it might take me a little more work, but only because I don't use them as often - but most of them are pretty decent for basic utility needs. for sake of compatibility with someone that didn't have the same plugins as me, I have done mixes with only the Avid basics. Given the hardware you mention, you could probably even get by with whatever is "in the box" with your DAW of choice. I have not tried them side by side but I imagine the algorithms/sound are the same. Plugin Alliance has some of the Brainworx plugins that UAD also have versions of. I also love the UAD stuff, but minimalist pricing it is not. But it is pretty reasonably priced for all it includes ($149/year). I own a few of the plugins but never did the subscription because I don't need all the extras right now. Slate Digital also has a subscription model and a ton of plugins that also includes some sample libraries and other stuff. I was also going to mention subscription - this might make sense if this is a temporary situation vs much longer term. Thanks in advance for any and all advice!Įdited to add: I have avoided control surfaces like the plague on the basis of some early bad experiences - I'd rather just use the mouse if it's gonna be like that - but if there are any more recent developments with some genuine farfegnugen I'd love to hear about those!! Not trying to spend too much money as this is hopefully a 6-months-to-a-year kind of phase as I figure out a longer-term studio situation, but I would like to not have a bad time during that interval - does budgeting 3-5k for plugins seem like a reasonable goal within this set of expectations?
I have used things here and there at other studios (definitely looking at UAD) but I would love some recommendations of people with a more ITB-centric workflow on what plugins make your life easier in computer land - or are just cool or interesting. I've got some plugins that I love, but I have tended to lean into more computer world type stuff (brainworx, fab filter etc) rather than emulations of analog gear - it seems that's about to change. Everything else will be computer and (hopefully, again) a great sounding, well-tuned room with some great speakers in it (no console reflections, woohoo!)
REAUTHORIZING MCDSP PLUGINS SERIES
I'm thinking that I'll bring an ultraminimalist, bare-bones analog setup - chandler mini mixer, curvebender eq & TG1, API 2500 and Overstayer MAS for the stereo bus, couple of distressors, 1176, Bryce BG2 and 500 series rack with a few preamps & eqs & special effects. I'm planning on renting a mix room so that I can pay for my life and stay at least reasonably engaged while I sort out plans for the whole studio move (LA to Berlin for anyone who's interested.) The ML4000 provides outstanding results with an intuitive user interface, flexible design, and powerful set of algorithms.I am (with a little luck in the vaccine department) moving out of the country soon, which means that at least temporarily, I will be leaving the comfort & familiarity of my analog console, outboard racks, synths etc behind. The ML4 crossover page shows the overall frequency response in real-time of the input, output, or total dynamics effect, on top of the graphically adjustable crossover frequencies.Īccurate output adjustment is fast and simple with output ceiling control, large meters, and meter level text readouts. Multiple real-time metering options in each band allow quick visualization of all signal dynamics. Steep 24 dB/Oct crossover filters minimize signal leakage into adjacent bands. Ive heard some awesome things about mcdsp and ev. Each band’s Gate, Expander, and Compressor can be configured separately or linked together. looking to purchase a mcdsp plugin bundle or waves plugin bundle and wanted to hear peoples opinions. The ML4 multi-band dynamics processor includes a 4-band Gate, Expander (upwards or downwards), and Compressor fed into the same limiter algorithm found in the ML1. The unique Knee and Mode controls allow the ML1 to handle any kind of material with a variety of responses ranging from transparent to aggressive. The ML1 mastering limiter uses a flexible brick wall look-ahead design coupled with multiple stages of limiting for superior peak detection.