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VirSyn VTape €169

These two plug-ins may look tame, but the tape-style effects they can produce are anything but...

The MusicRadar Team, Mon 25 Feb, 12:11 pm GMT

There's not a lot going on on VTape Saturator's interface, but it certainly sounds good...

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Manufacturer's description

VTAPE is a set of three plugins based on a thorough simulation of the famous sound of analog tape machines.

VTAPE Saturator simulates the recording and playback on an analog tape mastering machine.

VTAPE Delay combines this sound with a modern, step sequencer-like tapped delay engine which leads the tradition of the tape echo machines into the 21st century.

VTAPE Flanger simulates the legendary “Tape flanging” effect which can be achieved through the playback of two tape machines running at slightly different speed.

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MusicRadar rating

4 of 5

Pros

Excellent saturation sound. Tailored EQ. Simple tap delay matrix. Tempo Delay function.

Cons

Not cheap. Uninspiring to look at. Basic presets.

The bottom line

If you've got a hole in your plug-in folder that needs 'taping up', give VTape a try.

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Specification Show

VTape

Price:: €169
Description:: VirSyn’s new effects bundle, VTape, aims to emulate the tape sound through two individual-but-related plug-ins: VTape Saturator and VTape Delay.
Additional Requirements:: VST 2.4/AU/RTAS host, USB port for Syncrosoft dongle (not included)
Min Processor Speed (MHz):: 600.00
OS Requirements:: Apple Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP
Platform:: MacOS/Windows
Processor Type Required:: Athlon, Intel Mac, Pentium III, Power Mac G4 or higher
RAM Recommended (MB):: 512.00