Add Vintage Vibe with This Free Tape Start/Stop Plugin
Wavesfactory’s Cassette Transport is a free audio effect plugin that brings the nostalgic charm of real tape machines right into your DAW. It perfectly emulates the iconic slow-down and speed-up effect of tape playback—ideal for intros, transitions, sound design, and lo-fi moments.
You’ll also hear the subtle mechanical noises of the cassette buttons and rotor, making it a highly realistic tool for anyone chasing authentic retro flavor.
Originally built as the perfect companion to Wavesfactory’s Cassette tape emulation plugin, Cassette Transport became such a popular request, they made it available for everyone.
Key Features
- Realistic Tape Start/Stop: Simulate tape slow-downs and speed-ups with adjustable times (up to 8 seconds)
- Mechanical Details: Includes authentic button and rotor sounds for added realism
- Host Tempo Sync: Start/stop times can follow your project tempo
- Seamless Integration: Designed to pair perfectly with Wavesfactory’s Cassette plugin
- 100% Free: No cost, no catch—just vintage vibes
System Requirements
- macOSÂ 10.7 or later (64-bit only)
- Windows 7 or later (64-bit only)
- Formats: AAX, AU, VST, VST3
If you’re after that worn, wobbly character of vintage cassette decks—Cassette Transport is a no-brainer.
