Effect / Baby Audio
Baby Audio TAPE
8.3Great
TAIP is an AI-modeled tape saturation plugin from Baby Audio that emulates a 1970s tape machine to add analog warmth and color.
Plugin comparison
Baby Audio TAPE vs oeksound bloom
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
Effect / oeksound
oeksound bloom
8.4Great
Bloom is an adaptive tone shaper that analyzes a signal's character and corrects its perceived tonal balance for a more even sound.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, oeksound bloom comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Baby Audio TAPE | oeksound bloom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | AI-powered tape saturation / emulation effect | — |
| Emulates | Classic 1970s tape machine | — |
| Technology | Neural-network AI algorithm (not traditional DSP) | — |
| Presets | 135 presets | — |
| Plugin formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX (64-bit) | — |
| OS compatibility | macOS 10.11+ (native Apple Silicon); Windows 10+ | — |
| Plugin type | — | Adaptive tone shaper effect |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, AAX (Pro Tools 2018.1 and up) |
| macOS support | — | macOS 10.14 Mojave through macOS 26 Tahoe; Apple Silicon supported, Intel through macOS 15 Sequoia |
| Windows support | — | Windows 10-11, 64-bit (no ARM support) |
| Activation | — | iLok account and License Manager required; one license activates on up to 3 machines |
| Trial | — | 20-day fully-featured free trial |
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