Otari MTR 90 MKII
Multitrack Tape Recorder
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The Otari MTR 90 MKII is an analog 2" magnetic tape Multi Track Recorder (MTR) machine produced by the Otari corporation, Japan,[1] between 1987 and 1991. The MTR 90 MKII was the successor to the popular[2] MTR 90 released in 1982, and included refinements to tape operation, precision and controller functionality.[3] The high build quality and functional modular design have allowed the machines to continue operating long past the end of production in 1991.[4] Many recording artists and producers praise the Otari MTR 90 MKII for the saturation and sound quality of its recordings,[4] using the machine as part of hybrid or analog workflows within modern studio environments.[5]
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Popular Works
The Otari MTR 90 MKII was a workhorse of the recording industry for many years,[4] and is still used in music creation today. As a result, it has featured on many notable works including:
| Type | Title | Artist | Producer | Year Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Album | A Moon Shaped Pool | Radiohead | Nigel Godrich | 2016 |
| Album | In Rainbows | Radiohead | Nigel Godrich | 2007 |
| Album | Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness | The Smashing Pumpkins | Flood and Alan Moulder | 1995 |
