Bring Legendary Analog Warmth to Your Mixes

The Waves Kramer Master Tape plugin faithfully recreates the lush sound, warmth, and character of classic 1/4" analog tape recorders, as used at the iconic Olympic Studios. Developed with GRAMMY®-winning engineer Eddie Kramer, this premium tape emulation delivers the sought-after tape saturation, tube-driven enhancement, and vintage tape delay that shaped definitive recordings from legends like Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. It's the essential tool for producers, mixing engineers, and mastering professionals aiming to infuse their digital sessions with analog soul and vibe.

Key Features of Waves Kramer Master Tape

• Expertly models the rare American tube tape machine from Olympic Studios
• Adds authentic tape compression, saturation, wow, flutter, and hiss
• Independent control of tape and tube circuits for customized warmth
• Unique Flux control allows for subtle coloration or aggressive grit
• Built-in analog tape delay (up to 500ms), with feedback and filter controls
• Fine-tune with variable tape speed, bias, and noise settings
• Ideal on individual tracks, mix bus, or as a mastering enhancement
• Developed in collaboration with Eddie Kramer, using exclusive tape samples

Example Use Cases of Waves Kramer Master Tape

• Mix Engineers: Instantly add analog warmth and punch to digital stems or full mixes
• Mastering Professionals: Apply subtle tape compression and shimmer for a finished, professional sound
• Producers: Bring out the character of drums, vocals, bass, and synths with vintage tape saturation
• Sound Designers: Create unique tape delay effects, lo-fi vibes, or classic slapback echo on guitars and vocals
• Artists/Home Studios: Achieve the unmistakable analog vibe of classic records at the touch of a knob

Why Choose Waves Kramer Master Tape?

Favored by top engineers and inspired by some of rock's most iconic recordings, Waves Kramer Master Tape delivers legendary analog warmth and texture directly to your DAW. Upgrade your productions with the authentic, timeless sound of tape—no hardware required.