Oxide Tape Recorder
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UA’s groundbreaking tape emulation technology in an easy-to-use plug-in.
The Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in provides UA's revolutionary magnetic tape emulation technology in a simple, affordable package — with all of the essential features. By harnessing the musical, mixable sound of tape, Oxide gives you clarity, punch, and warmth so every track "sounds like a record.”
Now You Can:
Easily inject the warm color and punchy low-end response of large format analog tape to your tracks
Apply tape saturation and circuit overdrive via simple Input/Output controls
Use presets designed by engineer/producer John Paterno [Brad Paisley, Los Lobos]
Experience in-the-box recording “through” tape in real time using Apollo interfaces
Load Oxide on 24 tracks with single UAD-2 QUAD DSP Accelerator
Choose among 7.5 and 15 IPS Tape Speeds and two emphasis curves for colorful tape textures
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Oxide Tape Recorder
Groundbreaking Tape Emulation Technology
The Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in was engineered by the same team behind the industry-leading UAD Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Machine and Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Machine plug-ins. Designed in conjunction with AES magnetic recording expert Jay McKnight, Oxide gives your tracks and mixes the warmth, presence, and vibe of professional analog tape.
Easy to Use
Whether you’re tracking in real time using an Apollo interface, or mixing in your DAW, Oxide’s intuitive controls deliver musical results for beginners and pros alike. Just select IPS (inches per second), EQ, and noise reduction settings, and tweak input and output controls to taste. By emulating fat tape compression and colorful circuit behaviors, Oxide gives your tracks and mixes the cohesive glue that only analog tape can provide.
“I'm not sure what alchemy or magic happened when you designed Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in, but I love it. It's simple to use with endless possibilities, and it's warm and crunchy while keeping transients intact.”
– Jacknife Lee (R.E.M, The Cars, Snow Patrol)
“The UAD Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in is my new favorite for saturation – it's amazing. ”
– Joey Waronker (Atoms for Peace, Beck, Other Lives)
“I’ve been using the Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in to oversaturate vocals and tape compress hi-hats. It sounds and feels very natural.”
– Mark Needham (The Killers, Neon Trees, P!nk)
“The UAD Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in is a fast way to get the sound of tape on all my tracks, with an easy-to-use interface.”
– John Paterno (Robbie Williams, Badly Drawn Boy, Bonnie Raitt)Watch The Reviews
Customer Reviews
B. Andras
July 13, 2021
Oxide impression
Excellent stuff! with plenty of power reserves... I Recommend.
Read MoreM. Ramos Jiménez
July 13, 2021
I love the color of this tape.
I use this tape in the Mix Bus and the result is surprising.
Read MoreM. Ramos Jiménez
July 13, 2021
I love the color of this tape.
I use this tape in the Mix Bus and the result is surprising.
Read MoreA. Marić
July 13, 2021
Oxide Tape Recorder - extra harmonic content
I use Oxide to add pleasurable fuzziness and extra harmonic content to the sound of my guitar. Everything sounds better with Oxide.
Read MoreB. Tarco
July 10, 2021
flavour favour
the harmonics and character that add this tape machine emulation is the best I've ever listen
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Key Features
Simple, easy to use features, providing the essential sound of magnetic tape to your recordings
Custom presets designed by engineer/producer John Paterno guiding you to great sound
Provides the warm, natural sound and punchy low-end response of large format analog tape
Tape saturation and circuit overdrive via easy-to-use Input / Output controls and Repro or Input paths
Tape Speeds of 7.5 and 15 IPS; NAB and CCIR Emphasis curves
Run 24 stereo or 40 mono tracks with a single UAD-2 QUAD DSP Accelerator
Algorithm design by UA’s world-renowned team of DSP engineers and AES magnetic recording expert Jay McKnight
Owners of Oxide get deep discounts towards UA's Magnetic Tape Bundle
Requires a UAD-2 DSP Accelerator Card or Apollo Interface available from authorized dealers worldwide
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Customer Reviews
Oxide Tape Recorder
B. Andras
Oxide impression
Excellent stuff! with plenty of power reserves... I Recommend.
M. Ramos Jiménez
I love the color of this tape.
I use this tape in the Mix Bus and the result is surprising.
M. Ramos Jiménez
I love the color of this tape.
I use this tape in the Mix Bus and the result is surprising.
A. Marić
Oxide Tape Recorder - extra harmonic content
I use Oxide to add pleasurable fuzziness and extra harmonic content to the sound of my guitar. Everything sounds better with Oxide.
B. Tarco
flavour favour
the harmonics and character that add this tape machine emulation is the best I've ever listen
c. An
good
goodgoodgood
M. Johannes
Oxide Tape Recoder plugin
A faithful replica of the original studio tape recorder.
D. Murphy
Favourite tape emulation.
Perfect for my needs.
h. kim
Good!!!
Good!!!
C. Chile
Totalmente adictivo
Me encanta poder darle calor analogo a mis señales y esta herramienta es genial!
L. Tian Siung
Great tone
sounds magic!
S. Puha
Great agressive vintage tone
Love the vibe
S. Puha
Great agressive vintage tone
Love the vine
o. martinez lopez
Tape rules!!
Sounds warm & punchy!!!
R. Rasiński
Just an analog :)
It's great to add some analog sound to the mix as well as the individual tracks.
R. Rasiński
Just an analog :)
It's great to add some analog sound to the mix as well as the individual tracks.
K. Marshall
Magnetic
Lovely tool to bring a mix together
J. Geary
Tape Trio!
As many others here have said, this isnt a "lite" version of the Studer or Ampex machines. The Oxide has a flavor of its own! As someone who likes to fiddle with all the options under the hood its a lifesaver for short deadlines with it's "set and forget" design. Low DSP usage and the pleasant "glue" it adds when used across a mix makes this a win win for me!
C. Uquillas
Excellent
Great plugin !
H. Warmels
Nice for all tracks!
Gives a nice extra to all the tracks
