The FATSO Tape Simulator combines tape saturation, four compression modes and high-frequency smoothing in two versions, FATSO Jr and FATSO Sr, for tracks and buses.

Whether you want to slam drums, make bass pop on small speakers or warm up a vocal instantly, FATSO adds warmth to everything. It delivers the tape and saturation processing heard on recordings by AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and more, and goes beyond the hardware with sidechain filtering, variable transformer saturation and deeper compression parameters. The four compression modes Buss, G.P., Tracking and Spank glue buses and mixes together.

Features

• Tape saturation, compression and high-frequency smoothing for tracks and buses
• Two plug-ins: FATSO Jr for the iconic tones, FATSO Sr with deeper compression control
• Four compression modes: Buss, G.P., Tracking and Spank
• Sidechain filtering and variable transformer saturation
• Tape and saturation sound heard on recordings by AC/DC, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden

Technical details

• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Plug-in formats: VST3, Audio Unit (macOS only), AAX
• Architecture: 64 bit
• Licensing: Universal Audio account via UA Connect, free iLok account (iLok USB key possible, not required)

System requirements

• macOS 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia or 26 Tahoe (Apple silicon or Intel)
• Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit (Intel or AMD)
• DAW with VST3, Audio Unit or AAX support
• Internet connection for download and authorisation
• Free Universal Audio account and iLok account

The licence is registered with the manufacturer at https://www.uaudio.com/my/account/redeem/. You will receive your serial number and the download link by e-mail immediately after purchase.