TapeStop is a pitch-shifting effect plugin by Thenatan Audio that creates classic tape stop and start effects. It can sync to your DAW tempo or run in a manual Time mode.
TapeStop focuses on one familiar effect: the slowdown and speed-up of a tape machine. It works as a pitch-shifting effect in Effects, under the Pitch Shifter subcategory. Pitch and Curve parameters let you shape how the pitch falls and rises, and Time mode gives you direct control over the duration when you do not want to follow the project tempo. A built-in Noise Player adds retro texture, and you can drag your own audio into it for custom noise layers and movement.
TapeStop generates pitch-shifting effects that can be synchronized to your digital audio workstation. When you need more control, switch to Time mode to set the effect's duration yourself.
Pitch and Curve are the two main shaping controls. Pitch sets how far the signal moves, and Curve adjusts the shape of the motion so you can fine-tune the stop or start to suit the part you are processing.
The Noise Player adds an authentic retro layer to the effect. You can drag and drop your own audio files into the plugin to use as custom noise, which gives you a way to tie the texture to your own sound palette.
The developer positions the Noise Player as a way to add movement and interest to beats, pads and breakdowns. It suits transitions where you want the slowdown to carry extra character beyond the pitch change alone.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Thenatan Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Pitch Shifter |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
TapeStop creates pitch-shifting effects that imitate a tape machine slowing down (tape stop) and speeding back up (tape start). You shape the effect with Pitch and Curve controls.
Yes. Effects can be synchronized to your DAW. If you prefer, switch to Time mode to control the effect's duration manually.
TapeStop is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS, and the developer notes it is 64-bit. The plugin is compatible with most major DAWs, excluding Pro Tools, which runs AAX-only.
On Windows, you need Windows 7, 8, 10 or later. On Mac, you need OS X 10.9.5 Mavericks or later, with native Apple Silicon support. Both platforms need 4 GB RAM and 2 GB of free space on the system drive.
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