Darrell Thorp explains his use of tape saturation on the mix bus to enhance the track's energy and cohesiveness.
He specifically uses the UAD Ampex ATR-102 emulation, favoring the GP9 tape type, +6 biasing, and 1/2" tape width.
Thorp contrasts 15ips and 30ips tape speeds, opting for 30ips on this track for its tighter response and better handling of transients, as opposed to 15ips which adds warmth and low-end, already sufficient in this mix.