quietformat releases Cassette LT-1 Cassette Tape Simulator Plugin (VST3/AU)

quietformat has released Cassette LT-1, an analog-style cassette tape simulator designed to recreate the texture, pitch movement, and softened high-frequency response associated with cassette tape, using a fast and intuitive workflow. Cassette LT-1 is built around four predefined tape conditions, ranging from clean to damaged. Each condition has its own tonal behavior and pitch movement, allowing users to move quickly from subtle tape coloration to unstable, rough lo-fi textures. Rather than adjusting multiple technical parameters, users select a tape condition and shape the result through input level, letting the tape respond naturally to the signal. During development, quietformat referenced the tone and behavior of a cassette-based multitrack recording environment in its studio. The aim was not to recreate a specific hardware unit, but to use the sound and feel of real-world cassette recording as a reference when shaping the overall character of the plugin. Another notable design choice is the handling of space. The included shimmer reverb is placed before the tape stage, meaning the reverb signal itself passes through the tape processing. As a result, the tone and stability of the reverb change depending on the selected tape condition, making the sense of space feel tied to the tape state rather than added as a separate effect. Additional features include input and output gain for tape drive, high-pass and low-pass filters, tilt EQ, stereo spread, and optional tape hiss, providing practical tools for quickly shaping tone and character. Pricing & Availability Cassette LT-1 is currently available at an introductory price of $26.99 USD (regular price $49 USD) until January 12, 2026, for macOS 10.13 or later and Windows 10 or later (64-bit) in VST3 and AU plugin formats. Cassette LT-1 is available for download from the quietformat website and includes a built-in trial mode, allowing two 15-minute sessions so users can try the full plugin before purchasing. {PRODUCT-HEADER-33971-cassettelt1}. YouTube/DZlWMVJtFI0 YouTube/RVjBFj-FFr4 Read More