cclarry Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 $39 at Sweetwater!https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/InflatorNat--sonnox-oxford-inflator-plug-in-native 1 1
TheSteven Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 Seem to recall this plugin (Sonnox Inflator) be listed on someone's must have VST list... darn if I can remember what publication at moment.
TheSteven Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Found it! It's listed inhttps://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/100-plug-ins-every-engineer-should-try Quote Sonnox Oxford Inflator The ‘loudness war’ may be well and truly over for mixes, mainly thanks to the loudness normalisation of streaming delivery platforms, but there is still a place for things that make individual sources sound bigger or louder. Sonnox Inflator has been around for a long time now, and whilst there are dozens of plug‑ins that purport to do much the same job, I’ve not found one that does it quite so well, or with as many and varied applications. Dave Lockwood HDX version $264. UAD version $179, discounted to $89 when going to press. Native version $156. Discounts of up to 40 percent when purchasing multiple plug-ins. Edited October 18, 2021 by TheSteven 1
cclarry Posted October 18, 2021 Author Posted October 18, 2021 It's included in this Sweetwater Bundle too
Bapu Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 I have this one but TBH I've never wrapped my head around it. I did sucessfully ruin a mix with, but that's not the fault of the plugin since I can do that with just about any old plugin. 2
TheSteven Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bapu said: I have this one but TBH I've never wrapped my head around it. I did sucessfully ruin a mix with, but that's not the fault of the plugin since I can do that with just about any old plugin. If you need assistance - I can recommend lots of ways to ruin your mixes... 1 3
cclarry Posted October 18, 2021 Author Posted October 18, 2021 28 minutes ago, TheSteven said: If you need assistance - I can recommend lots of ways to ruin your mixes... Strong Union! 1 1 1
LAGinz Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 The name “inflator” is pretty accurate. It makes instruments sound bigger and a bit more present. I found it especially helpful when applied to some of the old Sampletank 2 sounds, many of which always sounded a bit small to me. A bit similar to the IK “tone control” effect that’s in Sampletank and Mixbox—but a little different. 2 1
Zo Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 It s always refered as a master tools but , this will shine on tracks , as soon as you want something more present , with more meat , with effort , bingo ... a better maker when used right ...
Bajan Blue Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 I have this (had it for a looooong time with my Old Powercore set up) Recently Sonnox did me a great deal to get the native version. I never use this as a mastering tool, I use it lot on tracks for exactly the reason Zo and Laginz mentioned. Nigel
DeeringAmps Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 13 hours ago, Bapu said: I did sucessfully ruin a mix with Definitely then on the “must have” list! anything that can f-up a track or mix is right down my alley... t 1
DeeringAmps Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 13 hours ago, TheSteven said: I can recommend lots of ways to ruin your mixes I’d signup for that class! (truth be told, I have more than once ☹️) t 1
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