Arturia has released a new plugin, Tape J-37, which accurately replicates the complex architecture of the legendary Studer J37 tape machine. This tool allows you to add the characteristic warmth of tape to your final mix or introduce harmonic distortion when overloading channels or send channels, giving the sound a tube-like depth and character.
_Enhance your mix with thermionic warmth
Tape J-37 by Arturia offers the unique combination of tube technology and Swiss engineering precision. This effect takes you into the world of warm, harmonically rich sounds of vacuum tubes and the legendary Studer J37 tape machine. With its intuitive design, four tape modes, and advanced settings, you can give your sound a refined analog character. Tape J-37 gives you access to the legendary sound of the Studer J37, providing high-quality processing and fine-tuning options.
_Make your music glow
Add more cohesion to your mix or give individual sounds a distinctive character – Tape J-37 allows you to quickly apply tape coloration and fine-tune it using advanced parameters.
Unrivalled sound quality
Tape J-37 offers unmatched sound quality, adding analog warmth that enhances your mix without losing details. It provides subtle saturation with the option to improve clarity through the Modern Mode, making it unique compared to other lo-fi effects. Whether you're adding light harmonic saturation, bold tape coloration, or enhancing clarity, the precision of Tape J-37's modeling and its sound depth make this effect special, recreating the legendary sound of the original tape machine.
The most faithful recreation of the Studer J37
Tape J-37 offers the most faithful recreation of the legendary Studer J37 tape machine, renowned for its flawless engineering. Through a combination of virtual analog technology and machine learning, it captures all the details of nonlinearities, the texture of magnetic tape, and the rich sound character that made the J37 an iconic piece of equipment.
Intuitive design for instant results
Tape J-37 features an intuitive design that allows you to achieve the desired sound in just a few seconds. With its user-friendly interface, where all necessary settings are always within reach, and its captivating animated design, you'll easily be able to add the perfect amount of analog saturation to inserts, buses, or master tracks.
Get creative with advanced controls
Tape J-37 also offers advanced controls that allow for even more sound manipulation. You can use features such as delay, EQ, and stability control to add phasing or flanging effects, or simulate tape wear, creating unique textures for your music. These powerful yet easy-to-use tools provide added flexibility, expanding the possibilities of the original design.
_Golden age studio gear
The Studer J37 is part of the legendary lineup of recording equipment that shaped the sound of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Arturia had the opportunity to recreate the J37 model, which was located in Studio Barclay — a studio that played a significant role in the development of French music over the past decades. Studio Barclay hosted artists from various genres, such as Édith Piaf, Serge Gainsbourg, and Jacques Brel, and earned a reputation as the French "Abbey Road" in the world of music culture.
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