Compression to mimic tape

PHILANDDON · #1 10-09-2005

How would you compress to mimic tape effect when you're recording to digital. I've been fooling around with a ratio of 2:1 at a threshold of -4 with slow attack and release times. Any ideas?

Joel Hamilton · #2 10-09-2005

I use a couple different De-essers, including the waves plug in de-essers.

Set it to a 5 K and up shelf... Let it get smacked a little just on the top end.
A compressor sidechained to just hit the top works well. I dont always do this, but it is what I do IF I do it...

deepwater · #3 10-09-2005

Neve has a new two channel tape emulator out called the Portico 5042 True Tape - http://www.rupertneve.com/portico5042.html

I have not used it but it is designed and made by the man himself. I know the portico pre is getting a ton a great reviews at gearslutz.com

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