AIR x AKAI Fly Tape II

Cassette Tape Emulation Plugin

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AIR x AKAI Fly Tape II
AIR x AKAI Fly Tape II
AIR x AKAI Fly Tape II
AIR x AKAI Fly Tape II
AIR x AKAI Fly Tape II
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    No physical product will be shipped to you!

    In most cases, the product you purchase from us is a serial number/license code/activation code to register the product with the manufacturer and download directly from them. This ensures you receive the latest version of products, and the best support when necessary.

    After purchase, your license code and relevant links will appear on your order status page, or they will be sent to you by email.

    For detailed instructions on the registration/download process, you can visit our dedicated page by clicking here: Install Instructions.

Education Proof

Products with education pricing are for students & teachers only. To prove your education status we require that you upload proof in the form of an image/PDF.

Types of proof

Student

Student ID Card, Letter of enrollment, or similar

Teacher/Lecturer

Teacher ID Card, Lecturer ID Card, Payslip, Letter from the school/college

Education proof is submitted to the manufacturer and is accepted at their discretion.

The Basics

iLok is a copy protection method used by many of our brands.

It has 3 types of activations, iLok USB, iLok Machine, and iLok Cloud.

Different brands/products will offer different iLok methods. iLok USB is always an option, but the availability of iLok Cloud and iLok Machine methods is at the discretion of the software developer.

iLok Account

For all iLok protected products, you will need an iLok account. You can create one for free here: ilok.com/#!registration

iLok License Manager

To manage your iLok licenses, there is a dedicated app called iLok License Manager. This app is used to register, activate, and move your licenses between locations.

You can download the latest installers from the iLok website: ilok.com/#!home

iLok USB Key

iLok USB

This activation is stored on an iLok 2 or 3 USB key.

It is the best option for portability, if you frequently move between multiple machines, and offline use.

iLok Machine ID

Machine ID

This activation is stored locally on your computer.

While this is a convenient way to work offline, and does not require the additional cost of an iLok USB, there is the risk of a license being lost in the case of a drive failure.

This option also requires extra care when you upgrade to a new computer, the license(s) must be deactivated on your old machine first to ensure you do not lose them.

iLok Cloud

iLok Cloud

This activation is based online, and requires a "cloud session" using the iLok License Manager.

It requires an active internet connection for the entire time you use the plugin(s).
View System Requirements
Supports Apple Silicon natively
AAX Native - Compatible with Pro Tools 11 and above
AudioUnits Format
Compatible with AKAI MPC Hardware.
VST2 Format VST3 Format
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Subtle Inflections, Perfect Imperfections

Fly Tape II introduces an intuitive, easy-to-explore user interface that features retro button controls and eight independent tape-style modes - with additional sub controls per mode to mangle, stretch, lo-fi, and retro-fly your sound.

Built for dynamic change-ups and expressive shifts, Fly Tape II invites you to add movement with special sonic moments you can automate or play live.

Crunch your drums, reverse and saturate your mix bus, tape stop your breaks, put your string pads into the vintage realm, or warble and stretch your electric pianos into a perfect fit for your mix.

With the addition of an independent NOISE slider, you can bring just the right amount of tape hiss and noise into the overall blend.

Fly Tape Il opens a world of creativity with limitless possibilities - all in a performance-ready, studio-grade interface.

8 Specialized Character Modes

An essential tool for any beatmaker or producer looking to bring a sense of nostalgia to their sound, Fly Tape II has eight distinct modes for dialing in your preferred amount of warmth and texture - each adding a unique tape-style sonic footprint to your sound.

Speed

Select from four variable tape speeds to dial in the classic 1/2, 1/4, and additional cassette-style speeds.

These variations allow you to create unique time-stretching artifacts and tonal coloration - perfect for crafting a dreamy, nostalgic tone in your tracks.

Saturation

Explore one of three powerful overdrive modes: Boost, Amp, and Drive.

From subtle harmonic enhancement to tube-style distortion, each option is carefully modeled to deliver the warmth and color of a true analog emulation.

Mute & Reverse

Chop, pause, or flip your audio on the fly.

Fly Tape II's dedicated Mute and Reverse buttons make transitions seamless, allowing you to incorporate elements of suspense, spontaneous breaks, and rhythmic reversals with precision.

Warble

Add movement to your mix with seven expressive variations of wow and flutter.

Simulating the gentle imperfections of retro cassette tape, these warble effects bring your sounds to life with randomized amounts of pitch modulation - ideal for vintage synth leads, pads, or lo-fi melodies.

Lo-Fi

Choose from eight preset variations, each offering a level of intentionally imperfect and unpolished audio.

From dusty cassette hiss to bit reduction, the mellow mood and sounds you craft in this mode will transport you to a simpler time.

Brake

Recreate the sound of tape coming to a physical stop with four variations of tape brake duration.

These slowing effects mimic the feel of analog playback halting in real time, making this mode valuable for transitions, breakdowns, DJ-style fades, and any type of dramatic flourish.

Stutter

Slice your audio into rhythmic fragments with options for eight distinct timing functions.This mode encourages experimental chopping to create new sounds, using segmentation to add texture, energy, or syncopation into any loop or track.

Unlock These Sounds in AKAI MPC

Purchase this plugin and you'll get the ability to unlock it within your AKAI Professional MPC Standalone hardware as well as using within your favorite DAW.

Seamlessly move productions from standalone hardware to your DAW with the same great sounds.

Compatible MPC hardware:

  • MPC One
  • MPC One+
  • MPC Live
  • MPC Live 2
  • MPC X
  • MPC X SE
  • MPC Key 37
  • MPC Key 61

System Requirements

  • Compatible with AKAI MPC hardware (see above for details)
  • MacOS 13 Ventura and above
  • Officially supported up to MacOS 15 Sequoia
  • Windows 10 and above (64-bit only)
  • Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
  • 4GB RAM or more (8GB or more recommended)
  • 350MB free storage space
  • Includes 2 activations per license

Plugin Formats

AAX Native, AU, VST2, and VST3

Mac Trial Windows Trial

Crossgrade Proof

This crossgrade is for owners of a competing DAW. To prove your DAW ownership, we require that you upload proof in the form of an image/PDF.

Types of proof

A copy of your purchase receipt for the original license or the most recent update/upgrade

A screenshot of your product registration

A photo of your package (either CD/DVD or printed manual), with the unique serial number included in the photo.

Spectrasonics May 2025 Rebate

Get a rebate of up to $50 when you buy Spectrasonics this month.

Rebate amounts are as follows:

  • Omnisphere 2: $50
  • Keyscape: $40
  • Trilian: $30

Full info can be found here: ilio.com/spectrasonics-rebate