Flutter is a rapid, wriggling movement that is
largely unique to tape.
Unlike wow, with its erratic wobbling, flutter has
an even, anchoring effect. It provides a steady
presence that is almost more like texture than
modulation. Never too high, never too low, just
twitching away in the middle.
It affects both loudness and pitch.
Let’s crank it.
VOLUME
SATURATE
MODEL
FAILURE
WOW
FLUTTER
Now turn it down just to the point where you stop
noticing it. This is a good trick for more subtle,
realistic settings.
Using
FLUTTER
without
WOW
can be useful for
a sound that feels vintage, but not broken.
Reminiscent of an older time, but without any
obvious modulation.
Try dialing in just a bit of
FLUTTER
when using
Gen Loss
like an overdrive, EQ, or chorus. A secret
ingredient for that extra touch of nuance.
Flutter
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