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Just what I described above. No side-chaining or anything. I don't have TrackSpacer - I usually use MAutoVolume or MSpectralDynamics for that purpose if needed.

If it's not listed on Everyplugin, just email Koby and let him know which one you want and he'll take care of you. ?

Agree. I had to overcome my "meh" feeling towards Nectar because of this. But one of my mixing "mentors" kept saying how good it was, so I finally picked it up and started using it. BTW, Nectar 2 was very "meh" also. But Nectar 3.... ? I emailed support about this. It would be sooo kewl to be able to use the individual pieces as separate plugins. I'm only now realizing how good the Neutron 2 plugins are separately. I never used the plugin before because of the CPU hit. But individually, they seem a lot better. Briefly - and generally - when I mix a vocal track, I do basic tonal and HP EQ, then leveling, then Melodyne for tuning and more leveling. Then I go into the Nectar 3 "black box"... I'll typically use the Assistant to get to a starting place. I also usually ignore the AutoTuner and the Gate. Here's the N3 chain I used just last night: 0. Run the Assistant based on the song style. I have yet to use the AutoTuner and wish I could delete it, same with the Gate, which I can delete. (But I just need to learn to use this one better, no doubt.) 1. EQ - corrective, suggested by Assistant. Tweak if needed. The "Frequency Follower" on the N3 EQ is amazing! * * Check out a tutorial or two. It's great for getting rid of boxiness for example. 2. Peak Compressor - I add a VCA Peak Compressor here to shave of more peaks and do some leveling. 3. De-Esser - this is another one I really like. I usually just double-check the settings after setting up my 1st compressor. Such a great UI! 4. EQ - This is the Assistant's "sweetening EQ". I'll check here and see if I want to change anything, but generally it's pretty good! 5. Character Compressor (or not) - I use N3s original Assistant suggested compressor as a starting point. I never hit these as hard as N3 suggests though. 6. Reverb - I dial it waaaay back to like 3-5% just to give some fullness. 7. I almost always add a 1/4 delay to the vocal to give it some depth, also dialed way back. That's it. I haven't really used the Harmony or other sweetening features much yet. I've got other plugins like Melda and SoundToys for those things, but they are likely pretty good. It is also fairly CPU intensive which is why I wish they'd break up the plugins like Neutron and Ozone. For good measure, here's the rough mix using the above. The song: It Must Be Voodoo by West End Blend. (Tracks from Telefunken/Cambridge-MT) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JNSlGtrqbZRik-D02emqUPWwWNRQANmL/view?usp=sharing The core sound of the vocal is Nectar 3 as I described above. I didn't even run this through Melodyne, which I WILL to help with the leveling some more because this is a HUGELY dynamic vocal. Of course it helps that she is a totally badass singer too! The big verb you're hearing is Hyperspace. I'm getting more familiar with that one and wanted to do some referencing, so the reverb is a bit over the top...

I was on for like $49 bucks or so a couple of months ago, so if you're patient. Seriously a good one though!

Yep, unfortunately I have all of those freebies already. BTW, @Brian Walton - I agree with the Nectar Elements comment, but don't let the elements version throw you. The full blown Nectar 3 is a game-changing plugin. (At least for me it was!)

They're dialing up the pressure on the FREEBIES... Shrewd move marketers. ?

Bummer! I saw that in there. I'm kicking myself for not jumping on it when it first came out!

Same here! Different time zone than EST. It's run by the KVR guy, so I'm guessing they're in Eastern Europe? The Melda time zone gets me crossed up too... Nice idea though. I'll try and support 'em next year.

That is awesome. I'm definitely going to watch that next year. Hyperspace by UnitedPlugins went for $25-$30 bucks!! And Royal Compressor for $25! Some other really good buys (and for a good cause!) in there too! I was going to go back and put in some bids, but got busy raking leaves all day and forgot... Did you pick anything up @TheSteven?

Not sure what you mean. (??) It's does have only one authorization, but just put it back on the Cloud and authorize it to another PC if you need to...

And sounds spectacular! Seriously. Really really good! This is a total no-brainer deal.

The regular CM Free pack definitely has some good ones! I'm wondering if this is the same ones or a new set? (I'm doubting they are new ones.) If the site ever responds, I'll have a look see...

Yep, you definitely can! https://www.solidstatelogic.com/products/plug-ins SSL Native Saturator, here I come. Woo hoo!

Actually, it looks like you CAN activate to a computer with no donlge! ... ? Eunuch PC? https://solidstatelogic.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002537417-Activating-a-plugin-to-your-computer-or-iLok

S-L-O-W.... Like JRR slow.

Thanks. @#$@!! ?

Anyone know off-hand if these are "dongle-required" iLoks?

Did they fix the installer and the UI so if I'm a newer customer with only a couple of plugins, I don't have to scroll through ALL of the stuff I don't own to try and find the few that I DO own? That is a total and absolute workflow/inspiration killer...

In TheSteven's defense of his shameless plug, this IS the CakeWalk forum after all. ? PS. I'd likely be a customer if it DID work in Studio One. Plugin organization is sorely lacking there!

I love to "look" of this one and have been watching it for a looooong time, but just too much $$! Here's another freebie... https://hofa-plugins.de/en/plugins/4u/ I've got Boz's T-Bone and I picked up this one on a great sale recently too. https://sonimus.com/products/sweetone

I still LOVE that plugin name! ?

Up at AudioDeluxe. 40% off everything sale too! https://www.audiodeluxe.com/brand/tokyo-dawn-labs

Gentleman's Edition available for introductory price too. Sweet!! https://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-molotok/

It's in the descriptions of the YouTube videos on their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/soundtoys/videos

There's a whole series of presets like this for the Effect Rack...