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Deck

Prepare digital audio for cassette recording

Adaptive mastering tuned for Type I, II, and IV tape. Build mixtapes from folders, preview before and after, and export WAV files ready to hit record.

MacOS, Windows & Linux · No DAW required

Deck on MacBook — mixtape editor with Side A and Side B track lists, tape parameters, and wizard steps

From digital files to cassette-ready WAV

Deck is a desktop app built for people who still love the ritual of recording to tape. Pick your formulation and tape length, drop in a track or a whole folder, and let Deck handle loudness, EQ, and headroom so your music survives the transfer to analog.

3 Tape formulations — Type I, II, IV
4 Workflow steps — import, setup, prepare, export
5 Audio formats — WAV, FLAC, AIFF, OGG, MP3

Everything you need before you hit record

Drop & prepare

Drag a file or import a folder, then one-click Prepare with adaptive mastering and before/after preview.

Tape setup

Type I, II, or IV — C60, C90, C120 or custom length. Processing follows your blank tape and deck.

Mixtape builder

Split tracks across Side A and Side B, reorder the lineup, and check fit before you master.

Export ready

True-peak limiting, cassette-aware EQ, optional preflight tones — export WAV and hit record.

Download Deck

Choose your platform and install the app.

Common questions

Do I need a DAW or plugin host?

No. Deck is a standalone desktop application. Import audio, prepare it, and export WAV — all in one window.

Which audio formats can I import?

WAV, FLAC, AIFF, OGG, and MP3. Export is WAV.

MacOS blocks Deck after download
How is this different from normal mastering?

Deck targets cassette transfer: tape formulation profiles, HF headroom, true-peak limiting, and optional tape-aware saturation — so your digital master survives recording to analog and playback on a deck or walkman.

Can I build a full mixtape from a folder?

Yes. Import a folder, arrange tracks in the editor, check whether everything fits your tape length, then prepare and export.

Which MacOS version do I need?
How does Prepare work?