Hidden Symmetry

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PROFILER OS 8.2 features a new FUZZ Drive System, an extensive new array of FX presets, extra bite for the Studio EQ, a wattage meter with an extra drive for the new KEMPER Power Kabinet, and a whole set of housekeeping shenanigans, fixing things under the hood as usual. 340 permanent Factory FX Presets included with auto-update and auto-install With the also new offering of a vast array of Factory Presets, you now have immediate access to not only the entire world (and beyond) of FUZZ tones but also any FX type of the trade. https://www.kemper-amps.com/downloads

Yeah, I still have my old copy.

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Thanks Steve, appreciate it.

Came across this recent interview with Bob Katz today, always insightful.

I am.

Sounds like this is still a mess. Too bad as its one of the best sounding, luckily it's not irreplaceable. Hope they sort it out. I'll wait a while to see how things develop before trying to update. They still need fix those old bugs & crashing issues plus an update on that gui.

It is a bit confusing. Albion 1 is Legacy version & first release, Albion ONE was the second. Actually I prefer the Legacy version & I had to pay to upgrade to ONE. This is one reason why I'm hesitant on purchasing any new Spitfire products these days.

If you didn't get or see the email from Spitfire you're entitled to this freebie. "We are excited to inform you that as an owner of Albion Legacy, you will receive our new library, Originals Cinematic Pads, for free. You will receive an email informing you when your download is ready. Originals Cinematic Pads features recorded content from Albion Legacy — remastered, updated and presented in our award-winning, easy-to-use plugin. This library offers a diverse range of classic, broadcast-ready synth textures, made entirely from stunning symphonic orchestral recordings originally captured at AIR Studios, London — meticulously treated, processed and warped by the Spitfire Audio team. Discover 23 presets made from 45 individual pad sounds — from rich, dystopian underbeds through to epic and inspiring celestial textures which blend perfectly with orchestral samples."

Another saturation plugin, this time from Tone Projects. If it's as good as Unisum it will be worth checking out. 25% Intro Offer until July 9, 2021 "We're excited to share what has been cooking in the lab here the past year. What started out as the idea to offer "Hygge" (the acclaimed saturation circuit from the Unisum compressor) as a simple dedicated plug-in has grown into something that improves on the original in pretty much every aspect. It is called Kelvin, and it packs several highly detailed saturation models, creative tonal control, and mastering-grade performance into an inspiring and easy-to-use package. We can't wait for you to hear it... As a subscriber to this newsletter you will get access to a special intro offer, so keep an eye out for the release next week. https://www.toneprojects.com/

Your point about getting the sound right before or going in is spot on. Al Schmitt is another master that amazes me, the mic placement king. These days as an itb amateur I've been trying to develop a less is more attitude, first by getting rid of most of my plugins. I also like first or second takes but my main problem comes from contracting Lyme disease 20 years ago. Trying to get a half decent take or idea down ( or a mix together) is sometimes next to impossible. Still I'd like to try & incorporate some of these mixing & engineering techniques (in a much lesser form) on my future demos. Both Elliot's & Al's concepts & comments (among others) are always inspiring to say the least.

Steely Dan is one of my favorite artists both musically & sonically. Here's a interview with a neighbor of mine who was involved with engineering Gaucho ( & others) Great insight into recording & the making this album. Sorry, no plugins discussed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r87_NQ1c9g0

This was released years ago. Nice but expensive, I've only seen it on sale once before, IIRC 40% in a fall sale.

DiBiQuadro - Domino is a library for N4 / N4 Player, it's one of the most flexible harmonic drivers out today. The idea for Domino came out a few years ago, after having spent already countless hours on many sampling sessions of different hardware units. Harmonic distortion, together with a few other dynamic effects, is considered unanimously as the "magic" hidden in pro recordings, mixes and masters. We all know that sampling and non-linear convolution have already given great results when capturing the "magic" of a particular hardware chain; that’s cool, but it's also a sort of "take it or leave it" way of proceeding: if you like the character of that chain on that particular material then it's worth to capture and use it, otherwise you have to look for something else. - It is mandatory first to install either N4 Player or N4. Only after this step, it is possible to proceed with the installation of 3rd party products. - Please don't install both versions of N4 - use only one of them to guarantee the proper functioning of the products! - Please make sure that you use the latest available version of N4 or N4 Player. - N4 and N4 players cannot coexist. Domino Introductory price €57.85 (€89) - Save 35% OFF https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/domino

Enjoyed it Mark, looking forward to hearing the next phase of development.

Thanks!

Enjoyed the track & video David. Solid tune & performances, excellent singer & vocals. I have a minor critique you take with a grain of salt; around 0:13- those few grace notes (right side, a harp vi?) & the piano chord at 0:29 kind of threw my ear off... -but a great tune!

Enjoyed it Wookiee, sounded good in my cans.

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Good track Douglas, enjoyed it.

Enjoyed it Keith. Songs written from personal experiences are usually our better ones. They usually relate easily to others which is what a good tune IS. I hear the honesty in your track, didn't think of it as faltering.

Great job on this Steve.