{"product_id":"tapemachine99","title":"IK Multimedia T-Racks Tape Machine 99","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reduced centered pb0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cimg height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrrshop.com\/media\/catalog\/product\/t\/a\/tapemachine99_2.jpg\" width=\"690\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tape Machine 99\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Analog recording to go\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30 mb30\"\u003e When it comes to the character of analog tape machines, most of us think of the massive units found in recording studios throughout the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono pt0 pb50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container centered pt0 pb0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-md-push-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ikvideothumb2-adaptive lazyload\" data-src=\"images\/1.0\/vid@2x.jpg\"\u003e But companies like Studer also produced smaller units, which became staples in broadcast and location recording.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reduced centered pt0 mt0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container container-image pb0 pt0\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Tape Machine 99\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/products\/trtapemac99\/images\/1.0\/trtapemac99mac@2x.jpg\" width=\"690\" data-src=\"images\/1.0\/trtapemac99mac@2x.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_img-beside bkg-light bg_light_grey\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row col-row d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 box-text-return c-left align-self-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt50 hidden-sm-down\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt50\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cspan\u003eTape Machine 99\u003c\/span\u003e re-creates the \u003cspan\u003eRevox PR99 Mk II\u003c\/span\u003e, a compact, rack-mount stereo recorder produced by Studer in the 1980s under their Revox brand. Engineered around a hybrid design that takes the best of discrete and op-amp topologies, it offers an un-hyped, elegant sound with an extremely smooth frequency response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb100 hidden-sm-down\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 box-image align-self-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt50\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt50 hidden-sm-down\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cimg alt=\"Revox PR99\" class=\"full img-responsive lazyload centered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/products\/trtapemac99\/images\/1.0\/revoxPR99@2x.jpg\" width=\"600\" data-src=\"images\/1.0\/revoxPR99@2x.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt50 hidden-sm-down\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt50\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono bkg-light\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reduced centered pb50\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The PR99 has almost no trace of the typical “head bump” effect, reducing the bass boost caused by the heads gap and making the overall response extremely linear.  This unit quickly became popular in broadcasting and for on-location professional recording because of its impressive sonic performance. It also was a reference for audiophiles wanting to dub their beloved LPs on tape, without sacrificing the sound quality to those inadequate-sounding cassettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg img-middle then_center then_top txt-right bkg-dark bg_grey bg-size-cover-lg-down\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row col-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 col-md-offset-6 box-text-return c-left mt0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Using a mix of dynamic convolution and physical modeling, the Tape Machine 99 re-creates the complex interplay of effects taking place in the audio tape recording process, down to the smallest details of this machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e You won’t believe how much character a clean and smooth analog tape recorder can add until you’ve tried mixing down a track through the PR99 Mk II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb100 hidden-md-down\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono bkg-light bg_light_grey\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reduced centered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"mb30\"\u003e Re-creating the magic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Analog tape audio recorders are complex systems. They impart magic to the audio material, lifting the art within the music to a higher level. They add musicality to music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e What a tape machine adds to the audio is the result of a number of interactions amongst several interdependent factors. More than just saturation, compression, or EQ alone, these factors work together, one affecting each other with the dynamics of music, adding a “movement” that goes into the soul of what we perceive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Decades of music produced on these pieces of artful human engineering have tailored the way we think music should sound. It’s imprinted in our DNA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Trying to recreate this magic in the digital domain has been attempted since the early days of real-time audio plug-ins, with various degrees of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/products\/trtapemac99\/images\/1.0\/strip_revox_B@2x.jpg\" width=\"690\" data-src=\"images\/1.0\/strip_revox_B@2x.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono bkg-light bg_light_grey\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reduced centered pb0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The T-RackS Tape Machine collection is the culmination of two years of full-time research and development on real world-class machines. Each machine went through a complete electronic and mechanical restoration to bring them perfectly back “to spec” before the scientific modelling process started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Then IK’s DSP engineering team took each of the stages apart, studied and analyzed them in-depth, thus producing a model of the entire magnetic tape recording process. This model now works in symbiosis with a powerful dynamic convolution engine that captures the full essence of the real machines, creating what we believe is the only way to faithfully bring the complete picture of these complex analog engineering marvels to the digital realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The program coming out a professional tape recorder is very similar to the one coming in, just better. It's subtle but you can feel that it is not. This is the essence, and the T-RackS Tape Machine collection faithfully bring all this magic right to your DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container mid-reduced centered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e 4 magic formulas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003e Choose from 4 different tape formulations, each with its own unique tone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 box-text-return c-left mt0\"\u003e 250: Modelled after the 3M\/Scotch 250 formula, it is the most colored of the four formulas. It went in production around 1974 and delivers a warm tone with slightly more distortion and saturation than the other formulas included in the package.\u003cbr\u003e 456: Modelled after the Ampex 456 formula, this model went into production around 1974. Perhaps the most widely used tape, it contributed the most to what is considered “the” tape sound. It offers a warm, round tone with a slight touch of saturation that greatly responds to the recording level.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 box-text-return c-right mt0\"\u003e GP9: Modelled after the Quantegy GP9 formula, this tape accepts higher levels of signal with minimal distortion and compression. It’s very punchy and perfect for modern, high quality analog recordings.\u003cbr\u003e 499: Modelled after the Ampex 499 formula, this tape is designed to handle a great amount of level with minimal distortion and compression. It also exhibits added high frequency definition that makes it perfect for printing “digital-like” recordings, while still maintaining an analog sound.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/products\/trtapemac\/images\/1.0\/strip_reels_3000X850@2x.jpg\" width=\"690\" data-src=\"\/products\/trtapemac\/images\/1.0\/strip_reels_3000X850@2x.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono bg_grey bkg-dark\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container mid-reduced centered pb0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Comprehensive Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003e All Tape Machine Collection plug-ins share the same set of controls to enhance the ease of use and allow for quick A-B comparisons among them. Key features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container mid-reduced pt0 pb0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Signal path selection\u003c\/span\u003e: With “Input,” the signal only passes through the input and output electronic stages of the recorders, bypassing the tape. Depending on how the recorder is designed, the “Input” path can sound extremely transparent or just slightly more colored. “Repro” passes your signal through the entire analog recording system: input-\u0026gt; recording amplifier -\u0026gt; recording head -\u0026gt; tape -\u0026gt; playback head -\u0026gt; playback preamplifier -\u0026gt; output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e True Stereo\u003c\/span\u003e: Even a perfectly aligned tape machine will have slight level, EQ and distortion differences between the left and right channels. This is good and part of the analog recording mojo! The T-RackS Tape Machine Collection perfectly recreates these subtle differences to deliver the real experience. If perfectly identical left and right channel processing is a must, simply disable this feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tape Speed\u003c\/span\u003e: Select the speed of the tape transport between 7.5 and 15 inches per second (“ips”). The higher speed gives you more fidelity, and the lower speed delivers a warmer, rounder tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Transport Modeling\u003c\/span\u003e: Precisely models the behavior of the mechanical transport. Small irregularities in the movement of the tape creates various degrees of sonic alteration to the audio program, especially between the two channels. Keep it on for the magic to happen! In case a perfectly steady performance is needed, just disable the control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Record Bias\u003c\/span\u003e: Ideal bias voltage settings provide maximum sensitivity and low distortion. Intentionally overbiasing is a common technique to produce a warmer, gently saturated sound. Underbiasing can be used to nicely boost the high frequencies in a truly unique way and add distortion and other nonlinear effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono cnt_audio\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reduced centered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pt50 hidden-sm-down\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e The power of T-RackS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003e Like all T-RackS plug-ins, the Tape Machine Collection offers you two ways to work: as a stand-alone plug-in, or inside the T-RackS 5 shell. Use these together with any of the other 39 T-RackS processors to mix and master faster than ever creating a powerful, lightning-fast workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The T-RackS shell offers a unique modular system with up to 16-processor chains, series \u0026amp; parallel routing, easy A\/B\/C\/D comparison, up to 192 kHz \/ 32-bit floating point processing and much more, in both a plug-in and stand-alone mastering application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 box-text-return c-left\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n T-RackS individual processor module\u003cbr\u003e Full 14 day free trial period\u003cbr\u003e Individual processor or part of the T-RackS processing chain\u003cbr\u003e 64-bit native support\u003cbr\u003e 32-bit 192 kHz support\u003cbr\u003e T-RackS Custom Shop integration\u003cbr\u003e Also available as part of T-RackS Tape Machine Collection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb50 hidden-xs-down\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 box-text-return c-right\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e The Custom Shop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt20\"\u003e This audio processor module is part of T-RackS CS “Custom Shop” Mixing and Mastering Plug-In Collection. With T-RackS CS you can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n install all of the available modules at once\u003cbr\u003e directly access Custom Shop online store from the module for immediate trial or purchase\u003cbr\u003e try out any processor for a full 14 day trial period\u003cbr\u003e purchase any module with credits (via Custom Shop) or currency (via Custom Shop or IK online store)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 box-text-return c-right\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-6 box-text-return c-right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reduced centered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n Works within the T-RackS CS Standalone application and as plug-in\u003cbr\u003e High-quality oversampling\u003cbr\u003e High-precision and high-transparency digital processors\u003cbr\u003e Accurately analog-modeled vintage classic devices\u003cbr\u003e Full-latency compensation support\u003cbr\u003e Supports sampling rates up to 192 kHz\u003cbr\u003e DSM™ and SCC™ proprietary IK technologies for extremely accurate digital models of analog hardware devices\u003cbr\u003e Native compatibility with 64-bit applications and operating systems\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cnt_bkg_mono\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reduced centered pb0 pt0 mb50 \"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e System Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003e T-RackS 5 is a 64-bit application and requires a 64 bit CPU and Operating System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reduced mt0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Mac® (64-bits)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimal:\u003c\/span\u003e Intel® Core™ 2 Duo, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), macOS 10.9 or later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit):\u003c\/span\u003e Audio Units, VST 2, VST 3, AAX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container reduced mt0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e Windows® (64-bits)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Minimal:\u003c\/span\u003e Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, 4 GB of RAM (8 GB suggested), Windows® 7, Windows® 8 or Windows® 10. Requires an ASIO compatible sound card.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supported Plug-in formats (64-bit):\u003c\/span\u003e VST 2, VST 3, AAX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003e NOTE: EQual processor requires an OpenGL 2 compatible graphics adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt30\"\u003eI nternet connection is required as all of the Custom Shop operations are web based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cimg alt=\"powered_by_tracks\" class=\"full img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ikmultimedia.com\/products\/trtapemac80\/images\/1.0\/xplatform-logos.jpg\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRegistration Information\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAuthorization Code: www.ikmultimedia.com\/authorizationmanager | Downloads: www.ikmultimedia.com\/userarea\/my-products  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IK Multimedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53052710846748,"sku":"1049-210","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1983\/4140\/files\/tapemachine99_2.jpg?v=1758873211","url":"https:\/\/jrrshop-3235.myshopify.com\/products\/tapemachine99","provider":"jrrshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}