Download Arturia’s Tape MELLO-FI for free when you take a 14-day Loopcloud trial in May 2023.
Arturia’s Tape MELLO-FI is a lo-fi effect plugin that adds instant retro vibes to your project. You can use it on pretty much any instrument or vocals or give your entire mix some vintage character.
You can grab the plugin (usually $99) for free by taking a 14-day Loopcloud trial (the offer ends May 31st, 2023).
I’m sure most of you know Loopcloud well, but for anyone less familiar, it’s an industry-leading platform that provides instant access to over four million royalty-free samples.
I use Loopcloud already, and, for me, it’s less about the massive library of sounds and more about the built-in features that other platforms either don’t have or don’t do as well.
Loopcloud has a built-in 8-track editor and pattern creator that should prevent you from wasting points on the wrong samples. Previewing a sound is one thing, but taking multiple samples and building a sequence before you buy is a game-changer.
In my experience, I’ve generally found the right sound quicker through Loopcloud, and it integrates well with my DAW (Logic Pro), so I’ve no complaints.
Of course, it’s not for everyone; if you don’t think you’ll use it often enough to justify the membership fee, there’s no point. But if you are considering joining a platform, I like Loopcloud, and it’s always best to try it when there’s a freebie on offer!
All trials come with 100 points to spend on samples; you can cancel your membership anytime and keep any purchased samples.
Back to the freebie: Tape MELLO-FI is, in Arturia’s words, a one-stop lo-fi toolkit.
The plugin has two main sections: Preamp and Tape.
The vintage Preamp section has Drive, Tone, and Noise controls that let you add distortion, texture, and color your sound.
The Tape section provides the overall quality degradation, random fluctuations, and authentic mechanical noise you’d get from a genuine vintage tape machine. It has controls for Wow, Flutter, Wear, and Mechanics to create the perfect blend of imperfections.
Tape MELLO-FI has a cool tape stop feature that you can tempo-sync or use randomly for glitchy tape effects. It also has a 12dB low-pass/high-pass filter to add a little sound-shaping flexibility.
Tape MELLO-FI was available for free last year through various promotions, and if you missed it, don’t miss it again; it’s a great freebie!
I love it on keys, but it’s great for anything that needs an extra-chilled vibe. If your sound is just too clean for your liking, you can also check out our BPB Dirty Filter Plus.
Get the deal: Loopcloud (FREE Arturia MELLO-FI with trial)
