How to use Tapelet

The macOS recorder that lets you capture multi-track recordings with just one click.

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Step by Step

Capture ad-hoc multi-track recordings with just one click.

1. Join the Beta

  • Sign up on the home page

2. Wait for the email

  • We'll let you know once the FREE Beta download is available.

3. Download and launch

  • Grab the .dmg file for Apple Silicone (M1, M2 etc).
  • Then Install it and launch.

4. Select your interface

  • Tap the setting icon (or Cmd + ,)
  • Select the interface you want to record from.
  • Select your save location for recordings, I use ~/Downloads
  • Set the sample rate (optional)
  • Set the buffer size (optional)

5. Arm Tracks

  • Select the tracks you want to record from
  • Check the VU meter to ensure audio is coming through from these sources
  • For some interfaces, like UAD Apollo, you can record both wet and dry tracks by arming the AUX tracks.

6. Record & Playback

  • Tap R or press the record button to start recording
  • Tap again to stop
  • Tap Space or the play button to hear the recording played back
  • WARNING: If recording UAD AUX tracks, there may be some latency which you'll need to deal with in post.

7. What's Next

  • You can now just hit record again to start a new recording
  • Or you can go and drag the recorded tracks into your DAW when it's time to mix or produce.
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