Gem TAPEDESK

Gem TAPEDESK by Overloud offers a full analog mixing workflow in a plugin, combining a tape simulator and a console emulator to replicate the warm tones and interactions of an analog mixing environment. TAPEDESK simulates three legendary analog consoles and a 2-inch 24-track tape machine, providing an authentic analog mixing experience.

Key Features:

• Simulates three legendary analog consoles: Emulates the complete signal paths of the S4000, N80, and T88 consoles.
• Simulates a 2-inch 24-track tape machine: Hyper-realistic simulation of a world-class tape machine from a renowned UK studio.
• Recreates console-tape machine interactions: Models the authentic analog workflow.
• Precise metering: Provides accurate metering at any point in the sound chain.
• Simulates all transformers: Recreates the sound of the original units’ transformers.
• Low CPU usage: Allows opening the plugin on each track of your session.
• Presets: Includes many presets designed during real mixing sessions.

Why TAPEDESK?

In the real world, a tape machine is physically connected to a console. The signal enters the console’s preamplifier, gets fed into the tape machine, and is recorded to tape. From there, the tape is played back and the audio hits the console again for mixing into its stereo bus. Recreating this process using separate components is complex, but TAPEDESK automates all these processes, allowing you to insert the plugin on your tracks and enjoy the experience of mixing in an analog world.

Tape Machine:

Overloud’s TAPEDESK features a hyper-realistic simulation of a 2-inch 24-track world-class tape machine from a renowned UK studio. You can control various tape parameters, from tape speed to head biasing, for full control of the tonal palette. Every segment in the signal chain has been modeled to recreate the authentic analog vibe of the original tape machine.

Console Emulation:

TAPEDESK emulates the complete signal paths of three legendary analog consoles: the S4000, N80, and T88. These consoles have been used daily for the past 20 years to create thousands of hits in the world’s finest studios.