Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black) - Manual (Page 777)

Classic Mode – Parameter Description
Contour Determines how closely the Saturator responds to the input
volume. Higher values create a more distorted sound.
Drive Adjusts the amount of distortion introduced by the Saturator.
The Saturator in Classic mode on the controller.
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 – Parameter Description
MAIN Section
Mode Selects between Classic , Tape , and Tube saturation modes. All
other parameters vary according to the mode selected here.
Effect Reference
Distortion Effects
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