r/Tape16

So after reading the documentation I see this is what I need to keep my MIDI bindings. Where would I find that?

Is this not implemented in the Linux version yet? Did I find a bug? Or am I old and blind?

Apologies if the latter is the case. It's a distinct possibility.

Hi there - great software! I just downloaded last night and tried getting acquainted. I came up on tape and used to own an MTR-90 - one thing I immediately missed were auto locate points. I see how you can set markers - but I want to be able to easily rewind to one of them. (Unless I'm missing something?). You could also 'auto loop' a section of tape, but of course had to wait for it to rewind - which was also very handy.

Inspiration: https://reverb.com/item/83720459-otari-cb-115-mtr-90-auto-locator

Here's how studer did it: https://reverb.com/item/30812873-studer-a827-remote-w-auto-locator-module-connection-cables-near-mint-condition-ships

Other future requests- tape formulas/EQ curve à la UAD.

I was tickled pink to hear the scrubbing on rewind and ability to scrub. Fun memories. And more importantly it was nice (but weird) not to see the waveforms and just use my ears again.

Looking forward to using it more.

Edit: figured out how they work currently- definitely good enough to keep moving forward. The ability to jump directly to specific ones would be a plus up but this works too!

• Added proper Mackie Control / SSL360 Implementation
• Added auto remote host for plugins that refuse to load
• Added remove button to theme manager
• Added ability to drag plugins in plugin manager + duplicate with ctrl
• Added scroll to preferences sidebar
• Added Unblock Plugins button so no re-scan is required
• Changed reverse button to Z also added to shortcuts
• Fixed Windows version from sleeping mid-take
• Moved Varispeed to slider left side of reels for more space in transport (for smaller 11” screens)
• Improved Waves scanning further
• Improved TAPE 16 Icon on MacOS
• Improved plugin manager + watchdog windows
• Improved 96khz handling
• Improved plugin restoration on load
• Improved Softube Console 1 plugin integration.
• Fixed Scrub hitbox for MIDI learn so it doesn’t select R reel.
• Fixed Windows startup with Unicode Documents paths
• Removed 16 buffer size as it was too unstable

Old school multitracks didn't have FX inserts or sends or configurable output selection or even rudimentary level adjustments (aka a mixer), and they certainly didn't have built in synths like some other tape-inspired software does, but here we are... so how about a MIDI-controllable three band EQ with sweepable mid?

IMHO EQ > themes.

There. I said it.

Either way keep up the great work, LOVE everything so far 👍

Oh, and in the meantime what're people doing for EQ? If you're processing downstream in another app, what are you using and how are you wiring it? Cheers all.

I think I have a problem with Tape16 when recording at a 16-sample buffer size. It seems like the metronome drifts slightly, which is really annoying while recording. I don't have this issue in other DAWs.

BTW, this DAW is awesome! 🔥

First off i absolutely love this DAW and it has changed my life. Its what I've always wanted.

If I am opening the application into a session, most the time it crashes and ill have to open in safe mode (No Plugins). It usually freezes while addictive drums is Loading.

Second, I notice if i have already bounced something using realtime out of the session, then I continue to use the session, audio gets stuttery and low quality.

Third i notice that sometimes my midi controller gets disconnected. Sometimes the Midi light is flashing so it is getting signal, but no output is coming from Instrument plugin im using. Yes i have made sure the channel input is right and record arm is enabled. If i open midi I/O and uncheck, recheck the controller it will start responding again. Maybe a little " MIDI REFRESH" button or something like that?

I think this is all. Thank you

Hey JB, I made sure to let you know the outcome of my experiment using a Presonus 32SC mixer via Mackie Control.

I've been using Reaper for a number of years and the integration with the Mackie software is definitely lacking. In lieu of this, here are a few compatibility feature requests and bugs that might be workable on Tape 16's end:

1. When using the built in scrub knob in the MCE transport section, the tape automatically goes infinitely forwards/backwards at the slightest move in the given direction – this is frustrating when trying to scrub small increments, and using Tape 16's MIDI learn to try and replace the scrubbing does nothing.

2. Tape 16 links to the first 16 tracks of the physical mixer, but after that the faders repeat (yes I checked that the main and extensions were routed correctly). The board's master fader correctly controls Tape 16's master fader. It would be nice to have the bus tracks on faders 17-18 and then the rest of the mixer is just disabled like when I have 18 tracks on Reaper and the rest on the physical mixer are blank.

3. I mentioned this on YouTube before but damn it, I'll say it again: we've got to have the track names come up on the physical mixer window when using Tape 16 with MCE. This would be tremendous along with corresponding track color and 1-to-1 track numbering (perhaps you'll leave the numeration to the modders and theme creators, that's cool)

4. A per track pan knob assignment would save a lot of hassle for us MCE users; currently each of the six knobs on the physical mixer cannot be unrouted from the first six track pan pots, which is a massive pain. If I could simply select a track and MIDI learn or something to the "pan" knob on the mixer for every currently selected track, that would already be better than the Reaper incompatibility mess.

5. A general gripe: for the sake of workflow please add drag/drop track reordering, unless you're annoyed by this post.

6. Theme creation is bitchin. One bug I found was the transport (via EITHER mouse or physical transport play button) with community themes enabled would not play, nor spin the reels. But "play" button would be clearly active despite remaining at 0:00:00. Also: It would be super helpful to have a clear list or chart of which assets are named what, where they go in the UI, and pixel dimensions for each asset for theme makers to make it easier to design themes. I'm yapping now about shit you could just leave to the community, sure, but whatever. Here's something I'd love to see in the theme editor though – the ability to change those rinky-dink fader shape/size. Would be pretty cool to have the ability to squeeze an entire (16 track) REDD or Neve console into the tape machine. And maybe, if I'm really trying to push it, a customizable pan fader + choice of pan fader or pot.

Yeah, I'm loving the free trial and helping to test this use case, and I know a lot of people haven't been able to interface their Presonus mixers with less conventional DAWs such as Reaper, so I'm really pushing for it given that these mixers cost a boat load and are made for 90% proprietary use. CPU usage was pretty high still at full screen 60fps, no inputs enabled and no audio loaded in.

Okay I'm done yapping, thanks.

How are people making themes with different left and right reels? Since you can only upload one file for the reel design, how are they different?