Tape Orchestra

Spitfire Audio, the renowned sample library developer known for their cinematic orchestral libraries recorded at the legendary AIR Studios in London, has released a unique and inspiring free VST plugin called Tape Orchestra.

This lo-fi orchestral library aims to capture the nostalgic warmth and character of vintage tape recordings, bringing an experimental edge to traditional symphonic sounds.

By meticulously recording strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion through pre-distressed cassette tapes and tape loops via an old-school Tascam Portastudio, Spitfire Audio has created evocative textures that blend the organic timbres of an orchestra with the charming imperfections of analog tape saturation.

The result is a collection of grainy, washed-out orchestral samples that can add a layer of retro vibe, intimate emotion and haunting beauty to film scores, indie soundtracks, electronic productions and beyond.

Tape Orchestra by Spitfire Audio offers an impressive array of features and capabilities, including: