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Universal Audio Oxide Tape Recorder UAD Plug-in

Tape Saturation Plug-in with Multiple Tape Speeds, Emphasis Curves, and Custom Presets - AAX, AU, VST3, UAD-2

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Universal Audio Oxide Tape Recorder UAD Plug-in

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Q: What is the Universal Audio Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in and what sound does it offer?

The Universal Audio Oxide Tape Recorder is a powerful plug-in that emulates the classic sound of analog tape. It adds warmth, subtle compression, and harmonic saturation to your digital recordings, giving them a rich, vintage character. It's perfect for enhancing vocals, drums, guitars, or your entire mix with that sought-after analog vibe, making your tracks sound more cohesive and professional.

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Q: What software formats and operating systems does Oxide Tape Recorder support?

The Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in is highly versatile, supporting native formats (AAX, AU, VST) and UAD-2 formats, ensuring compatibility with most major digital audio workstations. This broad compatibility allows you to integrate its analog warmth into nearly any studio setup.

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Q: How do I authorize and install the Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in?

The Oxide Tape Recorder is a download-only plug-in. It includes two licenses: one for running the plug-in via your computer's CPU (native) and another for running it via your Apollo hardware (UAD-2). Universal Audio provides clear instructions for installation and activation, ensuring a smooth setup process. If you encounter any issues, Sweetwater's expert support team is ready to assist you.

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Q: Who is the Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in for?

The Oxide Tape Recorder is ideal for anyone looking to infuse their digital mixes with the unmistakable warmth, punch, and character of analog tape. Whether you're a home studio enthusiast or a seasoned engineer, it's perfect for adding subtle saturation to individual tracks, gluing together bus groups, or mastering your entire project with a classic, professional sheen.

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Turn Your Apollo Interface into a Tape Recorder!

The Universal Audio UAD Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in makes it easier than ever to get the magical sound of magnetic tape right in your Apollo interface or DAW. A collaboration between Audio Engineering Society magnetic recording expert Jay McKnight and UA’s outstanding team of DSP engineers, the plug-in features selectable 7.5 or 15 Inches Per Second tape speeds and a choice between NAB or CCIR frequency curves, imparting warm, punchy, analog mojo on up to 24 stereo tracks with just a single UAD-2 QUAD DSP Accelerator Card. Sweetwater studio engineers love how the Oxide Tape Recorder turns their Apollo interfaces into variable tape machines, not to mention how effortless it is to tweak the amount of tape saturation with the Input/Output controls. The UAD Oxide Tape Recorder is an excellent creative tool for naturally smoothing the edges on a track instead of automatically reaching for an EQ. Custom presets from engineer/producer John Paterno round out this easy-to-use and musical tape emulation plug-in that’s sure to find its way into many of your sessions.

Note: Do you own Apollo hardware? By purchasing this plug-in, you will receive two licenses: one license allows you to run the plug-in via your computer’s CPU and the other allows you to run it via your Apollo hardware. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer if you have any questions.

Universal Audio UAD Oxide Tape Recorder Features:

The beloved warm and punchy sound of large-format magnetic tape
Algorithm design by UA’s highly esteemed DSP engineers working with AES magnetic recording expert Jay McKnight
Apply tape saturation and circuit overdrive easily via simple Input/Output controls and Input or Repro paths
7.5 and 15 IPS tape speeds
NAB and CCIR (ICE) emphasis curves
Custom presets from engineer/producer John Paterno
Includes a native license that will run with any interface and a UAD-2 license that takes advantage of Universal Audio DSP-accelerated hardware

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Tech Specs

Software Type: Tape Emulation
Platform: Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full: Full
Download/Boxed: Download
Bit Depth: 64-bit
Format: AAX, AU, VST, UAD-2
Authorization Type: iLok Account Required (UADx Native version)
Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2 or higher, 4GB RAM minimum
OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 11 or later
OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
Manufacturer Part Number: UADX-OXIDE-TAPE

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