Daw Cassette Vst Free

Klevgrand DAW Cassette VST-AAX WINDOWS x64. Choose between three different tape types (Normal, Chrome, Metal) Control the noise level with Dolby emulation (including a noise-free option, Dolby K). Currently I use free plugins for lo-fi; izotope vinyl, mda degrade, Wow n' flutter, etc. I am looking to spend money on a vst to get me that warmer sound to my music that I feel is lacking. I see splice has Decimort 2 on Rent to Own now and I am caught between buying that of Klevgrand Tape Cassette plugin (way cheaper).

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Cassette imparts the unique sound from an often maligned recording medium.
A one that offers character like nothing else and I'm in love with.
This is not a tape machine, this is a time machine.

See what Cassette can bring to your mixes

Rewind back in time

An entire generation heard the music that shaped their lives on cassette tape. I grew up listening to them at home, on the car or on a Walkman.
They are not perfect, in fact, they are far from perfect.
That’s what I love about them.

This is my tribute to the sound that shaped my childhood. I discovered the passion for music between quirks and random fluctuations. Watching the meters move as I sang into an old microphone. Red peaks and analog saturation.
Rewind, listen again.

Why you'll love Cassette

Cassette has been designed to be fun, pleasant to the ear and true to the medium.

Tape emulation

Cassette has been carefully modelled after exhaustive analysis of a high number of sound signals recorded into real tapes. As a result, we get the same sound and behaviour as the original unit.

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Randomness under control

Magnetic tape is not a sterile media. It will impart its own sound signature. Some of these non-linear effects are unpredictable, which make the signal sound more natural and alive.

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Powerful features

There's much more under the hood than what you see at a first glance. In the settings panel you are able to fully control all the parameters that make tape sound like tape.

“Cassette, by one of my favourite plugin developers, is a blast to use!”
Greg Wells
Adele, Katy Perry
“Cassette has added another dimension to lo-fi effects. With just a little voicing from the plugin on the subtler tape models it gets beautifully rich.”
Phil English
Mc Fly, Diamond Head
“Cassette gives real-life feel to my audio samples, immediately elevating them adding that extra-sauce factor.”
Eren Cannata
Songwriter

What's your type?

We modelled the four cassettes types available. Each one delivers different sonic characteristics.

I: was the standard and most compatible tape format. Featured a ferric-oxide coating (Fe₂O₃). First appeared in the 1960s.
II: with a chromium dioxide (CrO₂) formulation was introduced at the dawn of the 1970s featuring an undeniable increase in high frequency response.
III: living a short period between the mid 70s and early 80s, the ferro-chrome (FeCr) never made it into the golden era.
IV: metal-formulated hit the scene at the end of the 70s. Plugin vst stereo. Features firmer bass as well as louder high frequencies.

About magnetic tape

Magnetic tape is not a sterile media. It will impart its own sound signature to signals recorded into it. These include different frequency response, frequency dependent saturation, high-frequency compression, hiss, asperity noise and much more.

Reproduction systems will also induce their fingerprint: wow, flutter, random high-frequency loss, crosstalk, stereo unbalances and other.

All of these little quirks and random fluctuations have been modelled meticulously in Cassette.

Tape

I always wanted to have a modular tape plugin in which I could enable or disable each step of the processing.

Stability

Control how the Stability parameter in the front panel works internally. Includes “randomness” in order to make things unpredictable and analog.

Extra

More of what makes a cassette sound like a cassette. Including the innovative “Re-Cassette” parameter that runs the processing several times.

Artifacts

Control how the Artifacts parameter in the front panel works internally. Includes “Random Snap” for simulating the tape being caught momentarily.

Cycling through presets

Listen how the included presets sound in a real mix. This track is called 'Last Sunrise of Neon Summer' by David Hurst. We just inserted the plugin in the master bus and cycle through them.

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Get Cassette now!

Get the authentic sound of lo-fi vintage tape in your mixes today. With instant and simple authorisation and download.

Changelog

- # Version 1.0.5 – 26 / 10 / 2020
- – Improved: CPU optimisation.
- – Fixed: crash when internet connection is not available.
- # Version 1.0.4 – 15 / 07 / 2020
- – Fixed: crash when re-loading a project in Ableton Live.
- – Fixed: graphics CPU bug.
- – Improved: presets are now in alphabetical order.
- - Added: enable/disable OpenGL.
- # Version 1.0.3 – 13 / 01 / 2020
- – Fixed: Compatibility with older macOS versions.
- # Version 1.0.2 – 19 / 11 / 2020
- – Fixed: Pro, Home and Micro bug in Cubase / VST3.
- – Improved: authorization process.
- – Added: Tape Type is now automatable.
- – Added: Pro Tools key command automation.
- – Added: artist presets from Insight.
- # Version 1.0.1 – 14 / 11 / 2019
- – Fixed: Pro, Home and Micro buttons are now automatable.
- – Improved: settings sliders snap to the mouse cursor when clicked.
- – Added: artist presets from Torley.
- # Version 1.0.0 – 04 / 11 / 2019

Online Help

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Copy protection

No iLok or challenge response needed for registering Cassette.
You will receive a serial number at the time of the purchase. That's all you need.

System requirements

macOS 10.7 or higher.
64 bit DAW and OS.
Windows 7, 8 or 10.
64 bit DAW and OS.

Lots of people are obsessed with the ‘warmth’ of analog studio gear. Sure—it sounds fuller, more human, more present.

But these days, modeling technology has become really good at simulating the effects of analog circuitry. Our computers and DAW apps are powerful enough to handle these VST workhorses.

So forget about spending tons of money on analog gear.

Here’s 7 VSTs (for both PC and Mac) that will give you that sweet analog warmth.

SGA1566 Tube Preamp
TDR Slick EQ
Ace Amp
Molot Compressor
Voxengo Tube Amp
MJUC jr. Compressor
Softube Saturation Knob

What’s all the analog fuss about?

Ok, so what does analog circuitry do to your sound? What’s everyone so obsessed about?

What people like about analog sound are the quirks and imperfections.

So when people talk about ‘warm analog sound’ they’re referring to:

Subtle distortion and drive
Harmonic distortion
Tape Saturation
Vacuum tubes
Preamps

What these processes do to your sound is often hardly noticeable. That’s what the magic’s about—you won’t hear them, but they’ll make a huge difference in how your track sounds and feels.

The cumulative effect of analog processes is what people are gushing about.

1. SGA1566 Tube Preamp

Shattered Glass Audio’s SGA 1566 gives you a single channel vintage tube preamp. The whole circuit is simulated in real time to get you that authentic analog sound.

Use the SGA 1566 as a saturation compressor to boost the warmth of your track. Or add a bit of grit with the tube overdrive.

The newest version is also lighter on your CPU––so no computer freak outs!!

Download the SGA 1566 for free here.

2. TDR Slick EQ

“This little guy sounds amazing” –Dave Pensado

The TDR Slick EQ is a sleek easy-to-use three-band EQ that gives you amazing sound—like all Tokyo Dawn Records plugins.

Warm up your sound by choosing a non-linear option under Output Stage. That’ll add subtle harmonic distortion and texture.

Download the TDR SlickEQ for free here.

3. Ace Amp

Ace Amp—another Shattered Glass Audio creation—is based on classic 1950s style tube amps.

Control the input, volume, feedback, output. Choose between three resampling options.

This amp plugin has simple controls and doesn’t eat up your CPU.

Hot Tip: Try it on vocals for a cool aesthetic effect.

Download the Ace for free here.

4. Molot Compressor

Vladg’s Molot is a compressor with character. Even the vintage Soviet look is on point.

Molot will give your sound interesting color. I recommend reading the manual to learn how to tune it properly—it’s worth the read.

Download Molot for free here.

5. Voxengo Tube Amp

Voxengo’s Tube Amp gives you warm overdrive, fuzzy distortion and everything in between.

It imitates tube overdrive in the style of single-tube mic preamps.

Hot Tip: Use the low-pass filter to imitate the texture of lower-quality tubes.

Download Voxengo’s Tube Amp for free here.

6. MJUC jr. Compressor

Klanghelm’s MJUC jr. compressor is simple and elegant.

Use it for smooth compression or a heavier pumping effect. MJUC jr. is based on vintage compressors of the 1960s––it even looks like one.

Flip the ‘Time Constants’ switch to choose between slow, fast and auto. This changes the attack and release time. It affects other parts of the circuitry too, giving you interesting analog-style saturation.

Free Daw Vst Plugins

Download the MJUC jr. for free here.

7. Softube Saturation Knob

This Saturation Knob is one the best free analog emulation plugins out there. Even Dave Pensado gives it two thumbs up!

Use it anywhere to add some character and distortion. Drag it on your vocal track to add shimmer.

The great thing about this one is how simple it is: literally one knob and a switch. Change the switch setting to choose between the kind of distortion you’ll get.

Download the Softube Saturation Knob for free here.

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