On Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:23:44 +0200 Fons Adriaensen <fons@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > So what does effectively remain of the 'smooth saturation > and compression' that is claimed to give tape recording its > magical 'warm' character ? Is it just a myth ? I guess it’s similar to Vinyl, where certain characteristics steming from technical limitations are perceived to sound ‘nice’, with a dosis of nostalgia. While at the same time, the fidelity under good conditions is actually quite high. Thus a good simulation of that can only be subtle, which increases the likelyhood that some EQing sounds about the same. I used to have Korg M1 workstation as my only means of producing music and would record finished pieces on casette tape. In one case I wanted more of a punk rock sound and oversteered the recorder. As far as I remember, the distortion set in in a very good natured, gentle fashion and maxed out with a rumbling, compressed sound that still left everything recognisable. Digital distortion effects tend to be brutal in comparison. Maybe the simulation is more interesting if you strive outside realistic parameters? -- Thorsten Wilms <t_w_@xxxxxxxxxx> _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list -- linux-audio-user@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To unsubscribe send an email to linux-audio-user-leave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
