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. >