Magnetic Tape Bundle
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Our groundbreaking Studer® and Ampex® tape machine plug-ins — bundled to save!
For more than 30 years, the Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder and Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder have endured as the world's most sought-after professional tape recording machines. As two sides of a legendary mixing/mastering coin, the fabled "Studer and Ampex" combination provides the ideal qualities of warmth, presence, cohesion, and low-end punch that only genuine tape can provide.
The UAD Magnetic Tape Machine Plug-In bundle contains the world's most authentic — and the only licensed and approved — plug-in models of these classic machines, widely regarded as the very best on the market.Now You Can:
Track, mix, and master with the only licensed and approved plug-in models of these classic tape machines
Add warmth, presence, cohesion, and low-end punch that only genuine tape can provide
Harness the Studer A800's entire signal path and electronics for warmth and character on individual tracks and buses
Bring a lush analog polish to your mixes with the Ampex ATR-102
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Featuring the Magnetic Tape Bundle
Included Plug-Ins
Studer A800 Multichannel
Tape RecorderArtists and engineers have long gravitated to the warm analog sound, solid low-end, and overall presence of the Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder. This plug-in faithfully models the entire multitrack tape circuit path and electronics of a popular A800 machine from Allen Sides' collection at Ocean Way Studios — plus the distinct sounds of multiple tape formulas. Put simply, it's the most accurate representation of professional multitrack analog tape recording.
Ampex ATR-102 Mastering
Tape RecorderSince its inception, the legendary two-channel Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder has turned music recordings into records. With its cohesive sound, punch, and ability to provide subtle-to-deep tape saturation, the ATR-102 is a fixture in major recording and mastering studios — and is considered by many engineers to be the best-sounding tape machine for final mixdown. The perfect complement to the workhorse Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder, the ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder plug-in for UAD-2 can provide the final “analog polish” on your music, turning songs into albums.
Customer Reviews
M. Marketsmüller
July 11, 2020
The Final Tape (Machine)
This thing replaced all other Tape AUs/VSTs - yes it's that good!
Read MoreM. Marketsmüller
July 11, 2020
The Final Tape (Machine)
This thing replaced all other Tape AUs/VSTs - yes it's that good!
Read MoreN. Vincelette
July 10, 2020
Very Good Bundle
I picked the Studer and Ampex as a couple of my free plugins when I bought the UAD. I really like both of them but find myself using the Ampex more. The sound is not overhyped and they...
Read MoreB. Schumacher
July 10, 2020
Excellent
After finding out how great this works for me on the master bus, I simply had to buy this.
Read MoreN. Bryce
July 6, 2020
Amazing slap back echo on vocals!
I play guitar and sing and didn’t really think I needed this plug-in till I slapped it on some vocals and wow! The delay effects on this are magical!...
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Key Features
Ampex®-authenticated plug-in emulation of the ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder — the most popular professional 2-track machine ever made
Provides rich, cohesive tape sound, without the hassles of calibration, maintenance, tape degradation, etc.
Models entire ATR-102 electronic path, including transformers, amplifiers, Repro, Sync, and Input paths
Features multiple tape formulas, head configurations, and calibration levels
Adjustable Wow, Flutter, Hiss, Hum, Crosstalk, and (L/R) Tape Delay
Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide
Independent L/R Input Gain (Record) and Output (Reproduce) Level
IPS Speed/Emphasis Curve chooses between 3.75 NAB, 7.5 NAB, 7.5 CCIR, 15 NAB, 15 CCIR, 30 AES
Independent L/R record Bias, Record EQ, and Playback EQs, with Auto and Manual Cal capabilities
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Customer Reviews
Magnetic Tape Bundle
M. Marketsmüller
The Final Tape (Machine)
This thing replaced all other Tape AUs/VSTs - yes it's that good!
M. Marketsmüller
The Final Tape (Machine)
This thing replaced all other Tape AUs/VSTs - yes it's that good!
N. Vincelette
Very Good Bundle
I picked the Studer and Ampex as a couple of my free plugins when I bought the UAD.
I really like both of them but find myself using the Ampex more. The sound is not overhyped and they really work great for what they are. I mix through an old large format console using PTHD more as a tape machine and editor than anything else. These fit beautifully into my workflow.
The one flaw (IMHO) is the inability to gang presets. I understand that someone may want different presets on a kick drum vs a vocal but for a lot of us we're using this just to get the harmonics of a multitrack tape.
Amazing either way and IMHO along with the 480L a must buy.B. Schumacher
Excellent
After finding out how great this works for me on the master bus, I simply had to buy this.
C. Marce
Love it!
Using it everyday! It’s a must!
N. Bryce
Amazing slap back echo on vocals!
I play guitar and sing and didn’t really think I needed this plug-in till I slapped it on some vocals and wow! The delay effects on this are magical!
J. Marshall
Sweetens up everthing
I have been using this in my mastering chains, and it adds a subtle colour and sweetens up everything I have used it on.
Y. Gorobets
very good for drum bus
perfect tone saturation on drum bus.
C. Gabbianelli
Corrupts Delay Compensation in PT
Consistently corrupts the delay compensation in my PT sessions. Pretty disappointed in UAD's lack of resolution to this issue after all of the money I've invested into using their hardware and software.
UAD User
Ampex over studer for mastering
Had the studer for a while and thought it was good in mastering. Demod the Ampex and was sold in 20 seconds. It's a lot more colourful sounding, and adds a really pleasant saturation to the entire mix. Studer sounds too subtle for Mastering in my opinion. But as its less dsp heavy its good for subtle smoothing in mix.
M. Mchangani
Powerful Machine/Analog Mojo
I tried this in 2019 and was very impatient so I did not purchaese and thought it was not doing much...fast forward to 2020, date 26th of june! I inserted this plugin on my master and tweaked it for 8 minutes....Damn!!!!!!!! had to buy it on the 28th of June after an extensive trial period! luckily it was on sale!!
G. Polito
That sound!
I am really impressed. That's the sound! When you try it you will never leave it again. I've always used the real ones and that comes so close really! But without hours spent to calibrate them, no broken channels and no problems! Lot of flexibility too!
G. Polito
My master tape
That's on every master buss of my mixes. A lot of flexibility! You get that tape compression and that eq sound. All in once. It sounds amazing. So powerful!
J. Gawlik
total tape meat, tape essence
total tape meat, tape essence
D. Berriman
Adds so much flavour
This really does add a lot of depth to an otherwise 'lifeless' track/mix. This is quite a unique plugin. Highly recommended!
E. Irarrázabal
TAPE TAPE TAPE clean and jerk
This is nice. It can be a bit tricky but the presest list is a good guide
UAD User
Thick chewy goodness
Look, I’m not a “pro” guy, but damn this is nice. I’m old (66) and old school, but this plug is doing what I’ve been missing in digi land. The old “make a thick bottom end stew” trick that tape naturally did.
Makes a mix SIT DOWN AND STAY.
Nice job fellasB. Carter
Perfect Plug-in
I use Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder on EVERYTHING! It's the perfect plugin!
D. Trufan
Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
WOW Use it on my 2 track master. What a significant change. Great saturation plugin....
L. Cuman
Must Have!
Always in my mastering plugin chain!
