Reels by AudioThing is on sale for 29 USD/EUR, half off its regular price of 59 USD/EUR. The deal at Plugin Boutique and the AudioThing store ends April 30th, 2026.

Version 1.5.4 of Reels introduces support for macOS 26 Tahoe. It also improves CPU and memory usage while fixing an online activation issue on Windows.

Reels emulates an old Japanese portable tape recorder known for its distinct lo-fi analog sound. The plugin models three different 1/4” tape frequency responses and saturations, along with analog imperfections from tape recording and playback.

This results in a rough retro analog character added to mixes. Reels targets users avoiding hi-fi mastering tape emulations.

Music producers incorporating vintage tape effects into tracks would typically use Reels. Its focus on lo-fi qualities suits genres like indie, lo-fi hip-hop, or experimental music.

We have modeled three different 1/4” tape frequency responses and saturations, along with all the analog imperfections of tape recording / playback.

Reels will add a very rough retro analog sound to your mixes. If you are looking for a Hi-Fi mastering tape emulation, this is not the plugin for you!

The plugin supports Windows, macOS, and Linux in VST, VST3, AU, AAX, and CLAP formats. This update ensures compatibility with recent operating systems and optimizes performance for smoother workflow integration.

The sale coincides with the 1.5.4 release, making the updated version accessible at the discounted rate. It provides a cost-effective entry for those needing authentic tape emulation without hi-fi polish.