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Description

Dive into the realm of vintage analog warmth with the Universal Audio FATSO Jr./Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor Plugin. This plugin provides musicians and producers with the authentic sound of analog tape, complete with its natural saturation and the iconic compression characteristics of classic hardware. Modelled on the Empirical Labs hardware, the FATSO Jr./Sr. plugin offers an exceptional emulation of the warmth, richness, and presence that tape adds to a mix.

Perfect for both mixing and mastering, this plugin offers a variety of controls that allow you to tailor the compression and saturation to your liking. With its intuitive interface, you can easily dial in the right amount of warmth and punch for drums, vocals, guitars, and more. The FATSO Jr./Sr. stands out with its unique Warmth control, which dynamically reduces high-frequency content, mimicking the natural roll-off of analog tape.

Whether you’re looking to add subtle tape characteristics or want to completely transform a sound into something reminiscent of the golden age of recording, the FATSO Jr./Sr. delivers with precision and flexibility. It’s a powerful tool for any studio setup, providing the benefit of analog tape emulation without the hassle of maintenance.

Key Features:

  • Authentic emulation of analog tape saturation and compression
  • Modeled on Empirical Labs hardware
  • Flexible Warmth control for dynamic high-frequency attenuation
  • Suitable for mixing and mastering applications
  • Intuitive interface for easy control over compression and saturation levels
  • Compatible with major DAWs on both Windows and macOS systems
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UAD Fatso Powered Plug-In Overview

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Universal Audio FATSO Jr./Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor Plugin.

Features and functionality

  • The FATSO plugin excels at making audio fat and punchy with a thick tone, but it is not specifically lo-fi.

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Comparisons

  • Users highlight that SoundToys Decapitator and UAD Ampex tape machine offer different saturation qualities compared to FATSO, with Decapitator being a favorite for alternative distortion.

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Use cases and applications

  • Sketch Cassette is recommended for lo-fi/vintage sounds, and pairing it with FATSO might achieve a thick and deep tone.

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Software and compatibility

  • FATSO is noted to sound modern and big, enhancing low end with gentle compression, differentiating it from more traditional lo-fi plugins.

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Mods and upgrades

  • For achieving a deeper low end, users suggest combining FATSO with UAD's Ampex or Studer A800 for complementary tape machine effects.

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4.5 out of 5

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xaqary

Yeah sure. Well done,..I rarely use it...ever

That might change over time but I've just not had a great deal of success with it. I pop it in my mixes and it's always a null or worse-flat out shitty. Time will tell but for now? 3 starts was generous.

jimmarchi1

I don't like the hardware fatso. I enver managed tog et anything out of it that I felt was an improvement over the sound coming into mixdown. I will say I've not sued it ona ton of DI material and I find myself using a lot of pedals, amps, saturation plugins etc recording hardware synths these days.

xaqary

Yeah, I never got the Fatso cuz why? I'm a dual format joint and have been for over a decade & a half. Forgive me if I've got this wrong but it is supposed to add that "analog" saturation, odd/even harmonics, and tape eq curves, right? Meh, I have yet to use it on even one track. Those damn bundles tho...they encourage risk. I've gotten wiser finally.

omka_deliba

this is the shit!

simply amazing tool! uad is the best studio hardware i have trust me. buy it.

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See how Hard Driver uses Universal Audio FATSO Jr./Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor Plugin

Hard Driver

Composer, Music Producer

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10:31 opens Fatso on the vocal chain

See how Vance Powell uses Universal Audio FATSO Jr./Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor Plugin

Vance Powell

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

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In the video titled "Vance Powell: Recording Rock" by Sound On Sound magazine, Vance Powell demonstrates his use of the Universal Audio FATSO Jr./Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor Plugin at 21:43 while deconstructing the track "Loaded Dice & Buried Money."

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M-22

Music Producer, DJ

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At 14:45 this plugin is pulled up and Frank says "Where we go into Fatso and just smash the hell out of it"

See how Mark “Spike” Stent uses Universal Audio FATSO Jr./Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor Plugin

Mark “Spike” Stent

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

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In an interview with AudioTechnology, music producer and audio engineer Mark “Spike” Stent confirmed using the Universal Audio FATSO Jr./Sr. Tape Sim. & Compressor Plugin.

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