The first-ever digital simulator of analogue tape sound for digital workstations, with four modelled tape machines, noise reduction systems and switchable tape speed.

DaD Tape brings the warm sound of analogue tape machines into digital production, with control options that conventional tape recorders do not offer. Four representative machines are modelled: an old vintage machine with valve circuitry, a transistor-based machine from the late 1960s, an op-amp-based machine from the 1970s and a latest-generation machine. Add to that the three most common noise reduction systems, a proprietary noiseless tape mode and tape speeds of 7.5, 15 and 30 ips, which can also be combined with the machines in unusual ways. You set the operating level yourself, and input and output each have their own slider and meter.

Features

• Four modelled tape machines, from a vintage valve machine to the latest generation
• Simulation of the three most common noise reduction systems plus a noiseless tape mode
• Switchable tape speed: 7.5, 15 and 30 ips
• User-adjustable operating level
• Independent input and output sliders and meters
• Simple, intuitive interface

Technical details

• Type: Effect plug-in (tape machine simulation)
• Operating systems: macOS only
• Plug-in formats: VST2, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX Native and AAX DSP (Pro Tools HDX)
• Architecture: 64-bit, native on Apple silicon and Intel
• Licensing: iLok USB key (iLok 2 or 3) required

System requirements

• macOS 12 Monterey or later (compatible with macOS Tahoe)
• 64-bit only
• Processor: Apple silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5) or Intel, native on both
• Pro Tools: version 12 or later
• iLok 2 or 3 required for authorisation
• Windows is not currently supported
• In general, the same system requirements as your host application

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at http://duy.com/links/DUY_DaDTape_links.pdf. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.