Oxide Tape Recorder from Universal Audio is a tape emulation effect that adds analog tape color, saturation and low-end response to tracks in VST3, AU and AAX hosts.
Oxide Tape Recorder at a glance
| Developer | Universal Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Tape Emulation |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Copy protection | iLok |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €30.74 (regular €48.59) |
What Oxide Tape Recorder does
Tape speed can be chosen between 7.5 and 15 IPS, two emphasis curves are offered, and noise reduction settings can be adjusted alongside the input and output controls. Saturation is driven by the Input and Output controls, which push the signal into a circuit that behaves like overdrive. The developer describes the result as a fat tape compression with colorful circuit behavior that gives tracks a cohesive sum.
Key features
- Tape speed and emphasis. Tape speed is selected between 7.5 and 15 IPS, and two emphasis curves change the coloration of the tape response.
- Input and Output saturation. The Input and Output controls drive the tape saturation circuit, which the developer describes as overdrive.
- Noise reduction and EQ. Noise reduction settings and EQ can be tweaked together with the input and output level.
- Real-time tape recording. Apollo interfaces allow in-the-box recording through the tape emulation in real time.
Compatibility
Oxide Tape Recorder is available as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows 10 and later and for macOS, with native support for Apple Silicon listed. Activation uses iLok.
Oxide Tape Recorder compared with similar plugins
Virtual Tape Machines from Slate Digital is a tape emulation effect in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Tape Machine 99 from IK Multimedia is a tape emulation effect in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxide Tape Recorder | Universal Audio | Tape Emulation | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €30.74 (regular €48.59) |
| Virtual Tape Machines | Slate Digital | Tape Emulation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Tape Machine 99 | IK Multimedia | Tape Emulation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €118.99 |
| Rabbit Tape V2 | Safari Audio | Tape Emulation | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €78.34 |
| Reelight PRO | Tone Empire | Tape Emulation | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €84.29 |
Price and availability
Oxide Tape Recorder was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €30.74, reduced from €48.59. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
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