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Stereo tape saturation and compression unit
4 compression modes
Programmable high frequency saturation
Switchable transformer circuits
New ratio "Eleven", which emulates a favorite classic compressor setting
New two color front panel
Separate TRACKING LED intuitive display
New extended stereo link functions
Cooler running Logic Circuitry
Improved overall noise floor
The EL7-X Fatso is a modern digitally controlled analog device that offers many of the "musical non-linearities" exhibited by the older tube, class A discrete, and magnetic tape mediums. This two channel audio processor will musically integrate frequencies and transients and increase the apparent volume without actual increase in peak levels. In addition, two channels of famous Empirical Labs compression are provided. There are several compressor "types" with fixed attacks and releases (if you want a fully controllable compressor, you will need the Empirical Labs Distressor!).
This redesign of the Fatso Jr focuses on running cooler with a 20% drop in current draw. It also has an improved interface operation. Holding any button in for a second will make the control step backwards, so the user doesn’t have to cycle around to go back one step in setting one parameter. Also, the Stereo Link is improved and offers a second link method by holding in both COMP buttons. It locks the compressors and Bypass logic together, and allows either channels’ buttons to control the settings. Much more foolproof. There is also a separate LED for the TRACK (Tracking) compressor, so that two LEDs do not have to be used, and interpreted by the user. SPANK is now a Blue LED delineated from the other compressors off to the side, to indicate that it is different and can be used in conjunction with the other ratios. Customers will find compressor selection more obvious and fun!
The Fatso has 4 compression modes:
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Harmonic generation and soft clipper (distortion generation)
- High frequency saturation - WARMTH!
- Transformer & tape head emulation
- Classic knee compression - Empirical Labs style!
Users can enhance & soften the sound of mediums such as modular digital multitracks (MDM's), HD recorders, Dat Ram Recorders etc. Mixdown engineers will have an option not to use bulky, expensive, (and often flaky) analog tape recorders to get the warmth and sweet high end they've come to rely on for so many decades. Owners of Adats, MDM's, RAM and modern hard disk recorders can finally put a stop to complaints about the "coldness" and "brittle edge" of their mixes and instruments with the "rounded" and "musically non linear elements" of vintage analog. Finally, audiophiles can bring back the warmth and cuddly sound of LP's and tapes to their CD players, and other digital reproduction mediums.
For more information on this or any Empirical Labs product visit www.empiricallabs.com.
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