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New FX Plugin - TAPESCAM Lo-fi Distortion and Tape Simulator (Released)

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  • EtienneEtienne

    @charlesv said:

    @Etienne said:
    Bought it, I've tried it only for 5 minutes, but it's fire !
    1 stupid question though @charlesv , what do you mean by "Automatic gain compensation" ? Cause if I push the drive to the max, even if the output knob is to the minimum, the volume is still louder than the original sound.

    The gain compensation is basically is a very slow, lo-fi compression at the end of the chain - it tries to raise the max detected volume level, including the hiss/noise source with a very slow envelope.

    And not a stupid question: the signal chain puts the output before the gain compensator. The intention was to try to tame some of the signal going into it, but you're right, it's a little confusing, and I'm actually going to push an update shortly to put it at the end of chain where I think it's expected.

    With the output at the end, you can pump the drive and adjust your bypassed and wet signals, in case you're using it in a live setting and need to match levels (the DSP for this runs on the Daisy Seed hardware platform so it can be used as a guitar pedal too )

    Thx for the insight + update.

    I still get a big difference in volume after pumping the drive though. Maybe I didn't understand what you meant by saying "bypassed and wet signal" ? You mean using the fx in a different channel ?

    Also I noticed a clic sound when WOW/FLUT goes from 0 to 1, and a volume jump when COLOR goes from 7 to 8.

  • charlesvcharlesv

    @Etienne said:

    @charlesv said:

    @Etienne said:
    Bought it, I've tried it only for 5 minutes, but it's fire !
    1 stupid question though @charlesv , what do you mean by "Automatic gain compensation" ? Cause if I push the drive to the max, even if the output knob is to the minimum, the volume is still louder than the original sound.

    The gain compensation is basically is a very slow, lo-fi compression at the end of the chain - it tries to raise the max detected volume level, including the hiss/noise source with a very slow envelope.

    And not a stupid question: the signal chain puts the output before the gain compensator. The intention was to try to tame some of the signal going into it, but you're right, it's a little confusing, and I'm actually going to push an update shortly to put it at the end of chain where I think it's expected.

    With the output at the end, you can pump the drive and adjust your bypassed and wet signals, in case you're using it in a live setting and need to match levels (the DSP for this runs on the Daisy Seed hardware platform so it can be used as a guitar pedal too )

    Thx for the insight + update.

    I still get a big difference in volume after pumping the drive though. Maybe I didn't understand what you meant by saying "bypassed and wet signal" ? You mean using the fx in a different channel ?

    Also I noticed a clic sound when WOW/FLUT goes from 0 to 1, and a volume jump when COLOR goes from 7 to 8.

    The idea is that you can pump the drive then trim down the output knob, so when you bypass the plugin you can match the gain - if you wanted to engage it and keep levels roughly the same. I'm not really doing any internal attenuation to try and maintain gain levels.

    I'm working on some smoothing of those values in the next update, I'm surprised people like turning the knobs so much :smiley:

  • SquishySquishy

    Noticing that when you first add the app, init, there’s like an almost chorus-y swirl going on. What’s up with that under the hood (love it, just curious 😉)?

  • charlesvcharlesv

    @Squishy said:
    Noticing that when you first add the app, init, there’s like an almost chorus-y swirl going on. What’s up with that under the hood (love it, just curious 😉)?

    There are a number of delay taps for the wow/flutter (and age) that are always running, but ~should be at zero. Let's call it "simulating the unpredictable nature of analog equipment".

  • SquishySquishy

    Rad, just adds to the 90s charm of the whole thing 👍

  • Tones4ChristTones4Christ

    I really love the current way it works. Could you add a preset so one can go back to this setup in case you change the behavior of the output knob?

    @charlesv said:

    @Etienne said:

    @charlesv said:

    @Etienne said:
    Bought it, I've tried it only for 5 minutes, but it's fire !
    1 stupid question though @charlesv , what do you mean by "Automatic gain compensation" ? Cause if I push the drive to the max, even if the output knob is to the minimum, the volume is still louder than the original sound.

    The gain compensation is basically is a very slow, lo-fi compression at the end of the chain - it tries to raise the max detected volume level, including the hiss/noise source with a very slow envelope.

    And not a stupid question: the signal chain puts the output before the gain compensator. The intention was to try to tame some of the signal going into it, but you're right, it's a little confusing, and I'm actually going to push an update shortly to put it at the end of chain where I think it's expected.

    With the output at the end, you can pump the drive and adjust your bypassed and wet signals, in case you're using it in a live setting and need to match levels (the DSP for this runs on the Daisy Seed hardware platform so it can be used as a guitar pedal too )

    Thx for the insight + update.

    I still get a big difference in volume after pumping the drive though. Maybe I didn't understand what you meant by saying "bypassed and wet signal" ? You mean using the fx in a different channel ?

    Also I noticed a clic sound when WOW/FLUT goes from 0 to 1, and a volume jump when COLOR goes from 7 to 8.

    The idea is that you can pump the drive then trim down the output knob, so when you bypass the plugin you can match the gain - if you wanted to engage it and keep levels roughly the same. I'm not really doing any internal attenuation to try and maintain gain levels.

    I'm working on some smoothing of those values in the next update, I'm surprised people like turning the knobs so much :smiley:

  • anicktanickt
    edited November 2025

    +1 👆🏼 @Tones4Christ @charlesv

  • charlesvcharlesv
    edited November 2025

    @anickt said:
    +1 👆🏼 @Tones4Christ @charlesv

    I'll work on adding it as a hidden parameter, so it's available and the UI stays toggle-free

  • Tones4ChristTones4Christ

    <3 <3 <3
    Thanks!

    @charlesv said:

    @anickt said:
    +1 👆🏼 @Tones4Christ @charlesv

    I'll work on adding it as a hidden parameter, so it's available and the UI stays toggle-free

  • Tones4ChristTones4Christ

    Wait, I'm an electric guitar player, I love toggles! :# :o <3

    ID love tons of toggles switches lol o:)

    @charlesv said:

    @anickt said:
    +1 👆🏼 @Tones4Christ @charlesv

    I'll work on adding it as a hidden parameter, so it's available and the UI stays toggle-free

  • PoppadocrockPoppadocrock

    @charlesv said:

    @Poppadocrock said:

    @charlesv said:

    @Poppadocrock said:
    Is this an intro price @charlesv $2.99?

    It's just the price!

    Right on. Just wanted to confirm that for myself but also so I knew whether to mention intro sale in the 2025 App Sales thread. Cheers! And congrats on Number 2!

    It's on sale....forever!

    😆
    Right up my alley, lol.

  • PoppadocrockPoppadocrock

    @Herne said:
    I was watching a video about Mk.Gee using a Tascam for his guitar tone, and then this pops up.👌

    Kismet.

    Im still kicking myself for not grabbing one of these 4 tracks when the prices got really low about 20 years ago.

  • PoppadocrockPoppadocrock
    edited November 2025

    @charlesv I really dig the aesthetic of the app and website. Those videos and explanations for each knob/toggle, showing exactly whats going on are great. well done!
    https://charles.pizza/apps/tapescam/

  • Tones4ChristTones4Christ

    Totally! I love how it reminds me of playing my guitar thru my old Tascam! Man, I almost bought a used one here locally just for nostalgia. But I'm trying to stay away from hardware as it begins to deteriorate and need more maintenance.

    The setting I posted in my screenshot, sounded so much better than the preset I had going in Fabfilter Volcano! Seriously! No joke!

    It gave my Pop drummer a really tasty lofi sound that was so pleasant! I also was using Tone boosters MBC compressor with the drum preset and it made the drums shine thru the mix.

    Seriously, from all the apps I've recently purchased, this one has given me so much fun to tweak up and try so many different flavors of sound!

    If you are on the fence! You're missing out.

    @Poppadocrock said:
    @charlesv I really dig the aesthetic of the app and website. Those videos and explanations for each knob/toggle, showing exactly whats going on are great. well done!
    https://charles.pizza/apps/tapescam/

  • GavinskiGavinski

    This is absolutely worth grabbing imo for the very crunchy characterful distortion it can do. Hop into the premiere text chat starting in 5 mins if you're free:

  • SamuSamu

    @Gavinski said:
    This is absolutely worth grabbing imo for the very crunchy characterful distortion it can do. Hop into the premiere text chat starting in 5 mins if you're free:

    I'll actually try to catch the live-stream this time :sunglasses:

  • SlushSlush
    edited November 2025

    I don’t own this (yet) but quickly scanned Gavins Youtube. It sounds very good, but everything you throw at it seems to widen the sound, which sounds great but not always desirable, let’s say for the low frequencies in Techno/EDM where you want to keep bass/kick as much mono as possible. So a mono switch is something that could be very useful.

  • FizzyLizzy27FizzyLizzy27

    I liked this so much I got Punchline despite having too many drum machines. Good stuff.

  • ZerozerozeroZerozerozero

    @Slush said:
    I don’t own this (yet) but quickly scanned Gavins Youtube. It sounds very good, but everything you throw at it seems to widen the sound, which sounds great but not always desirable, let’s say for the low frequencies in Techno/EDM where you want to keep bass/kick as much mono as possible. So a mono switch is something that could be very useful.

    You could put this after it

    https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/stereo-width-control/id1493044617

  • GavinskiGavinski

    @Slush said:
    I don’t own this (yet) but quickly scanned Gavins Youtube. It sounds very good, but everything you throw at it seems to widen the sound, which sounds great but not always desirable, let’s say for the low frequencies in Techno/EDM where you want to keep bass/kick as much mono as possible. So a mono switch is something that could be very useful.

    Yes that's my only real criticism, mentioned when I was demoing it on the kick

  • charlesvcharlesv
    edited November 2025

    @Slush said:
    I don’t own this (yet) but quickly scanned Gavins Youtube. It sounds very good, but everything you throw at it seems to widen the sound, which sounds great but not always desirable, let’s say for the low frequencies in Techno/EDM where you want to keep bass/kick as much mono as possible. So a mono switch is something that could be very useful.

    While this is an "intentional" side effect of the wya things were implemented, totally get that it's not always desirable - I'm working on an advanced mode that exposes among other things:

    • the underlying gain stages of the "GAIN" knob so you can tweak like a real four-track
    • independent WOW and FLUT rates/depth
    • breaking out TONE into bass and treble for individual boost/cut
    • width adjustment (tbd if this makes it into simple)

    Stay tuned!

  • SlushSlush

    @charlesv said:

    @Slush said:
    I don’t own this (yet) but quickly scanned Gavins Youtube. It sounds very good, but everything you throw at it seems to widen the sound, which sounds great but not always desirable, let’s say for the low frequencies in Techno/EDM where you want to keep bass/kick as much mono as possible. So a mono switch is something that could be very useful.

    While this is an "intentional" side effect, total get that it's not always desirable - I'm working on an advanced mode that exposes among other things:

    • the underlying gain stages of the "GAIN" knob so you can tweak like a real four-track
    • independent WOW and FLUT rates/depth
    • breaking out TONE into bass and treble for individual boost/cut
    • width adjustment (tbd if this makes it into simple)

    Stay tuned!

    👍👍👍👍👍

  • eylvyeylvy

  • charlesvcharlesv

    Thanks for sharing! A nice video from @thesoundtestroom too!

    Glad everyone's enjoying it!

  • Tones4ChristTones4Christ

    @charlesv said:

    @Slush said:
    I don’t own this (yet) but quickly scanned Gavins Youtube. It sounds very good, but everything you throw at it seems to widen the sound, which sounds great but not always desirable, let’s say for the low frequencies in Techno/EDM where you want to keep bass/kick as much mono as possible. So a mono switch is something that could be very useful.

    While this is an "intentional" side effect of the wya things were implemented, totally get that it's not always desirable - I'm working on an advanced mode that exposes among other things:

    • the underlying gain stages of the "GAIN" knob so you can tweak like a real four-track
    • independent WOW and FLUT rates/depth
    • breaking out TONE into bass and treble for individual boost/cut
    • width adjustment (tbd if this makes it into simple)

    Stay tuned!

    Yes! Love it!

  • wormfoodwormfood

    Bought it and like it, sounds different from the other tape sims I have.

    I do have to say, it looks more like Porta One than a 424… either way, thanks 😊

  • charlesvcharlesv

    1.0.2 is out: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tapescam/id6755081319

    • Resolved a noise when going from 0->1 on WOW/ FLUTTER

    • Smoothed the boost activation on the COLOR
      knob

    • Corrected Audio Unit "Manufacturer Name"

    • Updated Midi control parameters to match Ul
    • For users who want to retain the 1.0 OUTPUT behavior, added a hidden parameter OUPUT into DRIVE accessible from your DAW. Defaults to Off, with OUTPUT adjusting the end-of chain level
  • Tones4ChristTones4Christ

    Super sweet! Thanks looking forward to testing it out.

  • charlesvcharlesv

    🔜

  • anicktanickt
    edited November 2025

    @charlesv said:
    🔜

    🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

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