Let's get reel now! Stop sounding digital AF
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:32 Studer A800
6:20 Blackbox
8:20 Softube Tape
10:10 Outro
If your mix sounds clean but dead, it's probably missing one thing: saturation.
In this video, I break down how I use tape machine emulations and analog-style saturation plugins to bring life, glue, and depth to my tracks. Whether you're producing tech house, techno, or any genre of electronic music, adding saturation the right way can be the difference between a demo and a record.
I walk you through:
UAD Studer A800 for subtle compression, harmonic glue, and analog warmth
Plugin Alliance Black Box Analog Design HG-2 for rich harmonic saturation
Softube Tape for quick, mix-friendly character on vocals, drums, and synths
📚 What You’ll Learn:
How to use tape machines for glue & depth
How to shape tone with Pentode/Triode harmonics
When to saturate the mix bus vs individual tracks
Saturation tips for club-ready electronic music
🧠 Private 1-on-1 Coaching Available
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🎛️ Gear / Plugins Used:
UAD Studer A800
Plugin Alliance Black Box HG-2
Softube Tape
Ableton Live 12
Kick, Bass, Synth examples from my own sessions
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