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Post by Martin John Butler on May 30, 2020 7:29:07 GMT -6
Funny, the only UAD pre I like is their Helios plug. The Neve and their API's fall short to me. I use my own preamps now, but if I'm recording something simple like a podcast for a friend, I use the the Helios plug. It adds a sort of strange EQ, but I like it. I can only imagine how sweet the real thing must be.
One of the things I noticed over the years is the LP's on Atlantic Records, (like Zep or mid period Stones, Crosby, Stills & Nash) always sounded great. I wondered if the actual vinyl productions, or the mastering plant they used helped that happen.
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Post by Guitar on May 30, 2020 7:50:59 GMT -6
Try the SSL preamp I thought it was one of the best ones in UAD.
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Post by Martin John Butler on May 30, 2020 8:49:04 GMT -6
I would, but having their Neve and Helios is enough since I use my own preamps anyway.
If I spend any money at UAD it would be for the Capitol Chambers, (just in case I ever want that specific sound) or the 175/176 compressors.
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Post by roundbadge on Jun 1, 2020 4:50:47 GMT -6
I had 4 Black 3 band all original lustraphone modules
The ones that created all the hype.
Cool modules..But yes After using them for a few years I came to my own conclusion:they weren’t game changers.
No my tracks didn’t magically impart zep or the stones lol.
My vintage neves always sounded deeper and bigger for lack of a better word.
I also realized I could buy an entire rack of Capi pre amps for the price of one module and after comparing found the capis more useful.and way more gain/headroom.
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Post by ericn on Jun 1, 2020 8:09:56 GMT -6
I had 4 Black 3 band all original lustraphone modules The ones that created all the hype. Cool modules..But yes After using them for a few years I came to my own conclusion:they weren’t game changers. No my tracks didn’t magically impart zep or the stones lol. My vintage neves always sounded deeper and bigger for lack of a better word. I also realized I could buy an entire rack of Capi pre amps for the price of one module and after comparing found the capis more useful.and way more gain/headroom. Oh Hunter my man, The lessons of chasing the hyped magic of unobtanium. This is why we love the fact that we can live through your adventures in the deep end. |
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Post by roundbadge on Jun 1, 2020 8:34:44 GMT -6
I had 4 Black 3 band all original lustraphone modules The ones that created all the hype. Cool modules..But yes After using them for a few years I came to my own conclusion:they weren’t game changers. No my tracks didn’t magically impart zep or the stones lol. My vintage neves always sounded deeper and bigger for lack of a better word. I also realized I could buy an entire rack of Capi pre amps for the price of one module and after comparing found the capis more useful.and way more gain/headroom. Oh Hunter my man, The lessons of chasing the hyped magic of unobtanium. This is why we love the fact that we can live through your adventures in the deep end. Haha right!? Funny after chasing the rainbows for years I barely have any vintage gear anymore.a couple km 84’s,c12a’s and 2 Neve 1084’s. And honestly if I dumped those Today I’d just get some Soyuz 13’s and BAE or whatever’s and be completely happy. I just sold my last RCA 44 last week..cause Stager! |
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Post by ericn on Jun 1, 2020 9:17:55 GMT -6
Oh Hunter my man, The lessons of chasing the hyped magic of unobtanium. This is why we love the fact that we can live through your adventures in the deep end. Haha right!? Funny after chasing the rainbows for years I barely have any vintage gear anymore.a couple km 84’s,c12a’s and 2 Neve 1084’s. And honestly if I dumped those Today I’d just get some Soyuz 13’s and BAE or whatever’s and be completely happy. I just sold my last RCA 44 last week..cause Stager! Yeah I think as we get older we start to understand that reliability and repeatability out weigh the audio folk lore. You know the more I think about it one would think the messed up Neve’s Scott Dickers of the Onion had should have scared me away ! Instead I continue to keep my 8ch of Dan Alexander’s working. We live in a new golden age of inspired by, clones and original designs, let’s just hope most of these guys survive the current economy. |
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Post by Hudsonic on Jun 1, 2020 9:58:38 GMT -6
I had the raggedy low headroom Helios modules here. The rebuilds I'm talking about. They were pushed by The King but I adjudged them to be harsh and just plain a bright sound. Sold them quickly. I felt that I was had by The King.
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Post by Ward on Jun 1, 2020 14:00:07 GMT -6
I had the raggedy low headroom Helios modules here. The rebuilds I'm talking about. They were pushed by The King but I adjudged them to be harsh and just plain a bright sound. Sold them quickly. I felt that I was had by The King. And perhaps all thzt is what makes them amazing on electric guitar amplifier capture. I'd like a single RU Quad type 69 for guitar amp and drum capture. . . please. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2020 15:24:37 GMT -6
i sold my vintage lustraphone module to the king about 10 years ago - they payed me very very well..
Long live the king.
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Post by roundbadge on Jun 1, 2020 15:35:57 GMT -6
I had the raggedy low headroom Helios modules here. The rebuilds I'm talking about. They were pushed by The King but I adjudged them to be harsh and just plain a bright sound. Sold them quickly. I felt that I was had by The King. and the vintage 1970 modules I had from Island/Basing street studio were a tad dark. who knows.glad I took the cash back. |
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Post by roundbadge on Jun 1, 2020 15:40:17 GMT -6
I had the raggedy low headroom Helios modules here. The rebuilds I'm talking about. They were pushed by The King but I adjudged them to be harsh and just plain a bright sound. Sold them quickly. I felt that I was had by The King. And perhaps all thzt is what makes them amazing on electric guitar amplifier capture. I'd like a single RU Quad type 69 for guitar amp and drum capture. . . please. "Type 69" was Tony Arnolds rebranding thing. smart move as the real rather un-glamorous name for those 3 band passive modules was the "0011" module |
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