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Thanks - Very sound advice! I'll hold off on buying more EQ's and take some time to properly learn the Chandler Curve bender. With regard to having a visual EQ learning aid, Softube has already solved that problem... https://www.softube.com/us/plug-ins/mixing/eqs/equalizers-chandler-limited-curve-bender Also - That was a great YouTube on the different categories of EQ's.

I downloaded the Chandler Limited Curve Bender demo yesterday and tried it out on several tracks and master buses. As promised, just about any way that you tweak the knobs, the results are quite musical and pleasing. I also like the work flow. It’s helpful to be able to turn off/on the individual curves without losing your settings. Before long, my Gear Acquisition Syndrome was at near critical levels. At $56.25, the Curve Bender is at an all-time low price! I succumbed to the GAS and bought it. It is funny. I've seen several YouTube videos claiming that you are an idiot to buy analog EQ emulations. The argument is essentially that Pro-Q4 can recreate any classic analog EQ curve. Vintage EQ emulations are simply marketing hype separating suckers from their money. The argument continues that any special vintage harmonics or "analog EQ mojo" (if it actually exists) can easily be recreated by adding the distortion plugin of your choice at the end of your effects chain. This is slightly depressing to hear and I suppose it could all be true. That said, as a rank amateur mixing hobbyist, the Curve Bender just might be exactly what I need. When it comes down to completing projects that sound borderline decent, I’ve discovered that I work best with fewer options and decision points, not more. Choosing from preselected notched frequency bands with stepped decibels, really does help to mitigate my analysis paralysis. Smoothly blended analog-style curves, that almost always sound good, keep me from going off the rails. Also, I don't want to have to add the analog vintage mojo after the fact. I would like it built-in please. So, it is a big Yes to the Chandler Limited Curve Bender for me.

Got mine! Great post - thanks!

Nice deal! I would probably get this if I didn't already have the UAD Minimoog.

Cool - thanks!

https://rekkerd.org/deals-deals-deals/ Is a good site for deals. This site also shows the deal expiration date which is super helpful.

I recently heard a podcast about AI vocals. It was a recording of a woman with a beautiful voice singing in a language that she didn’t even know how to speak. AI vocals are coming and they will be amazing! Even though this is a great deal, it is already very antiquated technology. This is a pass for me.

Thanks for posting this! I purchased my first full orchestral library. I got a great deal on the updated Spitfire Symphony Orchestra 2024 for only $352.

30% off everything until August 31st. https://www.acousticsamples.net

AAS Lounge Lizard Caffeine Expansion Pack only $9:00. https://www.applied-acoustics.com/caffeine/

We want Larry!

Perhaps the vouchers only went to those with a French IP address.

Thanks Pavlov! I did listen to these on the OTS website. As you say the Vintage Gent video only reveals a very small sampling of the total presets. Glad to hear that there many other good crunchy presets!

I have the Hollowbody Blues which I like a lot. Does anyone own both the Jazz Archtop and the Vintage Gentleman? Which do you prefer or find yourself using more? Which of the two would best compliment the Hollybody Blues? Thanks!!!

A heads up, after you place your order for a free copy of Ozone Elements 11, expect an awkward call from a Sweetwater sales associate. "Hi this is ____ from Sweetwater, How are you doing today? What will you be using your Ozone elements for? What genre are you working in? We are here to help with your musical and technical needs, etc......"

I'm not a fan of the movie theme packs. They all sound a bit cliché to me.

I've been eagerly listening to the preset demos on the Orange Tree website. I already own the Evolution Rock Standard, but I've got my eye on the Vintage Gent, the Dry Relic, and possibly the Indie Rock. Actually I'm torn between the Indie Rock and the Strat. Likewise I'm torn between the Dry Relic and the Songwriter. The Vintage Violin Bass sounds amazing too!

I don't own it, but I did listen to the demo songs for the e-instrument Wurli. It's not horrible but not great either. In general, if a company has a substandard emulation of a real instrument they often try to sell you on the cool "sound design" aspects of the plug-in. Also, nowhere does e=instruments mention the number of layers, which is essentially saying - not very many layers. Broken Wurli has 9 layers. Acoustic Samples' Wurlie has 10. Perhaps more so than other instruments, a Wurli needs a good transition between smooth and outright growl. It is definitely a matter of personal taste, and this is going to sound a bit squishy, but for me, Acoustic Samples has the best Wurlitzer tone and Soniccouture's Broken Wurli has the best Wurlitzer vibe.

I love Broken Wurli !!! It has so much character! The optional broken speaker really hits the mark for me.

Can someone who already has the Austrian Grande share what the upgrade price to Aurora is? Thanks!

Softube “Flow” refers to the flow of money out of your account and in to Softube’s account.

If you missed the chance to get the Softube Brilliance Pack for $55, it’s still on sale at Plugin Boutique for $49. https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/81-Bundles/39-Effects-Bundles/2830-Abbey-Road-Studios-Brilliance-Pack

But, but, but, what about my prized UAD Pultec Passive EQ Collection? The interface looks super old school vintage! Surely this has the special analog mojo. I buy the vintage looking gear because I want to cosplay audio engineer. Someone needs to shut this guy up. He is spoiling all the fun! https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/equalizers/pultec-passive-eq-collection.html

Looks like a decent upgrade.

Subscription? BOOOOOOO!!!!! BOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Not for me.