Is "tubesound" a subtle effect, or am I doing something wrong?

mrid · Sep 19, 2003, 01:24 AM

I am trying to figure out how to properly use the effect "tubesound." Right now I have it hooked up between the 0 and 1 outputs of FXbus and the WaveL and WaveR inputs of xrouting. I am not noticing any obvious effects this way.

mrid · Sep 19, 2003, 01:28 AM

OK, I tried a semi-quiet MP3, and I noticed a slight roll-off of high frequencies and presence. I read that this effect was designed to simulate a pentode preamp tube, correct? If I "stacked" this plugin 2 or 3 times, would I get a more "tubey" sound, or would the gain cascade into each virtual tube?

Daniel Drummond · Sep 19, 2003, 04:08 AM

That effect is supposed to help you simultate analog "tape" distortion (as far as I remember), so that's why it's so subtle. Some people do stack them together to get more distortion. If you search the forum for tube sound or tubesound you'll find more info...

Sep 19, 2003, 01:24 AM	#1
mrid DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Is "tubesound" a subtle effect, or am I doing something wrong? I am trying to figure out how to properly use the effect "tubesound." Right now I have it hooked up between the 0 and 1 outputs of FXbus and the WaveL and WaveR inputs of xrouting. I am not noticing any obvious effects this way.

Sep 19, 2003, 04:08 AM	#3
Daniel Drummond DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,137 Rep Power: 0	That effect is supposed to help you simultate analog "tape" distortion (as far as I remember), so that's why it's so subtle. Some people do stack them together to get more distortion. If you search the forum for tube sound or tubesound you'll find more info... __________________ www.palcomp3.com.br/ed

Sep 19, 2003, 01:28 AM	Thread Starter #2
mrid DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	OK, I tried a semi-quiet MP3, and I noticed a slight roll-off of high frequencies and presence. I read that this effect was designed to simulate a pentode preamp tube, correct? If I "stacked" this plugin 2 or 3 times, would I get a more "tubey" sound, or would the gain cascade into each virtual tube?