Arturia Tape J-37 Tape Machine Plug-in - Electronic Delivery

Arturia Tape J-37 Tape Machine Plug-in 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.

UNRIVALED 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 modeling 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. Arturia combined their 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.

THE HOLY GRAIL OF TAPE RECORDING

The Studer J37 is part of a lineage of iconic recording equipment that shaped the sound of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. It isn’t just another tape machine - it’s an icon of audio craftsmanship and music history. Hailed for its exacting Swiss engineering, the Studer J37 was adopted by legendary artists like The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Jimi Hendrix. As a result, its trademark warmth and clarity wove its way into some of the most influential albums in recorded history, cementing its position as the gold standard for mid-20th century multi-track tape recording.

ARTURIA TAPE J-37 TAPE MACHINE FEATURES:

• A recreation of the holy grail of analog tape machines
• Color control with a range of tones from clean to gritty
• Modern Mode retains bright highs while adding analog warmth—perfect for crisp, punchy sounds
• Drive knob controls input level with saturation and distortion, with auto gain compensation
• Speed Control to switch between high-speed clarity and low-speed warmth.
• Authentic VU meter for monitoring input levels and Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
• Play / Stop to add tape-stop effects for realistic playback control.
• Stereo Offset adds natural stereo width with subtle channel dispersion for extra depth
• Advanced Panel to adjust EQ, delay, noise, and instability for additional sound shaping
• 25 Quality Presets: Designed to help with various source material, from vocals and guitars to bass and master mix enhancement

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

WINDOWS

• Win 10+ (64bit)
• 4 GB RAM
• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
• 1GB free hard disk space
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
• ARM processors not supported on Windows
• Required configuration
• VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)

APPLE

• Mac OS 11+
• 4 GB RAM
• 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
• 1GB free hard disk space
• OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU