Alloy 2 - Sale

This is not a specific technique post per say, however, if you use third party plugs to implement a specific technique then you may be interested in this.  I use Izotope's Ozone for mastering and find that the presets are at least a good starting point.  I really like Ozone.  I was also aware of Izotope's Alloy product which is designed mostly to be used on individual tracks.  I never bought it because I was using SONAR's included plugs and I couldn't see paying another $200 for a suite of plugs that did the same thing.  Having said that, I like Ozone so much I couldn't help but wonder how well Alloy worked.  Then, I saw a great sale at Sweetwater for Alloy, $149, and I couldn't resist.  I'm glad I didn't.  Man, I really like this product.  It gives me access to a bunch of commonly used functions all in one plugin interface.  In addition, I'm finding the presets to be a great starting point for tailoring my tracks.  I'm really dig'n the transient shaper and the limiter.
 
Anyway, just a heads up.  Alloy 2 at Sweetwater for $149.

Love me some Alloy... But I already have 1, so I would need a better price to upgrade. As well as to be convinced that it's that much better? Love me some Alloy.