Tape Mode
The Tape mode emulates the soft compression and pleasant saturation induced by recording to
analogue magnetic tapes. It can be used lightly to add warmth and coloring to the sound, or
heavily to add aggressive distortion.
The Saturator in Tape mode in the Control area.
Tape Mode – Parameter
Description
MAIN Section
Mode Selects between Classic, Tape, and Tube saturation modes. All
other parameters vary according to the mode selected here.
Input Controls the input gain of the effect. This affects the amount of
tape distortion and compression.
Contour Controls the high frequency roll-off starting frequency.
Frequencies above this point will be attenuated.
Drive Controls the low frequency boost/cut of the effect.
Tube Mode
The Tube mode emulates the smooth saturation of overdriven tube amplifiers. It is equipped
with a feedback-driven dynamic compression and an additional EQ section allowing you to fine
adjust the frequency content to be processed.
Effect Reference
Distortion Effects
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