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jens · Post by **jens** » Tue Aug 05, 2025 1:06 pm

Isn't it an established fact that WaveAlchemy's TapeWave is the best of the bestest of the betterest for this sort of thing?

zerocrossing · Post by **zerocrossing** » Tue Aug 05, 2025 2:18 pm

Dirk Diggler wrote: Sun Aug 03, 2025 12:48 pm Don't forget to add lots of noise and flutter.

Myself I'd prefer to keep as far away from the "portastudio" sound, if that's even a thing.

For years I spent trying to hide the fact that I was using a Yamaha 4 track cassette recorder. Now you can pay to get what I was avoiding. What a country!

ROTMetro · Post by **ROTMetro** » Thu Aug 07, 2025 6:47 pm

IKs is the easiest.

Illangelo used WaveFactory Cassette on TheWeeknd's stuff if you like that sound.

Klevgrand has a tape plugin: https://klevgrand.com/products/dawcassette .

Wavealchemy has one too. They make some great drum samples, so it might be good for what you want. Check their drum brake example at the bottom: https://www.wavealchemy.co.uk/product/tapewave/

Lotuz2019 · Post by **Lotuz2019** » Thu Aug 07, 2025 7:14 pm

Keep in mind that the tape speed of Portastudio's is double of normal cassette decks, so not all cassette plugins will give you the same sound.

charlesv · Post by **charlesv** » Mon Nov 24, 2025 9:53 am

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I just released a new plugin TAPESCAM, that is by no means an accurate representation, but tries to lean into that 424 distortion vibe. 3 bucks on iOS, 5 for desktop (Mac only for now): https://charles.pizza/apps/tapescam (https://charles.pizza/apps/tapescam)

Here's a nice clip of Max Yar using it:

Any VSTs emulating the sound of TEAC Portastudio 424?