Tapestop is a plugin that emulates the pitch behavior and subtle instabilities of analog tape machines when starting up or slowing down. It recreates the characteristic tape stop and start effects using virtual tape circuits, allowing you to add authentic vintage tape sound to your productions. With controls for pitch fluctuation, noise, and tonal shaping, you can craft anything from precise, clean tape stops to loose, textured transitions that bring life and character to your tracks.

The plugin offers extensive customization options including adjustable start and stop durations, ranging up to nearly ten seconds, giving you full creative control over the effect’s timing. Additional parameters include flux for fluctuating pitch warble, dust to introduce noise and tape artifacts, and muffle for shaping the tonal quality during slow-downs and start-ups. This flexibility means you can dial in sounds that feel either polished or raw, depending on your artistic vision.

Tapestop can synchronize perfectly with your session’s tempo, allowing start and stop effects to be triggered via automation at any point in your arrangement. This makes it ideal for dynamic effects in electronic music, hip-hop, or any genre that benefits from tape-style pitch manipulation. Inspired by classic tools but enhanced with modern capabilities, Tapestop offers a fresh approach to a beloved analog effect trusted by top producers worldwide.