Tape MELLO-FI – a free gift from Arturia

Before sampling, there was tape…
Tape MELLO-FI’s sound and behavior is inspired by Mellotron V, our software recreation of the legendary Mellotron instrument.

The combination of tape reels, analog circuitry, and aging over time gave the Mellotron a distinct sound. Fluttering, grainy, compressed; these qualities have become an endearing part of the ‘Tron sound.

Altering signals with style…
Pitchy flutters, subtle distortion, warm saturation, velvety smooth filtered sounds; Tape MELLO-FI captures the uniquely imperfect behavior of tape in perfect detail, distilled into a single plugin.

Fun and straightforward to use, Tape MELLO-FI isn’t just a one-trick lo-fi pony. It comes as a feature-rich tool for all musicians and producers to use.

• Authentic tape emulator & lo-fi effect based on Mellotron V’s vintage sound & behavior
• Classic tape controls like Noise, Flutter, Wow, Wear, and Mechanics
• Added features like Distortion and Boost
• Interactive tape wheel with tempo-synchronized Tape Stop feature and optional Instant Tape Catch-up
• 12dB low-pass and high-pass filter section
• Enhanced Stereo Width feature introduces offsets to Wow & Flutter from left to right for an extra-wide sound
• Curated 25-preset library for instant-access to retro & lo-fi effects

Free gift for everyone
All users can enjoy the retro charm of Tape MELLO-FI for free from Tuesday, December 21st 2021 at 5PM CET to Friday, December 31st 2021 included. The plugin will be available for download on the Arturia Software Center and arturia.com

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