CHOW Tape Model is a physical model of an analog tape machine, implemented as an audio plugin. The physical model is described in a paper presented at the 2019 DAFx conference. This work began part of a class project for Music 420 at Stanford University (CCRMA).
magnetic tape noun
mag·net·ic tape | \ˈnedik 'tāp
Definition of magnetic tape
1 : tape used in recording sound, pictures, or computer data.
CHOW Tape is an analog tape machine physical model, originally based on the Sony TC-260. The current version can be used to emulate a wide variety of reel-to-reel tape machines. Feel free to build and use for your own enjoyment.
CHOW Tape is currently available in the following formats:
- VST
- VST3
- AU
- LV2
- Standalone plugin
Download the latest release here. If you would like to try the nightly builds (potentially unstable), see here. If you need Linux builds, or if you prefer to build the plugin for yourself, please see the building instructions. Alternatively, Linux users may download builds from the Open Build Service.
Note: If you have a computer with Applie Silicon, please try the experimental build! Please note your experiences using the plugin on Apple Silicon in this issue.
Note for FL Studio users: If you're experiencing pops and click while using the plugin, try enabling the "used fixed size buffers" setting. For more information, see this issue.
Contributions are most welcome! There are many ways to contribute to this project, for both programmers and non-programmers. For more information, see the contributing guidelines.
- GUI Design - Margus Mets
- GUI Framework - Plugin GUI Magic
- Power Switch Icon - FontAudio
- Open Build Service Builds - Konstantin Voinov
- User Manual - Yann from SINK Music
CHOW Tape is licensed under the GNU General Public License agreement. Enjoy!