# Physical Modeling for Analog Tape Machines
CHOW Tape Model is a physical model of an analog tape machine,
implemented as an audio plugin. The physical model is described
in a [paper](http://dafx2019.bcu.ac.uk/papers/DAFx2019_paper_3.pdf)
presented at the 2019 DAFx conference. This work began part of a
class project for [Music 420](https://ccrma.stanford.edu/courses/420/)
at Stanford University (CCRMA).
### Quick Links
- [Latest Release](https://chowdsp.com/products.html#tape)
- [ChowTape for iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chowtapemodel/id1557806564)
- [Nightly Builds](https://chowdsp.com/nightly.html#tape)
- [User Manual](https://chowdsp.com/manuals/ChowTapeManual.pdf)
## Definition
**magnetic tape** noun
mag·net·ic tape | \ˈnedik 'tāp\
Definition of *magnetic tape*
1 : tape used in recording sound, pictures, or computer data.
## Description
CHOW Tape is an analog tape machine physical model, originally
based on the Sony TC-260. The current version can be used to
emulate a wide variety of reel-to-reel tape machines.
Feel free to build and use for your own enjoyment.
CHOW Tape is currently available in the following formats:
- VST
- VST3
- AU
- AAX
- AUv3
- CLAP
- LV2
- Standalone plugin
## Installation
The latest release for desktop can be downloaded from
[our website](https://chowdsp.com/products.html#tape).
ChowTape for iOS can be downloaded from the
[app store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chowtapemodel/id1557806564).
If you would like to try the nightly builds (potentially unstable),
see [the Nightly Builds page](https://chowdsp.com/nightly.html#tape).
If you prefer to build the plugin for yourself,
please see the [building instructions](https://github.com/jatinchowdhury18/AnalogTapeModel/blob/master/BUILDING.md).
Linux users may also download builds from the
[Open Build Service](https://build.opensuse.org/package/show/home:kill_it:JUCE/CHOWTapeModel).
Note for FL Studio users: If you're experiencing pops and click while using
the plugin, try enabling the "used fixed size buffers" setting. For more
information, see this [issue](https://github.com/jatinchowdhury18/AnalogTapeModel/issues/17#issuecomment-640199581).
## Contributing
Contributions are most welcome! There are many ways to contribute to this
project, for both programmers and non-programmers. For more information,
see the
[contributing guidelines](https://github.com/jatinchowdhury18/AnalogTapeModel/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md).
## Credits
- GUI Design - [Margus Mets](mailto:
[email protected])
- GUI Framework - [Plugin GUI Magic](https://github.com/ffAudio/PluginGUIMagic)
- Power Switch Icon - [FontAudio](https://github.com/fefanto/fontaudio)
- Open Build Service Builds - [Konstantin Voinov](https://github.com/lv2-porting-project)
- User Manual - Yann from SINK Music
## License
CHOW Tape is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPLv3) agreement. CHOW Tape for iOS is dual licensed under the GPL and [Mozilla Public License](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/MPL/2.0) (MPLv2). Enjoy!