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Magnetite – Tape Emulation
- Safe & tested — no bundled junk
- Working download, no dead links
- Installs on Windows in seconds
About Magnetite
Chasing pro-level results fast? Magnetite gets you there fast. As a tape emulation, it punches well above its weight thanks to Black Rooster Audio's engineering. Set the key controls once and it just sits right; dig deeper and it rewards you. Great on a wide range of sources — and just as happy across a full mix. It's Windows-native in VST3, VST, AU, AAX and plays nicely with every DAW.
Magnetite System Requirements
| Operating system | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) |
| Formats | VST3, VST, AU, AAX |
| CPU | Intel / AMD, SSE2 support |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended) |
| Disk space | ~1 GB free |
How to install Magnetite on Windows
- Click the green Download button above to get the Windows installer.
- Run the installer and choose your plugin format (VST3, VST, AU, AAX).
- Open your DAW, rescan plugins, and load Magnetite on a track.
Magnetite FAQ
What is Magnetite?
Magnetite is a Tape Emulation plugin by Black Rooster Audio. Magnetite is the tape emulation you reach for when you need a polished, professional result.
Does Magnetite work on Windows?
Yes. Magnetite runs on Windows (Windows 10 and 11, 64-bit) and is available as VST3, VST, AU, AAX.
What plugin formats does Magnetite support?
Magnetite is available in the following formats: VST3, VST, AU, AAX. It works in all major DAWs that host these formats.
How do I download Magnetite?
Click the green Download button on this page to get Magnetite for Windows, then run the installer and rescan plugins in your DAW.
User Reviews
Took my tracks to another level. Highly recommend.
Does the job well — has earned a permanent slot in my chain.
Does exactly what it promises. My go-to for tape emulation.
Good, but a little heavy on CPU in large sessions.
