Studer A800 Tape Recorder delivers the unmistakable warmth and harmonic character of one of the most revered analog tape machines in recording history. This **UAD-powered tape emulation** faithfully recreates the sound of the original hardware, from subtle tape compression to rich, saturated textures. With four tape formulas, adjustable tape speed, and comprehensive tone controls, the Studer A800 plugin is an essential tool for adding classic analog depth and cohesion to digital recordings.

• Track and Mix with The Complete Studer A800 Electronic Signal Paths, Including Input, Sync and Repro Paths

• Add Warmth, Presence, Cohesion, and Low-End Punch that Only Genuine Tape Can Provide

• Create Complex Analog Textures with The Distinct Sounds of Multiple Tape Formulas

• Use the Studer A800 LUNA Extension to Easily Add Warmth to Your Entire Mix on A per Channel Basis

With LUNA Recording System, you can use the Studer A800 as a LUNA Extension, and easily get tape character on every audio and instrument track, intuitively tweaking settings across all channels. As you build up your mix, you'll hear the cumulative "cohesive" effect of mixing from magnetic tape. Far beyond a simple tape plug-in, the Studer LUNA Extension is woven into the fabric of LUNA's mixer, giving Apollo interface users an analog inspired workflow with bona fide analog sonics to match.

Introduced in 1978, the Studer A800 was the first microprocessor-controlled tape machine. Years ahead of its time, the A800 remains a sonic benchmark, and can still be found in studios worldwide. However, with their massive steel frame and meter bridge, twin half-horsepower motors and cast alloy deck plates, original A800 units tip the scales at a backbreaking 900 pounds. The Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder poses none of the hardware hassles, yet retains all the beautiful sonics that make tape a beloved recording medium.

Just like magnetic tape, you can dial in a clean sound, or just the right amount of harmonic saturation using the Studer A800's Input and Output controls. The IPS control steps through tape speed choices (7.5, 15, or 30 IPS), each with distinct frequency shift, head bump and distortion characteristics. The tape Type control lets users choose from four of the most popular magnetic tape formulas — each with their own subtle sonic variation. There is also a secondary set of controls like Noise, EQ, and Bias for an even more jaw-dropping palette of tape textures.