MusicMan

If this was VST3 then I'd consider it, but last time I checked it wasn't and they've only listed some of their plugins for upgrading, so there's a risk they might not.

I just got a spare copy of Heavocity Punisher Lite or Lifeline Expanse Lite that I can swap if anyone is struggling to find a use for their PA voucher ?

On 10/16/2022 at 8:33 PM, Brian Walton said:

I generally like tbproaudio but must have overlooked this one as I don't remember seeing it.  Looks good on paper and interface layout but no first hand experience.

If you want to pin to desktop for a number of instances my first instinct would be download the demo and get a sense of the scaling options. Other plugins I've tried of theirs do have % scaling.  

Looks like a legit alternative without testing it.

Thanks Brian and I've been testing them both out and I don't think there's too much in it. I prefer the Boz interface and the TB is a little crowded, which is to be expected given it has more features. Correlation and phase meters are a nice touch with TB, but I'm likely not going to be panning bass, kicks, or other deep instruments where that matters as much and Boz does have a simple button for a mono check as well.

The stereo widening, mono to stereo and bass focus on the TB are nice additions, but I'm not sure I would be using this plugin for those duties given some of my alternatives.

Boz does have more controls for the delay aspect too. I have a feeling I may end up grabbing Boz, but I haven't quite decided yet. I don't think there's a wrong choice between them really at least ?

On 10/14/2022 at 7:20 AM, MusicMan said:

Oh I didn't know that! I've only ever seen it pitched as gain matching, not bypassing sections of plugin chains. Will have to check it out ?

I gave GainMatch a demo too and it's actually pretty nice and does have the ability to insert and instance in a plugin chain too, so thanks for the tip.

I did still end up going with MCompare this time around though, as it can do the gain matching, be inserted into the plugin chain in multiple places, load reference files for A-B comparisons and has an option for blind testing between all of these like Hofa. So it's like it's a mash of MetricAB, GainMatch and Hofa blind test all for $12!

7 hours ago, Brian D'Oliveira said:

Brian here from MNTRA,  we had a temporary hiccup with our server service last night as you tried to do this which was resolved steadfastly and you should have received an updated order and the ability to download.

Hi @Brian D'Oliveira thanks for dropping into the forum to help and also for the freebie.

Would you mind letting me know what the difference is between UDW and UDW-LE please?

When I made the purchase and checked out, there was no mention of it being an LE version and the email from Audio Plugin Deals advertising it doesn't mention it being a limited version either.

I can see they've now changed their website to display that it's a limited version and yet, the retail price of $25 suggests it's the full version, as that's the same price as you're selling UDW on your website.

It feels a bit misleading and a bit of a bait and switch in getting LE after checking out. But I'd like to understand the differences before jumping to any conclusions.

Thanks 

6 hours ago, Fleer said:

Thinking of the SSL UF8 (and UC1) myself. 

That UF8 looks pretty decent. I've been considering a controller, but I've still been a bit on the fence with most of them so far, for a number of reasons, some being quality.

I'll have to check this one out a little more as I'd imagine the build at least is good from SSL.

Also $41.16 at JRRShop with code: GROUP

That's the strangest thing.. I was laying in bed this morning  just thinking, I really need an ultrasonic death whistle, but where could I find one... and then here we are ?

I'm not sure how much use it will get from me, but a nice freebie all the same and I grabbed it just in case.

Thanks ?

16 minutes ago, ALC said:

Went through the process to find out I already have the plugin.  

Same! There's a couple from WAP that I have multiple copies ?

1 hour ago, Last Call said:

Code doesn't work, sigh

If you mean the code doesn't work on the WA Production site, make sure you remove the bundled freebie from the cart. It won't work with that in there.

5 hours ago, LAGinz said:

Won’t mention my problems with this and Studio One /Windows again ….but any sense of whether they are going to upcharge for the Vst3  version which they’ve announced is in beta?

Looks like they're going to be free. Very glad to VST3 from them as I really like their reverb and may buy more ?

"Our M1 Native and VST3 versions are just around the corner (many in beta right now), and the upgrade will be free, so take advantage of this pricing while you can."

1 minute ago, Bapu said:

Ditto

I've got to say, I'd always looked at this one as a gimmick and never really considered giving it a demo, let alone buying it, but it's actually not bad ?

Tried it on a kick and snare and it does really make it cut through nicely on that track.

You could get a somewhat similar result with a combination of transient shaper, compression and saturation I guess (or things like Split EQ), but it's convenient and sounds good and definitely the right price!

2 hours ago, jesse g said:

Duplicate entry

Now that Lars is back I think we'll be seeing a lot more of these again ?

8 hours ago, tom said:

Where the hell does the discount code go, can’t see anywhere? I’m on mobile, is the issue?

I think they changed this a while ago so they make you log in and get quite far through the process, maybe because some codes can only be used once, or you need to have brought an earlier version from them to qualify for the upgrade or something, but it's not intuitive and they could just add some text to say enter coupons on the in the next step like some other sites do.

8 hours ago, SONROSAS said:

I still don't get my license, I'll wait ?

I hope you got it in the end ? Mine came through immediately. It's possible that got a heap of people grabbing the or something, but they're normally pretty reliable.

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On 10/12/2022 at 8:29 PM, Brian Walton said:

Ahh you are correct.  While I'm a fan of the digital v3 as an eq plugin.  Forgot about the tiny pan knob.

I'd argue it is a whole lot clunkier to use when you are working on a mix for placement and takes up more CPU.  

If this is the EQ you use on every track and you don't put anything that inadvertently puts more stereo info after it, it is an alternative and also usually more expensive unless you got it for free or part of the soundwide bundle .

The point isn't that the pan knob is the only plugin capable of the technique.  It seems to be the only one clean and purpose driven for it.  You could pin 20 of them on your screen and actually create the stereo mix.  Digital V3 you might be able to do a folk duo mix.

I stumbled across someone recommending this as an alternative which looks pretty interesting too.

It's made by TBProAudio who make some decent plugins as well and seems to cover the same, but also be a bit more comprehensive and it's only €12 not on sale. I had pretty much decided I'd buy the Boz version, but now I'm thinking this could be a worthy contender. Simple to use still, but also has more features and functionality.

ST1V2 - Stereo signal control

• ST1 is a simple tool that lets you control the width and the panorama of a stereo audio signal. It includes a mono-to-stereo function, a stereo field enhancer, a rich panning knob that includes spectral panning, and a bass-focus feature. The phase and correlation meter visually monitors the panning position and stereo width.

https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/st1

Have you ever compared this one Brian?

8 hours ago, telecode 101 said:

Interesting post. I listened to the Echos demos and really like the sound. I had a ton of other echo plugins in my collection. Mostly from IKM. Still debating. I am also a little antsy as I suspect the new volume collection should be coming out -- and this might be in it.

I'm thinking this will be in the next Softube Volume too, which wouldn't be so bad if they reduced the price based on the plugins you already bought.. 

I know it's only $15 but I decided to sit this one out. I have quite a few tape delays and after testing this, it does sound good and does have a nice sounding self oscillation. But with Valhalla Delay I was able to get pretty damn close to the sound.

The other tape delays all sound good too, they just all have their own flavour.  Valhalla just had the closest sound and self oscillation, along with lower in CPU.

This one is still good though, but I may end up buying the next Softube Volume when it's released.

6 hours ago, mibby said:

To be clear, GainMatch does this too and is very user friendly. 

Oh I didn't know that! I've only ever seen it pitched as gain matching, not bypassing sections of plugin chains. Will have to check it out ?

5 minutes ago, Zo said:

Thks JOHN ... 

@MusicMan the LE version is crap imho the real amp to have is the 800 , at least if you want jazzy to crunch like me , for a metal the LE is ok ....

I like metal/heavier as well, which is what I was mainly aiming/hoping for with the LE as I'm well covered across my other amp sims for smooth tones, or a little backed off on the gain. The PA I liked all round though, as it seemed to handle between both of those spectrums well.

48 minutes ago, locrian said:

Actually, that's exactly why I bought it.  I regularly use all the PSP plugins I have: B-Scanner, HertzRider2, Lotary, and Nexcellence.

They're very easy to use and sound great!

Hertzrider was the plugin I never knew I needed to have! That thing is fun with drums and was very glad I got that one ? I've heard good things about the others you mentioned too. I haven't gotten into their reverbs either yet. I'm sure they're decent as well, it's just I locked in on some other ones first.

27 minutes ago, mibby said:

MAutoAlign instead of Time Align for all the reasons earlier in this thread.  (Disclaimer: I don't own Time Align.)

Now, I'll be the first to admit I'm a Melda fanboy, and MCompare works great for blind testing mixes. But I always found it kind of a pain to set up and analyze at different points in a signal chain to hear the difference that way. Once I finally did figure out how to do that, the next time I wanted to do it, I had to re-learn how to do it. (Maybe it's just me.) 

The plugin I reach for hands down for this sort of thing (and many others!) is GainMatch by LetiMix. It's not a part of this sale but is crazy good value at $19. You can catch it on sale for about $10. Totally user friendly and works great!

https://letimix.com/products/gainmatch

Some of the gain matching plugins are pretty handy too, but also not quite the same. They just keep the gain the same over the FX stack, so you're not tricked into thinking it's better because it's louder.

Whereas with MCompare as two instances, you can compare between any two points in the FX stack to see how multiple plugins at once are affecting the sound.

I watched the teaser video and it was super easy to set it up to A-B anywhere in the stack ?

Just now, locrian said:

Just picked up PSP stompFilter for $12 and got UVI Model D for free.   Nice.

I've never really considered that one, but it's almost impossible to go wrong with PSP so should be a winner ?

4 minutes ago, telecode 101 said:

I am sort of deciding between Time Align or MCompare. Tools I don't have in my collection. Well I do have IKM  Master match.  But..

I have referencing that I prefer (MetricAB) but MCompare is kind of cool in that you can insert it as a send earlier in you FX chain and then place another instance at the end to easily A-B your chain instantly and gain matched. That's kind of different and a nice feature. It also allows blind testing too.

The AGC wasn't great from my tests though. I think I'd only ever set the gain manually.