Tape J-37 Tube-driven studio effect
Tape J-37 captures the complex architecture and non-linearities of the legendary Studer J37 tape machine in unprecedented detail. Whether adding subtle tape coloration to a master track or driving the input of a bus or insert with harmonic distortion, Tape J-37 is your go-to tool for bringing tube-driven depth and character to your sound.
Enhance your mix with thermionic warmth
When we say thermionic, we mean the rich, harmonically pleasing incandescence of vacuum tube technology. When we say Studer, we mean uncompromising Swiss engineering.
Tape J-37 lets you experience both like never before. With an intuitive design, four easy-access tape modes and advanced controls - give your sound that high-end analog edge.
Unrivalled sound quality
Whether you're adding subtle harmonic richness, dialing in bold tape coloration or elevating clarity with Modern Mode, the Tape J-37’s precision and neural-based modelling set it apart from lo-fi tape effects, delivering the legendary sonic depth you’d expect from the original.
The most faithful recreation of the Studer J37
Experience the most authentic recreation of the meticulously engineered Studer J37 tape machine. We combined our expertise in virtual analog with machine learning to capture the J37’s lauded non-linearities, tape magnetization textures and impressively rich sound signature.
Intuitive design for instant results
Achieve your desired sound in seconds with Tape J-37's user-friendly interface. With essential controls at your fingertips encased in a stunning animated skeuomorphic design - dial in the perfect amount of analog saturation on your insert, bus or master tracks.
Get creative with advanced controls
Further manipulate your sound with features like Delay, EQ, and Stability Control. Introduce discreet phasing and flanging effects, or simulate tape wear-and-tear to add unique textures to your music. These powerful yet easy-to-use tools offer flexibility that expands upon the original design.
Interactive player
Try Tape J-37 for yourself and experiment with its 4 distinct tape color profiles and calibration settings and adjust the sound to your taste.
Closer look
Whether refining a home studio project or producing a major release, Tape J-37 is your secret weapon for adding some golden era glow
The advanced panel
Bring even more character to your sound with custom calibration
Add authentic, tape-like imperfections to your sound with adjustable stability, noise, and delay settings. A touch of movement or delayed-phasing can add life to hi-hats, while full noise and instability can give your piano that degraded charm.
EQ
Shape each element of your mix with pre/post tape EQ options. Boost lows before tape for extra saturation or roll-off highs after tape for a vintage, softened feel.
Calibration
Use Noise and Instability Control to introduce authentic tape characteristics. Add tape noise for vintage realism and simulate mechanical wear for some wow and flutter.
Delay Loop
Add space and movement to any sound with built-in delay feedback. Introduce subtle phasing and flanging effects or create a slapback delay to bring life to recorded instruments.
Tube-driven precision
Beneath its robust metal frame, the J37’s greatest secret was its array of more than 50 vacuum tubes, each working in harmony and giving recordings a warm and distinct color.
The glowing triode filaments offer a manageable signal-to-noise ratio as well as producing a sound with natural compression. Combined with the machine’s impeccable design and studio performance, engineers were able to push recordings to their creative limits without compromising clarity. Using state-of-the-art modeling techniques, we’ve made sure to accurately reproduce the J37’s thermionic essence, preserving its rich tone and remarkable sound.
Instant results
Tape J-37 comes loaded with 25 specialized presets, from classic tape enhancement to drum bus coloration.
Drums Color
Designed to make your drum bus warmer and more cohesive.
Bass Emphasis
Adds harmonic content to your basses by pushing the low-mid range through the tape distortion.
Gentle Nostalgia
Wrap your instrumental tracks or vocals with this nostalgia-inducing tone.
Worn Piano
Chorus-like effect based on stereo offset, tape instability and slight delay. Great if you want to age your sound for a retro vibe.
Chorused Delay Keys
Unstable calibration settings and a sweet dotted delay effect in the mid-range to make your keys warm and endearing.
Old Master
Bad tape calibration creates a lo-fi master.
Make your music glow
Whether you're making indie rock or working across genres as an audio engineer, Tape J-37 goes beyond simple tape emulation.
From adding cohesion to full mixes, to upping the grit and wear on individual sounds - have a 1960’s studio legend at your fingertips.
Master bus saturation
Transform your entire mix with a cohesive tape glow. Use Tape J-37 on the master bus to add richness and depth, subtly enhancing each element and giving your track a gorgeous reel-to-reel feel.
Elevated drums
Add punch and character to your drum bus, intensifying each hit with authentic tube-driven saturation. Tape J-37 enhances transients, adding body and grit, perfect for giving your rhythm section a warm, analog edge.
Textured leads
Infuse your vocals, guitars, and synths with some tube spirit. Use the Advanced Panel to age your sound or take it into more experimental terrain with added noise, tape flutter and delay.
Developed with machine learning
We combined our expertise in virtual analog with machine learning techniques to perfectly emulate the J37’s complex architecture and non-linearities
The Studer J37, with its 50+ vacuum tubes, is a complex machine to handle directly. Therefore we combined detailed measurements of units that were used in the Studio Barclay with our virtual analog expertise and state-of-the-art machine learning techniques. This allowed us to replicate the intricate non-linearities of the device, including the tube-based distortions, magnetic tape behavior, and the tape magnetization process.
TAE Powered
The exclusive analog modeling technology that makes our emulations indistinguishable from the originals.
By accurately mimicking the characteristics of analog oscillators, filters, and soft clipping, we can provide astonishing component-accurate detail and authentic analog charm in equal measure.
DAW Ready
However you use these plugins; for the amazing tone of their reverb, for the gritty preamps, or for their incredible sound design abilities, you'll be safe in the knowledge that they are fully compatible with your setup. These plugins work with all major DAWs, and on both Windows and MacOS.
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Resizable GUI
Whether you want the full visual immersion of our classic effects emulations, or to save precious screen real estate, the interfaces for all of your Arturia plugins can be resized to a scale that suits you.
Real-Time Control
Every parameter in every FX Collection plugin can be mapped to your favorite MIDI controller for instant, hands-on control of your mix. Sweep a filter, crank a preamp, or warp your modulation on the fly.
In-App Tutorials
Every plugin in FX Collection comes with built-in tutorials, guiding you step-by-step through the crucial parameters, adjustments, and mixing hacks to get the most out of your sound. The tutorial panel also explains the controls you’re using in real-time - so you’ll never miss a tweak.
Preset Browser
FX Collection’s streamlined preset browser lets you filter, organize, and save your favorite presets for instant recall. Search by instrument type, genre, production technique, and much more - so you can quickly find the tweak you need and save valuable creative time!
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| SKU | XCH-ART-1090-136 |
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| Brand | Arturia |
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