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Pultecs
May 5, 2014 14:21:28 GMT -6
Post by jcoutu1 on May 5, 2014 14:21:28 GMT -6
I don't get the question 100%... Wouldn't a Pultec eq emulating plugin always 'do' exactly the same thing as HW? Isn't the question how it sounds? I only have the Bombfactory and the Waves Pultecs. Compared it to my Cartecs. They do a similar thing, but I prefer the latter. Sorry not more clear... I guess I'm asking why people spend the money on a hardware pultec, drip, AML, etc *if* the plugs are really great. I know I'd rather record w/ my hardware STA, 1176, etc comps, but eq is fine for me ITB. I'm just wondering if there's a factor I'm not considering... maybe workflow or some sonic choice that isn't there ITB. I'm not trying tomopen a hardware/software debate... just specifically to the Pultec. For me, I'm mixing in a hybrid situation. My console is feeding a 2-buss chain and I like having eq available on the chain. I'll get my mix 90% of the way, do a bit of sweetening with the 2-buss eq, then finish while mixing into the eq. I don't really have a way of doing that with software. I'm also figuring that I can get a little use out of it while tracking too. |
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Post by littlesicily on May 5, 2014 14:25:54 GMT -6
There's nothing more I'd like to see than a beautiful Pultec (or Drip) staring back at me from my rack, just not convinced I'd be getting any/much noticeable improvement in my scenario... recording vocals, guitars, bass, solo string instruments.
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Post by jcoutu1 on May 5, 2014 14:29:56 GMT -6
There's nothing more I'd like to see than a beautiful Pultec (or Drip) staring back at me from my rack, just not convinced I'd be getting any/much noticeable improvement in my scenario... recording vocals, guitars, bass, solo string instruments. That's the beauty of buying used. If it doesn't work, flip it for what you paid. |
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Post by unit7 on May 5, 2014 14:39:42 GMT -6
There's nothing more I'd like to see than a beautiful Pultec (or Drip) staring back at me from my rack, just not convinced I'd be getting any/much noticeable improvement in my scenario... recording vocals, guitars, bass, solo string instruments. That, and mentioning your work with mic choice/position - Respect! |
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Pultecs
May 5, 2014 14:40:18 GMT -6
Post by tonycamphd on May 5, 2014 14:40:18 GMT -6
There's nothing more I'd like to see than a beautiful Pultec (or Drip) staring back at me from my rack, just not convinced I'd be getting any/much noticeable improvement in my scenario... recording vocals, guitars, bass, solo string instruments. It's a good Q sic, I'm curious to see what dan has to say on this? |
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Pultecs
May 5, 2014 14:49:54 GMT -6
Post by littlesicily on May 5, 2014 14:49:54 GMT -6
There's nothing more I'd like to see than a beautiful Pultec (or Drip) staring back at me from my rack, just not convinced I'd be getting any/much noticeable improvement in my scenario... recording vocals, guitars, bass, solo string instruments. That, and mentioning your work with mic choice/position - Respect! Thanks U7... learned from some of the best... I screwed up a lot of early recordings and my mix guys would train me... to make it easier on them come mix time! But, I learned a lot along the way and am very appreciative to them. |
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Pultecs
May 5, 2014 19:14:24 GMT -6
Post by Johnkenn on May 5, 2014 19:14:24 GMT -6
HARDWARE!
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Pultecs
May 5, 2014 19:14:36 GMT -6
Post by Johnkenn on May 5, 2014 19:14:36 GMT -6
Wait...no...
SOFTWARE!
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Post by Johnkenn on May 5, 2014 19:18:22 GMT -6
I thought the top end on the new UAD MkII Pultecs was pretty awesome - but - I haven't been around real vintage Pultec hardware more than a smattering of times...and didn't really get to use it that much. It just seems like it doesn't get harsh and clinical - and that's the characteristics of hardware EQ to me...
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Post by dandeurloo on May 5, 2014 20:59:48 GMT -6
There's nothing more I'd like to see than a beautiful Pultec (or Drip) staring back at me from my rack, just not convinced I'd be getting any/much noticeable improvement in my scenario... recording vocals, guitars, bass, solo string instruments. I'm coming down to Nashville in a few weeks. Maybe I can bring one along with a few other things. I think you would like it and find it very useful. |
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Pultecs
May 23, 2014 7:35:06 GMT -6
Post by unit7 on May 23, 2014 7:35:06 GMT -6
There was a disturbance in the Force at my bank account today. Pulled the trigger on a pair of Steve Jackson's Pultecs! No idea when they will ship though. Waiting for longed for gear is always a pain...  Will be back with pics and a report. |
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Pultecs
May 23, 2014 7:54:51 GMT -6
Post by jcoutu1 on May 23, 2014 7:54:51 GMT -6
There was a disturbance in the Force at my bank account today. Pulled the trigger on a pair of Steve Jackson's Pultecs! No idea about when they will ship though. Waiting for longed for gear is always a pain... Will be back with pics and a report. Hey unit7, what kind of music do you mainly work on? Do you have any albums that you've recorded in particular that you especially like that I should check out? Congrats on the new Pultecs too! |
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Post by unit7 on May 23, 2014 16:42:52 GMT -6
There was a disturbance in the Force at my bank account today. Pulled the trigger on a pair of Steve Jackson's Pultecs! No idea about when they will ship though. Waiting for longed for gear is always a pain... Will be back with pics and a report. Hey unit7, what kind of music do you mainly work on? Do you have any albums that you've recorded in particular that you especially like that I should check out? Congrats on the new Pultecs too! Hey, thanks for the interest! There's a list at my homepage, with links to songs at Spotify, but perhaps that won't work in the U.S? I mostly do acoustic pop and jazz. I'm quite proud of being a part of the Magnus Lindgren 'Souls' album feat Gregory Porter (among others) that I mixed. It's almost smooth jazz which I believe make some people 'puke a little in their mouths'  but I love that album, especially Gregory's songs and Ivan Lins singing his own hit 'She walks this earth'. I'm also very happy about co prod/co mix with one of our most loved artists here - Lisa Nilsson (album is in swedish). Finally, I posted a sample earlier in the 'What are you working on?' department: www.realgearonline.com/thread/319/albums-mixed-celebrating-yrs-consoleQuite complex project with jazz quartet + 1/3 symphony orchestra. Really happy with how that ended up. Thanks again! Paul |
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Pultecs
May 23, 2014 16:52:30 GMT -6
Post by tonycamphd on May 23, 2014 16:52:30 GMT -6
Hey unit7, what kind of music do you mainly work on? Do you have any albums that you've recorded in particular that you especially like that I should check out? Congrats on the new Pultecs too! Hey, thanks for the interest! There's a list at my homepage, with links to songs at Spotify, but perhaps that won't work in the U.S? I mostly do acoustic pop and jazz. I'm quite proud of the Magnus Lindgren 'Souls' album feat Gregory Porter (among others) that I mixed. It's almost smooth jazz which I believe make some people 'puke a little in their mouths' but I love that album, especially Gregory's songs and Ivan Lins singing his own hit 'She walks this earth'. I'm also very happy about co prod/co mix with one of our most loved artists here - Lisa Nilsson (album is in swedish). Finally, I posted a sample earlier in the 'What are you working on?' department: www.realgearonline.com/thread/319/albums-mixed-celebrating-yrs-consoleQuite complex project with jazz quartet + 1/3 symphony orchestra. Really happy with how that ended up. Thanks again! Paul Paul, your stuff is top shelf my friend, conversely, my own stuff can sometimes make me puke a little in my own mouth, does that mean i'm Smooth and Jazzy?  |
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Pultecs
May 23, 2014 17:11:47 GMT -6
Post by unit7 on May 23, 2014 17:11:47 GMT -6
Hey, thanks for the interest! There's a list at my homepage, with links to songs at Spotify, but perhaps that won't work in the U.S? I mostly do acoustic pop and jazz. I'm quite proud of the Magnus Lindgren 'Souls' album feat Gregory Porter (among others) that I mixed. It's almost smooth jazz which I believe make some people 'puke a little in their mouths' but I love that album, especially Gregory's songs and Ivan Lins singing his own hit 'She walks this earth'. I'm also very happy about co prod/co mix with one of our most loved artists here - Lisa Nilsson (album is in swedish). Finally, I posted a sample earlier in the 'What are you working on?' department: www.realgearonline.com/thread/319/albums-mixed-celebrating-yrs-consoleQuite complex project with jazz quartet + 1/3 symphony orchestra. Really happy with how that ended up. Thanks again! Paul Paul, your stuff is top shelf my friend, conversely, my own stuff can sometimes make me puke a little in my own mouth, does that mean i'm Smooth and Jazzy?  Thanks for the kind words Tony! I never get used to (or enough of  ) getting positive response, especially for mixing. Most recently mixed a double album for South African jazz pianist Kyle Shepherd. Got an email today that the album is now mastered and that he's so happy with the sound. That sure is rewarding. This all could possibly justify the new incoming gems... Jeez, they look sweet!  |
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Pultecs
May 23, 2014 17:27:37 GMT -6
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Post by jcoutu1 on May 23, 2014 17:27:37 GMT -6
Hey unit7, what kind of music do you mainly work on? Do you have any albums that you've recorded in particular that you especially like that I should check out? Congrats on the new Pultecs too! Hey, thanks for the interest! There's a list at my homepage, with links to songs at Spotify, but perhaps that won't work in the U.S? I mostly do acoustic pop and jazz. I'm quite proud of the Magnus Lindgren 'Souls' album feat Gregory Porter (among others) that I mixed. It's almost smooth jazz which I believe make some people 'puke a little in their mouths' but I love that album, especially Gregory's songs and Ivan Lins singing his own hit 'She walks this earth'. I'm also very happy about co prod/co mix with one of our most loved artists here - Lisa Nilsson (album is in swedish). Finally, I posted a sample earlier in the 'What are you working on?' department: www.realgearonline.com/thread/319/albums-mixed-celebrating-yrs-consoleQuite complex project with jazz quartet + 1/3 symphony orchestra. Really happy with how that ended up. Thanks again! Paul Thanks man. I checked out your page and randomly picked the newest Christina Gustafsson record to check out. Sounded really nice. I really enjoyed it while at work today. I look forward to checking out some more stuff. |
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Pultecs
May 28, 2014 7:16:40 GMT -6
Post by Johnkenn on May 28, 2014 7:16:40 GMT -6
I see where jsteiger posted a pic of a Pultec shootout on FB...maybe he can post some thoughts afterwards. |
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Post by jsteiger on May 28, 2014 8:44:04 GMT -6
We have files of all the units. They were strapped across the mix bus. The track is one of Johnny K's mixes but unreleased material. He is checking to see if we can release the files. The band is fricking amazing and the track is killer. It was a nice way to really hear what all the versions of the EQ were doing. It's a game of millimeters and none were bad.  |
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Post by roundbadge on May 28, 2014 10:26:34 GMT -6
I recently did an upgrade on my Pulse eqp1a3 units to the blue mastering eqsm versions but with new 20 db stepped gain pots.
really enjoying them on literally everything,tracking etc..especially 2 buss.
look forward to hearing the files Jeff!
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Pultecs
May 28, 2014 12:25:05 GMT -6
Post by unit7 on May 28, 2014 12:25:05 GMT -6
We have files of all the units. They were strapped across the mix bus. The track is one of Johnny K's mixes but unreleased material. He is checking to see if we can release the files. The band is fricking amazing and the track is killer. It was a nice way to really hear what all the versions of the EQ were doing. It's a game of millimeters and none were bad. Ouch...so I just payed thousands for a few millimeters  |
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Post by jsteiger on May 28, 2014 12:28:51 GMT -6
Well, the real deal vintage units are just that, the real deal. We only had one on hand so printed left then right. It was of course the best of the specimens.
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Pultecs
May 28, 2014 15:16:14 GMT -6
Post by unit7 on May 28, 2014 15:16:14 GMT -6
But, but, but...  ....on Pulse Techniques homepage they say that their's sound exactly as the vintage ones. And that's what I've read at the purple site too. So it must be true, right? |
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Post by Ward on May 29, 2014 9:23:52 GMT -6
But, but, but... ....on Pulse Techniques homepage they say that their's sound exactly as the vintage ones. And that's what I've read at the purple site too. So it must be true, right? It's all true. Everything you read is true. Buy the hype, go back to sleep. |
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Pultecs
May 31, 2014 7:57:04 GMT -6
Post by littlesicily on May 31, 2014 7:57:04 GMT -6
jsteiger, are the files available for the public?
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Pultecs
May 31, 2014 11:33:27 GMT -6
Post by jsteiger on May 31, 2014 11:33:27 GMT -6
jsteiger, are the files available for the public? Not as of this time littlesicily. Johnny is checking though. The song is unreleased so he needs permission from the artist/label. |
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Will be back with pics and a report.
but I love that album, especially Gregory's songs and Ivan Lins singing his own hit 'She walks this earth'. I'm also very happy about co prod/co mix with one of our most loved artists here - Lisa Nilsson (album is in swedish). Finally, I posted a sample earlier in the 'What are you working on?' department: 
) getting positive response, especially for mixing. Most recently mixed a double album for South African jazz pianist Kyle Shepherd. Got an email today that the album is now mastered and that he's so happy with the sound. That sure is rewarding. This all could possibly justify the new incoming gems... Jeez, they look sweet!
