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Post by wiz on Apr 26, 2024 17:56:42 GMT -6
someone on UA forums gave me the answer...
putting it here for anyone searching here with same issue...
On website, go to my account, select “locations” tab, choose the iLok with ZDT, then select “update credit card info”.
gotta love forums for help
cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 26, 2024 17:33:54 GMT -6
My ZDT renewal is up next month...
I have had to change my credit card.... I want to put the new credit card in on my iLOK account....
You would think that would be easy...no?
Buggered if I can find a way....nothing on their support pages or FAQ
Anyone done it here and can tell me how to do it?
cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 25, 2024 18:02:11 GMT -6
Not for Hilo. Only for Aurora(n). The idea was to make it an Atmos setup with room correction running on the interface. No software has to run on the computer. Sorry, I meant for Johnkenn (forgot to tag him) running his Apollo... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 25, 2024 17:53:58 GMT -6
What am I missing here? Does this like open in the Aurora software? That would be really cool! I think this is a huge piece UA is missing. You can run Sound ID system wide... can't you? I am doing it right now... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 24, 2024 21:26:43 GMT -6
I have the full version and a real M7M... I compared them yesterday (have done this before)... the difference is substantial....for me... the bricsti is more alive and sounds way more like it's a real instrument in a real space.....the 7th heaven is good... The only other plug in I have ever heard that is like the bricasti in realness... is the recent sound city studios from UA. but its in reality one room. The 7th heaven sounds good... but it is no Bricasti.... cheers Wiz Do you remember which thread you posted those comparison clips in? I remember hearing those and thinking 'damn, that's closer than I would have thought'...but that was quite awhile ago. Several monitoring upgrades (for me) ago. I'd love to give them a fresh listen. I didn't post them... was just doing this yesterday... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 24, 2024 18:46:12 GMT -6
I kinda think of LS Seventh Heaven as being the de facto top-of-the-heap ITB reverb. Do you, or anyone else, have thoughts about the lite version versus the full one? Cheers, Geoff I have the full version and a real M7M... I compared them yesterday (have done this before)... the difference is substantial....for me... the bricsti is more alive and sounds way more like it's a real instrument in a real space.....the 7th heaven is good... The only other plug in I have ever heard that is like the bricasti in realness... is the recent sound city studios from UA. but its in reality one room. The 7th heaven sounds good... but it is no Bricasti.... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 24, 2024 14:34:08 GMT -6
It’s worth it to get all their plugins… Their limiter is all I use now, their gate can be great, Saturn is just phenomenal, reverb is super weird but can do some really unique stuff. Just get it all. The EQ is probably their best thing though. I pretty much just use pro q3 as my only eq now…..I can’t imagine a better user experience
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Post by wiz on Apr 23, 2024 18:44:16 GMT -6
That first line...."if only I could sing"....geeze it sounds like Nickleback
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Post by wiz on Apr 23, 2024 0:39:00 GMT -6
Whoops. Bought this Champagne Sparkle Jet. Always wanted one, loved that this one has chrome and not gold hardware. Sounds great too! But I do need to part with a guitar or three to really justify it Vintage, US Custom shop, Japanese Custom Shop? I have the cheaper version of that without the bigsby... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 23, 2024 0:30:39 GMT -6
I had one... It was really really good
cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 22, 2024 18:18:57 GMT -6
Headphones aren't doing it when I'm singing, even with an ear off approach they really seem to throw me off. I know some use monitors and in terms of correct singing it's great but I've had limited success thus far from a production side, I'm either getting feedback or too much signal in the track which is causing issues when mixing. Also I work best with LDC's or SDC's, that being said the Beyer M88, SM58 or M160 aren't really fairing any better than some of my SDC's, I just got away with using an M88 which is great on bass but doesn't suit my voice all that well. Polar patterns don't seem to matter and I'm obviously pointing the mic away from my monitors about 4M away and keeping the Dyn's as quiet as possible.
I think a U89 would have been perfect for this as it's great at close mic'ing with great off axis rejections, I need to try something like a reflection filter as well probably? Although again the U89 is better at this as they don't get as phasey when using a filter. Any other tips, tricks, mic's, suggestions? I must say though everything else is going well so that's cool.
Have you tried flipping the polarity of your mic channel? When tracking with headphones on?
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Post by wiz on Apr 22, 2024 18:16:00 GMT -6
I have those Iso Acoustic stand things on cinder blocks, seems to work pretty well. Me too sans cinder blocks mine are on wooden racks
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Post by wiz on Apr 22, 2024 18:12:11 GMT -6
Currently my …. “And now it sounds like a record” Reverb plugin is Hitsville Chambers. Absolutely stunning plugin imho. After that I have another 20+ to choose from. I’m never buying another one. Ever! Man...I can't find a single use for it that beats out what I already use stuff for...the tails aren't very long. It might be that it's so colored that makes me never choose it - well, I haven't opened it in a while, so maybe I need to check again. Yeah same here……@hightenor throw up a preset you like
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Post by wiz on Apr 21, 2024 23:58:19 GMT -6
5 hours and Chess hasn't make the syndrum joke..?
Stockhome Syndrum
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Post by wiz on Apr 19, 2024 1:18:48 GMT -6
Good one Chessparov ! ---- AI Depeche Mode Dang, this has the same lo-fi MP3 sound thing going on, but it's scary impressive otherwise. That's the first AI generated thing I have ever heard (that I am aware of). ....... sheeeeitttt... that's really impressive...and scary...know we know how drummers felt when the drum machines came for them....8) cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 19, 2024 1:15:53 GMT -6
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Post by wiz on Apr 18, 2024 15:56:34 GMT -6
How would you guys rate the Revive mods, in comparison to Black Lion? Generally? Chris I had a pair of dbx 163s and a aphex 320a both had revive mods….both were excellent
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Post by wiz on Apr 17, 2024 0:10:50 GMT -6
Conceptually, for the same reason you'd tracks through a hardware piece. Why not just track through some hardware? I’m all for ITB mixing but IME it only works to an acceptable level if the bed tracks have some analog sauce baked into them. Plug-ins aren’t particularly great at adding analog mojo, so at least tracking through hardware gets that part done and then mixing ITB you get some action out of plug-ins when they have some analogue tone to act on. Perhaps you don’t find this to be true? We all hear things differently - I do understand that. It's not just tracking through the plugs... which you can with the DSP version...and that's very cool.... especially something like c -suite noise remover on vocals...or the awesome verbs as comfort reverbs...but you can monitor them...also without your DAW running...eg band practice which is something I do. I really think if people can, and the system would work for you.. give the Apollo and a satellite a try... with LUNA.... it's such an easy and great sounding system at a reasonable price.... Of course everyones needs are different...but if it suits it works... (remember I had a fully modded delta console and huge amount of really great outboard gear...so I have a lot of experience with that as well....) cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 17, 2024 0:06:36 GMT -6
Really great work...
Impressed
cheers and welcome to RGO
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 16, 2024 14:57:24 GMT -6
The M7 is a room(s) upgrade
Cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 12, 2024 16:56:43 GMT -6
Thanks for the update. Sounds like a good value. Curious to hear your thoughts on how the AD sounds now... would also be great if it could improve the microphone preamps, hi-z inputs and headphone amps which are mediocre at best on my x6 to my ears.... Good point, the headphone amps on my x8 are to me its weakest link. I added a custom built dual headphone amp a couple of interfaces before the Apollo... good investment.. Interesting point about the mods bringing the design up to spec.... cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 12, 2024 16:52:34 GMT -6
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Post by wiz on Apr 12, 2024 16:15:05 GMT -6
Just got it back this morning...and have been super excited to try it out! I get it set up enough to take a preliminary listen...and my phone rings. It's my neighbor writhing in pain because he'd just called 911. So I ran over and he had just about cut his big toe off with the lawnmower. It was not what one would describe as "good." Once the ambulance left, I rejoined my pursuit of sonic bliss (or something that will make me some money) and pushed play...and the image is slightly to the left. Ruh Roh. I'd just been using the Hilo this morning and everything was totally fine. But now, image shifts to the left. So the first thing I did was take the monitor controller out of the path and when I did that, everything was fine and centered. After about 30 minutes, I figure out the $65 Mogami Gold cable on the right monitor out just all of a sudden has less output. Once I replaced that, I could finally switch back and forth between the Apollo modded DA and the Hilo. I should just get this out of the way: the Apollo no longer has that "bite." (This is all without the Trinnov in the path.)
And they are super, super close. They sound like brothers, honestly. The Apollo has a little tighter bottom end - and I would say objectively tighter. Listening to Sade "No Ordinary Love." It has this sub synth part all the way through the song. Here's what I mean by "tight." (I'm typing as I listen) The Hilo sounds like it has more sub information, but it sounds like it's smearing a bit. That's probably the wrong word, but it's like slightly out of focus. Sometimes I can get the sense listening to thaat synth bassline that I'm not hearing the attacks as well as on the Apollo. Like it has a tiny bit of diffusion on it...or like when you use a linear EQ and you lose attack on the bottom. BTW - all of this is nitpicking. Both of these units are just killer. As for the top end, the Apollo is still brighter. More presence. It's just enough that you notice it. If I had ONE complaint with the Hilo, it's that it can sound a little boring and flat. Which - hey - you want your DA flat, right? The Apollo is just a tad lifted in comparison. Again - nitpicking. Honestly, I'd rather err on the side of mixes ending up a little less bright...so that doesn't bother me. And which one is more correct? No idea. Again - I'm really talking about small, small differences. I'm not totally sure I could pick these blind...but that's what I think I hear. If I had to say which was the winner for the top, I'd probably say the Hilo handles it a little more effortlessly. I do love the Hilo - considering it's below $2k for a used one, it's obviously cheaper than buying an Apollo and then the mod. But if I can get away with one interface - just to cut down on all the digital ins and outs etc...and pocket the money from selling the Hilo...that's a win. congrats ... bet you sh*t yer pants when the image was off... 8).... really glad it worked out for you bud! Do they mod the AD as well? cheers Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 11, 2024 17:00:23 GMT -6
I had the original Simplicity stuff back when, and I have 7th heaven reverb as well as the bricasti M7M..... I have shot the 7th vs the hardware....and it was enough for me to keep the hardware....but, it really would heavily be person dependent....
Maybe someone doing acoustic guitar and vocals would fall head over heels for the M7M.... perhaps those with really big track counts or certain genres might not get the dollar value compared to the software imitations...
cheers
Wiz
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Post by wiz on Apr 11, 2024 16:57:44 GMT -6
I had the ultrasound on my carotid arteries in each side of my neck yesterday....it makes a weird noise..... for a second I thought about recording it and putting it in a song... then I thought fuck no...I never want to hear that sound again in my life....8).....well one safety check after all this is over is ok I guess....8)
Find out the results next week
thanks again for all the well wishes
cheers
Wiz
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