Spectral Plugins have recently released OCS-45 Cassette Simulation, a plugin that brings all of the lo-fi, vintage feel of cassette tapes to your sound. It’s available for $15.00.
Get instant retro vibes by choosing from four authentic cassette types, each with its own distinct character, and add in all the charming imperfections of tape by combining pitch modulation, background noise and dropouts.
As well as being a cassette simulation plugin, OCS-45 is a rich distortion processing unit with five precisely programmed distortion types – perfect for adding extra life and warmth to anything you put it on. And, with Dry/Wet and Bypass controls for each effects module, you’re in full control, whether you want nostalgic cassette emulation or more creative effects combinations.
In tape recordings, there are often inconsistencies in the sound due to imperfect equipment mechanics. These irregularities cause fluctuations in the tape speed, leading to variations in pitch and tonal degradation, known as “wow” (slow movements) or “flutter” (fast movements).
OSC-45’S Wow/Flutter module allows you to add this detuned, wobbly and worn effect to your sound, at a rate and depth that suits you.
Simulate one of four tape types, reduce the quality, mono-ize them, and blend with Dry/Wet. Discover each type lower down this page.
OCS-45 is a cassette VST with four modes modelled on the major tape types of the golden era of compact cassettes, classified in 1979 by the IEC. The magnetic tape in each type was created with a different chemical, and performed and sounded uniquely as a result.
One of the most recognisable features of low-fidelity cassette tapes is background hiss. OSC-45’s Noise module allows you to blend this warm noise into your sound, providing an extra layer of static and texture to fill it out.
There are four noise types to choose from, and the noise generator will run alongside your audio and stop whenever your sound stops playing. The D/O switch can also applies periodic dropouts to the noise signal.
Physical cassettes have a tendency to cut out short amounts of sound periodically due to damaged or degraded tape or playback heads.
OCS-45’s Dropouts module applies this effect separately on both the left and right channels and runs independently on both input signal and the Noise generating module. You can keep the Amount dial low for a delicate feel, or crank it up to add more frequent and audible volume breaks.
OCS-45 is available to PC and Mac users (VST2, VST3, AU and AAX).
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