Harrison Audio's "Tape Saturator"—a plugin that faithfully recreates the sound of legendary 2-track analog reel-to-reel tape machines—is now available for $25, a 49% discount and its lowest price ever.
Harrison Audio's "Tape Saturator"—a plugin that faithfully recreates the sound of legendary 2-track analog reel-to-reel tape machines—is now available for $25, a 49% discount and its lowest price ever.
The Warmth and Cohesion of Classic Records
Magnetic tape didn't just capture the rise of popular music; it made it possible. For over half a century, tape machines sat at the heart of professional recording studios, shaping how music was composed, recorded, and experienced. They provided the warmth, saturation, and punch that defined a golden age of sound, leaving an unmistakable sonic imprint on countless classic records.
The Harrison Audio Tape Saturator plugin faithfully recreates the sound of classic 2-track analog reel-to-reel tape machines. By accurately modeling these vintage units, Tape Saturator infuses your tracks with the unique character of analog tape—delivering everything from subtle warmth and cohesion to rich saturation.
From high-fidelity to lo-fi, Tape Saturator distills the characteristics of popular 1970s 1/4-inch 2-track tape machines into a powerful software emulation. Choose from five tape fidelity options and six speed settings to replicate authentic analog tape behaviors—including dropouts, mechanical wow and flutter, drive characteristics, and hiss—delivering one of the most realistic emulations of these legendary machines available today.
By layering even- and odd-order harmonics to enhance audio quality, Tape Saturator adds thickness to the low end, smooths out the high frequencies, and gently tames transients. It also introduces subtle, natural tape-style compression, adding cohesion and unity to your mix. Whether you want to add analog-style color and punch to drums, soften the high frequencies of a guitar, or tighten up an entire mix, Tape Saturator delivers authentic tape sound character exactly where you need it.
Features
Input/Output Gain & Metering – Dedicated input and output gain controls, along with clear metering, make it easy to check the drive level and monitor the final output.
Fidelity Selector – Choose from five tape grades. "Best" offers maximum headroom and wide bandwidth with minimal distortion. Lower settings introduce more distinct character, venturing into authentic lo-fi analog territory.
Speed Selector – Switch between multiple tape speeds, ranging from 60 ips (for top-tier studio-grade performance) to 1 7/8 ips (reminiscent of classic consumer cassette decks).
Drive – Increase the Drive knob to boost tape saturation, adding warmth, grit, and analog-style color to your source material.
Flutter – Introduce subtle to extreme variations in tape speed, creating the slight pitch fluctuations that faithfully replicate the natural mechanical imperfections of real tape machines.
Dropout – Emulate the noise caused when worn or damaged magnetic tape momentarily loses contact with the tape head. This control adjusts both the frequency and intensity of the dropouts.
Hiss – Replicate the hiss typical of tape recordings, caused by magnetic particles and mechanical operation. Adjust the hiss level to add a touch of vintage authenticity to your tracks.
Presets – Save time by choosing from a curated selection of presets designed to emulate classic tape types and instantly add character to your tracks.
Until 31st August.
