Studer A800

Tape
UAD / Universal Audio

The Studer A800 is a tape machine emulation plugin that models the complete electronic signal paths and magnetic tape characteristics of the legendary Studer A800 multichannel tape recorder used on classic albums from Metallica, Stevie Wonder, and Tom Petty. It delivers authentic warmth, presence, and low-end punch by faithfully reproducing the entire circuit path of the famous machine at Ocean Way Studios, allowing engineers to add genuine tape saturation and analog character to individual tracks or full mixes.

Available for:VSTAUAAX

Key Features

  • Three tape speed options (7.5, 15, 30 IPS) with distinct head bump and frequency shift characteristics
  • Four magnetic tape formulas (250, 456, 900, GP9) with unique sonic variation and compression characteristics
  • Complete signal paths including Input, Sync, Repro, and Thru (bypass) modes
  • Four calibration levels (+3, +6, +7.5, +9 dB) with automatic or manual adjustment
  • Emphasis EQ selection between NAB, CCIR, and AES standards
  • Calibration controls for HF Record EQ, HF Driver Bias, and Sync/Repro playback EQ
  • Adjustable Hum (60 Hz or 50 Hz) and Hiss noise controls with ±25 dB range
  • Gang Controls feature for simultaneous parameter modification across all instances (UAD-2 DSP only)
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