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Usually that can be a lot of little things, but some of those little things are better than others for that purpose. Hardware isn't necessary, and in some cases introduces noise where there was none, but having something on hand to give it that push "into the genuine" is necessary. Also, having a very playable keyboard is the best investment I've made. Having a hardware Vari Mu on my master bus makes an awesome difference, but most of all.Spitfire makes the biggest difference! I can pretty much just use that and not need any plugins. The most useful plugin is the volume fader Buy it once, buy it right, invest in yourself, because ears are better than gear. Those 9 plugins account for 99% of the plugins that I use, and I have hundreds of plugins. I use Altiverb on everything, even though I have MIR, and I'll use the UAD Lexicon for anything smaller, and the EMT 150 for anything even smaller.
#Slate digital vmr 5 visible modules pro#
If I need some surgical/reparative EQ I use the Sonnox EQ, but I'm gradually switching over to Pro Q2 because it doesn't require a dongle (which means I can use it on both my master and slave). I mostly use UAD, and I use the 1073 EQ, the Fatso Jr, and the 1176 and LA-2A as compressors. With pretty much everything at my fingertips, I have to admit I use very very little of what I own, including the Slate plugins (although after this thread I'm going to revisit the VCC.it's all about that 3%!). Some (like Izotope) were just plain free. I used to work at Guitar Center, so I would receive generous discounts on plugins. Your own opinion will be the most important one.
#Slate digital vmr 5 visible modules trial#
Either way, you should run a trial period as the others have advised. I admit that I'm kind of a Slate Slut, but I'm a happy camper for years, and their plugins have definitely changed the way I mix. I used to place it on each sub-group with different settings and I always ended up loving the result. Can be dangerous though, as it always sounds better and you can end up with a bright mix.įG-Bomber - This one is a hybrid of numerous dynamic tools. Adds high / low harmonics which sounds really good. The EQ reminded me of the Pultec, but it's even more flexible, and generally better.
#Slate digital vmr 5 visible modules series#
Master peak reduction & RMS pusher, limiter, and even when I'm only bouncing files and use it for the dither.įWIW, there are 2 more products that I don't own at the moment, but have used extensively for about 6 months of trial period (I am going to get them soon though, I really miss them):Ĭustom Series EQ & Lift - Probably the best tonal shaping tools I've personally heard. Said that, it can add some very nice coloration on the master bus even with the INIT settings (just to get the modules' input/output saturation).įG-X - This one is on 100% of my stuff. VBC - It used to be my go-to master bus compressor, now I use the VMR more for that purpose. VTM - I use it when I need to smooth the digital edge off. Especially the FG-401 for drums / master bus tightening. It's something I can do without, but once I hear those 3% on my mix never take it off. It adds that unique 3% difference to your mix, some glue. These are the ones I own and what I do with them: If I was allowed a fourth by whomever cast me away, it'd be VMR. My desert-island-3 Slate plugins are: VCC, Custom Series EQ and Bomber. The bomber has 'fattened' up a lot of my synth tracks, and that effect is sorely missed when I do an A-B/on-off comparison. Watch the video on the CS EQ's - it is important to note that it is not just another EQ. ouch.Ī couple of sleeper's in that lineup are the Custom Series EQs and the FG-Bomber.
#Slate digital vmr 5 visible modules full#
If you're going for the "Everything" subscription based deal, then it's nice that the LX480 is part of the party, but at ~ $500 to purchase a full license. Not when we have access to great reverbs (valhalla, phoenix) at considerably lower prices. I don't dislike VBC, it's just not something I use much - I rarely use this VBC- I could do without it but as it's part of the VBC/VTM/VCC Bundle, and I purchased during a sale it's not a big deal. VTM- I like it, but not much more than some of the other emu's (UA and Massey) out there - I use this some.
VMR- It's a great set of tools for a reasonable price - I use this often.
VCC- This was the reason I bought into Slate's plugins - I use this lots.