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Description
Experience the golden age of sound with the iZotope Vinyl, a multi-effect plugin designed to transport your audio to another era. Perfect for producers seeking that authentic lo-fi vibe, Vinyl adds an array of vintage character to your music. Simulate the dust, scratches, and warp of a worn record while also incorporating the unique electrical and mechanical noise of a classic turntable. Whether you're revamping modern tracks or adding texture to film audio, Vinyl's comprehensive customization options allow you to dial in the perfect amount of hiss, crackle, and pop.
The beauty of Vinyl lies in its versatility. Go beyond mere imitation by using the plugin to sculpt your sound exactly how you imagine it, whether you want a subtle nod to the past or a full-blown retro experience. With Vinyl, you can even replicate the distinct tones of '80s hip-hop resampling, bringing a nostalgic flair to any project. And if you're concerned about workflow disruption, fear not—Vinyl integrates smoothly with most DAWs, ensuring seamless operation without taxing your CPU.
The intuitive interface means you'll spend less time learning and more time creating, making it an indispensable tool for any audio professional. Discover how the iZotope Vinyl can turn your modern tracks into timeless pieces, filled with the charm and warmth only vintage audio can provide.
Key Features:
- Warp: Customize the warping and shape of your record
- Dust: Adjust the amount of dust on the record surface
- Year: Model record players from different decades
- Wear: Simulate the effect of a well-worn record
- Mechanical Noise: Add turntable rumble and motor noise
Spin Down: Recreate the sound of a record slowing to a stop
System Requirements:
- Mac OS: macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra – macOS 11 Big Sur, Audio Unit / AAX (64-bit) / VST / VST3 compatible DAW
- Windows: Win 8 / 10, AAX (64-bit) / VST / VST3 compatible DAW
Note: Vinyl is not a standalone application.
Product specs
| Plugin Format | VST, AU, AAX |
| Operating Systems | Mac, Windows |
| Downloadable | free |
Videos
In The Mix
Free Plugin for Lofi - iZotope Vinyl Tutorial
Reviews
PROS
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Offers realistic vinyl sound with adjustable wear, age, and scratches
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Free plugin providing extensive customization options
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Ideal for achieving vintage, lo-fi, or old-school audio effects
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Perfect for adding vinyl-like effects to synths, drums, and vocals
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Capable of emulating specific decade-style vinyl sounds
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Effective for creating a nostalgic soundscape, especially in genres like Lo-Fi Hip Hop
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Allows for subtle or dramatic vinyl effects, enhancing creative flexibility
CONS
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Produces noise even when the track is not playing
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Some users find the added crackle and pop effects overly cheesy
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Warp mode occasionally becomes unavailable without clear reason
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about iZotope Vinyl.
Comparisons
Features and functionality
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Unfiltered Audio Needlepoint is noted for its deep emulation capabilities, providing a highly accurate vinyl sound experience.
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The new interface of iZotope Vinyl lacks intuitive waveforms and stereo gain functions, which some users find challenging for mixing and mastering tasks.
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The "inverted sine" function replicates the old version's unique waveform capabilities, addressing some user concerns about the updated interface.
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To open the FX mixer in LMMS, click the fader icon next to the automation editor or press F9 if hotkeys are unchanged.
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Use cases and applications
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Layering crackle samples over tracks and sidechaining them to kicks or snares creates a "pumping vinyl" effect that users find enhances overall sound texture.
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Cymatics Origin is recommended for its all-in-one lo-fi vinyl emulation, offering additional lo-fi sound capabilities and being free of charge.
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Software and compatibility
User experience
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Enthusiasts miss the "green GUI screen for waves" from the older version, highlighting a preference for its visual aesthetic.
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Users find that incorrect placement in the DAW can lead to the perception that iZotope Vinyl effects are non-functional, highlighting a common setup issue for beginners.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 16 Reviews and 96 Ratings
40997
3 stars?
I give her 3 stars because, though she provides a relatively convincing and tweakable vinyl sound I just find it to be cheesy to add fake crackle and pop so overtly,e ven when doing scratch effects on freshly recorded audio in the box. I use her once in a while, but there's something that rubs me the wrong way about adding noise back into pristine audio. Limiting bandwidth and headroom with speaker simulation or a telephone fitler is one thing, but soemthign about this justs creams inauthentic. but I have it and it tempts me from time to time. I used in an intro recently but tis was very subtle.
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Great for effects
This is one of the most realistic plugins, however it makes noise even when the track is not playing in FL, meaning I have to turn the plugin off
1608
Fun
Perfect for making your synths/drums/piano/whatever sound old and crusty. It's also nice that it's free.
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A really fun plugin
If you're going for a vinyl effect, this is a very good free VST to use. You can adjust the wear, the age of the vinyl, how scratched it is and more, so you can tell it's got some great customization abilities.
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Best plugin for Lo-Fi
This plugin is perfect for Lo-Fi Hip Hop, as it can give sounds that truly vintage vibe.
Artist usage
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"I didn’t use many plug-ins in Pro Tools. I kept it pretty clean. Occasionally I used a quick gate or something like that, just for playback. A few plug-ins were really useful, like the Izotope Vinyl plug-in, which changes the frequencies to emulate old records."
"I used the iZotope Vinyl... to make it sound a little bit like it's been played through a really old system and to make it a little thinner..." (33:50)
Mentioned in this March 6, 2017 Reddit AMA reply.
Logic X! As far as plug ins: Diva, ANA, NI Maschine, Izotope Vinyl and Ozone, Fab Filter Saturn, Pro Q2, Pro MB, and Pro L are great. -E
In this Instagram Video, You can see Slushii making a track and at 0:42 you can see iZotope Vinyl in the plugin list.
"Which iZotope plug-ins do you use, and how do you use them?
Oh man, do you have a week?
I've been a diehard fan since Vinyl. Beginning with my 2012 #digitalfreedom release, I've mastered all of my releases with Ozone Advanced; currently I don't even go take a leak without putting Ozone Maximizer on it first. I put Ozone Exciter into my morning coffee instead of sugar. Ozone Imager is literally my only friend, the only one who truly understands me and cares about my feelings."
During Sam's latest IGTV video on his Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/B_lDmy2A-lr/), he showcases some up and coming tunes inside of FL Studio. We see him using iZotope Vinyl on one of the mixer tracks. The software is clearly shown in the provided screenshot!
In this YouTube breakdown video of LUCKY, Bad Snacks mentions using this plugin at 28:35.
According to the "equipment list" found on Church Studios, owned by Epworth, one of the things listed is the iZotope Vinyl.
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