Summary

Stator is a tape wobble simulator plugin developed by Sinevibes, designed to replicate the speed fluctuations typical of tape machines. It creates complex modulation effects such as wow, flutter, and scrape flutter to produce pitch drift and lo-fi jitter effects, reminiscent of vintage audio and video cassette players.

Features

• Uses 13 finely tuned DSP algorithms to simulate tape machine speed wobble
• Separate depth controls for pitch wow, flutter, and scrape flutter
• Variable stereo phase offset calibrated individually for each modulation source
• Variable stereo crosstalk for adding chorusing and phasing effects
• Built-in adjustable feedback loop for additional sound coloration
• Lag filters on all continuous parameters to enable smooth, click-free adjustments
• Supports mono-to-mono, mono-to-stereo, and stereo-to-stereo configurations
• Color-coded graphical interface with consistent naming, mapping, and unit display
• Preset management functions integrated into the interface
• Window scaling up to 200% for better visibility

Compatibility and Formats

• Mac: AU, VST3, AAX for macOS 10.9 or newer (supports 64-bit Apple Silicon and Intel)
• Windows: VST3, AAX for Windows 8.1 or newer (supports 64-bit Intel and AMD)
• Linux: VST3 for Linux 2020 or newer (supports 64-bit Intel and AMD)

Use Cases

Stator is suitable for musicians and producers seeking authentic vintage tape wobble sound effects, pitch instability, chorusing, and phasing artifacts to add character and a lo-fi vibe to electric guitar, synthesizers, loops, and other audio sources.