Pathfinder

So why is this a big fricken joke for everyone. I guess I'll have to apologize for the multiple diseases\ailments I have, many that affect my memory among many other things. Gosh I am so sorry I have these. I mean I didn't buy them or anything They came to me free. I truly hope they never visit any of you! Never felt the urge to share stuff like this with a forum but now I do. Hopefully I can get by without the forum going forward. I sure will try. And YES Heathrow, I use to love the CW forums, way back when Glennbo, Susan and others were around. Hey maybe you guys can come up with a song, maybe name it "Way Too Much META and MYELO". Might be a hit! I can give you some other catchy ideas for titles, no problem. Just let me know. I have plenty! Thanks so much for nothing!

Why would I keep it to myself if I tried everything I knew and could not get it activated? That I truly do NOT understand John. Excuse the hell out of me for not being as a CW genius..................Used to love the CW forums. Used to............... 😞

Yes, so? What's your point? I tried and tried multiple times top activate it.

Free or not should not be this difficult-YES I finally got it sorted out. Just shouldn't be this way! Like many others I have been paying since the 90's..............

Cann0ot believe no one knows. Oh well, back to reaper I guess!

Yes I remember seeing posts about activation issues but since it never happen to me I never paid attention. So did a whole bunch of work in a project and cannot activate. I have logged in and out multiple times on the web and also in the bandlab app etc etc. Finally just closed CW and lost everything. Still not activated?

Nope. It worked pretty well for over a year in the jungle as a an Airborne Pathfinder. I was very good at my job-thanks! Also something very close to my heart and not funny to me!

Thanks-Just curious about it. Wouldn't mind a non functional peek for now

So, I guess John V was serious about SHH don't tell anyone???????????????????????????????????????????

OK-I do not see any download area for Sonar? I am sure it's there considering this thread but WHERE? Thanks

My Sound canvas works great with a simple Roland UM 1 midi cable-yes din connector, not a big deal for me. But I am a midi guy from the 90's.. I would never use the sounds from TTS-1 or my sound canvas in an actual finished project..

Been using CW with Kontakt forever. Been on 7 since it came out. No issues at all. It's not CW obviously! Just sayin. If it's YOUR system, why would you expect a difference in Sonar? I hope you get it worked out!

The CM-5 also supposedly is\was marketed as C12\ELAM251 clone. You are correct-tony Joe white song was just an example of songs I sing. since Tony jowe White sings very low where bob seger sings kind of high and so does CCR. But I do know I was very happy with the CM-5, just made a bad move selling it. Especially since I did not need the $$$. I did buy some mics from Sweetwater a while back and return them. I have had a Sweetwater Plat card since 2002. Last one I tried was the Shure SM7b. To me it was a nothing mic and my Shure SM58beta sounded much better on my vocals. Tried, as mentioned the Mohave MA-200. Sent it back. all the time I still had the CM-5. The only one I saw on reverb\Ebay was for $500 plus shipping and tax. I sold mine locally for $150---dumb, dumb, dumb. I was looking at the warm audio wa-47 for a while. Still on my list. I have tried the neuman 102 and 103-did not like them Anyway, still the only mic BESIDES, believe it or not, that I liked besides my CM-5 is my trusty SM58b. I like how a tube mic reacts and duplicates my voice in a recording. Plain and simple!. why? Who knows. I appreciate all the input. If I could afford it I believe I would buy Telefunken ELA M 251E Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone but $12,000 is way out of my range. I have looked at the cheaper ones in the $1,500 range. Still looking!

Everything from Rainy Night in Ga-Tony Joe white style to Hollywood Nights by Bob Seger-kind of a screamer. Blues and R&B are where I like to sing and play. Started out playing finger-pickin folk songs after Nam-James Taylor, Croce, stuff like that. Even had a stint in a jug band. Most of the cover bands I was in did what we wanted-we didn't conform to the radio. But we still worked all the time. Many bands like that. Everything from Billy Joel to Ride Like the Wind to Bob Seger, CCR, traffic, Alman Bros and lots of old Soul stuff like dock of the bay. I was always the lead or co lead singer in these bands, trios etc. I prefer Blues and R&B-great for singing for real and playing lots of cool stuff on the guitar. I am a singer 1st, Guitar player 2nd(although I have been playing guitar for over 40 years) and definitely recording engineer in training (on my own) I have had many mics and recorded thru them all. Best mic (money wise) I ever had was the Mohave MA-200, so nothing really high end by studio standards. But My trusty old Stellar CM-5 ((C12/ELAM251 Inspired) I mentioned above was my favorite. Big old tube mic-heavy. But my voice just liked this mic and the mic liked me. I sold it for really NO REASON at all and kick myself for doing it. There is one on Reverb for $500 but I wouldn't take a chance on a mic like that from reverb USED. I do have a powerful voice I guess-loud but growing up singing folk songs I also have a tame voice. I use the mics well. I know when to back up, move up etc. I have watched many youtube videos of mi comparisons but on youtube they all sound the same to me. Right now I am recording using a wave Audio WA-87r2. I don't like it at all on vocals but it is nice on acoustic guitar stuff. All of my recordings are Vocals (me), guitars Electric and acoustic(me), and lots of VSTS for Bass, Drums and keys. Well their you go-my life in a nutshell-

So the thread and question I asked is ignored so you can post what you want? Very logical.

Thanks but I never asked for suggestions. Only asked about ONE mic- period!

Hey duncan I had the original Stellar CM5. I sold it for no reason at all. I would love to have that back. Big mistake on my part. As I stated I am partial to tube mics for MY vocals. Thanks for the info!

Once again, I was NOT asking for recommendations. I was ONLY asking about the Lewitt Pure Tube-Hmmmm? BTW-If I could afford a $4K mic I would love to have one-I cannot 😞 The Sondelux 251 looks like a great mic!

My mileage definitely varies-My vocals are much better with a tube mic. I have tried many, many mics at friends studios etc. Tube vocal mics just have something that tubeless mics cannot touch imho. But honestly, I was just asking about the Lewitt Pure Tube

Hi Anyone familiar with these vocal mics? Reviews seem amazing. I am thinking of getting one for recording vocals in my home studio. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1765753-REG/lewitt_puretube_es_tube_microphone_with_1.html/overview Thanks Frank

Thanks as always folks. I did really jus want the fabfilter reverb-but the price for 3 (as mentioned above by me comp\EQ and reverb) is double so kind of 1 for free. Just as a note-You do NOT have to just use the AI featured with Izotope. Especially with the EQ and compressors. I most likely will do the fabfilter 3 bundle though. Maybe I can learn more and catch up to John V. with "standard processing tools"................😉

I really only asked about Fabfilter since so many videos use them as the tools when explaining recording etc. I also did the trial of the Fabfilter reverb and I did like that. I understand the MAIN difference between the 2, AI versus do it yourself type process. I should have mentioned that I started with Izotope a very long time ago-whenever they started with Ozone I was in. So I have grown use to them. I will end this by saying I am just going to buy the 3 plug bundle and go from there. Thanks for chiming in everyone!

John That is an unfair assessment. My knowledge of the "standard processing tools", may not be as great as yours but I am not an idiot. I don't see Izotope RUINING my mixes. Your mileage obviously is different.

Found this article: Interesting! FabFilter vs. iZotope: Summary The most important distinction between FabFilter and iZotope lies in each company’s core philosophy. FabFilter strives to produce user-friendly workhorse plugins you can use all over your mix. The Pro range, for instance, covers a majority of mixing/mastering needs, including EQ, compression, limiting, multiband compression, and reverb. The Total Bundle is a fantastic all-around kit you can use on every one of your mixes. iZotope, on the other hand, is paving the way for future audio production technology. The forward-thinking pioneers are revolutionizing machine learning and how we can use it to make better quality mixes and masters as efficiently as possible. That said, the bulk of the plugins in Music Production Suite 4 are extremely specialized. You won’t find a Swiss army compressor with iZotope, for example. Instead, you’ll have a variety of ‘robot’ mixing and mastering assistants. In conclusion, I don’t believe there’s a valid FabFilter vs. iZotope debate in terms of one being the best. If you’re looking for a more all-around set of professional plugins, then FabFilter’s Total Bundle is an excellent choice. If you’re curious about intelligent plugins who can analyze your mix and improve it, iZotope is the way to go. FabFilter vs. iZotope: Why not both?

So I have owned most Izotope plugs for years-presently 10 advanced, Neutron 4 adv, Nectar 4 adv and RX advanced- plus others. I cruise youtube often to watch and listen to videos about recording. also have quite a few waves plugs and many others. So many videos feature Fabfilter Q, Fabfilter R 2 and Fabfilter compressor. I do have the Sweetwater card and get the bundle of these 3 for like $6 a month. Am I just wasting my $$$ or are they that good? I have no issues with the $6 a month as long as I am not just being redundant because of the Izotope stuff I have. I get it's a personal choice but just wondering if they have qualities that the others don't have. I can use all the help I can get. with recording.................. Thanks Thanks