HoRNet Cassette644 1.0.3 is available, this update is free for owners of our cassette emulator plugin and includes:
- Fixed random crash on resize of the UI on Windows
- Fixed knobs not responding if mouse dragged outside plugin window
- Added resizable interface to AAX version
- Fixed plugin stealing spacebar on Windows
- Fixed random crash when adding the plugin on FL Studio and Cubase on Windows
- Fixed random crash on Windows when changing light/dark theme
- Fixed wrong behavior in resizing plugin window on Windows when zoom was set more than 100%
- Removed VST 2.4 support
Vintage 4 tracks cassette emulator
Step into the realm of vintage recording with HoRNet Cassette644. This meticulously crafted cassette emulator plugin faithfully recreates the unmistakable sound and character of a legendary tape recorder. Experience the warmth, saturation, and nostalgia that made these machines beloved classics.
Capture the essence of analog tape with precision. Shape your sound with the three-band semi-parametric EQ, modeled after vintage tape recorders. Dial in the perfect balance of highs, mids, and lows to achieve the desired tonal character.
Immerse yourself in the authenticity of tape recording. Choose from three cassette types – Type I (Normal), Type II (Chrome), and Type IV (Metal) – each with its unique sonic characteristics. Select the ideal tape emulation and recreate the magic of the original machines.
A modern workflow in a cassette emulator
With an intuitive interface, HoRNet Cassette644 seamlessly integrates into your modern workflow. Unleash your creativity and shape your sound with precision and efficiency. Bring the vintage magic of tape recording to your digital audio workstation.
Use the advanced controls like the linked input and output or the high quality oversampling to get the best possible results. Using the “link” switch you can also link together every instance of Cassette644 recreating a virtual cassette multitrack
Experience the timeless charm of vintage tape machines. Get your hands on HoRNet Cassette644 and bring the magic of analog recording to your music. Capture the nostalgic essence of classic tape with precision and authenticity.
Demo
The demo is fully functional except for the fact that every now and then it will silence out, you cannot save parameter values with your session and the plugin will not respond to automation coming from the host.
Features
- Precise emulation of a renowned vintage tape recorder
- Three-band semi-parametric EQ with adjustable gain and frequency controls
- Enable or disable the EQ or Cassette module to shape your sound
- Authentic hiss emulation for both the EQ and cassette modules that can be enabled or disabled
- Three cassette types: Type I (Normal), Type II (Chrome), and Type IV (Metal)
- Choose between slow or fast tape speeds for different sonic characteristics
- Flexible routing options: EQ > Cassette or Cassette > EQ
- Up to 4x oversampling with automatic settings for optimal quality
- “Link” switch to synchronize multiple instances and maintain consistency
- Input and output level controls for precise gain adjustment
- Link of input and output gain to keep overall loudness level constant
- VU meters for accurate monitoring of input and output levels
- Seamlessly adapts to light and dark mode interface based on system settings
- Vector user interface which is sharp on every resolution
- Apple Silicon native support
- macOS (10.13 and later) and Windows (Windows 10 and later) support.
- 64-bit on Mac and Windows.
- Audio Units, VST, VST3 and AAX format.
Copy protection
The HoRNet Cassette644 has no copy protection, we don’t believe in copy protection, they are always cracked and they are annoying for the users, we all know you are not going to give away the plugin on the internet…
So simply download the plugin and enjoy your recordings!
Really, really good plugin. To be picky, maybe it’s a little buggy, but nothing serious. However from the point of view of sound performance, it is by far the best emulation I have been able to find. It’s 100 percent worth it
Excellent.
I’ve never used the actual machine. But this is what I imagine tape sounds like.
Smooth, heavy, sweet.
Bought it at a steal price and I feel guilty for having such a valuable plugin for what I paid. The tape emulations are pretty versatile and the gain compensation comes in handy. I often push it with +12db for sensitive drive.
Has a minor interface flaw in Reaper (Windows) which makes it ignore the space bar (play/stop action) when the plugin window is highlighted. Already submitted this to the dev team and hope to update my vote anytime soon.
Not only is this the best cassette tape simulator out there, but it's absolutely perfect for taming the nasty high end of extreme metal "chainsaw" guitars. I've tried many solutions: standard EQing, various low pass filters, de-essers, other tape sims. Cassette644 in low speed chrome mode shaves off exactly what I want while adding a nice, lo-fi flavoured grit. If you record extreme metal and you haven't tried this on your guitars, you're doing yourself a disservice.
It sounds fantastic!
Use it mainly on busses and the master.
Really nice saturation.
Absolute bargain!
Much more useful and interesting than I imagined.
Brilliantly quick to work with. Does exactly what it says on the tin with a great interface.
I tested the way this plugin evens out transients on vocal tracks by driving the input. Very pleased to say that this does just that beautifully. Went and bought it immediately.
You out did yourself on this one! Your able to slam this thing hard and get that pleasing distortion, saturation just like real tape. I watched your youtube short series on the making of the plugin…That sold it for me… other companies need to take notes!
This is a serious sound-shaping tool! On drums (where I have used it so far) it is phenomenal. switch to Chrome tape, carve out those muddy mids, crank the input into saturation and your drums will come to live! There is another tape mixer plugin from a well-known German developer (another model, same hardware brand) but it is very polite sounding. HoRNet's tape mixer is a true colour box! I love it!
On first use, I think a very cool device for the right situation, which can be pretty flexible if you take care.
https://youtu.be/JQ1owFid6m4