You may have seen your share of console and tape-machines emulating plug-ins, but you may not have seen one plug-in that faithfully emulates both. Enter TAPEDESK from Overloud, available for download and created to model the interaction between a console preamp, channel strip, transformer path, and 24-track 2” tape machine. Automating a process that often takes many plugins working together in tandem, TAPEDESK seeks to put these processes on one instance of your track, simulating the path from a console to a tape machine and back into a console again.

Three consoles have been emulated, the S4000, N80, and T88. The S4000 provides an aggressive character suitable for rock, metal, and pop, while the N80 gives you a rich English sound synonymous with vintage tone. The T88 gives you a push in the midrange and an overall thick tone. You can select models of the mic pre, and input and output stages of a given console. A trim pot and an output slider are provided. The Tolerances button mimics the slight variances you’d see in a given console, as no two channel strips on a weathered, analog board would give you the exact same response.

The Tape Machine component of the plug-in sports linkable controls for record level and playback level as well as tape speed, bias, and wow/flutter. Metering is provided for the input, tape, and output sections of the plug-in, which is switchable between VU and PPM at any point of the chain.

The plug-in requires very little CPU to run, making it suitable for use on multiple tracks. Many plug-ins engineered for real-world mixing scenarios have been included. This plug-in works on both Mac and PC platforms and can operate in AU, VST, AAX, and standalone applications. You can run TAPEDESK in both 32- and 64-bit.

For Tracks & Busses    Mimics Sound of Consoles and Tape Desk    Emulates Tape/Console Interaction    3 Consoles Provided    Emulates Mic Pre, Transformers, & More    Knobs for Tape Speed, Bias, Wow, & More    Tolerances Button for Slight Variance    Low CPU Across Multiple Tracks    Mac & PC / 32- & 64-Bit    VST, AU, AAX & Standalone

• Simulation of three vintage and respected analog consoles
• Simulation of a 2” 24-track tape machine
• Faithful interactions between the console and the tape machine
• Precise metering at any point of the sound chain
• Simulation of all transformers in the original units
• Very low CPU usage; use across all of your tracks without stressing your system
• Lots of presets designed in real mixing sessions

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How many fixtures can I attach to this board?

A: You could daisy-chain hundreds of fixtures to the CHAUVET DJ Stage Designer 50 24-Channel Dimming Console (B&H# CHSTAGEDES50). The more probable limiting factor is that it has 24 channels for control. If each fixture requires, say, four channels (this varies by fixture), then you can maintain independent control of each controllable feature of each fixture up to six fixtures. That's because 4 channels x 6 fixtures = 24.

Q: 2. Does it have onboard cd burner?

A: Natanael,No it does not.Full unit details are available here:a href= http://tascam.com/product/dp-24sd/ target= _blank http://tascam.com/product/dp-24sd//aThank you for your interest in TASCAM products.

Q: 3. What is the required disc space (USB) for download?

A: The minimum system requirements for this software are as follows: PC: n-Track will work on any Windows 7 or later PC with at least 512 MB of RAM. Mac: n-Track will work with any Intel Mac with Mac OSX 10.8 Lion or later.

Q: 4. How compatible with Mac OS Yosemite is this unit?

A: Very compatible if you stick to the spec's. Mac: OS X 10.6 to 10.10 CPU: Power PC, iMac, G3, G4 266MHz or more Memory: 64 MB or more USB: USB 2.0

Q: 5. Is this 1" or 2"? The photo looks like 2" but the description says 1". Thanks so much!

A: 1" x 60 yd, White

Q: 6. Is this unit 3 pin, 5 pin or both 3 and 5 pin XLR?

A: The CHAUVET DJ Stage Designer 50 24-Channel Dimming Console BH #CHSTAGEDES50 unit has both 3 and 5 pin connectors.

Q: 7. does it provide phantom power for condenser mics?

A: Yes. Each of the xlr inputs provide phantom power for condenser microphones.

Q: 8. Does this unit come with a cd burner? Im currently using the tascam dp 008ex which doesnt have a cd burner.

A: There is no CD burner available in the DP-24SD. You are able to record to SD memory card or out via USB to a computer.

Q: 9. Can we connect to audio mixers such as Mackie Pro FX8 V2 ?

A: Yes, you can connect the outputs from another mixer to line level inputs on the DP-24SD. Likewise, you can connect the outputs from the DP-24SD to line level inputs on another mixer.

Q: 10. What's the difference between bulk packaging and retail packaging?

A: I did take a look at both versions of this. The "Bulk" scribble strip console tape is exactly the same but packaged in only a clear bag. The other has plastic packaging that allows a reseller to hang on a hook in the store and the manufacturer branding on it.