Secret Weapon Chain
Drum Bus Signal Path
MPC Groove → Neve 1073 → DBX 165 → Studer A80 (¼" tape) → Pro Tools
Temperature Matters
Our studio maintains 72°F/22°C for optimal tape machine performance. Cold = brittle highs, Hot = muddy lows!
Classic Gear Settings
Fender Rhodes through:
- Tube Tech CL 1B
- Attack: 30ms | Release: Auto | Ratio: 2.5:1
- Lexicon 224
- Hall C | 1.8s Decay | 15% Modulation
Modern Workflow Hack
Digital Session → Print to 2" Tape → Re-import → Blend 30%
