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.

Transform your recordings into master-quality records with this exceptional plug-in and LUNA Extension. It delivers the essential "analog glue" that defines professional sound, making your mixes cohesive and rich. This is the only emulation officially authenticated by the Ampex Corporation, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and fidelity to the original hardware. Trusted by top producers and engineers worldwide, it places the iconic Ampex ATR-102 tape machine's colorful saturation, warm sonic character, and intricate harmonic richness directly within your digital audio workstation.

• Effortless and Precise Gain Staging: The revolutionary Auto-Gain feature meticulously handles gain calibration. You can freely adjust either the Repro or Record levels, and the plug-in intelligently maintains perfect gain staging, eliminating the complex and often time-consuming manual adjustments traditionally required for optimal sound. This allows you to focus purely on creative decisions.
• Visually Stunning and Intuitive Retina GUI: Immerse yourself in the experience with an enhanced Retina GUI. It features interactive tape reels and controls that are not just aesthetically pleasing but also true to the original hardware, offering an incredibly authentic and engaging visual feedback that enhances your workflow. You'll find yourself wanting to leave this beautifully vibey plug-in on every track.
• Unrivaled Mastering and Mixing Performance: Elevate your music with the sound of the most popular professional 2-track tape machine ever made. This emulation allows you to mix and master your tracks with the legendary sonic qualities that have graced countless hit records, providing a truly professional finish.
• Authentic Ampex Tape Saturation and Color: Infuse your mixes with classic Ampex tape saturation, known for its ability to add warmth, density, and character. With selectable tape types (including GP9, 456, 900, 250) and various color options, you have the flexibility to achieve the perfect "analog glue" that subtly enhances and binds your entire mix together.
• Comprehensive Circuit Emulation: Experience the ATR-102 in its entirety. The plug-in meticulously emulates the entire ATR-102 circuit, including its crucial transformers, powerful amplifiers, and distinct Repro, Sync, and Input paths. This ensures that every nuance and characteristic of the original analog machine is faithfully reproduced in your digital environment.
• Seamless and Integrated LUNA Workflow: The LUNA Extension version of the ATR-102 revolutionizes your LUNA workflow by transforming your mixer into an analog tape wonderland. This deep integration allows you to sculpt your sound with rich, album-ready Ampex tape textures directly within LUNA’s mixer, providing authentic dynamics, frequency response, and saturation without the need to manage separate plug-in windows.
• In-Depth Exploration of Tape Tone: Dive deep into the vast world of reel-to-reel textures. Experiment with three classic tape heads (¼”, ½”, and 1”), various tape speeds, and emphasis EQs to discover unique sonic characteristics. Beyond selecting famous tape formulas, you can even fine-tune the machine’s calibration, allowing you to strategically open up headroom for cleaner signals or push the limits to achieve grittier tape compression and saturation for distinct creative effects.
• Inspirational Presets from Industry Legends: Jumpstart your creativity and quickly find your signature sound with expertly crafted presets from longtime ATR-102 users. These include renowned figures like Chuck Ainlay (Chris Botti, Mark Knopfler), Richard Dodd (Wilco, Robert Plant), Buddy Miller (Martina McBride, Emmylou Harris), Mike Poole (Keith Urban, Dolly Parton), and many more. Use these as an invaluable starting point and then season to taste on your mixes – you'll be amazed at the cohesive, rich, and truly professional sound that can only originate from an Ampex tape machine.