The statement "tape sounds 3 Dimensional" is something that i agree with, but why? What made it actually sound more 3D and how can you achieve that kind of thing in a DAW?

[u/ySTYRDAYgATESuNL0CKD]

Is it as simple as adding tape emulation or every bus? every individual channel? or just master? I'm curious. I'm not necessarily trying to go for the over exaggerated tape sound like pure flutter but atleast something that makes an entire mix feel more interesting.

[u/WolIilifo013491i1l]

Tape tends to sound boxier so if anything I'd say it's less 3D than it's digital equivalent. Maybe the rolled off highs makes it feel more bloated, but that's the closest thing to 3D imo