In this video, Drew from Universal Audio takes you through the legendary Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Plugin, now available natively on UAD Spark! Discover how this iconic tape deck can add polish, glue, and warmth to your mixes—just like the real thing. Drew shares his personal tips for using the plugin on your master fader, drum groups, background vocals, and more. With a sleek interface, auto-gain, and powerful presets, the Ampex ATR-102 offers endless creative possibilities. Watch now to see how it can transform your sound! Learn more about the Ampex ATR-102 plug-in: https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/instruments-extensions/ampex-atr-102.html Learn more about Spark: https://spark.uaudio.com/ Song credits: "Safe" by Emma Rowley @EmmaRowleyMusic Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - History of the Ampex ATR 102 01:24 - Ampex ATR 102 on the Master Bus 04:06 - Ampex ATR 102 on the Drum Bus 05:02 - Ampex ATR 102 on Background Vocals 06:31 - Ampex ATR 102 on Lead Vocals 08:13 - Outro --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- → Learn more about Universal Audio - https://www.uaudio.com/ → Subscribe to UA’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/UniversalAudio → Follow @uaudio on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/uaudio/ → Check out @u.audio on TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@u.audio/ → Find @uaudio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UAudio → Like Universal Audio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universalaudioinc/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #MusicProduction #AudioPlugins #MixingMastering

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