Native Instruments MASCHINE MK3 Groove Production Studio (Black) - Manual (Page 778)

Tape Mode – Parameter Description
Input Controls the input gain of the effect. This affects the amount of
tape distortion and compression.
Contour Controls the high frequency roll-off starting frequency.
Frequencies above this point will be attenuated.
Drive Controls the low frequency boost/cut of the effect.
Tube Mode
The Tube mode emulates the smooth saturation of overdriven tube amplifiers. It is equipped
with a feedback-driven dynamic compression and an additional EQ section allowing you to fine
adjust the frequency content to be processed.
The Saturator in Tube mode in the Control area.
Tube Mode – Parameter Description
MAIN Section
Mode Selects between Classic , Tape , and Tube saturation modes. All
other parameters vary according to the mode selected here.
Charge In Tube mode the Saturator provides a negative feedback loop
that attenuates the level at the Saturator’s input according to
the amount of low frequencies at its output. This notably
prevents the bass content “polluting” the saturation. The
Charge parameter allows you to adjust the amount of feedback.
At 0 (full left) the feedback loop is disabled. Increase the
Charge value to strengthen the effect. Higher values additionally
generate an interesting compression-like effect.
Effect Reference
Distortion Effects
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