# Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect — Lo-fi tape delay AUv3 plugin

> Lo-fi tape effect and delay AUv3 plugin for iOS music production. (iPhone/iPad app by Audio Damage, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traverse-lo-fi-tape-effect/id6770668110 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Audio Damage, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248448317)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 62 MB
- Released: 2026-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traverse-lo-fi-tape-effect/id6770668110/reviews.md

## What is Traverse Lo?

Traverse is a lo-fi tape effect and delay plugin from Audio Damage, makers of premium audio software since 2002. Runs as an AUv3 plugin inside AUM, Cubasis, Drambo, GarageBand, or any AUv3 host on iPhone and iPad.

Make a beat sound like an old mixtape. Wash a vocal in tape echo. Push a clean synth into a slow, self-saturating wobble. Or just add a little warmth to anything. One plugin, one signal flow, no chaining, infinite possibilities.

WHAT IT DOES

- Cassette tape character — Drive, Wow, Flutter, and a tilt-EQ Tone knob that goes from clean and warm to wobbly and worn
- Stereo tape delay, 20ms to 10 seconds, free or host-tempo synced
- POST DELAY routing button reorders the chain: tape emulator with a delay, or tape delay with a clean input
- Procedural splice-point emulator with four controls for tape dropouts and chirps
- Curated noise generator with hiss, crackle, dust, fan rumble, 60Hz and 50Hz hum, white, pink, and the Califone Card Reader
- Gated noise that drops the floor when input is silent — room tone speaks only when the track does
- Ping-pong width control, click-free bypass, fully-wet mix by default

WHY IT SOUNDS DIFFERENT

Most tape delay plugins keep saturation and delay as separate stages: input gets saturated, then echoed cleanly. Traverse re-processes every feedback repeat through the full cassette chain, so echoes degrade and bloom with each pass instead of just decaying in volume.

PART OF THE MOTION EFFECTS FAMILY

Traverse joins Ascent (shimmer reverb) and Descent (granular effect processor) in Audio Damage's Motion Effects family — three plugins for ambient explorations and sound design sonic science.

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DESKTOP

The full version of Traverse runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux as VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP. Same DSP, same sound. Visit audiodamage.com for the desktop builds and 20-year catalog of plugins.

ABOUT AUDIO DAMAGE

Founded in 2002 by Chris Randall and Adam Schabtach, Audio Damage builds plugins for people who care more about character than convention. No copy protection, no subscriptions, no DRM. Just plugins that sound like nothing else.

NO TRACKING. NO IN-APP PURCHASES. NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO ADS.

## Key features

- Cassette tape character emulation
- Stereo tape delay with tempo sync
- Procedural splice-point emulator
- Curated noise generator
- Gated noise control
- Ping-pong width control

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traverse-lo-fi-tape-effect/id6770668110/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wow

*2026-06-04*

The market is saturated with tape effects but it’s worth taking a flutter on this one. Sounds gorgeous.

## Frequently asked questions about Traverse Lo

### What is Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect?

Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect is an AUv3 audio plugin designed for iOS devices. It emulates the sound of vintage cassette tapes, offering tape saturation, wobble, and a unique delay effect that degrades with each repeat.

### What devices does Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect support?

Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

### How much does Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect cost?

Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99.

### Does Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect have ads?

No, Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted creative experience.

### Can I use Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect offline?

As an AUv3 plugin, Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect functions within compatible hosts like AUM or GarageBand, which can be used offline for music production.

### How often is Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect updated?

The app was last updated on May 28, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will likely focus on stability and new features based on user feedback.

### What makes Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect sound different from other tape plugins?

Unlike many plugins that treat saturation and delay separately, Traverse re-processes each feedback repeat through its full cassette chain. This ensures echoes degrade and bloom organically with each pass, creating a more authentic tape sound.

### Is Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect suitable for beginners?

While it offers deep sound design capabilities, the straightforward signal flow and clear controls make Traverse Lo-Fi Tape Effect accessible for beginners looking to add vintage tape character to their music.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-09-01

Various small bug fixes and optimizations. Version bumped to 1.0.9 to keep in line with Descent and Ascent.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-28

No release notes.

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