Tascam388
Universal version latest seen at v6.3.0 · Reported by 23 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (6):
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Tascam388 is a VST audio plugin from IK Multimedia that emulates the classic Tascam 388 tape recorder and mixing console. It is used in music production and audio engineering workflows within compatible DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) like Cubase, Logic Pro, Studio One, and others that support VST format plugins. The plugin provides vintage tape machine character and mixing capabilities for recording, mixing and mastering. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionTascam388 is a VST plugin component that lives within your DAW, not a standalone application, so it is not updated separately via the App Store or standard download page. Instead, the plugin is managed and updated through IK Product Manager, IK Multimedia's vendor-supplied plugin installation and update tool. To get the native Apple Silicon build of Tascam388, launch IK Product Manager, check for updates (usually through a dedicated Updates or Plugins section), and let it download and install the native version. IK Product Manager will handle extracting and installing the plugin to the correct DAW plugin folders on your system. After updating, your DAW will automatically discover the new native plugin — you may need to rescan your plugin folder or restart the DAW for it to appear, but no manual migration of settings or presets is required. Once installed natively, you will see improved performance and battery life compared to the Intel build running under Rosetta.
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