The 821A is the first multitrack tape machine that doesn’t use a transformer. It doesn’t have a capstan or a pinch roller, so the tape path is free to move without any resistance or audio signal degradation.

For the first time, engineers and producers could hear the physics of the recording process without interference from excessive electronics. They experienced the unaltered sound of tape and could present their clients with a clearer representation of what was captured on the studio floor.

P821 MDN Tape is based on Marc Daniel Nelson’s personal Stephens 821 2” tape machine, which was utilized at the Producer’s Workshop, renowned for producing iconic albums such as The Wall, Aja, Rumours, and others.

The P821 signature sound is very open and has a large sonic character, as there is very little electronics and zero transformers in the tape machine, making the sound stage massive and no aggressive compression or clamping down. This is the first plugin of its type where you’re actually hearing TAPE and how it reacts.

Now, hearing the P821 MDN Tape plugin recreates that same experience. It’s truly incredible and unlike anything else out there.

KEY FEATURES:

• Zero samples delay compensation when modulation is off or 1.1 ms when on.
• Two legendary tape formulas: 900 & 456.
• Speed: 15 and 30 ips.
• True tape-hiss generator (not noise).
• Pre/Post shelving EQ.
• Low and High Bias controls.
• VU meter with dual input/output needles.
• Tape delay circuit with feedback and filtering.
• Modulation circuit—Wow & Flutter (Slow/Fast) with tape flanging.