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Delay Machines: dTape
An intricate re-creation of a sliding head tape delay system.
PARAMETERS:
Tape Speed: Choose Fast speed for a higher fidelity experience
or Normal for standard tape machine operation. The
Wow/Flutter (Mod Depth knob) and Tape Crinkle (Mod
Speed knob) track the tape speed for a huge range of
tape machine experiences.
Low End Contour: Allows for shaping the low-end from full low-end to extreme progressive high-
KNOB FUNCTIONS: In dTape, four of the knobs assume different controls than the other delay machines.
FILTER
TAPE AGE: In dTape,
the filter knob takes on
the function of TAPE
AGE. This controls the
bandwidth of the tape
just as it would change
over time in a traditional
tape delay machine.
As regular tapes wear
out, their bandwidth
becomes limited. The
TAPE AGE control
recreates this. Set to
minimum for a fresh,
full bandwidth tape.
As the knob is turns
clockwise, the tape will
get progressively darker.
dTAPE
FAST
NORMAL
passing. With high repeats, this control is a major factor in the overall tape
machine sound.
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GRIT
TAPE BIAS: In dTape, the
GRIT knob takes on the
function of TAPE BIAS.
This control adjusts tape
machine bias, from under-
biased to over-biased.
Bias sets the dynamic
range and headroom of the
delay signal. Higher bias
levels result in reduced
echo volume and limited
headroom. Lower bias
settings result in the
cleanest echoes with the
most headroom. For an
optimally biased tape
machine set to 9:00. For an
under biased tape machine
with extra high frequency
response set to minimum.
TIPS & TRICKS:
using minimum bias to tame the regenerative high frequencies.
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SPEED
TAPE CRINKLE: In dTape,
the SPEED knob takes
on the function of TAPE
CRINKLE. This control
adjusts the amount
and severity of tape
irregularities, including
friction, creases, splices
and contaminants. Tape
Crinkle characteristics
track accordingly to tape
speed. Set to minimum for
a fresh, clean tape. Set to
maximum for a tape that
has been mangled and
chewed for years.
Reduce the Repeats knob if necessary when
The mechanical
TIPS & TRICKS:
effects of wow/flutter and tape
crinkle will track to the Tape Speed
parameter. Select FAST for higher
fidelity, including wider playback head
frequency response. Select NORMAL
for a warmer tape sound. High SPEED
and DEPTH knob settings (tape crinkle
and wow/flutter) with NORMAL Tape
Speed will produce the characteristics
of an old un-serviced tape machine.
MOD
MOD
DEPTH
WOW & FLUTTER: In
dTape, the DEPTH knob
takes on the function of
WOW & FLUTTER. This
control varies the amount
of mechanically related
tape speed fluctuations.
This also results in
natural tape machine style
modulation. Turn the knob
fully counter clockwise
for a perfectly tuned,
cleaned and serviced tape
machine. Turn the knob
fully clockwise to hear the
sound of a tape machine in
need of service. In between
the extreme settings, a
natural tape modulation is
achieved.
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