Product Description

• Authentic Tape Heritage
• Modern Workflow If you’re a fan of classic tape effects
• you know the most subtle sonic details are what give a mix its magic. Take the Automatic Double Tracking (ADT) technique: Originally developed in 1966
• this effect revolutionized recordings by creating the illusion of double-tracked performances using tape delay
•  varispeed
• and modulation without requiring artists to re-record parts. AIR Tape Double Track combines all the vintage tape character you love with creative digital control to give you a flexible production tool that works across genres. Whether you’re chasing the lush vocal textures of the ‘60s or adding subtle movement to guitars and synths
• this plugin delivers the distinctive sound of analog double-tracking—made specially for your DAW or MPC. <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https: //www.youtube.com/embed/Mbi3Ta7Jjcg?si=XUP35nP4DdLEGGmG" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>   True ADT Behaviour Bring vocals and instruments to life with a legendary double-track technique inspired by iconic 1960s studio recordings. Tape Double Track recreates the subtle pitch variations and natural movement of classic tape-based ADT
• giving your tracks instant dimension for an overall richer sound.   Expanded Modulation Tape Double Track allows you to sculpt exactly how your doubled track moves. Choose from sine
• triangle
• or random modulation shapes
• and adjust the warp to create anything from a vintage wobble to an evolving
• experimental texture. You'll end up with a mix that breathes and shifts naturally
• adding emotion with each and every take.   Randomize Heads & Recalibrate Capture the unpredictability of tape playback. Nuances in classic analog tape double tracking gave every recording unique character
• making for truly organic
• randomized moments and sound. Tape Double Track brings that organic variation back to give your productions a human touch and analog warmth with the convenience of digital control.   Vintage Varispeed At the heart of Tape Double Track is its Varispeed function: your main source for enhancing the double-tracking effect. You can easily alter modulation
• change the pitch and speed of your recording
• and visualize delay in real time between channels as the sound moves back and forth
• emulating the vintage ADT tape-stretching technique.   Channel Control Take full command of your sound with independent control over source and double-tracked channels. Adjust pan
• drive
• mute
• phase
• and level for each track individually. Whether you're looking to add gentle saturation or a bold doubled effect that cuts through your mix
• Tape Double Track lets you craft your sound with precision.   Low-End Options Keep your mixes tight and balanced. Dedicated Bass Mono and Solo Bass modes allow you to control the low end independently
• keeping it centered while letting the upper harmonics shine. The result is a full
• professional-grade mix.   MPC & DAW Integration Available as an effect inside both standalone MPC hardware and all major DAWs
• Tape Double Track is ready to enhance any production with vintage character and modern flexibility for all producers
• vocalists
• and guitarists.   Julie Kathryn aka I Am Snow Angel “Tape Double Track is amazing for adding depth
• analog warmth
• and retro character to almost any element—vocals
• guitars
• synths. This plugin is bringing my digital productions to life —I'm excited to experiment with even more creative ways to use it!” John Briglevich “Really been digging the AIR Tape Double Track plugin in my mixing workflow. It’s now my first call for doubling up vocals. It produces a retro-future vibe
• giving width and drive to a wide variety of tracks. The interface gives a ton of options...way deeper than any other tape machine emulator I've tried.” John Horesco IV “AIR’s Tape Double Track  gives me authentic double-tracking in the box. From gentle chorusing to classic doubling and even wilder effects
• it’s incredibly versatile. For mixes with only a single lead vocal or guitar track
• Tape Double Track is quickly becoming my go-to for creating natural
• convincing doubles
• ultimately elevating the mix.” Tape Double Track is designed to support VST2 and VST3 plugin hosts as well as full support for MPC standalone and desktop systems running version 3.5 (or later). This software requires an internet connection for authorization. You will need to install Akai’s MPC desktop software version 3.6 or higher to use desktop versions of the plugins. Windows Windows 10 (21H2)
• Windows 11 (25H2) 201.3 MB approx free disk space 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) Dual Core 2.5GHz CPU VST 2/3 compatible host AAX plugin compatible host Mac macOS 14+ 362.8 MB approx free disk space 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) Dual Core 2.5GHz CPU VST 2/3 compatible host AAX plugin compatible host AU plugin compatible host MPC/Force Standalone Compatibilit Tape Double Track is designed to run on MPC/Force standalone systems running 3.5 (or newer) including: MPC One MPC Live MPC Live II MPC Live II MPC X MPC Key 61 MPS One+ MPC Key 37 Force Mac Installation 1. Click the 'DOWNLOAD' button in your Plugin Boutique account. 2. Open the .pkg file > click 'Continue' to begin the installation process. 3. Select your installation destination > click 'Continue'. 4. Choose your preferred installation location > click 'Install'. 5. Click 'Close' to complete the installation process. Activation 1. Open your DAW
• launch Hype > click 'SIGN IN'. 2. Click 'CREATE ACCOUNT' (If you already have an account
• enter your details > click 'SIGN IN' and skip to Step 6.) 3. Enter your personal details > click 'NEXT STEP'. 4. Select the brands you are interested in > click 'I agree' > click 'CREATE Account'. 5. Please close the browser window and check the link sent to your email to confirm your account. 6. Re-open Hype within your DAW > click 'ACTIVATE'. 7. Enter the serial number found in your Plugin Boutique account > click 'ACTIVATE'. 8. Click 'CONTINUE' to close the activation window. Your software is now activated and ready to use! Windows Installation 1. Click the 'DOWNLOAD' button in your Plugin Boutique account. 2. Extract the .zip file and open the .exe file to begin the installation process. 3. Select which plugin components you would like to install > click 'Next'. 4. Choose whether you would like to 'Create a desktop shortcut' > click 'Next'. 5. Click 'Install' to close the installation window. Activation 1. Open your DAW
• launch Hype > click 'SIGN IN'. 2. Click 'CREATE ACCOUNT' (If you already have an account
• enter your details > click 'SIGN IN' and skip to Step 6.) 3. Enter your personal details > click 'NEXT STEP'. 4. Select the brands you are interested in > click 'I agree' > click 'CREATE Account'. 5. Please close the browser window and check the link sent to your email to confirm your account. 6. Re-open Hype within your DAW > click 'ACTIVATE'. 7. Enter the serial number found in your Plugin Boutique account > click 'ACTIVATE'. 8. Click 'CONTINUE' to close the activation window. Your software is now activated and ready to use!

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About the AIR Music Technology Tape Double Track

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• •Authentic AIR Music Technology craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of AIR Music Technology's respected Delay lineup

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