When it comes to professional analog multitrack recorders, the Studer A80 commands instant respect. In the 1970s, this powerful Swiss machine was the gold standard for high-end studios around the world, and countless successes were recorded on it. Now, with the IK Multimedia T-RackS Tape Machine 80 plug-in, you can deploy the sound of this legendary 24-track recorder from the convenience of your DAW. The Tape Machine 80 recreates the complex interplay of recorder, tape and electronics to deliver pristine vintage analog sound down to the finest detail. If you want to enhance your digital tracks with the coveted - and elusive - analog musicality and capture the magic of every note, give the IK Multimedia T-RackS Tape Machine 80 a listen.
Professional analog recorders are highly valued, even (and perhaps even more so) in the digital age for the unique warmth, punch and character they convey. And in fact, professional studios often run their digital mixes through an analog tape generation to increase their weight and cohesion. IK Multimedia secured a Studer A80 in perfect condition and meticulously captured its sound using dynamic convolution and physical modeling. The results are breathtaking. And, of course, you can fine-tune the machine with your choice of material and ribbon speed, as well as adjust the bias and calibration.
The Tape Machine 80 delivers the unmistakable transparency, punch, and color that have made this iconic machine a staple in major studios. From its massive, authoritative bass response to the definitive presence of smooth mids and highs, the Tape Machine 80 captures this legendary machine's ideal blend of transparency and harmonic enhancement. Perfect for multitracking, mixing, and mastering in today's all-digital workflows, IK Multimedia's T-RackS Tape Machine 80 gives your music that elusive, polished, analog "glue" that hits your speakers and makes it sound like a final disc.
