Tape: The Pioneer of Effects
Today's recording engineers and producers enjoy a vast array of effects. But tape machines were the first effect processors in recording studios. From echo and flanging to the warm saturation of the tape, early music would have sounded very different without them.
Vintage Charm Revived
The Deco plugin not only replicates the authentic sound of classic tape machines but also brings back the forgotten studio workflow. While many plugins mimic tape machines, the Deco is unique as it accurately recreates the tandem operation of two tape decks. The timed relationship between these decks creates phasing, flanging, chorus, echo, and double - tracking effects used in famous early tracks. Now, you can have this in an easy - to - use plugin.
Two - in - One Studio Magic
Deco combines two distinct effects for a great studio workflow. Doubletracker: Control two interactive tape decks. Vary the timing between the Reference and Lag decks to achieve psychedelic flanging, beautiful chorusing, and more. Tape Saturation: Smooth your tracks with familiar tape compression and saturation. Add a touch of tape - driven overdrive to fatten up your sound.
Using the Strymon Deco Plugin is a breeze. First, understand the two main parts: the Doubletracker and the Tape Saturation. For the Doubletracker, play around with the timing relationship between the Reference and Lag decks. You can adjust the settings to get different effects like flanging and chorusing. Just start with small changes and listen to how the sound evolves. The Tape Saturation side is straightforward. You can turn it on to add compression and saturation to your tracks. Increase the overdrive to make the sound fatter. As for maintenance, keep your software up - to - date. Make sure your computer meets the plugin's system requirements. When you're done using it, save your project settings properly. Don't overload your computer with too many other programs while using the plugin to avoid any performance issues.
