Agreed.  I used to use my crappy Dokorder 7140 for this.  It worked wonders
on sterile synth tracks.  I think the flutter helped to fatten them up a
lot.  FX - yes.  Hi Fi - NOT!  If it's sound quality commensurate with the
best digital gear you're looking for, then you have to spend the $$$ on a
great machine.

Ellis


On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 3:42 AM, Tom Fine <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> I would argue that a well-working Tascam 16-track 1" machine is BETTER for
> this application than a high-quality 16-track 2" deck. The reason is that
> one can get the tape effects easier, quicker and cheaper using the Tascam.
> Hiss, harmonics, thickening via tape saturation, etc can be easily obtained
> from a Tascam. What is harder with that deck is getting closer to
> output=input. But, that's not what a person wanting to "thicken" or "warm
> up" a track is seeking.
>