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Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
4.8 (862)

Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder

Get the rich analog sound of the world’s most famous tape machine.

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  • Track and mix with the complete Studer A800 electronic signal paths, including Input, Sync and Repro paths
  • Add the warmth, presence, and low-end punch that only genuine tape can provide
  • Create complex analog textures with the distinct sounds of multiple tape formulas
  • Easily add warmth to individual tracks or your entire mix with Studer A800 LUNA Extension

Runs natively on your macOS or Windows computer, or accelerated on Apollo audio interfaces or UAD Accelerators. View full system requirements.

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Get the Rich Sound of a World-Famous Tape Machine

Used on classic records from Stevie Wonder and Tom Petty to Metallica, and A Tribe Called Quest, the Studer A800 stands alone for its ability to add warmth, presence, and “glue” to tracks and mixes. The Studer A800 plug-in is the world’s only authentic emulation of the famed A800 machine located at Ocean Way Studios in Los Angeles.

Go From Clean to Crunchy

Just like magnetic tape, get a clean sound or add harmonic saturation using the Studer A800's Input and Output controls. The IPS control steps through tape speeds, each with distinct frequency shift and distortion characteristics. The Tape control gives you four of the most popular magnetic tape formulas — each with their own subtle sonic variation.

Explore an Authentically Analog DAW

With LUNA Recording System, you can use the Studer A800 to easily add tape character on any audio or instrument track. Far beyond a simple tape plug-in, the Studer LUNA Extension is woven into LUNA's mixer, giving you an analog-inspired workflow with bona fide analog sonics to match.

What They Say

All the gooey and gluey loveliness of the Studer A800 anywhere I want to apply it in my DAW sounds like an unreasonable request, but UA has delivered once again.

Ryan West

Eminem, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z

The Studer A800 plug-in creeped its way onto mix after mix, to the point where it's taken over by now. Definitely the closest thing to a real tape machine that I have heard.

Fab Dupont

Shakira, Santigold, Jennifer Lopez

I've been really loving the Studer A800 on bass, kick, overheads, horns and strings. It adds a tonal color that is very musical.

Ross Hogarth

Van Halen, Ziggy Marley, Motley Crue

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4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 862 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 788 Total 4 star reviews: 47 Total 3 star reviews: 9 Total 2 star reviews: 5 Total 1 star reviews: 13
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862 reviews
  • JŠ
    Josip Š.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Glue and warmth

    I am pleasantly surprised with this plugin. I feel it is a bit different from ATR emulation, a bit beefier - in a good way.

    Pairs nicely with Console 1 system (can be inserted as the channel strip input section) - specifically for snare drum.

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  • AJ
    Alfonso J. P. A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Adds warmth to the track

    I am using it for electric bass and it adds warmth and punch to its sound.

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  • WJ
    Wayne J.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder

    The app does its job very well. I can notice the difference in mixes, mostly for the better. Thank you UA for a wonderful app at a great price.

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  • MW
    Micko W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Excellent

    Integrates mix elements beautifully

    Makes everything hang together

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  • SB
    Serhiy B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    Studer A800

    Super cool plugin

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