How It Works

1. Append
   Click Add Cassette to import the library’s Cassette collection into your current scene.

2. Select
   Select the recently added Cassette Object. The “Body Top” object is automatically selected. Its' material contains a Nodegroup that drives every visual attribute.

3. In the 3D View N Panel under Cassette, pick your label (0–4), slide color and finish values, or hit Randomize to explore combinations.

4. Animate & Render
   All changes update immediately—perfect for previewing in Eevee or Cycles. (Disable Subdivison Surface and Bevel Modifier in Viewport for better Performance)

   
   

Features

• Instant Append

  Import a fully assembled cassette prop with one operator—no manual linking.

  
  

• Big Label Previews

  Five built-in decal designs shown as big Thumbnails make it easy to swap and see immediate results.

• Editable Label Templates

• PSD source file for all five label graphics is included so you can easily design your own decals.

  
  

• Live Sidebar Sliders

  Push-and-pull controls for:

  • Base Color (RGB)

  • Roughness (0 – 1)

  • Transmission (0 – 1)

  • Middle Round (shape key toggles between 0 / 1) (Distorts Label Texture at Value 1!)

  • Edge Wear (control procedural edgewear with various sliders)
  • Animate Spools and Film (easy with sliders and checkboxes)

• Randomize Combinations

  Shuffle color, finish, roundness and label in one go to spark new ideas.

  
  

• Free Updates Forever

  Purchase once and receive all future improvements at no extra cost!

Limitations & Notes

• For now there are only five preset labels included. For more decals you can use the provided PSD to create and swap in your own.

• The sidebar controls always target the Body Top material. If you click on another material (e.g. "Body Bottom" or "Label"), re-select the Body Top material in the Shader Editor to restore the controls.

• Shape-key and driver setups within the node group must remain intact; heavy re-routing may require manual adjustments.

  
  

 About the Creator

I’m Jan, a Blender Intermediate User who likes to make cool assets and VFX.

 FAQ

Q: How do I add custom labels?
A: Open the PSD included in the “Labels” folder, design your graphic, export as PNG, then swap the Image node inside the Cassette "Label" material.

Q: Why do I need to re-select the Body Top material after selecting another material from the Cassette?
A: The panel is bound to that specific material node group. Switching contexts hides the controls; re-selecting restores them.

Q: Does it work in Eevee and Cycles?
A: Yes—everything updates live in both render engines for accurate previews.

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