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Old 01-26-2007, 07:54 AM
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Default massey tape head buyers?

I have L2007 and I really like it a LOT! Anyone here buy the tapehead?
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Old 01-26-2007, 08:22 AM
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Default Re: massey tape head buyers?

I bought all the massey plugs. You can't beat them at the price, and I use tape head in every session.

Definitely recommended.
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Old 01-26-2007, 08:25 AM
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Default Re: massey tape head buyers?

How does it stack up next to McDSP AC-2?
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Old 01-26-2007, 08:37 AM
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Default Re: massey tape head buyers?

I've only use the AC-2 demo, and since my demo period expired long before tape head came out I have no way to directly compare the two, sorry. The AC-2 is much more configurable, and I would probably use it instead of tape head if I owned it, and if I could afford it I would own it.

If you really want a good comparison, you should try them out for yourself. Tape Head is almost fully functional in demo mode, and the AC-2 demo can be used for 14 days.
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Old 01-26-2007, 09:56 AM
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Default Re: massey tape head buyers?

Thanks, I'll try them out. $500 for AC-1 and 2 is pretty steep, so I am looking for an alternative as well. Maybe digi's "Reel Tape Suite" will be reasonably priced.
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Old 01-26-2007, 10:07 AM
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I just downloaded the free Massey Tapehead version. Tapehead appears in my 'Harmonics' folder of RTAS plug-ins but ONLY shows up on Mono tracks. Is the freeware version limited to mono?
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Default Re: massey tape head buyers?

The plugin itself is mono only for both versions, but it can be used in Multi-mono mode (for use on the 2-bus, for instance).
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Default Re: massey tape head buyers?

Shawn, what is difference in the full version of the equalizer? Do you often use the EQ? if so on what types of thing do you prefer it on? What do you usually use tapehead on?
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Shawn, what is difference in the full version of the equalizer?
That's covered on the info page at MasseyPlugins.com. Each one of the plugin info pages at the massey site has the info about the full version at the bottom of the page.
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Do you often use the EQ?
Honestly, very rarely.
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if so on what types of thing do you prefer it on?
If I use it, I tend to use it on distorted guitars
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What do you usually use tapehead on?
Whatever in a particular mix calls for using the tape head plugin.
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Old 01-26-2007, 12:03 PM
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Default Re: massey tape head buyers?

Shawn, would you use the Dynamics III EQ more than the massey eq?

What about the Massey compressor? Do you favor it over the Dynamic III suite?
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