Drive controls the amount of saturation effect by increasing the input signal to the modeled tape machine while automatically compensating by reducing the overall output. Drive is adjustable from –12 dB to +12 dB, with a default value of 0 dB.
Output controls the output signal level of the plug-in after processing. Output is adjustable from –12 dB to +12 dB, with a default value of 0 dB.
The Tape Machine control lets you select one of three tape machine types emulated by the plug-in, each with its own sonic characteristics:
Simulates the effect of a limited-bandwidth analog tape device, such as an outboard tape-based echo effect.
The Tape Formula control lets you select either of two magnetic tape formulations emulated by the plug-in, each with its own saturation characteristics:
Emulates the characteristics of Ampex 456, exhibiting a more pronounced saturation effect.
Emulates the characteristics of Quantegy GP9, exhibiting a more subtle saturation effect.