Product Detail
The Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder plug - in by Universal Audio offers the rich analog sound that has attracted artists and engineers for over 30 years. This legendary 2' analog tape machine has been used to record countless classic albums by big names like Metallica, Stevie Wonder, and more, proving the musicality of analog tape. Fully authenticated by Studer and modeled by UA's top - notch DSP engineers and expert Jay McKnight, it's the first of its kind. By precisely modeling the circuit path of the famous A800 from Ocean Way Studios, it gives you the most accurate multitrack analog tape recording experience. Key features include tracking and mixing with complete electronic signal paths, adding warmth and low - end punch like real tape, creating complex analog textures with different tape formulas, and using the LUNA Extension to easily warm up your mix per channel. It comes in UAD Native (runs on Mac or PC without UA hardware) and Apollo Realtime & UAD - 2 (accelerated on Apollo interfaces and UAD - 2 hardware) versions. The LUNA Extension integrates multitrack tape in LUNA Recording System, giving Apollo users an analog - inspired workflow. Introduced in 1978, the original A800 was groundbreaking but heavy. This plug - in has no hardware hassles while keeping all the great sonics of tape. You can control the sound, choose tape speed and type, and use secondary controls for more tape textures.
Using the Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder plug - in is easy. First, choose the version that suits your setup, either UAD Native for Mac or PC without UA hardware, or Apollo Realtime & UAD - 2 for accelerated performance on Apollo interfaces and UAD - 2 hardware. When you start working on your tracks, use the complete Studer A800 electronic signal paths for tracking and mixing. Dial in the warmth and low - end punch you want using the input and output controls, just like you would with real magnetic tape. To change the tape characteristics, use the IPS control to select different tape speeds and the tape Type control to pick from four popular magnetic tape formulas. If you want even more variety, play around with the secondary controls like Noise, EQ, and Bias. When using the LUNA Extension, you can easily add tape character to every audio and instrument track in your mix. Just keep in mind that while the plug - in mimics the sound of a real tape machine, it doesn't require the heavy - duty maintenance that a physical machine does. There's no need to worry about the massive steel frame, motors, or deck plates. As long as your computer meets the system requirements for the chosen version, you're good to go. Make sure to keep your software updated to get the best performance and new features.
