Emperical Labs FATSO Tape Simulator
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$79$149
Buy at Plugin Boutique46% off until Nov 1
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Universal Audio Emperical Labs FATSO Tape Simulator (saturation) is 46% off at Plugin Boutique.
Deal details
- Brand
- Universal Audio
- Category
- Saturation
- Discount
- 46% OFF
- Sale ends
- Until Nov 1
- Store
- Plugin Boutique
When is Emperical Labs FATSO Tape Simulator on sale?
It is 46% off at Plugin Boutique right now, until Nov 1.
We have tracked its price since Oct 14, 2026; compare past prices in the price history below.
On Black Friday 2025, Universal Audio ran many plugins at $29 (Waves of deals from early Nov; free plugin Nov 27 – Dec 1). Black Friday 2026 is November 27.
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Price history
| Date | Price | Discount | Store |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | $79 | 46% OFF | Plugin Boutique |
We have recorded sale prices every morning since October 2026. "Lowest price on record" appears only when we have at least 30 days of records and today's price is the lowest of them.
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