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Post by ragan on Apr 29, 2024 8:55:04 GMT -6
My main use cases would be being able to comp/edit while I'm on flights and then doing simple overdubs at the cabin or other locations. I print a lot of hardware and don't use a huge amount of DSP so none of this is will be all that computationally expensive. Drawn to the Air for its price and form factor.
This would not be my main studio machine. I have the last Intel iMac they made, maxed out, and I'll be using it as the main studio machine for several more years.
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Post by ragan on Apr 28, 2024 23:54:12 GMT -6
Anyone using a MacBook Air for actual audio/DAW stuff? Looks like we’re on M3 now (I haven’t really been paying attention).
I want an audio laptop for doing stuff while I’m traveling and/or remote tracking at the cabin.
The MacBook Airs are pretty reasonable now.
My main interface is a Symphony MKII and it’s Mac only. Obviously the Airs aren’t the highest horsepower machines out there, but I’m also not using a bunch of VI/DSP hog stuff.
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Post by ragan on Apr 27, 2024 23:47:22 GMT -6
I think the happiest I’ve been with an acoustic guitar recording I’ve done has been with the Samar VL37a.
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Post by ragan on Apr 27, 2024 10:59:34 GMT -6
The UAD EMT140 is a stone cold DSP classic. They need to release it native. Pure Plate is a stripped down version and it’s great, but I want the classic 140 plug.
LS Lustrous Plates is really good too. It was the one that helped push me over the cliff into ditching UAD and going all native back in the day.
Also I have several EMT140 IRs that sound amazing when hosted/sculpted with LS Reverberate.
A big part of the allure of the UAD EMT140 is admittedly nostalgia, for me. There are lots of viable ways to skin that cat, sonically.
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Post by ragan on Apr 26, 2024 14:21:26 GMT -6
I love the LYD-48. I’m not sure I’ll ever move to something else. But if the Core 59 were sort of ‘more of that’ and I felt like spending a lot more on monitors, that’s where I’d look.
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Post by ragan on Apr 26, 2024 11:26:46 GMT -6
Yeah it’s an Altiverb/real ambient acoustic space niche.
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Post by ragan on Apr 26, 2024 11:20:21 GMT -6
drbill did you get your 50% off info from the rumor mill or some better source?
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Post by ragan on Apr 25, 2024 22:37:58 GMT -6
I didn't know about this either. Don't need another DSP comp but when has that ever stopped me from sniffing around.
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Post by ragan on Apr 25, 2024 22:25:06 GMT -6
Oktava 219's are a "Dr. Bill" fave. But usually are a bit more $$. Chris I've been using CAD m179s on toms for like a decade. They're really good in that application. These are my 2 favorite mics for toms. Normally, I'll head towards the 219's first, as - like many Oktava's - they have a reedy, woody tone. Works for toms for me. If I want something more modern sounding, I'll head towards the m179's though. Either will work for me though. I should try the 219s on toms again. Been years. I'm pretty sure I still have a pair (of 219s) in the closet. I don't chase 'modern' drum sounds, but the m179s always just worked well on toms and I never took them off.
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Post by ragan on Apr 25, 2024 21:58:04 GMT -6
Undecided whether to try these CAD 100sx for toms or is there anything else decent for $100? I've been using CAD m179s on toms for like a decade. They're really good in that application.
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Post by ragan on Apr 25, 2024 15:14:53 GMT -6
And I'm terribly confused about pricing - on the site it's listing the Profession download as $199...on SW it's drastically more? They lowered the price after the Christmas sale. Maybe SW doesn’t have updated price?
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Post by ragan on Apr 25, 2024 14:52:54 GMT -6
I tried the demo of Inspirata and thought it was really good. But it only works at lower sample rates (the demo) and I didn’t have much to try it with at those rates. But I made a mental note to buy it sometime.
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Post by ragan on Apr 24, 2024 23:47:02 GMT -6
I'm curious what answers might rise to the top for the question; What would your mic choice(s) be for acoustic guitar, if you can't use a KM84 ?
One Schoeps cmc641. One MArtin D28S. regards, Ty Ford Hey, this is cool
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Post by ragan on Apr 24, 2024 21:53:24 GMT -6
Sounds nice. I'd dig one I think.
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Post by ragan on Apr 24, 2024 21:41:08 GMT -6
Do you remember which thread you posted those comparison clips in? I remember hearing those and thinking 'damn, that's closer than I would have thought'...but that was quite awhile ago. Several monitoring upgrades (for me) ago. I'd love to give them a fresh listen. I didn't post them... was just doing this yesterday... cheers Wiz Oh I meant years ago. I thought you posted a few comparison clips. Could be someone else's clips I'm thinking of.
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Post by ragan on Apr 24, 2024 19:26:50 GMT -6
Do you, or anyone else, have thoughts about the lite version versus the full one? Cheers, Geoff I have the full version and a real M7M... I compared them yesterday (have done this before)... the difference is substantial....for me... the bricsti is more alive and sounds way more like it's a real instrument in a real space.....the 7th heaven is good... The only other plug in I have ever heard that is like the bricasti in realness... is the recent sound city studios from UA. but its in reality one room. The 7th heaven sounds good... but it is no Bricasti.... cheers Wiz Do you remember which thread you posted those comparison clips in? I remember hearing those and thinking 'damn, that's closer than I would have thought'...but that was quite awhile ago. Several monitoring upgrades (for me) ago. I'd love to give them a fresh listen.
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Post by ragan on Apr 24, 2024 13:27:02 GMT -6
I kinda think of LS Seventh Heaven as being the de facto top-of-the-heap ITB reverb.
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Post by ragan on Apr 23, 2024 21:11:56 GMT -6
I used a Heritage OST-4 for years and it worked great. Only sold it because I went to a 10-slot unit. Did I buy it? I bought mine from someone here. It does exactly what it’s supposed to. I don’t think so? I sold it on Reverb.
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Post by ragan on Apr 23, 2024 13:54:18 GMT -6
LS Seventh Heaven in general. Or LS Reverberate 3 if I want to use specific IRs. Also love UAD EMT140 but haven’t had it for years. Got Pure Plate (or whatever the stripped down UAD140 is called) and use that a good bit.
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Post by ragan on Apr 23, 2024 8:33:08 GMT -6
I used a Heritage OST-4 for years and it worked great. Only sold it because I went to a 10-slot unit.
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Post by ragan on Apr 22, 2024 23:40:51 GMT -6
I’m in the ‘Don’t make a lateral move unless you’re really sure about it’ camp.
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Post by ragan on Apr 20, 2024 22:11:07 GMT -6
Damn. I’d love a second VL37A…
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Post by ragan on Apr 17, 2024 21:43:23 GMT -6
Oh man, definitely post the pics.
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Post by ragan on Apr 16, 2024 21:55:53 GMT -6
API Vision channel strip has become a go-to for me, especially on drums and guitars.
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Post by ragan on Apr 16, 2024 12:01:40 GMT -6
Took me a minute to even figure out that this could be a monitors thing.
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