Sharing my test of the Portico 542.

I loudness normalised all the tracks to -10bd, so I can hear the differences.

All sent from DAW with -6bd via Mytek ADDA.

Be interested to hear opinions, as will learn from your experience,

Tracks are:

1. DRY
2. Portico 542 - 15 ips (0 db Gain, 50 saturation, 50 blend) & (No Silk)
3. Portico 542 - 30 ips (0 db Gain, 50 saturation, 50 blend) & (No Silk)
4. Portico 542 - 30 ips (0 db Gain, 50 saturation, 50 blend) & (Blue Silk 50%)
5. Portico 542 - 30 ips (0 db Gain, 50 saturation, 50 blend) & (Red Silk 50%)
6. Portico 542 - 30 ips (0 db Gain, Minimum 0 saturation, 100% blend) & (No Silk)
7. Portico 542 - 30 ips (0 db Gain, 25% saturation, 75% blend) & (Red Silk Just off, 8pm)