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Slate Digital Virtual Tape Machines

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    Unidentified Tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 6 records here

  • Emulation of this unit

    Studer A80

    Models a Studer A827 multitrack and an A80 mastering machine.

    On 5 records here

  • Emulation of this unit

    Studer A827

    Includes a model of a two-inch Studer A827.

    On 5 records here

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    MCI JH-24

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 5 records here

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    Ampex MM-1000

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 5 records here

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    Studer 24-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Includes a model of a two-inch Studer multitrack.

    On 4 records here

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    3M M79

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 4 records here

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    Ampex 16-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 3 records here

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    Ampex 350

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 3 records here

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    MCI 24-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    3M 24-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    Sony 3324

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    Ampex 351

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    Studer 4-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    Scully 8-track recorder (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    Scully 8-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

  • Emulation of this unit

    Studer A80 16-track tape machine

    Models a Studer A827 multitrack and an A80 mastering machine.

    On 2 records here

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    Studer A820

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    3M Eight-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    Sony F1

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    3M M79 24-track tape machine

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    Ampex MM1200

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    Otari MTR-90

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    MCI Tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 2 records here

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    Brennell 1-inch 8-track recorder (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 1000

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 1000 16-track

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 1200 24-track tape machine

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 124

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Studer 16-track one-inch tape machine (model not stated)

    Models a Studer multitrack on two-inch tape; a one-inch 16-track has narrower tracks and more noise, so drive it harder.

    On 1 record here

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    Scully 16-track recorder

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Unidentified 16-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Studer 16-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    3M 16-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    MCI 16-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 16-track two-inch tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Unidentified 2-inch 16-track analogue tape machine

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    3M 2-inch 24-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Studer 2-inch tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    MCI 2-track tape decks (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 200

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Studer 24-track 2-inch tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    MCI 24-track analogue tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Unidentified 24-track recorder (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Unidentified 24-track tape machine

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Telefunken 24-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Otari 24-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 24-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 24-track tape machines

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    MCI 30 ips tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 300

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 300 3-track

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 300 Series 4-track

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 350 three-track tape recorder

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 4-track recorder (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Scully 4-track tape deck (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    MCI 4-track tape deck (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    MCI 4-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Scully 4-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Stephens 40-track 2-inch tape machine

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 440B

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 499 2-inch tape

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    3M 79

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 8-track one-inch tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex 8-track recorder (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    3M 8-track tape recorder

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Scully 8-track tape recorder (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Studer 800 MK3

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Studer A27

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Revox A77/B77

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

  • Emulation of this unit

    Studer A80 2-track half-inch

    Models a Studer A827 multitrack and an A80 mastering machine.

    On 1 record here

  • Emulation of this unit

    Studer A80 24-track tape machine

    Models a Studer A827 multitrack and an A80 mastering machine.

    On 1 record here

  • Emulation of this unit

    Studer A80 MkIV

    Models a Studer A827 multitrack and an A80 mastering machine.

    On 1 record here

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    Universal Audio A800

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex AG-440B

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Studer B67

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Tascam DA-20

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Tascam DA-88

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    3M Eight-track recorder (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Unidentified Eight-track tape recorder (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Brenell Eight-track tape recorder (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Studer half-inch 2-track (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex half-inch 4-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    MCI JH16

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    3M M56 16-track tape machine

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    3M M79 24-track

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    3M MM-1000

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Otari MTR-90 MkII

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Otari MTR100

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Revox Reel-to-reel tape machines (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    u-he Satin

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Stephens Electronics Stephens 24-track

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Studer Stereo tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    IK Multimedia T-RackS Tape Machine 80

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    3M Tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex Tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    TEAC Tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Unidentified Tape machine, 16-track (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Unidentified Tape recorder (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex Three-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    EMI TR91

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Revox Two-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

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    Ampex Two-track tape machine (model not stated)

    Models two Studer machines, not this recorder. It gives the general behaviour of analogue multitrack tape.

    On 1 record here

  • The plugin used on the record

    Slate Digital Virtual Tape Machines

    The plugin named in the source.

    On 1 record here

  • The plugin used on the record

    Slate Digital VTM

    The plugin named in the source.

    On 1 record here

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