Post by RealNoob on Jul 11, 2021 15:17:28 GMT -6
So I started mixing using all kinds of stuff on each channel and then migrated to Console 1. I learned that I prefer to mouse and can be quite fast with it so I sold it. It was also tough to move through banks and know where you are.
I moved from Console 1 to the SSL Native (V1.?) and quickly left it for PA 9000J. I did a shootout for myself last night and though I would share my personal thoughts about the process.
I did this in Reaper, with my Orion Studio and Focal Shape 65s. I didn't make a video or render anything as I didn't have a repository to share them from. Most difference were small with a couple of examples having larger differences. Of course, pushing the emulations will widen the differences a bit. i didn't do that as it would be hard to make them comparable. I'm sharing my thoughts and would love to hear other perspectives or thoughts. The sessions was a live capture of about 24 tracks.
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The 9000 remains my choice. I did like the AMEK. It was a little punchier but in the end, workflow and preference will reign. I didn't see a need to buy now. Truthfully, with the exception of the Kush and N105, all will do a great job. My learning was just pick one and make music. By the time you start mixing with EQ, compression and spatial effects, the basic differences will be unrecognizable. What do you think? Have you compared any?
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. PA 50 with built in comp
There wasn't a whole lot of difference. Adding the slate VCC with API would likely help the PA50 have more character.
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. PA AMEK with built in comp
The AMEK was a bit more punchy. The bottom on both seemed similar. Unlike a video comparison where the top end was a bit shrill, the top in my comparison again was fairly similar. the AMEK comp is a bit twitchy. It did well with the townhouse.
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. PA 4000E with Townhouse
The 4000E is a bit darker and mid forward. The 9000 has a more open top and slightly larger bottom. This is the same experience with the Softube 4000, as well.
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. Kush
The Kush seems like a muffled ball of midrange. No comparison. It was the Omega N and Electra on channels with the varimu on the buss.
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. Blackbird N105 with PA 254
The tone of both were very similar so i played a little. Low end boosts at 60hz were similar. High end boosts at 15K seemed shrill on the N105. The N105 has a lot of hiss, even with the analog controls turned off.
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. Softube Tubetech Channel with CL1B
The Softube is ok but is a bit anemic on the bottom.
I moved from Console 1 to the SSL Native (V1.?) and quickly left it for PA 9000J. I did a shootout for myself last night and though I would share my personal thoughts about the process.
I did this in Reaper, with my Orion Studio and Focal Shape 65s. I didn't make a video or render anything as I didn't have a repository to share them from. Most difference were small with a couple of examples having larger differences. Of course, pushing the emulations will widen the differences a bit. i didn't do that as it would be hard to make them comparable. I'm sharing my thoughts and would love to hear other perspectives or thoughts. The sessions was a live capture of about 24 tracks.
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The 9000 remains my choice. I did like the AMEK. It was a little punchier but in the end, workflow and preference will reign. I didn't see a need to buy now. Truthfully, with the exception of the Kush and N105, all will do a great job. My learning was just pick one and make music. By the time you start mixing with EQ, compression and spatial effects, the basic differences will be unrecognizable. What do you think? Have you compared any?
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. PA 50 with built in comp
There wasn't a whole lot of difference. Adding the slate VCC with API would likely help the PA50 have more character.
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. PA AMEK with built in comp
The AMEK was a bit more punchy. The bottom on both seemed similar. Unlike a video comparison where the top end was a bit shrill, the top in my comparison again was fairly similar. the AMEK comp is a bit twitchy. It did well with the townhouse.
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. PA 4000E with Townhouse
The 4000E is a bit darker and mid forward. The 9000 has a more open top and slightly larger bottom. This is the same experience with the Softube 4000, as well.
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. Kush
The Kush seems like a muffled ball of midrange. No comparison. It was the Omega N and Electra on channels with the varimu on the buss.
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. Blackbird N105 with PA 254
The tone of both were very similar so i played a little. Low end boosts at 60hz were similar. High end boosts at 15K seemed shrill on the N105. The N105 has a lot of hiss, even with the analog controls turned off.
PA 9000/Townhouse vs. Softube Tubetech Channel with CL1B
The Softube is ok but is a bit anemic on the bottom.