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Vinyl Plug-in Tips & Tutorials
Vinyl is a free lo-fi plug-in that simulates the dust, scratches, wrap, and mechanical noise of vinyl records. Browse through our resources below for tips on adding a vintage vibe to your tracks with iZotope's Vinyl.
Our Best Articles on Vinyl

Lo-fi: A Hip-Hop Story
We explore the history, technology, and music that inspired the newly-refreshed Vinyl plug-in’s Lo-fi feature, and hear from two of its developers firsthand.
iZotope Free Vinyl Plug-in vs. Real Vinyl: A Soundtrip Through the Decades
Learn about the history of the vinyl format and its many iterations from the 1930s to today, and gain a deeper understanding of the year settings in iZotope’s free Vinyl plug-in.
Good on Everything: Using Vinyl on Multiple Genres
Learn how to use the free iZotope Vinyl plug-in for genres like hip-hop, pop, electronic, and rock.
Vinyl x NKS
Your favorite old-school, lo-fi effect plug-in just learned a few new tricks. Introducing NKS support for Vinyl.
Using Vinyl for Lo-fi Lead Vocal Effects
Learn how to use iZotope's free Vinyl plug-in to add lo-fi effects on your vocal tracks with these tips.
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