What do tape saturation plugins do?
Tape saturation plugins emulate the sound of audio recorded through tape machines. They introduce odd order harmonics, subtle compression, and non-linear shifts in frequency response. ... This type of harmonic distortion works great for adding dimension, fatness, and depth to your mix.
Where does tape Saturation go in chain?
I personally like to saturate at the end of the chain most of the time, because the I'm taking a finished sound source, that has already been EQ'd and compressed, and essentially giving it some "juice". Adding those even or odd order harmonics tends to make the sound much thicker and more exciting.
What is tape simulation?
That is, digital emulation of classic analog masterpieces. ... Tape machines, compressors, EQs, preamps, and many other popular analog tools that were used to make your favorite records are now being released as plugins to be used within the DAW of your choice.