iZotope Velvet

iZotope Velvet: Free Tape Emulation Plugin

iZotope Velvet is the free analogue tape-emulation plug-in from iZotope — the developer of Ozone, Neutron, RX and Nectar. Velvet models the tonal character of mid-century analogue tape, adding gentle harmonic colour, soft saturation and tape compression to any source you put it on.

What’s inside

• Analogue tape model: based on iZotope’s research into mid-century tape machines — the warmth without the noise.
• Drive and warmth controls: dial in subtle harmonic colour or push for saturated tape grit.
• Tape compression: the smooth dynamic shaping classic tape applies naturally.
• VST3, AU and AAX: works in every major DAW including Pro Tools.

How producers use iZotope Velvet

Velvet on the master bus adds the analogue glue that takes a track from “made in a DAW” to “sounds like a record”. On vocals it softens digital harshness. On drums it adds weight and forward push. On a synth bus it warms up the sterile digital edges. A single instance can quietly transform the feel of a mix without ever being obviously audible.

System requirements

Mac (macOS 10.14 or later, Intel + Apple Silicon via Rosetta or native) and Windows (Windows 10 or later, 64-bit). VST3, AU and AAX formats.

Delivery

Instant download after creating your free VST Vault account. iLok account may be required by iZotope for activation.

Questions producers ask

Is it the same tape engine as Ozone? Velvet shares core tape DNA with iZotope’s tape modules in Ozone, packaged as a free standalone plug-in.

Can I use it on the master bus? Yes — Velvet is mix-bus and master-bus safe at gentle settings.

Does it work on Apple Silicon? Yes — native Apple Silicon support.

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