PortaTwin
Cassette channel strip modeled on a 1987 four-track
Free
Get it at Pointless Audio(Gumroad)Price checked Oct 12, 2026. Check the store for the current price.
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About
A cassette channel strip modeled after a 1987 four-track cassette recorder. Features an early-clipping preamp (DRIVE), wow and flutter, BIAS, hiss-ducking noise reduction, crosstalk between tracks, a low-end head bump, tape wear (AGE), speed options including 1⅞ ips, and 15 presets. Free / pay what you want: enter $0 at Gumroad checkout and the download link arrives by email. Runs offline with no account or iLok. Mac (VST3/AU/CLAP), Windows 10+ (VST3/CLAP); no AAX.
Deal details
- Brand
- Pointless Audio
- Category
- Saturation
- Sale ends
- Always free
- Store
- Pointless Audio(Gumroad)
Price history
| Date | Price | Discount | Store |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Free | — | Pointless Audio(Gumroad) |
We have recorded sale prices every morning since October 2026. "Lowest price on record" appears only when we have at least 30 days of records and today's price is the lowest of them.
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