It's not truly a record until it gets the final touch on an Ampex tape machine. The UAD Ampex ATR - 102 Mastering Tape Recorder plug - in and LUNA Extension add that special 'analog polish' to your music, transforming recordings into high - quality records. Authenticated by Ampex and trusted by top - selling professionals globally, this plug - in precisely captures the unique dynamics, rich frequency response, and tape saturation of the industry - standard Ampex machine. Features include mixing and mastering with the most popular 2 - track tape machine, getting classic Ampex tape saturation and selectable tape types, using the full ATR - 102 circuit, adjusting Repro/Record levels with Auto - Gain, enjoying an enhanced retina GUI, and using the LUNA Extension for an analog sound in LUNA's mixer. Available in UAD Native for Mac/PC and Apollo Realtime & UAD - 2 for accelerated performance. The ATR - 102 has been a staple in recording and mastering studios since 1976, and this plug - in replicates its original sound almost perfectly. Explore various tape textures and fine - tune calibration to customize your sound.
Using the UAD Ampex ATR - 102 Mastering Tape Recorder plug - in is quite straightforward. First, choose the version that suits your hardware, whether it's UAD Native for your Mac or PC, or Apollo Realtime & UAD - 2 for accelerated performance. When you start mixing and mastering your music, you can select different tape types to get that classic Ampex tape saturation. Use the full ATR - 102 circuit, including transformers and amplifiers, to shape your sound. With Auto - Gain, you can adjust Repro/Record levels without messing up the gain staging. The enhanced retina GUI with interactive tape reels and controls makes it easy to operate. Just play around with the settings to get the best sound. When using the LUNA Extension, you can enjoy a rich analog tape sound right in LUNA's mixer. As for maintenance, make sure your software is always up - to - date. Check for new updates regularly to get the latest features and bug fixes. Also, keep your computer's operating system in good condition to ensure smooth performance. If you run into any issues, refer to the official support documentation or contact the support team.
