Magnetite from Black Rooster Audio is a tape emulation effect that adds saturation and warmth to a signal, modeled on the sound of magnetic tape recorders.
Magnetite at a glance
| Developer | Black Rooster Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Tape Emulation |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 1 GB or more |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €48.59 |
What Magnetite does
The plugin aims to reproduce the character of magnetic tape recording, and the developer describes its main control as a recording gain knob that sets the amount of saturation and warmth. The developer recommends placing Magnetite first in an insert chain, as if the signal were being recorded to tape, though it can also be moved to other positions for creative effects. Magnetite is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with native support for Apple Silicon listed and a minimum of Windows 7 or macOS 10.9.
Key features
- Recording gain saturation. A single recording gain knob dials in the amount of saturation and warmth applied to the signal.
- Insert chain placement. The developer suggests using the plugin first in an insert chain, and it can be placed elsewhere in the chain.
- Drums and loops. The developer names huge drums, distorted loops and saturated vocals as sources the saturation is meant to shape.
Compatibility
Magnetite is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with native Apple Silicon support listed, a minimum of Windows 7 or macOS 10.9, and 1 GB of RAM.
Plugins similar to Magnetite
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnetite | Black Rooster Audio | Tape Emulation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €48.59 |
| Virtual Tape Machines | Slate Digital | Tape Emulation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Tape J-37 | Arturia | Tape Emulation | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Tape Machine 24 | IK Multimedia | Tape Emulation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| Reel-To-Reel | Antelope Audio | Tape Emulation | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
Price and availability
Magnetite was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €48.59. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Magnetite FAQ
Where can I download Magnetite crack for free?
The tape emulation effect circulates through torrent and magnet link releases, usually as a repack packaged as .rar or .iso.
Does Magnetite run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon, on macOS 10.9 or higher.