Tape Machine 440

Name: Tape Machine 440
Price: 99.99 USD
Author: IK Multimedia

by IK Multimedia · Saturation · Tape machine emulation

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A T-RackS model of a vintage tape recorder for adding tape saturation.

Best for: Mix Bus, Mastering. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: tape, hardware emulation, bus processing, full mix, mix bus, vintage, 60s, glue, mastering, single-band.

What it does

A T-RackS tape machine model based on the Ampex AG440B stereo recorder from the late 1960s.

Tape formulations: four choices: 250, 456, GP9 and 499.
Signal path: Input or Repro modes.
Speed and bias: 7.5 to 15 ips and a record bias control.
Realism: true stereo mode and transport modeling.
Available in the Tape Machine Collection, T-RackS 6 Max and Total Studio 5 Max.

Source: IK Multimedia product page

When to use it

The AG440B was a standard for stereo mixdown, so use this one on the mix bus or stems for vintage stereo tape glue. Related to the Ampex ATR-102 in the rated list, but this is an earlier-era machine with a warmer, slower-speed character.

Where to buy

IK Multimedia: $99.99
Plugin Boutique: $99.99
AudioDeluxe: $99.99

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