E-instruments’ Slower Fragment is a virtual instrument built on real pitched-down tape recordings of pianos, synths, strings and more
Once an essential tool in music production, analogue tape has effectively become obsolete in the 21st century, superseded by the convenience and accessibility of digital recording.
Despite this, the sound of tape has remained a sought-after commodity, its organic warmth and nostalgic warble becoming a desirable antidote to the sterile and transparent sonics of the modern studio.
Scores of products have been developed in response to this demand, and there’s no shortage of plugins and pedals on the market that promise to deliver tape’s distinctive character without the attendant hassle and expense.
