Native / Apollo - Runs either natively on your macOS or Windows computer or on the DSP of your Apollo interface. Works with or without UA hardware.

For over 30 years, the Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder has captivated artists and engineers with its warm analog sound, solid low-end, and undeniable presence. This legendary 2-inch analog tape machine has left its mark on countless classic albums from icons like Metallica, Stevie Wonder, and Tom Petty, showcasing the unparalleled musicality of analog tape.

• Fully Authenticated and Unmatched Accuracy: This Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder plug-in is the first of its kind, meticulously modeled by UA’s world-renowned DSP engineers and magnetic recording expert Jay McKnight, with full authentication from Studer. By faithfully capturing the entire circuit path of the famous A800 machine from Allen Sides' collection at Ocean Way Studios, it offers the most accurate representation of multitrack analog tape recording available in a digital format.
• Integrated Multitrack Tape with LUNA Extension: Elevate your workflow within the LUNA Recording System by using the Studer A800 as a LUNA Extension. This seamless integration allows you to easily imbue every audio and instrument track with authentic tape character, intuitively tweaking settings across all channels. As your mix takes shape, you'll immediately hear the cumulative, cohesive effect of mixing from magnetic tape, providing a bona fide analog sonic experience woven directly into LUNA's mixer for Apollo interface users.
• A Groundbreaking and Hassle-Free Tape Machine: Introduced in 1978, the Studer A800 was a technological marvel, being the first microprocessor-controlled tape machine. While the original hardware is a 900-pound behemoth, this plug-in retains all the beautiful sonics that make tape a beloved recording medium without any of the physical hassles.
• Capture the Magic of Tape: Track and mix with the complete electronic signal paths of the Studer A800, including its distinctive Input, Sync, and Repro paths, ensuring every nuance of the original hardware is present in your sound.
• Add Warmth, Presence, and Cohesion: Infuse your tracks with the essential warmth, presence, cohesion, and powerful low-end punch that only genuine analog tape can provide, making your mixes fuller and more impactful.
• Create Complex Analog Textures: Dive deeper into sonic creativity by crafting complex analog textures using the distinct sounds of multiple tape formulas, offering a wide palette of tonal variations.
• Effortless Mix Warmth with LUNA Extension: Utilize the Studer A800 LUNA Extension to easily add warmth to your entire mix on a per-channel basis, streamlining your workflow and enhancing the overall analog character of your productions.