SN03
by Sender Spike
by Sender Spike
4.7 / 5
(24 votes)
SN03/SN03-G is a tape sound emulation plug-in.
It takes the key components of analog tape recorders and gives the user tools to create a properly calibrated "custom tape machine" that operates in the range of 7.5 to 30 IPS, while conforming to NAB, IEC, and AES equalization standards.
The plug-in is designed with ASIO/CPU footprint that allows use of many instances for cumulative effect.
- Input gain +/- 24dB.
- Output gain +/- 24dB.
- NAB, IEC (15 IPS), AES (30 IPS) EQ modes.
- Adjustable recording EQ (LF +/- 10dB, HF +/- 14dB).
- Adjustable reproduction EQ (LF +/- 10dB, HF +/- 14dB).
- Adjustable "head bump" frequency from 65Hz to 105Hz.
- Adjustable "head bump" gain from 1dB to 8dB.
- Tape hiss gain +/-30dB from ca. -76dBFS (RMS).
- Tape hiss on/off switch.
- Complete I/O VU metering.
- ...and tape saturation, of course.
Downloads
Win 32 VST
(0.6 Mb)
Win 64 VST
(0.7 Mb)
(5 / 5)
I’m really amazed by the results of such a small plugin !
(5 / 5)
Good stuff here.
(2 / 5)
Not working on windows 11
(5 / 5)
Good
(5 / 5)
By default I always have a saturator with transformer quality loaded in the master channel (I won't say which one because I don't know if it's okay since it's from another creator), and this tape emulator since it seems very controllable to me. actually I don't have it set up in a subtle way as I like how it expands the overall sound. But I have some doubts: does the input, in positive values, add distortion or something? I thought I read somewhere but I'm not sure since my English is not very good. Can I find some detailed explanation, even examples of practical uses, somewhere? Finally, thanks. I have a great appreciation for this plugin and for the great work, in general, done.
(5 / 5)
Real Tape sound VST with nice saturation! Thank You.
(5 / 5)
This Plugin sounds huge! Thank you
(5 / 5)
Fantastic VST!!!
Can anyone explain the essential basic settings? I'm finding it difficult to understand where to 'push the saturation' based on these controls.
Use the Input knob.
(5 / 5)
This is fantastic. Works on everything including master bus. The "record" bass and treble EQ allows to saturate those frequencies like tape does, the bump is great. I tried all the payed ones this one beats them by a Mile. Thank you!!
Muy bueno, ojala saliera para mac en la vercion rta
(5 / 5)
Very good tape effect. Gives lots of warmth, that can be unruly - take care : ). There are options within the tape to control that. More warmth than Slate and Waves with a pleasing transparent extra. Excellent!
(5 / 5)
The best tape sim I own, as far as really sounding like tape. I have Waves and other paid sims, but I come to this one the most.
Still not working in every app, but where it works it is amazing. This is not a toy. It compresses, saturates, eq's. If you know the sound of tape, you can do magic with this. Thanks! Thank you, Sender Spike
hey SteadyRev the treshold is the input
(5 / 5)
А где крутилка THRESHOLD ?
You are pushing against 0db. As you push the saturation harmonics come out and the top end flattens. Like Vari-mu
Госконтроль the treshold is the input have nice day mate
Please add oversampling / anti-aliasing. Tokyo Dawn Labs have a pretty good way of doing it!
(5 / 5)
Super warm,thx man.
(5 / 5)
WARM. I would love a resizable GUI.... too small on 4k screen
(5 / 5)
It's almost like waves Kramer master mix buss tape, just with out feedback deley and maybe... Whatever it's great for mix and mastering. I love this plugin.
(5 / 5)
Excellent and thanks!
(5 / 5)
Genuinely sounds fantastic. Up there with paid tape saturation plugins. Agree with other user who says hiss is a bit useless - I just turn it off with the switch below
I see 1.1 has added hiss on/off and head bump on/off :) Agreed that this is up there!
(5 / 5)
Great plugin, thank you. This and the compressor work really well together. A few ideas that come to mind.. non essential but could make it better. Appreciate this one. - invert input output would be cool, either right click or toggle on off. - resizable gui would be nice but not essential. - any way to make the noise a bit more dynamic? Or turn it off entirely?