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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 5, 2017 13:32:13 GMT -6
er...to be murdered with one bolder...
Was thinking today I might buy the Sknote Sta-Limit plug...then record a vocal through the Stam 1073 and use both to compress at a few different settings. Also might demo the Acustica Pink compressor...not sure if my UAD API2500 demo is kaput or not.
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Post by m03 on Apr 5, 2017 13:38:47 GMT -6
I've been curious about that one. Are you saying you have the hardware to compare it with? And in that case, Retro or Gates?
Looking forward to hearing what you think of it.
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Post by deehope on Apr 5, 2017 14:27:12 GMT -6
er...to be murdered with one bolder... Was thinking today I might buy the Sknote Sta-Limit plug...then record a vocal through the Stam 1073 and use both to compress at a few different settings. Also might demo the Acustica Pink compressor...not sure if my UAD API2500 demo is kaput or not. uh.... Nebula Tim P sta level |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 5, 2017 15:31:07 GMT -6
I've been curious about that one. Are you saying you have the hardware to compare it with? And in that case, Retro or Gates? Looking forward to hearing what you think of it. Retro...with a 6386 |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 5, 2017 15:31:23 GMT -6
er...to be murdered with one bolder... Was thinking today I might buy the Sknote Sta-Limit plug...then record a vocal through the Stam 1073 and use both to compress at a few different settings. Also might demo the Acustica Pink compressor...not sure if my UAD API2500 demo is kaput or not. uh.... Nebula Tim P sta level ooooooooo |
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Post by drbill on Apr 5, 2017 15:35:03 GMT -6
er...to be murdered with one bolder... Was thinking today I might buy the Sknote Sta-Limit plug.. They ever come out with AAX? |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 5, 2017 16:52:52 GMT -6
er...to be murdered with one bolder... Was thinking today I might buy the Sknote Sta-Limit plug.. They ever come out with AAX? Not sure... littlesicily mentioned it when he was buying the Dolby plug (that sounds really good in the examples)...I had the beta at one time and it was kind of a mess. Looks really nice now. Looks like he took some cues from Klanghelm. |
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Post by tasteliketape on Apr 5, 2017 17:06:53 GMT -6
Only a couple of there plugs are aax the sta level plug is not.
The Dolby plug is and the distressor ,and a Dbx type comp are aax .
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Post by littlesicily on Apr 5, 2017 17:29:05 GMT -6
I dig the Dolby A plug. A tiny bit blended in on vocal buss.
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Post by johneppstein on Apr 5, 2017 17:29:39 GMT -6
Only a couple of there plugs are aax the sta level plug is not. The Dolby plug is and the distressor ,and a Dbx type comp are aax . Can someone explain to me why anyone would need a Dolby plugin? Digital needs noise reduction like a fish needs a bicycle. |
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Post by tasteliketape on Apr 5, 2017 17:44:31 GMT -6
From my limited knowledge it's an old trick done with a Dolby noise reduction unit not sure of the correct model number . Gives the vocal some Air .
Also the Standard Audio Stretch 500 series unit is based on this also.
Google " Dolby vocal trick" theres a ton of info on it .
I have the U-he Satin tape plug in and it has this as a preset ,but I'm agree with littlesicily a little is all you need
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Post by jazznoise on Apr 5, 2017 18:02:36 GMT -6
It's the A-Unit, modded. It's a 4 band compander so you'd cut two of the bands so the top two would come through companded for some extra sheen.
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Post by drbill on Apr 5, 2017 18:04:59 GMT -6
It's the A-Unit, modded. It's a 4 band compander so you'd cut two of the bands so the top two would come through companded for some extra sheen. That's it exactly. Widely used back in the day in LA studios. |
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Post by jeremygillespie on Apr 5, 2017 20:50:27 GMT -6
It's the A-Unit, modded. It's a 4 band compander so you'd cut two of the bands so the top two would come through companded for some extra sheen. That's it exactly. Widely used back in the day in LA studios. I picked up a pair about 7 years ago on ebay for dirt cheap after I was assisting for somebody that used them for bgv's. They get used a bunch. Very cool sound and quickly fits things in somehow. |
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Post by jeromemason on Apr 5, 2017 22:22:44 GMT -6
I dig the Dolby A plug. A tiny bit blended in on vocal buss. Is there a plugin version of the A?? I may have missed this. I LOVE the sound of the A on female pop BGV's..... so slick. |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 5, 2017 22:25:38 GMT -6
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Post by topshelfmg on Apr 5, 2017 22:26:00 GMT -6
Let me know what you think of the Sknote plugin! I am currently reviewing a 176 styled plugin from another company, and it seems to be lacking in the saturation department. I would love a really kick ass vari-mu plugin of that variety that isn't your typical Fairchild or Manley emulation.
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Post by ericn on Apr 6, 2017 9:55:35 GMT -6
I dig the Dolby A plug. A tiny bit blended in on vocal buss. Is there a plugin version of the A?? I may have missed this. I LOVE the sound of the A on female pop BGV's..... so slick. Try the Standard Audio Stretch Dolby trick and more in one 500 slot and pretty reasonably priced! Give these guys credit for not building another Neve Clone! |
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Post by iamasound on Apr 6, 2017 13:44:00 GMT -6
I bought the SKnote Sta-Level plug last year with a few other of those fine Italian delicacies and like the flavors that they all impart on my audio palatte. Find the sweet spot and enjoy.
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 7, 2017 17:46:11 GMT -6
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Post by deehope on Apr 7, 2017 17:59:24 GMT -6
do you want me to run it through the nebula? |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 7, 2017 18:15:00 GMT -6
do you want me to run it through the nebula? Yeah, definitely! I think I got a little less than -12 GR... |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 7, 2017 18:21:28 GMT -6
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Post by drsax on Apr 7, 2017 19:24:14 GMT -6
Man... as decent as the plugs sound, the hardware just sounds so smooth and effortless. Like it's not even trying. That's my favorite thing about the real STA level. Plugs sound respectful and useable... but they sound slightly closed in comparison. And they don't handle the sibilance nearly as gracefully as the hardware. Your vocal sounds awesome as always Johnkenn - That Stam 1073 sounds real nice on your voice. Was this your upton mic? |
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Post by Johnkenn on Apr 7, 2017 19:43:19 GMT -6
Yes...the mic certainly has a ton to do with the sound here (check what I said in the Stam thread)...
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