The plugin models the all-valve tape machine of Abbey Road Studios and gives tracks and masters the warm saturation of analogue tape.

J37 was created in collaboration with Abbey Road Studios and models the Studer machine that captured recordings by the Beatles and Pink Floyd. Three EMI tape formulas from the 60s and 70s (Type 888, 811 and 815), tape speeds of 7.5 and 15 ips and adjustable bias, wow, flutter and hiss shape the character. A built-in tape delay with slapback, feedback and ping-pong modes complements the saturation for individual tracks, groups and mastering.

Features

• Created in collaboration with Abbey Road Studios
• Analogue warmth, depth and width for digital recordings
• Three exclusive EMI tape formulas: Type 888, 811 and 815
• Adjustable bias, tape speed, hiss, wow and flutter
• Tape delay with slapback, feedback and ping-pong

Technical details

• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX
• Architecture: 64 bit
• Licensing: licence key, machine-bound or USB flash drive (via Waves Central)

System requirements

• macOS 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia, 26 Tahoe or 27 Golden Gate (Apple silicon or Intel)
• Windows 10 64-bit (version 22H2) or Windows 11 (Intel or AMD, x64)
• 16 GB RAM
• 30 GB free disk space on the system drive

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://www.waves.com/downloads/central. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.