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Post by easyrider on Apr 1, 2024 15:55:02 GMT -6
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Post by knucklehead89 on Apr 1, 2024 16:02:13 GMT -6
API550A EQ
API560 EQ
API 505DI
API 512V Preamp
Serpent SA-76 Compressor
JLM LA-500
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Post by nnajar on Apr 1, 2024 16:11:07 GMT -6
API525 for sure
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Post by drumsound on Apr 1, 2024 16:13:28 GMT -6
I have a 4 space rack with a Purple Action, Standard Audio Level-Or and a Beireich03 Bax EQ. I dig 'em all. The Level-Or gets used the least.
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Post by doubledog on Apr 1, 2024 16:28:26 GMT -6
only listing those I actually have...
1. Audio Maintenance Limited 5003D - I wasn't sure about putting this first but I use it on almost every vocal track so I guess so.
2. Hairball Copper - I have 3 of these - if I don't use the 5003D, then these are 2nd. Great on everything.
3. A-Designs P-1 - I've had a pair of these on overhead duty for years, nice on acoustic guitar, but great for just about anything
4. A-Designs EM Gold - one of my favorite for bass guitar, but also great on toms, guitars, even on vocals
5. Avedis MA-5 - I've had this on kick drum duty ever since I got it.
6. A-Designs EM Red - great on toms. Was toss-up between this and the CAPI VP312s.
I've got a bunch more. I've had some non-preamp 500 modules but not right now. Radial EXTC might be the only one I regret selling.
edit: and you didn't ask for it, but here's a few I owned for awhile and why I left them...
OSA (old school audio) MP1C - These were actually my first 500 modules. They are API 312 clones that are actually pretty good but I got some CAPI
Golden Age Pre (GAP) 573 - the original red ones. Lots of features but only OK and maybe noisy. had the companion EQ too.
Vintech 573 - once I got the Copper Hairballs I didn't use these anymore
Bart HRK MP568C - had a pair of these for a while (GT and British console modules). Similar to the DIYRE color palette, but I didn't use them that often
Nsonic N73 Pre - had to try it since it was $150, but nothing special
Aphex JPre - good utility pre but I had only one and gave it up to get a pair of something else.
Meris 440 - was thinking I might be able to use this like an EXTC, but it's really for putting pedals in the recording chain and not for processing later. decent API-style pre
FiveFish SC-1mk500 - had a pair of these. Very clean but the Focusrite ISA-Two did the same for me and had more features.
Radial EXTC - might have to get one of these again some day
Danfield MX20vpr - this was a fantastic, clean pre with tons of gain, but unfortunately I only had one and could not find another (out of business)
Radial Komit - fun diode compressor but a pretty specific sound (I heard the originals were better?)
PeterC 5003 EQ (clone of an API 553) - only had one and didn't use it much. noisy as well.
a couple different Eisen Audio pres - can't remember details...
Warm WA12 - only had one so went for a pair of something else
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Post by phdamage on Apr 1, 2024 16:35:17 GMT -6
Standard audio stretch
Stam tube 1073
Audioscape V3A
JLM TG500
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Post by eyebytwomuchgeer on Apr 1, 2024 16:48:38 GMT -6
I'd say in no particular order:
1. Avedis MA5
2. CAPI VP28
3. API 550A
4. AML ez1084-500
5. Bereich03 Density
6. Smart C1LA
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Post by drbill on Apr 1, 2024 17:00:32 GMT -6
70+ modules in 8 racks here.
My top 6 (TODAY) most used / favorite - in no particular order 500 modules :
(Subject to change....)
1. API 550A
2. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma
3. Serpent SA76
4. CAPI Missing Link
5. Louder Than Liftoff Mr Focus's (with dozens of analog plug-in modules)
6. Bereich03 Density
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Post by gwlee7 on Apr 1, 2024 17:09:59 GMT -6
I have 6 500 series modules but it’s really a pair of [IAA QP5 - CAPI VC 528 “missing link” - Eletrodyne 511 EQ]. You can track some serious shit with them.
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Post by poppaflavor on Apr 1, 2024 17:23:48 GMT -6
1. Retro 500PRE
2. AEA RPQ500
3. Trident HiLo
4. Rolls VacBax
5. Pynamic PWM Comp
6. TubeDrve Saturator
I'll usually use 1 & 3-5 or 2-6 in a chain for vox and instruments. Since the TubeDrve is two channels I'll sometimes run one channel into the second with a bit of each of the triode (heavy bias) and pentode (light bias) and mix knob at about 9 o'clock.
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Post by easyrider on Apr 1, 2024 17:33:52 GMT -6
70+ modules in 8 racks here. My top 6 (TODAY) most used / favorite - in no particular order 500 modules : (Subject to change....) 1. API 550A 2. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma 3. Serpent SA76 4. CAPI Missing Link 5. Louder Than Liftoff Mr Focus's (with dozens of analog plug-in modules) 6. Bereich03 Density 70? I need pics! |
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Post by smashlord on Apr 1, 2024 18:03:43 GMT -6
1. Serpent SA76-500- Perhaps THE top 500 series piece. There is a reason why its already been mentioned several times in this thread. Everyone with a 500 series rack should have one (if they don't already have the rack unit!).
2. API 550A- Classic, flexible, but won't get you in trouble. More than EQ, it does cool things to drum transients, tightens up bass, and de-harshes pointy acoustics.
3. API 560- Drums, guitars, bass. Covers the EQ points that its knobbed-brethern miss.
4. Avedis MA5- Neve flavor without the murk. Killer on vocals, bass, snare, kick, electric guitars.
5. Chandler TG-2- If you have a source that lives in the midrange, this is your guy. Detail, vibe.
6. Avedis E27- Ferrari of console-style EQs.
Honorable mentions:
CAPI VP28 Platinum- Chunky little fella with great features. DI and HPF are always useful.
Maag EQ4- Airband is worth its weight in gold, BUT the rest of it is take it or leave it, IMO.
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Post by drsax on Apr 1, 2024 18:51:27 GMT -6
Top 6 500 series any modules… 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. More than 6 cuz all of these are superstars. Incredible pieces: API 550a EQ AML 54f50 Compressor Kush Audio Electra EQ Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Mic Pre Louder Than Liftoff Mister Focus Avedis E27 EQ Avedis MA5 Mic Pre Great River 500 Mic Pre Black Lion Audio Bluey Compressor AudioScape V3A Compressor Retro 500Pre Tube Mic Pre |
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Post by nick8801 on Apr 1, 2024 19:32:21 GMT -6
Can only go by what I’ve used…
In no particular order
1. Pete’s Place BAC (I’d love to try the Serpent, but I’m very very happy with the BAC)
2. Iron Age LH95 (My favorite eq at the moment)
3. Audioscape V3A (Opto goodness. Just excellent)
4. CAPI Preamps (Don’t own any at the moment, but they’re on my list)
5. Helios pre and eq.
6. SSL bus comp
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Post by drbill on Apr 1, 2024 22:31:57 GMT -6
70+ modules in 8 racks here. My top 6 (TODAY) most used / favorite - in no particular order 500 modules : (Subject to change....) 1. API 550A 2. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma 3. Serpent SA76 4. CAPI Missing Link 5. Louder Than Liftoff Mr Focus's (with dozens of analog plug-in modules) 6. Bereich03 Density 70? I need pics! Instagram : drbill.mojo |
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Post by suicity on Apr 1, 2024 23:10:19 GMT -6
1. Retro 500PRE 2. AEA RPQ500 3. Trident HiLo 4. Rolls VacBax 5. Pynamic PWM Comp 6. TubeDrve Saturator I'll usually use 1 & 3-5 or 2-6 in a chain for vox and instruments. Since the TubeDrve is two channels I'll sometimes run one channel into the second with a bit of each of the triode (heavy bias) and pentode (light bias) and mix knob at about 9 o'clock. and drsax, can you share your experiences with the Retro 500PRE? I haven’t managed to find any detailed info on it. thanks! |
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Post by christophert on Apr 2, 2024 0:18:34 GMT -6
My faves from my 500 collection would be my pairs of Avedis MA5 - and Avedis MD7's.
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Post by Oneiro on Apr 2, 2024 5:53:34 GMT -6
1. Avedis E27 - unique blend, nothing really sounds like it 2. Mother VIVID EQ - Very experienced guys from Serbia make this one. Excellent excellent inductor EQ with handwound transformers. Blasphemy but like a much improved Curve Bender band. 3. Standard Stretch - Dolby trick on steroids. If you want something to really stand out in a mix, this is the ticket. It adds to your vocabulary. Crazy but oddly flexible too. 4. Kush Electra - Still probably the easiest search and destroy / boost EQ. Not vibey but very much a reflection of the user and smooth no matter what you do. 5. Skibbe 736-5 - Still love this take on the Flickinger sound. It doesn’t seem like the other Flick pres have the same punch.
6. DeadFX GB-1 - Allison Gain Brain clone. Solid, smashy compressor but capable of being subtle.
Honorable mentions: I loved the FCS Pico compressor - another one of the few 500 series comps I liked. I have custom JCF stuff that’s excellent. Avedis and Mother make preamps I love. The UTA and Pultec 500 series EQs are terrific. I’d like to see more weird, unique modules - maybe more of a euro-rack mentality. We’ll get there. Singular Audio seems to be one of the few meeting those needs. |
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Post by thehightenor on Apr 2, 2024 6:20:33 GMT -6
Just look up all the 500 series available. Because enough people answer that’s what the thread will be a very, very long list  1. BAE 1703D 2. RPQ 500 3. Neve 88LB (love this pre and the desk it’s from) 4. API 512v 5. API 550 6. API 560 Compression I prefer in full size 19” rack units with dedicated PSU. |
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Post by Dan on Apr 2, 2024 7:09:46 GMT -6
500 series mania is thankfully over.
API 550A (or B) and other API equipment.
Avedis E27
DBX 520 and 560
RNC 500 is very good and sounds better than the project box 1/3rd rack one.
DIYRE Colour Modules 500 series
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Post by Dan on Apr 2, 2024 7:13:07 GMT -6
1. Avedis E27 - unique blend, nothing really sounds like it 2. Mother VIVID EQ - Very experienced guys from Serbia make this one. Excellent excellent inductor EQ with handwound transformers. Blasphemy but like a much improved Curve Bender band. 3. Standard Stretch - Dolby trick on steroids. If you want something to really stand out in a mix, this is the ticket. It adds to your vocabulary. Crazy but oddly flexible too. 4. Kush Electra - Still probably the easiest search and destroy / boost EQ. Not vibey but very much a reflection of the user and smooth no matter what you do. 5. Skibbe 736-5 - Still love this take on the Flickinger sound. It doesn’t seem like the other Flick pres have the same punch. Honorable mentions: I loved the FCS Pico compressor - one of the few 500 series comps I liked. I have custom JCF stuff that’s excellent. Avedis and Mother make preamps I love. The UTA and Pultec 500 series EQs are terrific. I’d like to see more weird, unique modules - maybe more of a euro-rack mentality. We’ll get there. Singular Audio seems to be one of the few meeting those needs. instead we just get cut down rack units. I want to hear more of the weird stuff like the kludge phase rotation limiter. I want to build some old limiters. Sadly 500 series just became a dumping ground for cut down designs instead of cool but limited new designs. |
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Post by ninworks on Apr 2, 2024 7:58:24 GMT -6
I have a few different units but the jury is still out for if I like them or not. The first 2 are definitely keepers though. I have multiples of them.
1. Great River MP-500NV mic pre's. Killer!
2. Capi BT50 EQ's. Excellent!
3. SSL UltraViolet stereo EQ. Sometimes I like it and sometimes I don't and haven't decided what it works best for yet. Been using it on my 2 buss and it does the job but often think I might like something else better.
4. dbx 550A compressor. I haven't used this enough yet to know if I like it or not.
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Post by drsax on Apr 2, 2024 8:18:33 GMT -6
1. Retro 500PRE 2. AEA RPQ500 3. Trident HiLo 4. Rolls VacBax 5. Pynamic PWM Comp 6. TubeDrve Saturator I'll usually use 1 & 3-5 or 2-6 in a chain for vox and instruments. Since the TubeDrve is two channels I'll sometimes run one channel into the second with a bit of each of the triode (heavy bias) and pentode (light bias) and mix knob at about 9 o'clock. and drsax, can you share your experiences with the Retro 500PRE? I haven’t managed to find any detailed info on it. thanks! It’s fat & warm & colored. Sounds great. It definitely reduces transients and sounds nostalgic. Can also be overdriven if desired. As advertised, it is inspired by the retro STA-Level, so although it is a mic pre, it comes from that family of sound. Definitely a great sounding detailed tube preamp and versatile. Can’t think of anything in 500 series that outdoes it for tube sound. It’s built like a tank. |
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Post by easyrider on Apr 2, 2024 11:16:57 GMT -6
Don’t do Zuckerberg sorry.. |
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Post by lowlou on Apr 2, 2024 14:30:18 GMT -6
ADT - mic eq
Moog - Analog Delay
Moog - The Ladder
Neve - 542
Stam - Sa3a
TK - Blender (nice utilitarian)
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