{"product_id":"machine-head","title":"Machine Head","description":"\u003cp\u003eSPL’s Machine Head is the finest digital tape saturator ever built. With the tone of tape becoming so popular in pro production circles, this discontinued hardware is in demand. Many plugin developers have tried and failed to capture the magic of its code, until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNothing sounds closer, nothing sounds better\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the help of the latest advancements in hardware modelling, SPL and SoundArt worked together on the original code for Machine Head. The result is this very special plugin – nothing sounds closer to the studio hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAn essential tape processing plugin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're mastering tracks, enhancing mixes, or adding depth to individual instruments, Machine Head delivers authentic analog warmth, increased perceived loudness, and enhanced tonal richness, with easy controls and studio quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe authentic analog tape sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd those smooth harmonics to any signal minus the drawbacks of tape: no crosstalk, no noise floor, no fluctuations in motor speed. Get the sonic richness of tape, in a clean, controlled digital package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eMake tracks louder and warmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPL Machine Head adds power, punch, and warmth to digital sources while reducing harshness. With the ability to increase perceived loudness by up to 10dB, it’s ideal for boosting penetration and clarity. Use it on entire mixes and masters, as well as specific instruments like guitars, bass, drums, loops, and samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"61\" width=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/files.plugin-alliance.com\/products\/spl_machine_head\/images\/spl-machine-head-website-image-original-2800x350.jpg?width=700\" alt=\"An image of SPL Machine Head's Original mode\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/files.plugin-alliance.com\/products\/spl_machine_head\/images\/spl-machine-head-website-image-ultimate-2800x350.jpg?width=700\" alt=\"An image of SPL Machine Head's Ultimate mode\" style=\"float: left;\" width=\"488\" height=\"61\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo modes: Original and Ultimate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of perfectly capturing the hardware in Original mode, Machine Head offers Ultimate Mode, showing you what this icon can achieve with the help of today’s technology, expanding and refining the original controls to meet the demands of modern engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey upgrades in Ultimate Mode include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Frequency Adjust: \u003c\/strong\u003eCompensates for tape head resonances based on tape speed, precise control over low-frequency response – from calibrated settings to creative over- or under-compensation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Frequency Adjust: \u003c\/strong\u003eOffers 10x finer resolution compared to the \"Original\" version (-6dB to +6dB).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Parameter: \u003c\/strong\u003eDoubled resolution for more detailed saturation control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese optimizations deliver unparalleled openness, clarity, and precision, making Ultimate Mode a significant leap forward in sonic performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDynamic high-frequency controls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust the intensity of high-frequency damping for greater versatility. Unlike traditional tape machines, Machine Head allows you to control this parameter independently from drive level. Experiment with extreme saturation effects or opt for subtle tonal adjustments. Go from lush, warm tones to sharper, brighter highs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTrue tape compression quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModeled after the non-linear behavior of analog tape, Machine Head applies selective dynamic compression and harmonic distortion – particularly in the high frequencies – to deliver the warmth and punch of classic analog recordings. The result is a combination of frequency-dependent compression and harmonic richness that adds both musicality and power to your sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHigh-Speed tape recording simulation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch from normal speed (15ips) to High Speed (30ips) to simulate the pre-emphasis effect of high-speed tape recording. This boosts upper mids and high frequencies for greater resolution and detail. With its user-friendly interface and faithful emulation of the hardware’s advanced DSP platform, SPL Machine Head is both intuitive and powerful. Its simple controls deliver exceptional processing power.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50484370931930,"sku":"ugu1790021831422","price":91.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0824\/2954\/2618\/files\/machine-head_1.png?v=1790021836","url":"https:\/\/hikesteadyfit.shop\/products\/machine-head","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}