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Softube Gets Into the Tape Game

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Softube Gets Into the Tape Game

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They've introduced Softube Tape:


More info: https://www.softube.com/index.php?id=tape

Looks like three models with a decent array of more advanced controls for those who want to tweak. Nothing too fancy, but I'll be interested to see how it sounds compared to Slate's, Waves', UAD's, etc.
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I am a fan of SoftTube and this looks interesting. I'm not a big fan of the skumorphism/moving tape reels. I used to dig that kind of GUI, now I find my self preferring less eye candy. But I am sure it sounds great - as everything I've heard from SoftTube does.

Interesting too, the Studio One only feature.
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The market is currently saturated with plugins of this nature. I think Softube Tape (clever name) will need to bring something extra, super-duper special to the table if they wish to stick their head above the crowd. And not just an exclusive feature for Studio One users. Or a red tape reel. :D


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I'm not entirely convinced that emulating tape, even just the features of tape we like (cause I don't want wow and flutter!) is not trivial, so it will be interesting to see what "light on the CPU" means.

And as with nearly every other purchase these days, I do find myself saying "hey self - aren't you satisfied with what you got?" and I am very happy with the UAD tape emulations.

So I was all set to let this pass when they talked about the cross-talk feature. Even if the tape emulation falls a little short of UAD (which I do not think is a real concern) I think I'd get it just for the Cross-talk feature, and especially as implemented in Studio One.

I do a little crosstalk think now when I really want it, but I have to really want it because it takes forever to set up and tweak. This could be just the ticket. Heck, maybe they should release just a cross-talk plugin!

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Re: Softube Gets Into the Tape Game

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I'm using Studio One Pro 3.5


This is very exciting news for me :)


Thanks for the info.

* Update : Purchased it.

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