Tape J-37

_Tape J-37

Tube-driven studio effect

Tape J-37 captures the complex architecture and non-linearities of the legendary Studer J37 tape machine in unprecedented detail. Whether adding subtle tape coloration to a master track or driving the input of a bus or insert with harmonic distortion, Tape J-37 is your go-to tool for bringing tube-driven depth and character to your sound.

_Main features

A recreation of the holy grail of analog tape machines.

Color control with a range of tones from clean to gritty.

Modern Mode retains bright highs while adding analog warmth—perfect for crisp, punchy sounds.

Drive knob controls input level with saturation and distortion, with auto gain compensation.

Speed Control to switch between high-speed clarity and low-speed warmth.

Authentic VU meter for monitoring input levels and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).

Play / Stop to add tape-stop effects for realistic playback control.

Stereo Offset adds natural stereo width with subtle channel dispersion for extra depth.

Advanced Panel to adjust EQ, delay, noise, and instability for additional sound shaping.

25 Quality Presets: Designed to help with various source material, from vocals and guitars to bass and master mix enhancement.

_Platform specifications and compatibility

  • Win 10+ (64bit)
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
  • 1GB free hard disk space
  • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • ARM processors not supported on Windows

Required configuration

VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).

VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).

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