Chow Tape Model vs UAD Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which effect to buy.
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
| Chow Tape Model | UAD Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $49+ |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, LV2, standalone | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Type | Physical-model tape saturation | Multichannel multitrack tape recorder emulation |
| Price | Free / open source | — |
| Origin | Sony TC-260 inspired; expanded multi-machine modeling | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, LV2, standalone (platform-dependent builds) | — |
| Platforms | Windows 7+; macOS 10.12+ (Intel & Apple Silicon); Linux builds | — |
| Manual | https://chowdsp.com/manuals/ChowTapeManual.pdf | — |
| Source | https://github.com/jatinchowdhury18/AnalogTapeModel | — |
| 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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