Download Portatron

Please select the installer for your operating system.

Please note that the Portatron Presets sound bank was updated for version 1.5.

Portatron 1.5.1 for Mac (529 MB)
Portatron 1.5.1 for Mac (without presets) (58 MB)

Requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later. Supports both Intel and Apple Silicon natively.

Fix: Mac version would only work on macOS 13 (Ventura) or later. It should now work on macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
Fix: While Portatron is all about infinite loops, we don’t want them in our DSP code… This could happen under certain circumstances, but hopefully no more
Fix: Annoying bug with Portatron’s undo system when creating a new Portatron instance in Reason

Added Auto Fade feature
Portatron Presets updated with new Fader Instrument presets and samples
Fix: Separate outputs would not behave correctly in some hosts
Fix: Improved presentation of preset patches in the Library menu
Fix: Fixed audio glitches that could appear when Demo mode expired
Fix: Infinity symbol in tooltips would not appear correctly on Windows
Fix: Custom mouse pointer for repitch would be the wrong size on Windows
Fix: Portapacks would sometimes be sorted incorrectly in the Library menu
Fix: Mouse pointers would behave incorrectly in Logic, Mainstage and Garage Band when grabbing controls

Fix: Portapack sample references would not work when loading a song back in certain hosts

Custom Library locations: Now you can move the presets and add-on Portapacks where you want them (SSD drive recommended)
We’ve added 6 separate stereo outputs to Portatron:
- One stereo bus for each of the four tape tracks (post Drive knob)
- One stereo bus each for the Delay and Reverb (pre Level knob)
Improved compatibility with Logic Pro
Bug fixes and performance improvements

Pitch setting on each sample/track using
- SEMI and CENT settings in the track header
- Pitch handles on each sample
Minor graphic updates

Plugin window can be resized 50% – 200%
Fix: Custom artwork would be invisible on Windows
Fix: Working at really close zoom levels in the tape editor could cause the plugin to hang
Various minor fixes and improvements

You can now import your own custom cassette artwork
Parameter tooltips can now be turned off in the menu
Snapping in tape editor can now be turned off in the menu
Improved graphics performance, especially in the tape editor
Improved audio performance when loading samples during playback
Mac: AAX version now supports Apple Silicon natively
Installing the preset sounds is now optional
- There’s now also a separate installer without the presets
Portatron now takes up less disk space, especially on Mac
Various optimisations and bug fixes