Tape Formulas, Now Available to UAD-2 Powered Plug-Ins Users on Mac
and PC
Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality audio hardware and award-winning UAD-2Powered Plug-ins for Mac and PC, announced the release of the
groundbreaking Studer® A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder plug-in for the
UAD-2 platform.
For more than three decades, artists and engineers alike have been
drawn to the warm sound, solid punchy low-end, and overall presence of
the Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder — by far the most popular
professional 2” multitrack tape machine ever made.
Modeled by UA’s world-renowned DSP engineers with help from AES
magnetic recording expert Jay McKnight over a 12-month period, the
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder plug-in for UAD-2 is the first
and only product of its kind. This plug-in faithfully models the
entire tape path and circuit electronics of the hardware, plus the
sounds of four distinct tape formulas.
"This is one of those products we’ve been working toward for a very
long time,” said Matt Ward, President of Universal Audio. "Recording
engineers have been pining for the magical sound of 2” analog tape on
Mac and PC for years. Now, with help from Studer, independent magnetic
tape experts, and our own team of DSP wizards, we can offer the true
sound of analog recording on this legendary tape machine.”
“The Studer legacy, including its premier analog tape machine the
A800, is something we take great pride in,” commented Michael
MacDonald, Harman Professional Executive Vice President of Marketing
and Sales. “So it was with caution that we selected a partner to
develop a plug-in emulation. Put simply, it had to live up to the
Studer name. With their renowned DSP engineers and the stunning sound
of this plug-in, Universal Audio has exceeded our high expectations.
We look forward to further collaborations.”
Available for purchase via UA’s Online Store, the Studer A800
Multichannel Tape Recorder plug-in sells for $349.
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder Plug-In features include:
• Studer-endorsed, UA-modeled emulation of the world’s most popular
Multichannel Tape Recorder
• Provides the warm, natural sound and punchy low-end response of 2”
analog tape from clean, to saturated, to clipped
• Provides painstakingly accurate A800 electronic path and magnetic
tape model, including Input, Sync and Repro paths
• Features four of the most popular Tape Formulas and Calibration Levels
Watch the trailer video for the Studer A800 plug-in via UA’s YouTube Channel at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gszni4TOATo
More information on the Studer A800 plug-in can be found at
http://www.uaudio.com/products/software/studer-a800/index.html
The Studer® A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder plug-in is available as
part of the new UAD Software v5.8.0 release. In addition to the Studer
A800 plug-in, v5.8.0 includes the Solid State Logic-authenticated SSL®
E Series Channel Strip and SSL® G Series Bus Compressor plug-ins, as
well as highly anticipated 64-Bit Mac OS support and additional
performance enhancements for all UAD-2 users on the Windows platform.
UAD Software v5.8.0 is available as a FREE download for Mac and PC
users worldwide at
http://www.uaudio.com/support/uad/downloads/index.html
About Universal Audio Inc.
Founded in 1999 by Bill Putnam Jr. and based in Scotts Valley,
California, Universal Audio is best known for its vintage analog
reproductions and advanced Digital Signal Processing technology,
including the award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins Platform. The company
is focused on merging the best of classic analog and modern digital
technology. UA is devoted to this endeavor, following its rich
recording heritage and motto, “Analog Ears. Digital Minds.”
About Harman
of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and
professional markets – supported by 15 leading brands including AKG®,
Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The
Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and
supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they
perform. More than 20 million automobiles on the road today are
equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a
workforce of about 11,000 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia,
and reported sales of $3.2 billion for the last twelve months ended
March 31, 2010. The Company’s shares are traded on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.
All visual and aural references to Studer products and use of Studer
trademarks are made with written permission from Harman International
Industries, Inc. Any references to 3rd party tape formulations are
used solely for identification, and do not imply an endorsement by,
nor affiliation with, any tape manufacturer.
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