Best Deriva Tape Machine Apps

4.8(44 ratings)

Free

This pocket-sized music production tool simulates analog tape recording with a realistic physics engine. It offers 8-track recording, built-in instruments, drum machines, and samplers for creative sound design on the go.

deriva tape machine by Kristoffer Eikrem

Reel-to-reel tape, AUv3

Strong Contender

5.0(1 ratings)

$9.99

This audio plugin emulates the warm, silky sound of reel-to-reel tape machines. It offers advanced sound modeling with simple controls, allowing for creative pitch manipulation and saturation effects. Customize your sound with adjustable bias, wear, and tape speed.

RE-1 Tape Machine by Kai Aras

Virtual Tape Machine

Worth Considering

4.7(132 ratings)

$4.99

This app is a versatile virtual tape machine offering authentic tape echo and chorus effects. It also functions as a sampler, looper, and overdubbing tool, allowing for creative audio manipulation and real-time performance.

More Deriva Tape Machine apps to explore

Tape Loop Machine

AUv3 Delay for Ambient

Tape-style loop and delaySound-on-sound overdubbingLong delay times

Create warm, evolving ambient soundscapes with tape-style looping and sound-on-sound layering. This audio effect plugin offers long delay times and analog degradation simulations for experimental music creation. Explore presets or use it within your favorite AUv3-compatible host.

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TR4 — Four Track Tape Recorder

A tape machine for your pocket

Four-track recording with overdubbingHardware synchronization via MIDIVarispeed scrubbing and reverse playback

This app functions as a four-track tape recorder and editor, designed with a tactile interface. It allows for overdubbing, precise recording synchronization with external hardware, and flexible editing options. Recordings can be exported in various formats, with advanced features available through a one-time purchase.

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RUN4 - Tape & Texture Machine

Creative Sampler & Looper

$12.99

This creative sampler and looper allows you to capture sound, transform it into dynamic tape loops, and build intricate patterns and instruments. Shape your audio into a playable performance with advanced sequencing and mixing tools. It supports AUv3 hosting and offers iCloud syncing for seamless project workflow across devices.

Four-track tape and texture machineThree material modes: Tape, Poly, DiscAdvanced sequencing with Euclidean tools

AUv3 Tape Cassette Effect

Tape cassette emulationSelectable Type 1 Cassette IRImproved saturation algorithm

This audio plugin emulates the warm, noisy, and characteristic sound of vintage tape cassettes. It offers enhanced saturation, a new impulse response, and real sampled tape noise for a more authentic vintage audio experience. It can be used on entire tracks or individual channels for added texture and movement.

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Drum Pad Pro - Real Drums Sound Machine Beat Maker

by LODESTAR LLC

Studio quality HiFi drum soundsMulti-velocity samples for realistic hitsCustomizable reverb and distortion effects

This app provides a high-quality electronic drum kit experience on your mobile device. It features studio-grade sounds, multiple velocity samples, and customizable effects. Perfect for practice, jamming, or even small performances.

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AUv3 Tape Cassette Effect

Tape Cassette

Adds warmth, noise, and characterMaster or channel insert effectAdjustable saturation

This audio plugin adds warmth, noise, and character to your music, creating a cozy, nostalgic listening experience. It can be used on the master track for an overall lo-fi texture or on individual channels to enhance individual sounds. Explore experimental territory with its wow and flutter parameters or use saturation for distorted effects.

This app is a unique four-tape looping instrument that degrades over time, creating evolving, decaying sounds. Record audio, manipulate tape characteristics like warmth and wobble, and share your sonic creations.

Four decaying tape loopsRecord from microphoneOverdubbing

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Tap2Beat - Drum Pad Machine

Hip-Hop & EDM Beat Maker

High-quality sound packs24 drum padsBeat loop creation

Create music with this intuitive drum machine app. Explore diverse sound packs, tap pads to craft beat loops, and record your own tracks. Ideal for aspiring beat makers of all skill levels.

Morphing Delay and Reverb

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subscription

Surreal Machines Diffuse

$7.99

This audio effect plugin blends analog-modeled delay with classic digital reverb, allowing users to morph between the two for unique soundscapes. It offers intuitive control over smearing, echoes, and damping, inspired by vintage hardware.

Analog-modeled delayClassic digital reverbMorphing between delay and reverb

This audio plugin emulates the sound and characteristics of analog tape machines. It offers detailed control over tape distortion, wow/flutter, and degradation for a wide range of tape types and machines. Originally developed as an academic project, it's now available as a versatile tool for music production.

Tape distortion emulationPlayhead loss simulationWow and flutter control

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four track tape in your pocket

T.APE

$3.99

This app offers a retro-inspired multitrack recorder that mimics the feel of working with tape. It allows musicians to record up to four stereo tracks, layer ideas, and export projects with a vintage aesthetic and modern flexibility.

4-track stereo recordingPer-track volume, pan, solo & muteReal-time tape-style playback

Pocket synth, sampler & tape

Multiple sound enginesSampling and sequencing4-track tape recording

Create full songs on your phone with this pocket music studio. It offers a variety of sound engines, sampling capabilities, step sequencing, and a 4-track tape recorder for recording and mixing your music. Effects and MIDI controller support enhance the creative process.

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DJ Guide – Pioneer & Rekordbox

Pult, Basics & Troubleshoot

16 responsive sample padsImport custom sound kits16 loop-able bars with up to 64 steps

📚 Education

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EasyBeats 3 Drum Machine

Programmable Drum MPC

$9.99

Create professional-sounding beats quickly and easily with this powerful drum machine app. Import your own sounds or use the included kits to compose amazing rhythms using a user-friendly pattern editor and sequencer. Perfect for musicians needing a virtual drum solution.

Band Creator Lite - Bass Drum

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paid

by Wojciech Janiszewski

AI-generated accompanimentChord recognition50+ musical styles

This app generates backing tracks for musicians by listening to chords and creating accompaniment in various styles. It allows for customization of tempo, volume, and song structure, with Audiobus integration for other music apps. The lite version offers limited playback for trial.

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SNAP - Reactable Drum Machine

Your moves, your beats

Motion control for pattern manipulationInteractive drum pattern creationMIDI OUT and Ableton Link integration

Create dynamic drum patterns with interactive control and motion gestures. Seamlessly integrate with DAWs and other music hardware for studio or live performance.

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Groove Mixer - Drum Loops

Mix every drum loop stem