track 2" & ½" stereo mastering deck
- Authentic analog tape warmth, punch, depth, and musicality
- Choose between two classic tape formulations for different tonal flavors
- Switchable tape speeds: 15 ips & 30 ips with distinct bass response
- Extra controls for bias, tape type, speed, and bass alignment
macOS
- Minimum OS - macOS 13 or later
- Processor / RAM - Intel or Apple Silicon, 4GB RAM
- Plugin Formats - AU, VST2, AAX (64-bit host)
Windows
- Operating System - Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Processor / RAM - Intel or AMD Processor, 4GB RAM
- Plugin Formats - VST2, VST3, AAX (64-bit host)
Important note: A free iLok license manager account is required to run Slate Digital software.
Important notes:
- A free iLok cloud account is needed to use this product.
- MetaTune is used as the example. The installation process is identical for all Slate Digital products.
1. Click Download in your Plugin Boutique Library or go to https://app.completeaccess.audio/authenticate/sign-up > sign up for an account or login
2. Click the blue person icon > click Profile > click iLok account > add your iLok user ID
3. Go to https://app.completeaccess.audio/gift > enter your Voucher code / License found in your Plugin Boutique Library > click Redeem
4. Check the box > click Get this product
5. Click Install
6. Download the install file for your OS > install the plugin
7. Open iLok License Manager > right click the plugin name > click Activate
8. Select a location > click Activate
9. Click OK
Your plugin is now installed and ready to use. Enjoy!
