Audiomatic: Tape phase issue
Posted: 04 Mar 2017
Anyone else notice the dry/wet to be useless on the tape setting? Pretty bad phase cancellation in the mid freqs. Makes the blend unusable in some situations.
This Audiomatic tape setting blend issue was actually mentioned in a thread here recently somewhere.Galaxy wrote:This kinda sucks, being able to blend a little tape in would be nice. Wonder if this has to do with latency, and props might beable to fix this in a future update. Have you noticed this issue with any of the other algos?
I've noticed this issue as well with the Tape setting. I haven't tried Giles's input gain "drive" suggestion yet, but since your post reminded me, I think I'll give it a shot. I also noticed that the VHS setting does something really nice to transients as wellTritoneAddiction wrote:This Audiomatic tape setting blend issue was actually mentioned in a thread here recently somewhere.Galaxy wrote:This kinda sucks, being able to blend a little tape in would be nice. Wonder if this has to do with latency, and props might beable to fix this in a future update. Have you noticed this issue with any of the other algos?
Selig said that you can adjust the tape effect with the gain knob on the left. That goes for all settings. I haven't experimented with it myself yet but I will.
Some other settings have issues with the blend effect also. But from what I can hear it works well with several of them. I mostly use the blend on VHS, vinyl and bottom.
Even with its problems I still find Audiomatic as a whole a great plugin and I use it in every track I make, both for mixing purposes and creative purpsoese. I love it.
A favorite trick of mine is to take a somewhat rhythmic synth lead/pluck sound, then add reverb to it, then let it all go through the VHS setting. It enhances the attack and also boosts the reverb when the sound is less intense, sort of like a compressor but with some added EQ.
Here's an example, the saw lead starting at 0:55.
Thanks, appreciate it. I'm not completely comfortable sharing my song files with people on the internet unless it's for something specific like a song challenge or a collaboration of some sort. Nothing personal, I'm sure you're a trust worthy person, I just want to remain some sort of control over my music. Hope that's ok.MassiveSoundStudios wrote:By the way, that track you referenced is absolutely fantastic! I'm always so impressed with your melodies. The synths almost sound like distorted vocals. I'd love to take a look at that track if you're open to sharing the song file? Your music is very inspiring
Did props intend for this smiley curve as a way to simulate what the Ampex sounded like, or is this an artifact from using filters in the algo?selig wrote:This issue is caused by the filters/EQ used to model the Ampex tape machine's response.
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What smiley curve?Galaxy wrote:Did props intend for this smiley curve as a way to simulate what the Ampex sounded like, or is this an artifact from using filters in the algo?selig wrote:This issue is caused by the filters/EQ used to model the Ampex tape machine's response.
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Sorry I got mixed up, it's not a smiley curve, it's a notch at 600-700hz, and only happens when using the blend, must be phase cancellation.selig wrote:What smiley curve?Galaxy wrote:Did props intend for this smiley curve as a way to simulate what the Ampex sounded like, or is this an artifact from using filters in the algo?selig wrote:This issue is caused by the filters/EQ used to model the Ampex tape machine's response.
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PDC is only on channel and Combinator connections, so try to put automatic on a parallel channel with full wet. If it is different, automatic lacks internal delay compensation and you may ask PH to fix it.TheGodOfRainbows wrote: ↑13 Sep 2017I'm glad I'm not the only one who isn't happy with using Audiomatic Tape wet/dry knob. I don't understand, especially now with latency compensation, this issue exists. Turn the wet/dry to anything other than 100%, and all the presence and mids just go away. What gives?