Reels is a tape emulation plugin with built-in echo section and tape start and tape stop effect, available as AUv3 and Standalone. It's based on an old Japanese portable tape recorder with a very distinct Lo-Fi analog sound. Reels emulates all the imperfections of consumer reel-to-reel recorders.
Easiest way to get clean lo-fi
First, really responsive developer! I found a weird thing that was the plugin working as intended with an unintended consequence. He nailed it in less than 8 hours, and started on an update to fix it. Bravo! Always reach out and give developers a shot before you bash the review button. This thing sounds great, is basically zero latency, and makes synth pads and leads come alive. It can be gritty, warbly, saturated, and give a slap echo that is unique and nothing like a clean Studer or Ampex. It can sound totally busted, but still free from that harsh, over crispy digital aliasing distortion, comb filtering, and odd harmonics that some lofi plugins give. So much motion is possible in the stereo field, without a sea sick auto panning/tremolo feel. The idea of applying an envelope to the hiss and motor is genius. I always get irritated with some simpler plugin designs where the crackling is present until I hit bypass. Sometimes I only want it when I’m playing. Great work.
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This is an excellent authentic Lo-Fi reel-to-reel tape machine with 3 different reel types, 2 tape speeds and tons of presets and settings to play around with. Works on any audio, instrument track, or master track. Beautifully designed interface too. Sometimes I just stare at it in awe watching it work. This app is very stable and works well in Cubasis 3, AUM, and Audiobus 3. 100% worth the price. Well done AudioThing!
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