{"product_id":"universal-audio-uad-fatso-empirical-labs-fatso-tape-simulator-plugin","title":"Universal Audio UAD Fatso - Empirical Labs FATSO Tape Simulator Plugin","description":"\u003cp\u003eUniversal Audio UAD Fatso - Empirical Labs FATSO Tape Simulator Plugin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the warmth, punch, and character of legendary analog recording hardware to your mixes with the Universal Audio Empirical Labs FATSO Tape Simulator plug-in. Based on the renowned Empirical Labs FATSO hardware, this powerful processor combines tape-style saturation, musical compression, and harmonic enhancement to add depth, control, and analog character to digital recordings. Used on countless professional productions, the FATSO is known for its ability to thicken tracks, smooth harsh high frequencies, and bring mixes together with its distinctive analog sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFATSO Jr and FATSO Sr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e processing options, the plug-in offers a versatile range of tones, from subtle warmth and gentle dynamic control to aggressive compression and heavily saturated distortion. Four classic compression modes provide the flexibility to shape everything from individual vocals and bass lines to drum buses and complete mixes. With additional plug-in-exclusive features, including sidechain filtering, variable transformer saturation, and expanded compression parameters, the FATSO delivers the character of the original hardware with enhanced control for modern production workflows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in both native and UAD-accelerated formats, the Empirical Labs FATSO Tape Simulator brings iconic analog processing to your studio, whether you're working with an Apollo interface, a UAD Accelerator, or a compatible Mac or Windows computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Empirical Labs FATSO Sound:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recreates the distinctive tape saturation, harmonic coloration, and compression characteristics of the original FATSO hardware, trusted by professional engineers across a wide range of musical genres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFATSO Jr and FATSO Sr Modes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Access two classic FATSO processing options, with FATSO Jr delivering its signature tones and FATSO Sr offering additional compression control and expanded features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Classic Compression Modes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose from Buss, G.P., Tracking, and Spank compression modes to suit different sources and mixing applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuss Mode:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a gentle 2:1 compression ratio and soft knee, ideal for adding cohesion and glue to drum buses, instrument groups, and full mixes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG.P. Mode:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides smooth, transparent level control to help maintain consistent dynamics without noticeably altering the source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracking Mode:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers an 1176-style compression character for controlling and shaping vocals, instruments, and other individual tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpank Mode:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers aggressive limiting inspired by the squeeze of classic 1970s SSL talkback compressors, perfect for punchy drums and more extreme dynamic effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTape-Style Saturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add subtle analog warmth, musical harmonics, and soft peak clipping, or push the input harder for dense, heavily saturated textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariable Transformer Saturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blend in transformer coloration to add extra thickness and harmonic character to individual tracks or entire buses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarmth Circuit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Enhance the tonal character of your recordings, from gentle vocal warmth to pronounced saturation on drums and instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth Harsh High 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Controls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Access deeper compression parameters and additional tonal-shaping options beyond the original hardware's feature set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Mixing Applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Process vocals, bass, guitars, drums, instrument buses, parallel compression channels, and complete mixes with one flexible plug-in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative and UAD-Accelerated Operation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Run the plug-in natively on a compatible macOS or Windows computer, or use supported Apollo audio interfaces and UAD Accelerators for hardware-accelerated processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal 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