The Arturia Tape-201 is a stunning emulation of a vintage Japanese-made echo machine augmented for the modern producer. Through meticulous modelling and the celebrated Phi and TAE analog-modelling technologies Tape-201 delivers an indistinguishable sound of the classic space echo-style hardware. Edgey gritty filtered and warbling Tape-201 can be used to recreate some of the most iconic guitar and synthesizer echo tones in history and can now be put to use on virtually any instrument vocal or sound in your productions thanks to this plug-in recreation. Encompassing all 12 potential sound combinations through the onboard tape delay and reverb tank Tape-201 lets you explore the huge sonic potential in three different stereo operations. Enhancing what was possible on the original design Tape-201 provides you with an input EQ to customise your dry sound before hitting your effect an LFO with 16 destinations and an Envelope Follower for massive modulation potential and includes virtual tape ageing parameters; Noise Motor Inertia and Flutter. Whether youre performing classic Carribean Dub classic electric guitar rock or 80s synth-pop the Tape-201 has something for everyone. Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.
What can Tape-201 do the original cant? The original hardware can be difficult to source and should you even find one in working condition it will come at a premium. Arturia has removed all the hurdles and struggles and replaced them with a convenient affordable and indistinguishable plug-in replica. Though not just a cut-and-paste copy the Tape-201 houses new features that make it more in line with the demands of modern players going above and beyond what was possible on the hardware original. Firstly the nature of the Tape-201 being a plug-in solves many problems workflow creativity and resources. Now with the power of your DAW you can use this on as many tracks as you want within a mix. Why not experiment with drums or samples or other instruments you may not conventionally use with the hardware? Additionally the automation possibilities of your DAW open up new worlds for evolving dynamic echoes and reverb that shift with your music for a more expressive sound. Along the main panel of the interface not much has changed. If youre an owner of the original or have fantasised about owning one for a long time youll be right at home. The addition here is the multiple stereo modes and stereo controls at your disposal. Now you can use the Tape-201 in Mid/Side Left/Right or Ping-Pong mode allowing for more creative use of the stereo image in your sound design. Opening the advanced panel youll find all of the new additions to the plug-in. A three-band input EQ lets you tailor the sound of your dry signal before hitting the plug-in. This can be used either to creatively manipulate the sound of your source or can be used to tame harsh frequencies that would be enhanced with each delay repeat. Most significantly the modulation section via onboard LFO and Envelope follower is the perfect way to add additional movement to your sound. Multiple waveforms and up to 16 LFO destinations let you modulate virtually any parameter inside the plug-in. Add movement to your stereo image or modulate the repeat times get creative! Take your sounds to outer space The vintage warbling sound of analog is about the furthest thing away from the modern DAW-based recording climate thats the industry standard today. Tape-201 takes your sounds back to a time when analog was the only recording method known but lets you apply it in the digital world to do things you could only dream of when the hardware original first came out. Unmistakably 70s the Tape-201 is the most authentic tape delay software ever made encapsulating the signature grit instability and texture that the hardware had and distilling it into an affordable reusable solution. Combining both delay and reverb with up to 12 different modes using the same three active tape heads at any one time Tape-201 offers a huge variety of tones that you can explore. Enable only the tape delay reverb only or a combination of both to add dimension to your drums guitars vocals synths or any other instrument or sound in a mix. Utilising only the delay Tape-201 can add rhythmic complexity and excitement to stale drum loops or can be used as a creative effect to be played with your electric guitar creating the classic “call and response” youve heard on countless records since the 70s. Enhancing your delay with the onboard spring reverb tank you can inject a harmonically lush ambience to your repeats giving them additional space and dimension. Perfect for synthesizer pads or sustained vocal notes blending them together is made easy with the independent volume controls for each. Adjusting the physical tape characteristics on the hardware unit could prove tedious at best. You may risk damaging the tape or creating an undesirable sound thats difficult to reverse. Tape-201 lets you virtually go into the guts of the machine and adjust parameters that would simply be impossible on a physical unit. Increase the Flutter Motor Inertia and Noise levels to add enhanced instability and unpredictability to each delay repeat. Perfect for creative sound design for games or experimental compositions. This can all be done in multiple stereo modes; left/right mid/side or ping-pong offering three different ways to adjust the stereo image of your reverb. It doesnt stop there using the different LFO waveshapes and 16 destinations you could even modulate the stereo width using the Rate Offset and Width controls for even more spatial processing. Powered by technology Using proprietary modelling algorithms Tape-201 can recreate the iconic effects down to the component parts to create unrivalled realism and immersion. Unmatched in analog emulation Tape-201 is powered by TAE and Phi technologies. TAE offers component-level modelling to accurately present the characteristics and behaviour of the effect whilst Phis state-of-the-art physical modelling brings the acoustic properties into the virtual world for hyper-realism. The result is truly a next-level sound that is indistinguishable from the original to add to your productions. FeaturesFeatures all three delay tape heads capable of producing 12 unique delay/reverb effects Stunning emulation of classic Japanese-made hardware tape delay Combines stunning tape delay with spring reverb emulation for harmonically rich lush reverb/delay combinations Brought to life using immaculate TAE and Phi analog-modelling technologies Independent Reverb and Echo volume with Dry/Wet blend control lets you dial in the perfect blend Push the Input Drive for saturated crunching delay repeats Manual control over the Intensity of your repeats Select between three stereo delay types including Left/Right Ping-Pong or Mid/Side Manually adjust the Repeat Rate or sync to your host tempo Independently process stereo left and right Repeat Rate or link and adjust simultaneously Streamlined Stereo tools to adjust the width of your wet signal for huge ambience and depth Three-band EQ makes it ideal for sculpting your dry signal before it hits the plug-in for creative effect or to eliminate unwanted frequencies Safely adjust internal parameters to closely emulate real-world electronic behaviour including Flutter Motor Inertia and Noise floor levels Virtually age the tape by increasing flutter and noise levels for a more cranked and gritty tone Advanced modulation possibilities using onboard LFO with multiple waveshapes manual or sync rate control and 16 destinations LFO enables you to create random grooves and re-order each delay repeat for interesting rhythmic texturesGeneralCompatible across all major DAWs on both Windows and Mac Download manage and organize your plug-in and updates in Arturia Software Center Fully scalable GUI fits any screen size for optimized workflow MIDI compatible offers real-time control with your favourite keyboard or controller Step-by-step in-app tutorials showing you crucial parameters and tips inside each plug-in Powerful preset browser lets you filter organise and save your favourite presets to recall in any future sessionsSpecificationsOperating system:Mac: Mac OS 10.13+ Windows: Win 10+ (64bit)Format:Mac: VST AAX Audio Unit NKS (64-bit DAWs only) Windows: VST AAX NKS (64-bit DAWs only)RAM: 4GB Processor: 4 cores CPU 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU Disk space: 1GB GPU: OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU Product code: 1200-74
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