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  1. I also haven't tried it so I'm just guessing it might be like other VST 3 plugins, such as TDR Nova which is also a dynamic EQ. They dont receive sidechain signals. For TDR Nova (VST3), disabling 64 bit double precision engine on Cakewalk by bandlab, or using a vst wrapper such as Kush Element, are the ways to use the sidechain.
  2. I always wanted this plugin simply because I want to collect all the prochannel modules. $29 is the cheapest indeed. Often time, a Japanese seller offers cheaper prices for Softube plugins, so when it was $39 on Softube website, the price on the sellers website was around $32. Currently it doesn't offer any discounts... https://www.musicecosystems.jp/shop/4589473712567-tsar-1r-reverb-12876?category=165&order=list_price+asc#attr=
  3. I upgraded Studio One Pro from older version at Best Service. The price is $91 there and I added X-phase by SSL which is $9 and then it exceeds $100 so I used the coupon and ended up $81 in total.
  4. If X-Phase is an all pass filter, then can you do the same thing with an EQ plugin with all pass filter? ๐Ÿค” Kirchhoff EQ has all pass filter and I have never tried phase alignment with all pass filter so I'm wondering it's fundamentally the same thing. I want to have their comps but the cheapest price in the past was $14 apparently. Hmm..
  5. Yes, it's set to 100%. I don't have any other monitor connected right now. (My environment is laptop) I tried it on Sonar Platinum and the problem was there as well.
  6. Ohh I actually checked the setting when I checked the graphic. It was set to 100% so I thought it was okay. I checked it again now, it's indeed set to 100% ๐Ÿค”
  7. Thanks ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™ It's been on Windows 10. It could be video driver related as my video driver has been actually suspicious but I'm not sure if there was any updates. I checked graphic settings (resolutions) and it seems okay. I wonder why font is different, is it not properly loading the set font? Some files are apparently automatically compressed by Windows but any files related to Cakewalk are uncompressed. If any files related to this might have been compressed and not loading the font?
  8. Thanks for the great tools. I have used these MIDI plugins in the past without problems. But now the GUI is broken for any of these MIDI plugins. (Original Cakewalk MIDI plugins are fine) Does anyone knows why this happens and how to fix it?
  9. I tried TDR Nova free again and the external sidechain doesn't work under 64 bit double precision on. The work around is to turn off 64 bit double precision. But here is another work around that worked as I tried without changing 64 bit DP setting. I simply used a VST wrapper plugin called Element by Kush view, which has been free. Some plugins that doesn't work well on cakewalk actually work when you use a wrapper like that.
  10. I tried but I couldn't register. So I couldn't download it. Also I don't speak Spanish.
  11. Their Chinese price is a bit cheaper. I purchased Kirchhoff EQ on their Taobao website back then without any problem.
  12. Because maybe I also wanna get infinistrip..! and to be honest our currency has gotten really cheap against USD so $29 means like $50 to me these days. But as you gave me that comment, you also think this one sounds really good right? I don't have UAD fet but I do have IK, PSP Fet, Purple 77, and sofube FET. I already have so many... I have posted something about FET comp before actually, PSP sounded most transparent so I won't be buying other fet. Oh wait but I actually might wanna buy another one with more character, okay imma buy Purple 77, it's the best one that has a strong character amongst inexpensive ones. And then for Softube Fet, I just thought I should buy it because it was cheap and I wanted to collect prochannel plugin. And now, Overloud comp 76. well this one is great. And usually Overloud products are expensive so I didn't usually pay attention to them but now it's cheaper and I liked it...making me feel I should buy this..
  13. $29 is a rare price for Overload and I'm demoing it... This one sounds really good. To my ears this one sounds more natural than others...? But I already have too many FET comps...
  14. I had something similar when I bounced tracks with some plugin FX. It happened when oversampling option was on in Cakewalk.
  15. Thanks, these randers didn't cancel out at all properly because there are modulation and also vst instruments in the project don't cancel out at all between any. Now, I tried blind tests multiple times with various combinations of 3 single core and 3 multi core renders. While there are differences as they don't cancel out and I sometimes preferred one over others on a certain section, while I pick different one on other sections. I wasn't always picking single core versions among 3 tracks. So, probably it was a wrong assumption that single core versions sound more natural. I liked a certain sections of a certain version which happened to be single core versions when I was initially comparing them yesterday.
  16. I might be experiencing something similar as well. When I export my mixes, I often sense something's not quite right, like a change in the sound or a harshness. This mainly happened on larger projects, and I started to notice it about a year ago, though I wasn't sure. Just yesterday, I exported a WAV file for a project with many plugins, and again, the exported file didn't sound right. And then I tried both multi-core and single-core settings for my exports multiple times and compared them. The single-core versions sounded natural to me. The harshness I could hear from multi-core rendered versions could be internal errors or something. While this could be just my perception as the difference seems to be very subtle, I try the single-core setting.
  17. It's a great deal if you don't have Cosmos, Magnetic, and Echoes. But I have these three. I kinda want their pultec and motown but I don't know for others... I'm probably not gonna buy them but I want them and it's their greatest deal ever...
  18. I tried monthly voucher and dynamic discount. The monthly voucher didn't work. Dynamic discount worked for 75+ offers starting at $5.99 but not for other ones.
  19. Maybe you can test what it actually does to the file by using really pure sine wave, like recording 64bit wave file of a very pure (64bit) sine wave with a tool like BL sine, then load the file with ARA and do nothing and bounce it to 64 bit file and then check how much noise it adds by using SPAN with widest range setting. And then you can also bounce the original 64bit sine wave file to 32bit and 24bit without any process and then compare them with the noise level. I haven't installed Melodyne on my computer and also I'm away from my computer so I can't check it by myself right now. I guess it is possible that Melodyne or the DAW secretly converts the file...
  20. I'm not gonna buy them but I want The Legend. The sound is so beefy. I remember there was a time the price was really cheap. Just once. But I don't remember if it was $49 or $29. Maybe it was $49 If it was $49 then this is a good deal
  21. Actually, newer versions of Sonar or Cakewalk by BandLab have other dither options, such as POW-r 1, 2, and 3. I don't know much about the difference between triangle and rectangular dither, but these options are not noise-shaped dither. I usually use triangle dither when I dither to 24-bit. However, when I dither to 16-bit, I usually choose an algorithm that has a noise-shaping option, such as POW-r 3. Noise shaping means that the noise is often louder in higher frequencies and quieter in the mid or low range, which can sound more comfortable to the ears. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and the source material. The differences between dither algorithms are very subtle.
  22. Bitwig Studio is listed as $149? Does Bitwig go this cheap? The upgrade is $129, only $20 difference...? I wish upgrade price were cheaper. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BitwigStu5Pro--bitwig-studio-5-producer-daw-software
  23. I apologize if my previous comment came across as recommending the purchase of plugins. That was not my intention. I strongly believe that it's possible to create exceptional EDM tracks without spending additional money on plugins, as there are numerous high-quality free options available. Regarding the evolution of modern EDM, it does rely on utilizing advanced tools and techniques that contribute to improved sound quality. However, it's important to note that using specific plugins, such as SSL, is not a requirement for producing EDM. By exploring demo versions of paid plugins, one can gain valuable insights into their sound characteristics. Understanding different sound possibilities is crucial for enhancing sound design, which is at the core of the EDM genre.
  24. Understanding how a good plugin sounds can actually help you improve your skills. Some people claim that gear doesn't matter and that you should focus solely on skill development. While I respect such opinions, I believe having a different perspective is also important, so I can share my thoughts. Based on my experience and the reality I've observed, it's evident that producers and engineers often invest significant amounts of money in expensive mixing consoles and hardware compressors to achieve the ultimate sound they desire. The cost of such equipment can be equivalent to buying a car. Personally, I have been able to enhance my skills by learning about the quality of great sound and the tools that aim to achieve specific goals. Plugins, unlike hardware, are generally affordable and there are plenty of good free options available as well. I recommend trying out some paid plugin analog emulations like SSL and API. By demoing them, you won't incur any financial loss. A lot of EDM producers use SSL Bus comps, such as Glue, and API 2500. On the other hand, deadmau5 would say SSL on EDM makes no sense lol. (Edit: A little bit context here, he said it doesn't make sense to use SSL bus comp to trigger side chain, not that he is anti analog emulations nor anything. )
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