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The Ampex ATR-102 is Universal Audio's emulation of the legendary Ampex two-track mastering tape machine, modeled end to end: transformers, amplifiers and the Repro, Sync and Input signal paths. It offers three tape head widths (1/4-inch, 1/2-inch and 1-inch) and classic tape stocks such as GP9, 456 and 900, with Auto-Gain for clean gain staging. It runs as a UAD plug-in and as a LUNA Extension inside the LUNA mixer. It suits mixing and mastering engineers who want tape color and glue without owning or maintaining a reel-to-reel, and it is a deeper, more mastering-focused tool than UA's Studer A800, which is aimed more at tracking and multitrack tape character.
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Engineers who use it describe it as one of the most convincing tape emulations available, valued for its weight and smooth top end on mixes and masters. Some note it is processor-hungry and that its effect is subtle rather than dramatic.
The Universal Audio Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder Plug-in emulates the Ampex ATR-102, a two-track tape machine used as an industry standard. It uses Ampex-authenticated circuitry. The entire ATR-102 signal path is modeled, including the transformers, amplifiers, Repro, Sync and Input.
You can choose between tape types and head formats. The three tape heads are 1/4", 1/2" and 1", and the tape stocks include GP9, 456 and 900. Auto-Gain helps with gain staging. It can also be used as a LUNA Extension to add analog tape sound in the LUNA mixer.
Presets come from industry veterans Chuck Ainlay, Richard Dodd, Buddy Miller and Mike Poole.
