AnalogTapeModel

Physical modelling signal processing for analog tape recording
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      1 # Physical Modeling for Analog Tape Machines
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      6 
      7 CHOW Tape Model is a physical model of an analog tape machine,
      8 implemented as an audio plugin. The physical model is described
      9 in a [paper](http://dafx2019.bcu.ac.uk/papers/DAFx2019_paper_3.pdf)
     10 presented at the 2019 DAFx conference. This work began part of a
     11 class project for [Music 420](https://ccrma.stanford.edu/courses/420/)
     12 at Stanford University (CCRMA).
     13 
     14 ### Quick Links
     15 - [Latest Release](https://chowdsp.com/products.html#tape)
     16 - [ChowTape for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chowtapemodel/id1557806564)
     17 - [Nightly Builds](https://chowdsp.com/nightly.html#tape)
     18 - [User Manual](https://chowdsp.com/manuals/ChowTapeManual.pdf)
     19 
     20 ## Definition
     21 **magnetic tape** noun<br/>
     22 mag·net·​ic tape | \ˈnedik 'tāp\
     23 Definition of *magnetic tape*<br/>
     24 1 : tape used in recording sound, pictures, or computer data.
     25 
     26 ## Description
     27 ![Pic](https://www.hifiengine.com/images/model/sony_tc-260.jpg)
     28 
     29 CHOW Tape is an analog tape machine physical model, originally
     30 based on the Sony TC-260. The current version can be used to
     31 emulate a wide variety of reel-to-reel tape machines.
     32 Feel free to build and use for your own enjoyment.
     33 
     34 CHOW Tape is currently available in the following formats:
     35   - VST
     36   - VST3
     37   - AU
     38   - AAX
     39   - AUv3
     40   - CLAP
     41   - LV2
     42   - Standalone plugin
     43 
     44 ## Installation
     45 
     46 The latest release for desktop can be downloaded from
     47 [our website](https://chowdsp.com/products.html#tape).
     48 ChowTape for iOS can be downloaded from the
     49 [app store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chowtapemodel/id1557806564).
     50 If you would like to try the nightly builds (potentially unstable),
     51 see [the Nightly Builds page](https://chowdsp.com/nightly.html#tape).
     52 If you prefer to build the plugin for yourself,
     53 please see the [building instructions](https://github.com/jatinchowdhury18/AnalogTapeModel/blob/master/BUILDING.md).
     54 Linux users may also download builds from the
     55 [Open Build Service](https://build.opensuse.org/package/show/home:kill_it:JUCE/CHOWTapeModel).
     56 
     57 Note for FL Studio users: If you're experiencing pops and click while using
     58 the plugin, try enabling the "used fixed size buffers" setting. For more
     59 information, see this [issue](https://github.com/jatinchowdhury18/AnalogTapeModel/issues/17#issuecomment-640199581).
     60 
     61 ## Contributing
     62 
     63 Contributions are most welcome! There are many ways to contribute to this 
     64 project, for both programmers and non-programmers. For more information,
     65 see the
     66 [contributing guidelines](https://github.com/jatinchowdhury18/AnalogTapeModel/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).
     67 
     68 ## Credits
     69 
     70 - GUI Design - [Margus Mets](mailto:hello@mmcreative.eu)
     71 - GUI Framework - [Plugin GUI Magic](https://github.com/ffAudio/PluginGUIMagic)
     72 - Power Switch Icon - [FontAudio](https://github.com/fefanto/fontaudio)
     73 - Open Build Service Builds - [Konstantin Voinov](https://github.com/lv2-porting-project)
     74 - User Manual - Yann from SINK Music
     75 
     76 ## License
     77 CHOW Tape is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPLv3) agreement. CHOW Tape for iOS is dual licensed under the GPL and [Mozilla Public License](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/MPL/2.0) (MPLv2). Enjoy!