Tape Machine 80

Name: Tape Machine 80
Price: 93.08 USD
Author: IK Multimedia

by IK Multimedia · Saturation · Tape machine emulation

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A T-RackS tape machine model of a classic multitrack recorder.

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

Keywords: tape, hardware emulation, 70s, 80s, bus processing, classic, drums, full mix, mix bus, mixing, single-band.

What it does

A T-RackS tape machine model based on the Studer A80, a professional multitrack recorder made from 1970 to 1988.

Tape formulations: 3M Scotch 250, Ampex 456, Quantegy GP9 and Ampex 499.
Signal path: Input or Repro modes.
Speed and bias: 15 to 30 ips and record bias adjustment.
Realism: true stereo processing 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 A80 is known as a high-end multitrack standard, so this suits individual tracks and buses in modern pop, rock and hip-hop, where you want tape body and firmness rather than obvious wobble.

Where to buy

Best Service: $93.08
IK Multimedia: $99.99
Plugin Boutique: $99.99
AudioDeluxe: $99.99

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