Crane Song Phoenix II Tape Saturation Plugin – Mac & Windows Download

Professional Tape Character Inside Your DAW

Crane Song Phoenix II is the upgraded evolution of the legendary Phoenix tape processor, delivering authentic analog tape behavior with enhanced harmonic depth and improved tonal control.

Designed for professional studios, Phoenix II brings natural warmth, subtle compression, and musical saturation to any mix without sounding artificial or harsh.

Compatible with macOS and Windows platforms.

Five Signature Tape Styles

Phoenix II includes five unique processing modes, each offering a distinct analog character:

• Luminescent – Clean, smooth enhancement

• Iridescent – Detailed and harmonically rich

• Radiant – Balanced tone with controlled punch

• Dark Essence – Warm low-end emphasis

• Luster – Transparent mastering polish

Each algorithm reacts dynamically to input levels, simulating the behavior of real analog tape.

Ideal Applications

Phoenix II is perfect for:

• Mix bus saturation

• Drum bus glue

• Vocal enhancement

• Bass thickening

• Mastering coloration

• Subtle analog finishing touches

Whether applied gently for transparency or driven harder for creative tone shaping, Phoenix II maintains musical integrity.

Key Features

✔ Authentic tape-style harmonic enhancement
✔ Multiple analog saturation models
✔ Smooth dynamic response
✔ Modernized DSP engine
✔ Transparent signal path
✔ Low CPU consumption
✔ VST3 / AU / AAX formats
✔ Works on Mac & Windows

Why Engineers Choose Crane Song Phoenix II

Because it enhances rather than distorts.

Phoenix II adds:

• Harmonic density

• Analog warmth

• Smooth top-end rounding

• Controlled low-end thickness

• Professional mix cohesion

It is trusted by mastering engineers for its subtle yet powerful tonal shaping.

System Requirements

macOS

• macOS 10.14 or later

• Intel & Apple Silicon supported

• AU / VST3 / AAX host

Windows

• Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)

• VST3 / AAX compatible DAW