We list 10 Tape plugins from 6 brands. The most represented are Universal Audio, Arturia and Waves. Open any of them for a rundown of what it does and where it fits.
Universal Audio
Blend vintage tape warmth into your mix with authentic 1/2" and 1" tape emulation—choose your tape formula, speed, and calibration to add cohesive saturation and analog character that glues sources together naturally.
Waves
Inject authentic tape warmth and harmonic richness into any track using three legendary EMI tape formulas, each with distinct character and frequency response.
Waves
Infuse your mix with vintage tape warmth and saturation—engineered through Eddie Kramer's legendary 1/4" reel-to-reel machines.
Universal Audio
Warm your recordings with analog tape saturation and vintage head bump character, selecting between tape speeds and EQ curves to match your sonic vision.
Universal Audio
Saturate vocals and instruments with authentic tape compression and harmonic coloration by selecting from vintage tape formulas and three speed options—each delivering distinct warmth and natural limiting.
Ableton
Add tape character from three modeled machines, from subtle smoothing and glue to saturated warmth, at low CPU.
Softube
Infuse recordings with authentic analog warmth and tape saturation while controlling wow, flutter, and crosstalk for studio-grade results.
Arturia
Tape J-37 captures authentic vintage analog warmth with four distinct tape curves and dual speed modes for rich, character-driven saturation.
Arturia
Layer lush vintage warmth with tape saturation, wow/flutter, and wear—transforming modern recordings into nostalgic Mellotron textures.
Slate Digital
Inject analog warmth and harmonic richness into any track with authentic tape saturation and speed control.