They work both in the T-RackS 5 shell or as standalone plug-ins (64-bit only in VST, VST3, and AAX at sampling rates up to 192 kHz). In addition, you get to use four different tape formulations which create differing levels of saturation and harmonic distortion (3M/Scotch 250, Ampex 456, Ampex 499, and Quantegy GP9). Each of these can operate at two tape speeds. The new IK Multimedia (IKM) T-RackS Tape Machine Collection includes four different iconic tape machines, an Ampex 440B (a 1/4” two-track recorder from the 60’s), a Studer A80 Mk II (a 2” 24-track recorder from the 70’s), the Revox PR99 Mk II (a 1/4” two-track recorder made by Studer in the 80’s), and MCI JH24 (a 2” 24-track recorder from the 80’s). Not only are the graphics ‘realistic’, but the tape reels change appearance with different tape types and they spin at different rates depending on tape speed! It takes a lot of research and requires significant computing power, to emulate the subtle interactions of the magnetic, electronic and mechanical effects of a real tape deck. In this age of digital audio many have tried one or more of the tape emulation plug-ins that have been developed over the past couple decades.
A great tape deck properly adjusted (I used to service decks for other studios myself) with the right tape formula, imparts a subtle “magic” to a recording. But there is the undeniable factor of the “tape sound” I grew up with. Even baking it in the oven along with a batch of cookies didn’t help! I’ve had tapes break, get stretched, had splices come apart, and other issues I do not miss one bit. I’ve had the experience of pulling out a 20 year-old tape and found it pretty well unplayable. Tape has many problems, even beyond noise, wow & flutter, print-through, and needing frequent adjustments. OK, like many out there I was glad when I replaced magnetic tape with a hard drive. IK Multimedia T-RackS Tape Machine Collection
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