Just wanted to give a shout out to one of my favorite companies, Universal Audio. I own a number of their plug-ins, which run on the fantastic UAD-2 card. I recently added the FATSO Jr. to my arsenal of Universal plug-ins, and love the effect it has on my tracks!
For those in the know, the original Empirical Labs FATSO Jr. is a Analog Tape Simulator and Compressor. It "gives users the wonderfully warm and pleasing sound of magnetic recording tape, class A transformers, and tube circuits...Specifically, the FATSO is designed to musically integrate frequencies and transients — and increase the apparent volume of your source material — in the same way classic analog equipment does."
I find that I'm using it on more and more songs, as it brings out that elusive warmth and vibe that can so often be missing in hard disc recording. For more info, click here.
