Machine Head

Tape Saturation Processor

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The original SPL Machine Head hardware was released in the late 90´s. A fully digital tape saturation processor 19“ hardware device. The goal was to create a digital hardware machine that transfers the Tape Glue and warmth of analog times into the digital world.

These SPL hardware devices are still the holy grail of tape emulation to many world-class mixing and mastering engineers all around the globe.

As the original hardware is fully digital – the original code is where the magic comes from.

We brought the core team of the Machine Head developers back together to make it possible to transfer the original code into an SPL plugin. 100% original code for 100% original sound.

But that’s not all. We also created an „ultimate mode“ which is simply put what we would have developed if we had to develop the Machine Head in 2025 again.

With the SPL Machine Head plugin you will get the original platinum hit sound of the legendary SPL device plus an ultimate version which fits perfectly into todays art of music production.

Find further information about the SPL Machine head plugin at Plugin Alliance.

Download the test version and buy Machine Head at Plugin Alliance

“Effortlessly add rich harmonics and very musical saturation. Fast, simple, and powerful!  Great for stereo or drum buss clarity”

Luca Pretolesi 

“I have used the SPL hardware for a few years now, for a touch of glue and color on many projects.
The plug-ins released previously do not test closely with the hardware.”

Brian Lucey

“The SPL Machine Head delivers all the crunch and punch I need in a single, straightforward, and highly effective plug-in.”

Brendan Duffey

“SPL Machine Head isn’t just a saturation plugin—it delivers magnetic tape warmth, harmonic richness, and smooth tonal balance for a truly analog feel.”

Tom Porcell

“This processor makes a mix sounds like a finished record to me.”

Benoit Fecteau

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