Native Instruments MASCHINE MIKRO MK3 Manual page 647

Classic Mode 3 Parameter
Contour
Drive
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 3 Parameter
MAIN Section
Mode
Input
Contour
Drive
Description
Determines how closely the Saturator responds to the input
volume. Higher values create a more distorted sound.
Adjusts the amount of distortion introduced by the Saturator.
Description
Selects between Classic, Tape, and Tube saturation modes. All
other parameters vary according to the mode selected here.
Controls the input gain of the effect. This affects the amount of
tape distortion and compression.
Controls the high frequency roll-off starting frequency.
Frequencies above this point will be attenuated.
Controls the low frequency boost/cut of the effect.
Effect Reference
Distortion Effects
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