How It Was Recorded

Gear · tape machine

Studer A827

Records it appears on · 5

  • Get Lucky

    Daft Punk · Random Access Memories, 2013

    • Drum kit · Input chainVerified24-track analogue recorder for the basic tracks, run in parallel with Pro Tools and later transferred inSettings: 24-track, ATR tape, 15 ips, +3 alignment, Dolby SR
  • My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)

    En Vogue · Funky Divas, 1992

    • Mix and final assembly · Mix effectsReportedTwo machines were synchronised to carry the album's 30-plus tracks for the mix.
  • Unlimited Love

    Red Hot Chili Peppers · Album, 2022

    • Tracking, mix and effects · Input chainReportedTwo machines were used to record the album to 2-inch tape.
  • Closing Time

    Semisonic · Feeling Strangely Fine, 1998

    • Recording medium · Input chainReportedTape machine the band tracked live to, with Ampex 499 tape.
  • Just the Girl

    The Click Five · Greetings from Imrie House, 2005

    • Recorders and console · Input chainReportedListed in the single's credits among the recorders.

Sources for each use are on the record’s own page.

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First choice · Emulation of this unit

Slate Digital Virtual Tape Machines

tape

Includes a model of a two-inch Studer A827.

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Alternative · Close match

Universal Audio Studer A800 Tape Recorder

tape

Models the A800, the A827's predecessor.

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