Reeler is a Max for Live audio effect that puts an entire reel-to-reel tape machine inside your signal chain — from input saturation to physical wear, wow & flutter, beat-synced tape stop, and tonal shaping. Every stage is modeled from real tape physics; every parameter stays locked to your tempo grid.
2× oversampled analog-modeled saturation with even-harmonic character. Loudness-compensated so perceived volume stays constant as you push harder. At zero, the signal passes through untouched.
Three-path mono noise generator: shaped tape hiss, mains hum with harmonics, and sparse crackle impulses — authentic analog character from subtle to obvious.
A tilt equalizer with 4th-order highpass at 60 Hz:
Sweep from muffled cassette to bright open-reel character with a single knob.
A six-stage degradation chain that models every audible dimension of tape wear:
All six stages scale linearly with a single Wear knob. At zero, the signal is perfectly transparent.
Dual-band pitch modulation locked to real tape physics:
Mono-summed modulation drives both channels identically, just like a real transport mechanism.
One click randomizes all tone-shaping knobs within musically useful ranges — never touches output gain, stop/start, or weight. Instant starting points you'd never dial in yourself.
Revert the last Inspire result with a single click. One-level snapshot — experiment freely.
Return every parameter to its default state instantly.
