Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 1,065 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 981 Total 4 star reviews: 49 Total 3 star reviews: 17 Total 2 star reviews: 8 Total 1 star reviews: 10
97%would recommend this product
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1,065 reviews
  • J
    Jon
    Verified Reviewer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    6 days ago
    Native version missing tape delay

    I found out after I purchased that the Native version does not include several key features the Apollo version has. You have far more options compared to the Native version. The Native version is tape saturation, and that's all. But that isn't why I bought it. I bought it for some unique sounding reel to reel tape delay. If you have ever used a Studer A80 or something similar as a tape delay you'll know there's nothing like it. Tape echo units don't work the same. Many can mistake reel to reel tape delay for automatic double tracking on some famous tracks. With a tape machine the delay is thick and you have the ability to adjust it with varispeed to thicken and double the track or make it slap.. I can never get that same effect with any echo unit plugins or the stock plugins on Logic - they affect (or effect) the signal too much or not enough and sound gimmicky. Please update the native one to include reel to reel tape delay. It would be much appreciated.

  • JB
    Janis B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    Amazing machine

    Best sounding tape machine plugin with different characters.

  • JS
    John S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Is it real or is it tape

    Wow, I have one other tape emulator by different brand and never used it, because the sound wasn't anything. The ATR-102 did one thing no other has for me & completely reminded myself of the days I worked with tape. I now know why pros use this one.

  • SC
    Steve C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Great tape mastering emulation.

    A worthy mastering addition for the master bus adding warmth and analogue tone .

  • IS
    Ignacio S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Love those harmonics

    The overtones that bring this plugin are very noticiable, I love them. One of the best tape saturation plugin out there.