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The distortion resulting from use of the tape simulation can quickly create
"acoustic fatigue", especially for material that is rich in highs. A direct 1:1
comparison with the tape section switched off reveals the differences more
easily. Slight editing with the simulation is generally sufficient to achieve an
"analog touch".
Essential FX
MAGIX Essential FX is a collection of "bread and butter effects" for the most
important applications. They are embedded as VST plug-ins (MAGIX plug-ins
directory) and may be used in the object or in the track. For object application,
see "FX plug-ins" in the "Audio effects" chapter or "Track effects" in the "Mixer"
chapter.
These are simple but solid tools with clear feature sets for daily application.
They include fewer controllers and require less resources.
Stereo delay
The stereo delay is a simple too for typical bread and butter delay effects. The
"analog algorithm" qualifies as a special feature that produces the sound of
echo devices from the old days.
Stereo delay parameters
 Mode: This selects between the essential algorithms.
 Digital: Normal, transparent delay
 Analog: Simulation of a bucket brigade delay (BBD). These devices, which
originate from the pre-digital era, used analog building blocks for storage. The
signal was held for a short time in a relatively simple circuit and then moved on
to the next. This "bucket brigade" principle created a longer signal delay. But
since each element of the chain led to a loss of the signal and would increase
the system noise with longer delays, the devices would use a compander: At