UAD Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder｜Mastering Tape Machine Emulation Plugin
Infuse Your Mixes with the Ultimate Analog Soul and Cohesion
The Ampex ATR-102 is one of the most iconic two-track mastering tape recorders in recording history. Its unique sonic character, warmth, and harmonic saturation are key to why countless classic albums "sound like a record." Universal Audio's UAD Ampex® ATR-102 plugin is the only officially Ampex-licensed digital version. It's more than just an emulation; it's an end-to-end, precise recreation of the original hardware's complete circuit from input to output. Whether you need to add the final analog glue to your digital mixes, infuse instrument tracks with vintage texture, or provide authoritative sonic characteristics for mastering, this Ampex ATR-102 plugin delivers unparalleled authenticity. It faithfully reproduces the original machine's dynamic response, frequency characteristics, and the subtle nuances of tape compression, allowing you to easily achieve the legendary sound of a mastering tape machine in your digital workflow. It's an indispensable UAD plugin for modern studios.
Product Features
- Ampex® Official Exclusive License: The only ATR-102 emulation plugin on the market fully authorized and endorsed by Ampex, ensuring the highest degree of authenticity and accuracy.
- Ultimate Analog Glue: Provides warmth, cohesion, and musical saturation for your mix bus or mastering chain, transforming digital recordings into professional, record-quality productions.
- Precise Circuit and Tape Modeling: Faithfully reproduces the original ATR-102's dynamic response, frequency curve, head bump effect, and tape saturation characteristics.
- Versatile Tape and Machine Configurations: Includes three classic tape head sizes (¼”, ½”, 1”), multiple tape speeds (3.75, 7.5, 15, 30 IPS), and NAB/CCIR/AES equalization options, offering a wide sonic palette.
- Classic Tape Formula Selection: Built-in simulations of various industry-standard tape formulas, including GP9, 456, 900, 250, each with unique saturation and frequency characteristics.
- Modern Workflow Enhancements: Innovative Auto-Gain feature automatically maintains perfect gain staging when adjusting record or playback levels, and features a high-resolution Retina GUI.
- Deep Calibration Control Panel: Allows users to fine-tune parameters such as Bias, Record/Playback Levels, and HF/LF Equalization, enabling the creation of a wide range of tones from pristine clean to heavily saturated.
- Master Engineer Presets: Includes meticulously crafted presets by top mixing and mastering engineers like Chuck Ainlay, Richard Dodd, Buddy Miller, and Mike Poole, serving as an excellent starting point for your creations.
- Deep LUNA Recording System Integration: Can be used as a LUNA Extension, seamlessly transforming LUNA's mixer into an analog tape workstation, eliminating the need to manage separate plugin windows for an immersive analog workflow.
Detailed Features and Parameter Controls
Software Purchase Information
- Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
- Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
- Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
- Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
- Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
Reminder: Please confirm compatibility with your operating system, DAW, and plugin formats before purchasing. Digital products are not eligible for a standard trial/return period; if you need to modify your order before activation, please contact customer service first.
