I'm not sure that quite holds true. Yes one was multi tracks and one was 2 bus. But oxide really is a simpler model of the studer, with maybe a different tone.You need to understand the difference between the three tape emulations and how they are used in the analog world.
Studer is typically used for individual tracks to add analog warmth.
Oxide is great for quick, characterful saturation.
Ampex, on the other hand, is explicitly designed for mix bus or mastering purposes.
The mixer in Luna provides exactly what you would typically find in an analog studio. That’s the point.
However that isn't how you have to use them. You can use them where you like, depending on what you think is best.
I might lean into one of them on certain elements, but generally don't use a lot of any tape, except sometimes on buses. (Electronic music)
That said, I've had really good results with Oxide as part of my mastering chain. I like it's tone and find it's great for a small soft clip to help level things out before other parts of my mastering chain come into play.
I think the ampex is a really great plug in, but like many UAD plug ins you may need a more natural/real/acoustic type recording to get the most out of it. I find electronic music doesn't always need the same finesse as a voice or an acoustic guitar.
Statistics: Posted by _leras — Thu Jan 30, 2025 9:55 am