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Post by indiehouse on Dec 28, 2022 14:28:37 GMT -6
Super dumb thread, but I am being indecisive. I think I want to jump on the pick 2 UAD plugs for 100 bucks. Seems like a good deal. It's been years since I've bought a UAD plug, but I have pretty much everything I want.
Thinking about grabbing the Hitsville reverb, Hitsville EQ, AMS Delay, UA 176, API 2500 or the 480L. I have a ton of Liquidsonics verb, plus pretty much all of the UAD verb and a Bricasti. I dunno. Maybe I should just pass on the sale.
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Post by stratboy on Dec 28, 2022 14:44:24 GMT -6
I concentrate my UAD plugs in three places: master buss, verb/delay auxes and unison preamps. I stick to stock Logic plugs as much as possible on individual tracks and stems. This approach helps me maximize the value of my DSP while preserving interchangeability with my writing/production partners who also use Logic.
So, maybe pick up two of the otherwise expensive mastering plugs like the Curve Bender, Shadow Hills or Manley VariMu. How about a signature reverb like the 224? If you have Unison capability, the Helios Pre or 55 Tweed come to mind.
Looking at what you have, I think the Hitsville stuff would be cool. It’s a unique vibe, like Capital Chambers or Ocean Way. Not easily duplicated elsewhere.
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Post by indiehouse on Dec 28, 2022 14:55:08 GMT -6
I concentrate my UAD plugs in three places: master buss, verb/delay auxes and unison preamps. I stick to stock Logic plugs as much as possible on individual tracks and stems. This approach helps me maximize the value of my DSP while preserving interchangeability with my writing/production partners who also use Logic. So, maybe pick up two of the otherwise expensive mastering plugs like the Curve Bender, Shadow Hills or Manley VariMu. How about a signature reverb like the 224? If you have Unison capability, the Helios Pre or 55 Tweed come to mind. Looking at what you have, I think the Hitsville stuff would be cool. It’s a unique vibe, like Capital Chambers or Ocean Way. Not easily duplicated elsewhere. I'm with you, in that I want to be really careful with my UAD purchases and maximize the DSP. I already have the Curvebender and 224. I don't have any Unison capabilities, though. I've also got a slew of really choice outboard as well. |
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Post by RealNoob on Dec 28, 2022 15:07:34 GMT -6
That's why I don't do UAD.
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 28, 2022 15:25:53 GMT -6
I think the Hitsville verb is the current no brainer given its actual price.
I had demoed the eq a fair bit, if you haven’t watched its demo video, I’d suggest you do, as its mastering half speed functions are intriguing.
So, I’d suggest those two: what $550 of plugs for $99 ?
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Post by indiehouse on Dec 28, 2022 15:35:41 GMT -6
I think the Hitsville verb is the current no brainer given its actual price. I had demoed the eq a fair bit, if you haven’t watched its demo video, I’d suggest you do, as its mastering half speed functions are intriguing. So, I’d suggest those two: what $550 of plugs for $99 ? Kind of leaning that way, though I don’t place any weight on how much I’m “saving”, as I think it’s all contrived anyways. Plus, I have never and will never pay UAD full list prices for their plugins. |
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Post by phdamage on Dec 28, 2022 16:51:01 GMT -6
Ocean Way rules it! I have Altiverb and still use OWS on every mix! Aside from that, I do think the 33609 is special even though it’s terribly old at this point.
I’m in a similar boat. I demoed a bunch of stuff today for a similar reason.
The only one I’m impressed with is hitsville chamber - I can’t imagine reaching for a chamber but it did sound damn cool.
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 28, 2022 17:15:47 GMT -6
With UA, you can always wait in 1-2 years the $350 plug new will be half price, but getting two plugs of your choice for $50 is very good value
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Post by indiehouse on Dec 28, 2022 17:20:26 GMT -6
Ocean Way rules it! I have Altiverb and still use OWS on every mix! Aside from that, I do think the 33609 is special even though it’s terribly old at this point. I’m in a similar boat. I demoed a bunch of stuff today for a similar reason. The only one I’m impressed with is hitsville chamber - I can’t imagine reaching for a chamber but it did sound damn cool. I have OW and have been recently rediscovering it. I have the 33609, plus the Stam HW 33609. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 28, 2022 17:41:19 GMT -6
Sale goes till end of month, so you can sleep on it: I did for a couple of days, before pulling the trigger. I got a late $100 gift, so said piss on it and bought Hitsville x 2!
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Post by phdamage on Dec 28, 2022 17:55:50 GMT -6
Ocean Way rules it! I have Altiverb and still use OWS on every mix! Aside from that, I do think the 33609 is special even though it’s terribly old at this point. I’m in a similar boat. I demoed a bunch of stuff today for a similar reason. The only one I’m impressed with is hitsville chamber - I can’t imagine reaching for a chamber but it did sound damn cool. I have OW and have been recently rediscovering it. I have the 33609, plus the Stam HW 33609. I have a deposit for the next batch of stam 33609s! How do you feel about it? I’m wondering if it might get me to switch to mixing hybrid |
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Post by indiehouse on Dec 28, 2022 18:22:51 GMT -6
I have OW and have been recently rediscovering it. I have the 33609, plus the Stam HW 33609. I have a deposit for the next batch of stam 33609s! How do you feel about it? I’m wondering if it might get me to switch to mixing hybrid Mixing hybrid is tons more enjoyable. But, more effort. Patching, and the inevitable ghost in the machine, equipment failure, etc. Then, there’s pinging for HW delay compensation, etc. |
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Post by mattbroiler on Dec 28, 2022 18:56:18 GMT -6
I went for Hitsville chamber and the CVox noise reduction because it's one of the more expensive / least on sale ones up to now
the 2 bundle with coupon was worth it for sure
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Post by gravesnumber9 on Dec 28, 2022 19:03:14 GMT -6
I went for Hitsville chamber and the CVox noise reduction because it's one of the more expensive / least on sale ones up to now the 2 bundle with coupon was worth it for sure Ooh. CVox, the plot thickens. Yeah, that one is pricey and I am partial to utility plugs these days. |
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Post by gravesnumber9 on Dec 28, 2022 19:05:25 GMT -6
Super dumb thread, but I am being indecisive. I think I want to jump on the pick 2 UAD plugs for 100 bucks. Seems like a good deal. It's been years since I've bought a UAD plug, but I have pretty much everything I want. Thinking about grabbing the Hitsville reverb, Hitsville EQ, AMS Delay, UA 176, API 2500 or the 480L. I have a ton of Liquidsonics verb, plus pretty much all of the UAD verb and a Bricasti. I dunno. Maybe I should just pass on the sale. Sidebar (not a derail!). I was considering adding Seventh Heaven. As a Bricasti owner whaddya think? The non-pro version is $70 and looks very fast to dial (I’m not a tweaker). |
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 28, 2022 19:30:47 GMT -6
Try the demo!
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Post by gravesnumber9 on Dec 28, 2022 19:43:26 GMT -6
For sure. Planning on it. I guess I’m wondering how the lite version compares to the real thing. Not that it matters I suppose. If it sounds good… well, you know the rest! |
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Post by indiehouse on Dec 28, 2022 19:44:59 GMT -6
Super dumb thread, but I am being indecisive. I think I want to jump on the pick 2 UAD plugs for 100 bucks. Seems like a good deal. It's been years since I've bought a UAD plug, but I have pretty much everything I want. Thinking about grabbing the Hitsville reverb, Hitsville EQ, AMS Delay, UA 176, API 2500 or the 480L. I have a ton of Liquidsonics verb, plus pretty much all of the UAD verb and a Bricasti. I dunno. Maybe I should just pass on the sale. Sidebar (not a derail!). I was considering adding Seventh Heaven. As a Bricasti owner whaddya think? The non-pro version is $70 and looks very fast to dial (I’m not a tweaker). It’s pretty good. I’ve A/B’d them at the same presets. There is undeniably more transparency and depth to the Bricasti. There is also undeniably more cost. |
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Post by gravesnumber9 on Dec 28, 2022 19:48:00 GMT -6
Sidebar (not a derail!). I was considering adding Seventh Heaven. As a Bricasti owner whaddya think? The non-pro version is $70 and looks very fast to dial (I’m not a tweaker). It’s pretty good. I’ve A/B’d them at the same presets. There is undeniably more transparency and depth to the Bricasti. There is also undeniably more cost. Have you seen the non-pro version of the Seventh Heaven? Curious if it's like "well, that's 90% of what anyone uses anyway" or if it's more like "umm... if you're gonna buy that you might as well go all the way, cuz it misses the whole point." |
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Post by indiehouse on Dec 28, 2022 20:21:00 GMT -6
It’s pretty good. I’ve A/B’d them at the same presets. There is undeniably more transparency and depth to the Bricasti. There is also undeniably more cost. Have you seen the non-pro version of the Seventh Heaven? Curious if it's like "well, that's 90% of what anyone uses anyway" or if it's more like "umm... if you're gonna buy that you might as well go all the way, cuz it misses the whole point." I never used the non-pro version. |
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Post by indiehouse on Dec 28, 2022 20:22:35 GMT -6
Liquid sonics makes great verbs. Cinematic Rooms is killer. And I say that as a Bricasti owner. The name kinda threw me off of it for a bit, thought it was more of a post for video/film tool, but it’s really great.
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Post by gravesnumber9 on Dec 28, 2022 20:25:42 GMT -6
Liquid sonics makes great verbs. Cinematic Rooms is killer. And I say that as a Bricasti owner. The name kinda threw me off of it for a bit, thought it was more of a post for video/film tool, but it’s really great. Yeah, I thought that too. Listened too some samples and they sounded pretty good, but I assumed it wasn't for me. |
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Post by drumsound on Dec 28, 2022 20:25:56 GMT -6
Ocean Way rules it! I have Altiverb and still use OWS on every mix! Aside from that, I do think the 33609 is special even though it’s terribly old at this point. I’m in a similar boat. I demoed a bunch of stuff today for a similar reason. The only one I’m impressed with is hitsville chamber - I can’t imagine reaching for a chamber but it did sound damn cool. I used Ocean Way and 33609 (on vox, not the mix bus) on a mix today. |
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 28, 2022 22:23:36 GMT -6
Doesn't the Pro have bricasti IR’s you can load or am I misremembering?
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 28, 2022 22:26:25 GMT -6
Oh it's Reverberate 3:
Bricasti M7
The Bricasti M7 is a highly prized true stereo reverb processor, widely considered to contain some of the best synthetic reverb algorithms to date. It has been captured for use with Reverberate 3 and is available via the M7 Fusion-IR expansion pack.
Windows downloads: M7 44.1 kHz | M7 96 kHz
macOS downloads: M7 44.1 kHz | M7 96 kHz
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