Tape Percussion Sound Library Designed for Lo-Fi, Glitch, and Experimental Electronic Music
SOUNDIRON Tape is a Kontakt sound library from Soundiron, at its core derived from recordings of damaged cassette tapes and microcassettes. Processed with meticulous sound design, it features a total of 754 high-quality 24-bit/48kHz WAV sound samples. This library is designed for producers seeking unique, unconventional percussion sounds, offering a wealth of handcrafted hits, stingers, multi-samples, and effects to inject strong character into your mixes.
Compared to traditional drum machines or clean sample libraries, Tape captures the authentic wow & flutter effects, mechanical noise, and unique grit of real tape, providing a sound palette rich in flawed aesthetics and vintage texture. It's not just a simple electronic drum sound source, but also a creative tool suitable for sound design, game audio, and sci-fi scoring, capable of easily crafting works with a strong Lo-Fi sonic texture.
Quick Facts Product Overview
Brand: Soundiron
Model: Tape
Total Samples: 754
Installed Size: 412 MB
Audio Format: 24-bit / 48kHz Uncompressed PCM WAV
Suitable for: Lo-Fi Beat Production, EDM, Game Sound Design, Film Scoring, Glitch Music Arrangement
Who is SOUNDIRON Tape For?
適合誰購買
Electronic music producers looking to add unique Lo-Fi grit and vintage texture to their tracks.
Game sound designers who need to create unconventional SFX for user interfaces (UI) or sci-fi scenes.
Composers seeking percussion and ambient sounds that create a special atmosphere with a degraded aesthetic.
誰不適合購買
Users seeking high-fidelity, clean, realistic traditional drum kit sounds (this library's characteristic is Lo-Fi texture).
Musicians who do not use the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt (cannot use .nki preset files).
SOUNDIRON Tape Core Technologies and Features
Unique Tape Sound Core: All sounds originate from physically damaged cassette tapes and microcassettes, capturing the most authentic tape saturation, wow & flutter, and mechanical noise, creating a unique Lo-Fi texture.
Rich Percussion Categories: Includes 19 preset drum kits, as well as 28 unconventional kicks/basses, 126 unique snares, 46 tom-toms, and 47 cymbal-like sounds, covering various electronic percussion needs.
Experimental Effects and Ambiences: Offers 238 SFX strikes of varying lengths and 24 ambient atmospheres and tonal pads, highly suitable for sci-fi sound design or creating unique musical atmospheres.
Authentic Mechanical Samples: Includes 243 multi-samples from authentic cassette recorders, featuring button presses, rewind, tape operation, power, and motor sounds, adding more realistic detail to sound design.
Powerful Built-in Engine: Equipped with flexible Attack, Release, and Transient Offset controls, and built-in powerful multi-mode Arpeggiator and Step-sequencer, allowing for quick creation of complex rhythmic dynamics.
Complete Effects Chain: Features a complete DSP effects rack, including Convolution Reverb with 70 unique spatial Impulse Responses (IRs), as well as EQ, Filter, Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Distortion, and other effects.
Percussion Sound Library
Preset Drum Kits: Includes 19 meticulously crafted percussion kits, ready to load and use.
Kick/Bass: 28 unconventional low-frequency sounds, full of tape saturation.
Snares: 126 unique snare sounds, divided into two styles, ranging from tight to loose.
Tom-toms: 46 peculiar Tom sounds, with a strong Glitch and experimental character.
Cymbals: 47 cymbal-like splashes, crashes, clicks, blips, and snaps, divided into two styles.
Special Effects & Ambiences
SFX Strikes: 238 SFX strikes, stingers, and stabs of varying lengths, divided into four styles, excellent material for sound design.
Authentic Mechanical Sounds: 243 multi-samples from real cassette recorders, including button presses, rewind, tape operation, power, and motor sounds.
Ambiences: 24 environmental, atmospheric, tonal pads, and ambient sound presets, for quickly creating deep background textures.
Built-in Sound Shaping Tools & Effects
Multi-mode Arpeggiator: Built-in powerful arpeggiator system, offering multiple arpeggio modes and a step-sequencer, for easily creating complex rhythmic patterns.
Convolution Reverb: Includes 70 high-quality spatial impulse responses, covering real spaces like churches, concert halls, bunkers, garages, tunnels, as well as surreal effects.
Complete Effects Rack: Provides a complete Multi-effects rack, including Equalizer (EQ), Filter, Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Distortion, Amp & Speaker Simulation, and more.
Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)
Sound Source Format
Open format Kontakt sound library (.nki) and WAV files
Installed Size
412 MB
Total Samples
754 sound samples
Audio Quality
24-bit / 48kHz Stereo Uncompressed PCM WAV
Required Software
Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or higher (Full Version)
Windows System Requirements
Windows 7 or higher
Mac System Requirements
Mac OSX 10.8 or higher
Hardware Recommendations
Dual-core CPU, 2 GB system memory, SATA or SSD hard drive recommended
Licensing Method
Digital Download
SOUNDIRON Tape Pros and Cons
Pros
Unique Lo-Fi tape aesthetic, highly recognizable sound, difficult to replace.
Covers percussion, SFX, and ambient soundscapes, versatile for various experimental genres.
Built-in powerful arpeggiator and effects, allowing for deep sound design without additional plugins.
Provides open WAV format, usable in any supported software, not limited to Kontakt.
Notes to Know
Requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or higher.
Does not support the free Kontakt Player (only runs in time-limited Demo mode).
Strong sound style, not suitable for music production seeking traditional, clean, or acoustic drum kits.
SOUNDIRON Tape FAQ
A：This sound library requires the full version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.5 or higher. It does not support the free Kontakt Player, where it will only run in a time-limited Demo mode.
A：The main difference lies in the sonic texture. Tape's sounds come from real damaged tapes, full of grit and noise, whereas 808/909 are primarily clean, classic analog synth sounds. Their styles are distinctly different.
A：Yes, the sample directory of this sound library is open, and you can directly drag the 24-bit/48kHz WAV files into any compatible software or hardware sampler without needing Kontakt.
A：Absolutely. It not only provides Lo-Fi drum sounds but also includes a wealth of SFX and ambient effects, and features a powerful built-in editing engine. It offers great value for money and creative potential beyond just drum sounds.
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Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
Reminder: Please confirm compatibility with your operating system, DAW, and plugin formats before purchasing. Digital products are not eligible for a standard trial/return period; if you need to modify your order before activation, please contact customer service first.
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