The online Tape Machine prints analog tape tone in the browser: upload audio, A/B at matched level, export a WAV. The plugin pack runs the same character live in your DAW. Here is the online workflow.
How the online Tape Machine works
Studio runs a physically modeled reel-to-reel engine in the cloud. Upload WAV or MP3, choose settings, download the processed file. The plugin pack installs as VST3, AU, and LV2 when you want that character inside the session.
How online tape tone works, step by step
- Upload a WAV or MP3 — mix, bus stem, loop, or one-shot
- Choose settings — speed, drive, character, compression, tone
- Compare at matched level so you hear tone, not a volume bump
- Export 16-bit, 24-bit, or 32-bit float WAV
The heavy lifting is server-side, so a light laptop is fine. For what each stage is doing, read the engine explainer.
Hear samples, then try your file
Download the plugins, or start with homepage before/after and try an online print.
When the online Tape Machine fits
Use it when you are on a machine without your DAW, or you want to print character onto a stem or sample. The plugins stay the tool for per-clip automation inside a large session. Many producers sketch in Studio, then keep a tape plugin on buses in the DAW.
Where analog tape tone helps most
- Vocals — thickness; tames brittle sibilance
- Drums — glue and punch
- Bass — harmonics that translate on small speakers
- Mix bus — subtle cohesion and a smoother digital edge
Start quiet. You want warmth, glue, and smoother highs.
What does online processing cost?
Studio is pay-as-you-go by audio length — no subscription. See pricing.
FAQ
Does it change my sample rate or ruin quality?
Processing uses oversampling so added harmonics stay musical. Export print-ready 24-bit or 32-bit float WAV with TPDF dither and true-peak awareness.
Can I use it for mastering?
Use a gentle tape print on the mix, then check LUFS and true-peak. Step-by-step: master a song online. For automatic streaming-ready mastering, open Studio Mastering.
What if I want live tape in my DAW?
Install the plugin pack — VST3, AU, and LV2, live in your session.
Add tape tone now
Install the plugins for live DAW processing, or open the online Tape Machine for a browser print.