SoundGhost has announced the release of Drift, a new tape machine effect for MacOS and Windows (AU/VST3) described as "a tape degradation plugin that brings the warm, nostalgic sound of vintage tape machines into the digital realm, offering music producers and audio enthusiasts an authentic and versatile tape experience."
Here's what they say:
Users can recapture the authentic sound of tape with customizable tape controls, enabling them to dial in the desired amount of vintage charm. Gently add pitch drifting and tape failures for a lo-fi texture, or turn everything up to emulate a tired and worn tape machine. Users also get access to tape start/stop functionality, resulting in classic tape pitch drops and rises. There's also 8 EQ profiles included, modelled from multiple tape formats and machines including cassette and VHS. All wrapped in an easy-to-use interface, Drift provides seamless user experience for both beginners and seasoned professionals.
Features:
- Tape degradation plugin (VST3/AU).
- Add pitch imperfections with flutter, wow and fail.
- Infuse authentic tape saturation into your track.
- Start and stop functionality for classic tape drops with time selection (from 0.5 to 5 seconds).
- 8 EQ profiles, all analysed from tapes and machines (option to bypass included).
- Reduce stereo imaging and add tape noise.
- MIDI control and automation supported.
- Plugin window resize functionality.
- Native Apple silicon support (M1 + M2).
Introductory Price: £29 (25% off / Reg. £39) at soundghost.net/product/drift
