Summary

Capstan is a specialized software by Celemony that corrects wow and flutter in music recordings of mechanical media. Using an algorithm based on DNA Direct Note Access technology, Capstan can detect disturbing fluctuations in various analog formats and precisely correct them with varispeed without artifacts.

Features

• Precise detection and correction of wow and flutter and continuous speed changes
• Utilization of the patented DNA Direct Note Access for musical analysis of pitch deviations
• Correction through high-quality varispeed without typical artifacts from pitch shifting or time stretching
• Manual intervention options for detailed editing of the fluctuations
• Supports all common audio formats, mono to multitrack, without limitation of the medium (tape, cassette, wax, vinyl, etc.)
• Pure software solution for Mac and PC without additional hardware
• Works even with multiply copied or digitized tapes of low quality

Special features

Capstan is the first program of its kind to remove wow and flutter from historical and analog music collections. It not only preserves the original tempos and pitches but also prevents the creation of unwanted artifacts and noise during the restoration process. The technology has been successfully used in renowned restoration projects to make valuable recordings usable again and sonically optimized.

Intended audience

The software is aimed at sound engineers, restorers, mastering studios, and archivists who want to free historical or mechanically recorded music recordings from wow and flutter. Capstan is ideal for professional restoration projects, remastering, and archiving valuable analog sound sources.