Universal Audio Studer® A800 Tape Recorder｜Legendary Multitrack Tape Machine Emulation Plugin
Infuse Your Digital Audio with the Warmth, Cohesion, and Soul of Classic Analog Tape
For over three decades, the Studer A800 multitrack tape recorder has been the cornerstone of countless classic albums, renowned for its warm analog sound, solid low-end, and unparalleled musicality. From Metallica and Stevie Wonder to Jeff Buckley, the sound of this legendary 2-inch tape machine defined an era. Now, with Universal Audio's Studer® A800 plugin, you can get the most accurate tape emulation experience in your digital audio workstation, without the burden of maintaining 900 pounds of hardware. This mixing effect, fully certified by Studer, is more than just a saturation tool; it's a perfect recreation of the entire tape recording process, bringing unprecedented analog warmth and cohesion to your mixes.
Developed by UA's world-class DSP engineering team in collaboration with tape recording expert Jay McKnight, this plugin faithfully emulates the complete circuit path of Allen Sides' prized A800 machine at Ocean Way Studios. From the input amplifiers, record and playback electronics, to the physical characteristics of various tape formulas, every detail has been meticulously crafted to ensure you get the most authentic and musical sound of multitrack analog tape recording.
Product Features
- Legendary Sound, Perfectly Recreated: The only officially licensed and certified Studer® A800 multitrack tape machine emulation plugin, capturing its unique warmth, saturation, and low-end punch.
- Complete Circuit Path Modeling: Beyond tape saturation, it faithfully emulates the A800's input, output amplifiers, and full record/playback electronics, delivering the most authentic analog experience.
- Multiple Classic Tape Formulas: Includes four of the most popular tape formulas: 250, 456, 900, and GP9, each offering unique frequency response and saturation characteristics.
- Precise Parameter Control: Freely adjust recording speeds (7.5, 15, 30 IPS), Bias, Cal Level, and high/low-frequency equalizers to precisely shape your tone.
- Deep LUNA Recording System Integration: Usable as a LUNA Extension, seamlessly integrating the Studer A800's sonic characteristics into LUNA's mixer architecture, easily enabling a true 'mixing from tape' workflow on every track.
- Eliminate Hardware Maintenance Hassles: Enjoy classic analog sound without the high costs and tedious processes of calibration, maintenance, and tape wear associated with physical tape machines.
- Sonic Foundation of Countless Classic Albums: Classic works by legendary artists such as Metallica, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, and A Tribe Called Quest were all recorded using the Studer A800; now you can have the same sound.
Core Features Explained
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.
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