Tutorials | Tape J-37 - Overview

[@Walid.OnTheTrack6725]

6:35 i'm sold, and the details of your explanation are beyond amazing

[@XTR0NICAL]

yeah its good :)

[@bblas5199]

This is the most detailed demo of a tape machine emulation I've ever seen 😅

[@babyitsnatural]

Lena!! I waited so long to see you again🥰

[@squarejawpublishing]

Very happy with Tape Mello Fi … I doubt I would want anything else at this point for these purposes. And it was free!

[@ocelot972]

Big fan of Arturia's FX plugins and I'm pleasantly surprised by this addition! J37 is a very crucial plugin on my master bus and the only Waves plugin I use so I'm very excited to try this one. The GUI looks excellent and I like that you've kept the simplicity. Really looking forward to test it and hear how it sounds!

[@unathingomana4217]

great tutorial, great explaining and great examples 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CRayBeats]

thx for pushing it hard to come through YT.

[@luisbovleck5173]

Arturia please do Studer A80 and A820 tapes from Abbey Road museum. Do it before Waves do it, because I don't want them to do it. They will mess it up and release a weak sauce version.

[@MixedByDotRob]

It sounds great. just bought it. Now repeat after me: "Stooder ... Stooder ... Stooder"

[@umanoid1523]

I'll pick this up when I eventually upgrade my FX bundle. I already have plenty of tape emulations for now.

[@Meteotrance]

The valve preamp and the high end low tech of the recording head made this 60's an interesting color adding, like the Softube that emulate the 24 track version and was more HIFI it Can realy soft and distord the sound in good way...

[@Vibe_inn]

Love arturia, got collection and fx 5 and I will get this too

[@Zeisslermusic]

Thanks Lena Great video and plugin.

[@Guitarisforgrins]

Lena

[@Zeisslermusic]

@@Guitarisforgrins ups, yes 🙂

[@MPHORROCKS]

I have everything in FX and V Collectiosn and $49.99 seems a bit steep tbh. I also have all the amazing IK Mulitmedia tape machines, so I'd rather spend $25 gettig the GForce Linndrum, I think. Sorry, I love arturia but .... this is a bit too expensive imho.

[@JT-qc2nb]

Bought Icondrum today before I could even blink.

[@Inversible100]

Thats why you should never buy single plugins.

[@jenslempke7883]

Wait for fx collection 6. For sure it will be included.

[@maomusik]

@@jenslempke7883 fx collection 6 will be fx collection V plus this one ... upgrade price $49 😂

[@VirtualModular]

Can you use the varispeed a tiny bit, then run two copies of the plugin in parallel and do tape flanging? Otherwise, I don't see the point of that feature.

[@robshrock-shirakbari1862]

How do you control the level of the delay signal? Is there a way to mute the dry signal to use it as a delay on an effects return? Also not seeing an input trim. These are basic controls needed for a modern plugin. Massive oversights?

[@ArturiaOfficial]

Hi there, The delay signal in this effect is processed within the same signal chain as the tape effect, which is why there isn’t a traditional dry/wet mix control. Instead, the feedback parameter adjusts the level of the delayed signal, and each successive delay becomes more driven. While this design choice may differ from modern plugins with separate signal chains, it’s intended to provide a unique, tape-inspired sound. For setups requiring a fully wet signal, we recommend using the plugin on an effects return channel. As for input trim, it isn’t included, but we appreciate the feedback - it’s always valuable to hear how users interact with our tools! Hope this helps!

[@robshrock-shirakbari1862]

@@ArturiaOfficialwell, it's a unique delay design in the fact that you don't have much control over it in the 21st century... in a world where adding a mix knob to a plug-in is pretty dang straightforward. Needless to say, I disagree with this design, as it makes it almost useless as an actual tape delay beyond being just a very simple effect with the vibe of an afterthought. "But The Beatles....." 😊 Cheers and Happy Holidays 🎉

[@brian.f09]

I couldn’t agree more. The way the delay is implemented now is next to useless. It doesn’t need much, but at least a wet/dry and level control for the delayed signal without having to increase the feedback/amount of repeats. Arturia, revisit the delay feature and I’m in.

[@MathHammer]

Agree on both of these. The inputs are overdriven from the start of this video. Maybe it is a matter of recalibrating the VU meters and/or send levels, but the input sounds very hot even to my old ears.

[@MrDaigoRiki]

I’m buying it when it gets on sale.

[@f1rstp3rsonngaming96]

The more Features in this tape machine ,now i Wish more tape Machines From Arturia

[@Carbinax]

the only thing not covered was, what is the rate of oversampling in studio mode, and render mode ?

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

Beautiful, thank you.

[@29djandy]

Best GUI 👌 ❤

[@BartekEVH]

For EFX 5 bundle users, the price of crossgrade should be even less. $49 is too much.

[@nafesoundz5685]

Arturia leading the way at the moment in my opinion

[@toslinked]

sounds great

[@oskie66skye]

Doesn't come with FX 5 included if i upgrade?

[@tranceemerson8325]

ah yes, but can you do a tape flange by holding the flanges with the mouse, where it uses the signal from multiple instances?

[@ksharpe10]

Will this work with Reaper??

[@AfricanElectronic]

Useful for electronic music?

[@YoMyNamesJakeG]

Is that drum loop the beginning of the Doug theme song?

[@brian.f09]

Did I miss something or is there really no way to control the delay level or mute the non-delayed signal? If not, that makes it next to useless for me. Seems like a huge oversight.

[@KreativeDevices]

🔥 I can't wait

[@antoniog2854]

is there a dry/wet mix feature? I didn't see it, but maybe I missed it

[@pleggli]

I kind of never use those on tape simulation plugins due to the phasing noise it introduces, that is probably the reason why there is no dry/wet knob. It is better dialing in less of the tape effect instead, it is important that the tape plugin has wide subtle range.

[@antoniog2854]

@@pleggli so you mean dial in the "drive " just right and thats it?

[@ca1688]

what's wrong with the audio?

[@cadadozana]

What does j-37 mean or represent

[@CaptainProton1]

If it can replace Acustica Lemon for delay I will be very happy

[@khukei]

This is exactly what I need!! I no longer have reason to use products from others plugin developers now.

[@s_v6294]

one question…where is Dry/Wet knob? :(((

[@Jae_MaV]

How is this different/better than Waves J37?

[@NeuroPete]

It is not Waves.

[@Jae_MaV]

@NeuroPete Wow, thanks for the insight! You told me something I didn't already know. How incredibly helpful you are...

[@NeuroPete]

@@Jae_MaV Apologies. I didn’t mean to insult you personally.

[@Gauddus]

​@@NeuroPete😂

[@Jae_MaV]

@@NeuroPete it's ok baldy

[@origin178]

All I can hear is nasty woolly distortion, like somebody's blown a speaker cone. Should I be excited about that? One for the chin-scratchers I think.

[@astrarivm]

They've driven it too much. Just it

[@VirtualModular]

Totally agree, made everything sound worse!

[@MathHammer]

The inputs are over-hot in pretty much all of the examples, possibly on purpose so we can hear something more dramatic.

[@matiasmoulin2126]

Why the design inconsistencies?: the tape had to be animated but pressing stop wouldn't stop the tape neither slowing down with a different speed. With your heavy files due to hyperrealism you could at least get the animation right...

[@Sample_Props_Official]

I think a trim of a last one is set too high. You drive it twice, which is not nice :(

[@SNOOPAXLROSE]

They used it because it was all they had if they could’ve been using digital and daws they would’ve! if you look up any old engineers that worked with this equipment, they’ll tell you they despised using this equipment and the sound it gave!

[@Carbinax]

that was then. You could say the same about a Porsche 911. Vintage.....underpowered by today's supercar standards, but it has a vintage charm, nostalgia, retro feel. The J-37 puts amazing warmth into things that require that vibe. It's not gonna be something everyone wants

[@SNOOPAXLROSE]

how long are you going to dwell in the past? Are you gonna keep making plug-ins from the 60s for the next hundred years? Or move on to more innovation instead of rehashing equipment people didn’t want? Why do you keep building the 1960s Porsche emulation? Kinda silly

[@sons7429]

Is this available on spark?

[@who_is_dis]

You missed the chance to add a 'winding up' effect like in softubes tape start, but if you had the variable times on that like the stop does it'd be a step ahead - in a potential update maybe?

[@netlax2.088]

Is high cpu consume? 13%!

[@Carbinax]

10% on my PC

[@kennethscott3538]

It just looks like it’s heavy on cpu 😆

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

I’ve got the waves version so won’t be spending on this. Would much rather Arturia do some new drum machines like behringer do.

[@bblas5199]

That voice and accent tho 😍

[@gunnarschillings6782]

Ready for Ruzzia.

[@michaelbytner9346]

Amazing products, outstanding sounds, horrible update pricing policy...

[@glennskinner9564]

I believe studer is pronounced like stewder

[@Juanitooooo]

can tell by the UI it's gonna suck my cpu

[@larrytan73]

Hands down the best looking J-37 plugin! Why can't most plugin look realistic?

[@owlmuso]

Way to go after waves, lol

[@50CalBeats]

Everyone should go after Waves, shady company

[@lanparty6163]

@@50CalBeats💯

[@owlmuso]

@@50CalBeats exactly

[@Gauddus]

They just updated their 20 year old plugins with a bew gui, and only for v15 (paywall) 😂

[@owlmuso]

​@@Gauddus Yup, exactly! I mean if they actually did some improvements to the sound (like dealing with aliasing and improving algorithms) then maybe. In the meantime the updated GUI's are just a gimmick

[@AshleyPrinceWashington]

Waves has this tho

[@gunnarschillings6782]

What are waves?

[@SUPAROCKINDJSMASH]

So this is a good moment to have with artaria because I have the analog lab intro so what I'm saying is is this a free plug-in also Serato just came out with a new plug-in also and it has a similar feel to what this is I'm kind of torn between the two are y'all going as competition to figure out which one to use because it messes up the producer somebody really help me with this issue because I'm trying to understand why these plug-ins come and then they go against each other they both seem like they do the same thing one has affects this one has effects as well

[@scottyahney8565]

why is everything clipping in BYPASS MODE ????

[@patrickjosephtobin8014]

I own an emulation of the Beatles j37 from abbey Road . I don’t need another one That cost 99 quid

[@EnochLight]

This emulation isn’t that accurate as I’m not seeing any Sticky Shed Syndrome on the GUI… 😂

[@ksharpe10]

Now if I could only get inside the Heads of Lennon and McCartney or even Harrison, and have them write me a little Day Tripper, Here Comes the Sun, or a bit of that We Can Work it Out. Then I WOULD BE HAPPY.

[@rodgre]

Did she say “studder” ? Have I been saying it wrong for 50 years?

[@StereoAnthony]

Nope you haven't. They published the video allowing her to say 'studder"

[@Uitverkorenen]

I heard stutter....😊

[@MathHammer]

Haha, I wondered the same thing. I honestly don’t know. Same with Neve. Nick Batt pronounces it as “Neeve”

[@jeromejamies3641]

Too hard to listen to her. I ll pass, other devs released tape emus long ago

[@deniswastaken]

I already own 5 different tape plugins, am I gonna watch it? hell yeah, but not for the plugin.

[@LocaliLLocano]

I have softube tape and I think this adds more features with the noise and EQ shelf. I will use it as part of my tracking chain where I’m hitting the Neve 5254 then the Toft EQ and this as a sweetener.

[@MrRichard1280]

I didn't see a ring on her finger

[@amybigbruda]

Giggity

[@50CalBeats]

Weirdos

[@hum8501]

What a simp.

[@sachaleuenberger6418]

Wow, a tape machine plugin!!! this is so 2013 (release date of waves j37)

[@edjefferson9175]

Stooooder What is missing on all these tape emulations is what occurs naturally on a multitrack tape machine. Adjacent tracks interact with one another. Crosstalk and bleed schmooshes it all together. UA Luna seems to be the only DAW that approaches that concept. Not a fan of LUNA. Presonus Studio One has an option to replicate the noise and channel - to - channel crosstalk of an analog console. But not tape....yet. ARTURIA recently bricked a whole bunch of my synth plug-ins and tried to blame Apple. THEY WILL NEVER GET ANOTHER PENNY FROM ME. Other Companies have updated their plug-ins for no extra charge.

[@ronmoes42]

HAHAHA Sorry....you say warmth what do you mean by warmth like cozy??? The whole point of tape in studios is the resolution it has to even be considered good enough to put music on, many other tape machines even the ones you can buy today do not have enough resolution to put a full mix on, it has to do with the size of the tape and the speed it can record. you won't find a consumer 15 ips tape deck or recorder on the market. :) The J 37 does have nice saturation though! I like it very much and I put it on all tracks to work like they did in the old times

[@alexandersorbas1881]

wack

[@danielstartek9729]

It's Stewder not Studder!