Softube Tape vs UAD Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, UAD Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Softube Tape | UAD Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $49+ |
| Dubspot Score | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | effect from Softube | — |
| Developer | Softube | — |
| Typical price | $99 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | — |
| Primary job | focused effect work in modern sessions | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Type | — | Multichannel multitrack tape recorder emulation |
| Heritage | — | Modeled after Studer A800 2-inch multitrack class machines |
| Classic uses | — | Drums, guitars, session-wide tape printing, bus glue |
| Platform | — | Native and/or UAD-2 depending on current SKU (confirm on product page) |
| Related | — | Pairs conceptually with Ampex ATR-102 for 2-track mastering tape |
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