T-RackS Tape Machine 440 (Download)
TR-Tape Machine Ampeg 440B

Using a careful mix of convolution and physical modeling, the Tape Machine Collection line of plug-ins  re-creates the complex interplay of machine, tape, and audio to capture even the smallest detail of 4 iconic tape machines.

The Tape Machine 80 is modeled on an Ampex 440B, dating from the late 1960’s, and delivers an iconic, all-American sound.  A fully-discrete machine primarily used for mastering, the 440B offers a rounded, enhanced bass and a silky presence on the highs and high-mids.  It will leave your mixes sounding “finished” and well-presented to listeners.

Add warmth and character, low-end weight, ear-pleasing high end and glue your tracks together.  The T-RackS Tape Machine 440  offers a combination of iconic sound with real-world workflow to make creating classic-sounding recordings faster and easier than ever.

4 magic formulas: the Tape Machine 440 lets you choose from 4 different tape formulations, each with its own unique harmonic character:

- 250: Modelled after the 3M/Scotch 250 tape
- 456: Modelled after the Ampex 456 tape
- GP9: Modelled after the Quantegy GP9 tape
- 499: Modelled after the Ampex 499 tape  

Comprehensive controls

Each Tape Machine plug-in offers controls over tape speed, head selection, record bias, and other common controls, as well as exclusive features like "true stereo" to re-create the subtle differences between left and right on a real analog machine, and IK`s powerful new transport modeling, which captures the realistic wow and flutter of each machine.