TAP is a plugin designed to achieve precise, sample-accurate time alignment of an audio track to a reference track in real-time. This alignment is essential for eliminating unwanted comb-filtering effects that can degrade the quality of a mix. By ensuring the audio tracks are perfectly synchronized, TAP helps maintain clarity and coherence in multi-mic and parallel recording scenarios.

Using TAP is straightforward: insert the plugin on the audio track you want to align and side-chain the reference track. Unlike manual editing, TAP continuously analyzes the entire length of the input audio, matching its timing to the reference track without any need for a learning phase or manual adjustments. It applies subtle and inaudible delay shifts that maintain a natural sound without introducing phase issues. When the input track is silent, alignment resumes from the first sample of the next audio section, ensuring seamless timing correction throughout.

The plugin features a compact user interface that provides real-time information on plugin status, side-chain and signal activity, as well as visual feedback on comb-filter frequency patterns and reduction levels. Its small footprint allows for use on multiple tracks simultaneously, making it an efficient tool for complex mixing sessions. TAP is compatible with AAX2, AU, and VST3 formats and runs on Mac OS X 10.6 and later versions.