Slate Digital -‐ Virtual Tape Machines 8
Virtual Tape Machines - Overview
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Front Panel
Input / Output
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Use the Input level to adjust the level going
to tape. The ho\er the signal, the more tape
saturaPon and compression will occur. Use
Output Level to adjust the level coming off
tape.
Input / Output Link
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When acPvated, this opPon allows for
Constant Gain Monitoring, making it easy to
quickly reference the Processed and
Bypassed signal, without any difference in
volume.
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Group Assignment Selector
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Assigns the plugin to one of VTMs eight
Groups. See the secPon on Grouping for
more details.
Process / Bypass
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Bypasses plugin processing.
Settings
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Opens the SeYngs Panel.
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VU Meters
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Displays the signal level, post calibraPon
and input gain.
Slate Digital Logo
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Opens the info panel, which includes the
credits, version number, & link to user
manual.
Machine Type
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Selects between the 2-‐inch 16-‐track
(A827); or the ½-‐inch 2-‐track (A80RC)
tape machines.
Tape Type
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Selects between the vintage FG456 tape,
and the modern FG9 tape.
Tape Speed
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Selects between 15 / 30ips Tape Speeds.
Bias
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Selects a High, Normal, or Low Bias.
Input / Output Link is a User Interface only. This means that automaPon will only be wri\en or read for the
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parameter you click on. If you wish to automate both Input and Output parameters, they will each require their
own automaPon lane.
