Tape Bias
Firmware for Workshop System Computer (Music Thing Modular)
1960s-inspired reel-to-reel record/replay simulator with virtual bias calibration.
by Adrian Vos
- Distribution
- Prebuilt image you flash yourself
- Source
- github.com https://github.com/TomWhitwell/Workshop_Computer/tree/main/releases/49_Tape_Bias
- Homepage
- computer.musicthing.co.uk https://computer.musicthing.co.uk/programs/49-tape-bias/
- Synced from
- upstream metadata, raw.githubusercontent.com https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TomWhitwell/Workshop_Computer/main/releases/49_Tape_Bias/info.yaml. Corrections belong upstream.
- effect
- tape
- reel-to-reel
- saturation
- experimental
- cards
Description
Tape Bias is a first-pass mono record/replay processor inspired by 1960s reel-to-reel machines. It models record drive, virtual AC-bias calibration, tape formulation, transport speed, replay head loss, magnetic memory, and hiss without generating an ultrasonic bias carrier at the 48 kHz audio rate.
Install notes
Copy the UF2 onto the Computer's program card (RP2040 bootloader drive).
Version history
| Version | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1.1 | 2026-07-31 | Version and date from the card's info.yaml. |