LABS: Tape Piano

A free virtual instrument that samples tape-processed piano from Spitfire Audio.

30 November 2023

Producing inspiring sounds for composers, LABS plugins are created with sonic pioneers such as Hans Zimmer, and the world’s finest musicians and studios. LABS is a series of free software instruments that are presented by Spitfire Audio, and available in an easy-to-use, dedicated plug-in. The user interface is clutter-free and focused, and features simplified controls, sliders for expression and dynamics, and a knob that can be easily customised to the user’s personal workflow.

A modern upright piano processed with vintage tape machines for that coveted lo-fi piano sound. Featuring tape loops, echoes, and even a magnetic card reader — use the variation slider to move from warm and wobbly to gritty and unpredictable.