Analog is unpredictable; it does unexpected things to the bass frequencies. You exert a lot of effort to perfect the bass, but when you play it back on an analog tape machine, you’re left wondering, ‘What happened there?’ The storage medium seems to make decisions about what the bass should sound like. The Magnetic plug-in has most of these “analog” nuances available at your fingertips.

MAGNETIC is a versatile color tool designed to add character and vibe to your tracks. Inspired by some of the most renowned tape machines, MAGNETIC transcends traditional boundaries, offering a wide array of nuances with just a few clicks.

MAGNETIC boasts a streamlined interface, featuring essential controls—such as Ten Tape Models, Tone Control, Tape Compression & Saturation, and Wow & Flutter—with straightforward adjustments. This design ensures a rapid and efficient user experience.

Whether seeking a subtle enhancement or a dramatic transformation, MAGNETIC can serve as the "final touch" or the "massive touch" on your stems, master, or instruments, consistently delivering a richer, deeper, and fuller sound.

Beneath its simple exterior and improved circuitry, MAGNETIC has evolved into a highly complex tool, now fully capable of replicating the authentic feeling and analog harmonics of real tape machines.

Features

  • Tape Models: Choose from ten distinct tape models to match your sonic needs.
  • Tone Control: Precise tone adjustments to craft your perfect sound.
  • Tape Compression & Saturation: Add warmth and analog character.
  • Wow & Flutter: Introduce vintage imperfections for that classic feel.
  • Streamlined Interface: Simple, efficient controls for a quick and user-friendly experience.
  • Enhanced DSP: Optimized digital signal processing for superior performance.
Benefits:
  • Ideal for both subtle enhancements and transformative changes.
  • Replicates the authentic analog harmonics and feel of real tape machines.

Manual

Videos

Retro EQs & Magnetics Bundle v3 Trailer Video
Retro EQs & Magnetics Bundle v3 Trailer
00:04:49 by Plugiman Apr 23, 2024
A quick overview over the Nomad Factory Pulse-Tec & All-Tec EQs v2 and the brand new Magnetics Bundle v3.
Guitar Bass & Keys Video
Guitar Bass & Keys
00:02:49 by NomadFactory Nov 20, 2010
Never before has such a great sounding plug-in effect been so easy to use! Check out this short video demo exploring guitar and keys!
Magnetic Drums Video
Magnetic Drums
00:03:18 by NomadFactory Nov 20, 2010
Explore in this video Magnetic being used on drums!
Magnetic Trailer Video
Magnetic Trailer
00:01:12 by NomadFactory Nov 19, 2010
This short trailer shows off the brand new MAGNETIC Reel to Reel - Audio Tape Warmer Plugin by Nomad Factory. Every hit album made before the 1990's was recorded on some form of Tape... The...
Mastering with Magnetic Demo Video
Mastering with Magnetic Demo
00:02:11 by NomadFactory Nov 20, 2010
In this video we show the new Magnetic plugin by Nomad Factory being used on the master bus of a track. When used on the master bus, MAGNETIC can warm your entire mix and "boost" it up to broadcast...

Compatibility

Operating Systems :
  • Mac OSX
  • Windows
Formats :
  • AAX Native
  • Audio-Unit
  • VST
  • VST3

Included in Bundles

Integral Studio Pack III
Integral Studio Pack III $ 1,499
The Complete Vintage Plug-in Collection
Magnetics Bundle v3
Magnetics Bundle v3 $ 299
The Ultimate Tape Enhancement Bundle

3 Users Reviews 5 / 5

1 Users owning Magnetic v3 5.0 / 5
2 Users playing with Magnetic v3 5.0 / 5

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Dec 24, 2025
Hello to everyone reading this,

My name is Sally T. , and I am a producer, recording, mixing and mastering engineer based in Israel.
I work with artists in my private home studio, and over the years I have transitioned fully into high-resolution audio workflows, specifically DXD and DSD.

Today, my entire production, mixing, and mastering chain is centered around Pyramix 15 by Merging Technologies, paired with the Anubis Premium converter. I primarily record and work at 352.8 kHz (DXD), and occasionally in DSD, depending on the project.

Anyone working seriously in DXD knows that truly great-sounding plugins at this resolution are still relatively rare. I am very selective and cautious when choosing tools for this environment. While there are some excellent plugins available, many of them tend to be extremely transparent, sharp, and clean—often lacking character or musical color. Because of that, I’ve traditionally relied on external analog hardware to introduce warmth, depth, and emotion.

Recently, I purchased the following Nomad Factory bundles after confirming that they are fully supported and operational in DXD:
• 80’s Spaces V2
• Magnetics Bundle V3
• Retro EQs Bundle V3
• British Bundle V2

I would like to genuinely commend these plugins and say without hesitation that they sound absolutely phenomenal, especially when used inside Pyramix 15 at DXD resolution. The tonal richness, harmonic color, and overall sonic quality allow me to inject emotion, warmth, and musical depth into my recordings—something I simply could not achieve with other DXD-compatible plugins that remain overly transparent.

The bundles I purchased are rock-solid stable, the system does not crash, and the sound quality is uncompromising. I am extremely satisfied with both the sonic results and the clear level of thought and engineering that went into the DSP design and coding of these plugins. Make no mistake—these are high-end plugins, built with serious professionals in mind.

I highly recommend Nomad Factory to anyone looking to add character, emotion, and musical color to their tracks—especially if you are working in DXD.
Nov 20, 2025
Magnetic 2 and 3 have been the staple of my professional studio career as has all of nomad factories EQ's and Compressor Lines BUT this Magnetic Plugin Is The MOST UNDERATTED Plugin of them ALL.!!! its not just a tape emulator its a saturator and a equaliser with 6 bands of EQ it doesn't get much better than that PLUS its so low on CPU combustion I can use it on ALL of my tracks including the master buss and the sound when you use it correctly is warm and full but also upfront as much as you need!
Jul 23, 2025
This is a great sounding plugin, with lots of really nice options. The entire Magnetics Bundle is hugely underrated!!

Requirements

Mac
  • macOS 11 or above
  • Intel 64 bit or Apple Silicon
  • 64 bit AU / VST / VST3 / AAX host
  • Pro Tools 11 or above
  • An internet connection is required to authorize the product
  • Up to 3 computers authorizations (seats)
Windows
  • Windows: 10 or above
  • Intel/AMD 64 bit
  • 64 bit VST / VST3 / AAX host
  • Pro Tools 11 or above
  • An internet connection is required to authorize the product
  • Up to 3 computers authorizations (seats)

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