Brian Walton

I have a couple but don't use them much, even so, very much in agreement regarding end of life. Shines a very direct light on the potential life span of these investments and it doesn't paint a pretty picture. I was opening a number of recording sessions I did 8 years ago and brought to light the plugins and workflow I was using then. Could have easily run into effects no longer working, and 8 years ago really felt pretty recent.

I gave it a test and think it could use some work. Sounds are fine but they only play while you play but noise drops off quickly when you stop playing and to me that sounds unnatural. Lots of the sounds would work well constantly playing but I don't see an obvious way to do that.

I haven't used it yet, but the concpet is a bunch of sample textures within a plugin that should overlay on top of your track. Therefore I'd assume it is basically looping or simply playing large WAV files for good fidelity. That is my assumption anyway, and with 70+ presets, I can imagine that could take up some space if that is how it works.

No comment on the price as I haven't tracked what a good deal is or not, but have used and like this MIC.

Nope, but that helps anyone not on the "list" to get them. And that is the tier that tends to be valuable in growing the collection. Still hoping for a deep discount on the Amek Console, as we only saw that once in January for a Day (and after most people would have used a voucher)

The phrase "long in the tooth" comes to mind here.

That picture yes. But this plugin has a bunch of alikes. Check the left hand column for the name clues. Was a free with purchase at plugin boutique a while ago and started my Melda collecting.

Or in this case McDSP could allow ilok computer authorization as well. Not only that, could allow more than one instance. While I'm not an ilok fan, companies that depend on it for "protection" have options within the ilok platform. McDSP chose to instead limit in multiple places.

That is due to the cloud authorization I complained about. If you have a physical ilok you can bypass the internet problem. Annoying either way.

Not sure if related to your issue, but this doesn't work with the prochannel rematrix. It needs the standalone app after it has been authorized.

McDSP makes good sounding tools, it is just the authorization limitations you will see major gripes about. I can't imagine spending $80 on a plugin like this and then either needing to buy a $40 ilok or connect to the internet at all times all for the single authorization it allows.

Create an Overload account and then login to said account when you launch the plugin. The Authorization code should auto populate for you.

As far as I know, you need Native version. HD is for Avid physical hardware systems. Not sure on your ilok cloud issue, mine dumped to the cloud automatically and I had to move it to a physical ilok myself.

Sadly I'm going to say "yes" MTurboDelay rarely seems to be the "go to" I'd think it would be. I open it thinking - this has everything - but in practical use I can rarely get it to do what I want. I'm a fan of Melda stuff but other than say the Tape interface which is pretty straight forward - as I go through options I'm left just wanting a simple interface like a guitar pedal with different sounding delays/repeats. And with all of that, it still lacks and Echorec simulation.... so there is that part too.

This was free with a late 2020 issue of computer music magazine.....so before you go spend $6 on some trash you don't need to get it, make sure you don't have it already.

Limitations ability to only use 2 VSTs, I'm out. ?

Nothing like a good freebie to have ridiculous authorization limitations. While I have a physical ilok - once you go mobile less USB ports and lack on internet connection means this one doesn't get used.

When I read the list, I was thinking the Multi-Parimeters being part of the "acess to modulation" they mention. Multi-Parameters wouldn't have any meaning to anyone not already versed in "Melda" so I wonder if the term modulation was used instead as that at least has some context to it outside of the Melda world.

Here is the list of what you get by paying for the free ones. It isn't just nag screen removal. Though not everyone will utilize these things. https://www.meldaproduction.com/MFreeFXBundle

I agree the software is capable of large projects, but recording 16 tracks live - presumably latency and plugins isn't even a consideration for resource needs as it wouldn't be doing all that real time processing. (I was running similar projects with Cakewalk Sonar 4 about 15 years ago). Running 15 VSTis all with a long list of plugin chains and mastering plugins on the master bus plus running a guitar VST with low enough latency to not sense a hint of delay playing real time....then we are cooking - but this is going to be computer dependent as well....my main machine can't handle that but I'd imagine other decked out modern machines could.

And one more thing to add, if you sign up for an account at Melda, they give you like $10 in credits so that plus a 50% off sale knocks it down. There is also 20% off referral bonus if you use someone's code (here is mine: MELDA31209027) for first time users. However, I tend to suggest buying something that is worth more than the free bundle to maximize the value there. But there are plenty of people that do this at a 50% off sale, get the 20% off referral discount and also take the $10 credit making the bundle only cost like $12 out of pocket.

Yeah, looks like a stripped down version of the Melda Free BUndle (that you also pay to unlock the added functionality). https://www.meldaproduction.com/effects/free I didn't look at the 1:1 but looks like a sub set of those plugins and I'm sure extended just means it unlocks those perpetually. I'd personally just wait for the next 50% off the free bundle sale to get all of the free ones unlocked, not just these 16. But certainly do more compariions on the products includes, I just took a 15 second look

I have both the Black and White IKM strips. The White obviously being the 9000 "simulation" I had the White before I purchased the PA 9000J and hoped that it would negate wanting the PA 9000J but when I tested the PA the difference in results I was getting quickly seemed obvious to me. The IKM has some unique features such as Mid-SIde, but then again the PA has things like the THD and MIX on the comp. I really like a number of IKM plugins, but the SSL channel strips they have don't seem like they are the best on the market at this point. Perfectly usable for sure, but I prefer the sound of the PA one in this case. I do like the fully resiable nature of the IKM where the PA is in limited percentages. The PA 9000J makes it on finished tracks, the IKM White sadly I don't think I've really ended up actually using it other than testing.

Yeah, Sand 4 is potentially slightly better sounding but a real resource hog so on my computers not something I'd use across a mix like I can do with the PA strips. And as cool as the UI is for Sand4, I also tend to think it isn't as user friendly for making adjustments quickly. (and also agree that I personally prefer other bus comps to the G-related Townhouse, though I tend to use it on some mixes depending on the sources/style and with speed constraints as it is really really easy to setup quickly.

I also prefer the 9000J. Have the 4000E and it rarely gets used. I just like having it in the tool box for comparison as I think everyone should be familiar with it. If you are looking for a glue bus compressor function only then yes, I'd prefer the Townhouse for that function. PA has quite a few good bus compressor types in this sale, I'd demo to see what you prefer.