[Solved] PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou?

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2015/03/28 18:51:56 (permalink)

[Solved] PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou?

I own Sonar Platinum and it's my understanding that the  PC4K-S Compressor module is included, yet I can't find it under my Pro Channel inserts.  Can anyone point me in the right direction?  
 
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    Wouter Schijns
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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/28 19:06:09 (permalink)
    If I'm correct it's not included:
    https://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=SONAR&language=3&help=Plug-ins.1.html
     
    I bought PC4K few years ago but don't use it anymore, as I prefer to use compressor like in the VC-64 and Nomad that come with Sonar.
    Problem with PC4K is (in my opinion) you cannot set attack/release times properly...the increments are too big and you cannot enter values from keyboard. 
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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/28 19:21:47 (permalink)
    I found it in my Pro Channel insert drop down list but was propmpted to re-enter the reg code, accessed via 'My Account' from my purchase history. CCC didn't install it for me by default.  Hadn't noticed this till your post.  Working for me now, though.
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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/29 12:08:43 (permalink)
    I installed only the Platinum core on top of my previous versions of SONAR (which was the recommended approach at the time).  The PC4K-S module shows up in my installation just as it always has.  I bought that module back in 2011 according to my store account.  In my case it seems to be there and working only because it was previously purchased and installed when I upgraded to SPLAT.  No re-registration was required as it was in one of the above posts.  This information may not be of much help, but I hope that you can get this sorted out.

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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/29 14:58:47 (permalink)
    Thanks to all for the replies.  I've never purchased this plug in, but I had thought for some reason it was included in Platinum, your replies here make it clear that the only ones who seem to see it are those previous owners.  It's not worth $49 to me, I'll try to find a similar compressor.  I wanted to use this because it was a channel compressor with side chaining.
     
    Thanks again to all.
    post edited by bmogo - 2015/03/29 15:07:22
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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/29 15:06:36 (permalink)
    I agree with your call on that.  I don't use the module much, if at all any more.  There are plenty of other capable compressors in the Pro Channel (or VST plugs if you'd rather use them).  

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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/29 20:05:05 (permalink)
    The PC4K S-Type Bus compressor is included in Sonar Platinum/Producer.  The PC4K S-Type Channel compressor is not.
     
    The bus compressor is great, and gets used in most of my projects, particularly on master bus (as "glue"), drum bus, and sometimes on a snare track.
     
    I use the channel comp less often, but sometimes find it is the only one to work in certain situations.  Sorry not to be more specific.  It took me longer to get used to dialling in this compressor, but once I listened, rather than looked, I learned to love it, and use it far more.  I have used it on vocals, clean electric guitars and acoustic guitars, to great effect.  I am pleased that I purchased it.

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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/29 21:49:59 (permalink)
    Thanks for the feedback, jb101.  I am looking to use the compressor on vocals and acoustic guitars so I might re-consider putting out the money.
     
    Great feedback here and I appreciate it.
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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/29 23:27:47 (permalink)
    I got this in a bundle for 50$ with the concrete limiter a while back. Fantastic value, I'll say. Both are very usable, no nonsense plugins.
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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/30 09:03:34 (permalink)
    The Sonitus has side chaining. It's under DX fx.
    For vocals and guitars I can also really recommend the Waves Renaissance bundle which goes on sale pretty often. The RVox, RAxx (guitars) and RComp are all great.
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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/30 09:26:04 (permalink)
    jb101
    The PC4K S-Type Bus compressor is included in Sonar Platinum/Producer.  The PC4K S-Type Channel compressor is not.
     
    The bus compressor is great, and gets used in most of my projects, particularly on master bus (as "glue"), drum bus, and sometimes on a snare track.
     
    I use the channel comp less often, but sometimes find it is the only one to work in certain situations.  Sorry not to be more specific.  It took me longer to get used to dialing in this compressor, but once I listened, rather than looked, I learned to love it, and use it far more.  I have used it on vocals, clean electric guitars and acoustic guitars, to great effect.  I am pleased that I purchased it.




    It's easy for just about any good compressor to get forgotten from time to time once you've accumulated several of those. But the PC4K S-Type Channel Compressor is really good. It can be fast and smooth or slow and smooth, but either way you use it - it's smooth sounding. The folks at cakewalk have always provided us with outstanding compression plugins that rival or defeat third party plugs - this one is one of their best!
     
     

     
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    Re: PC4K-S Compressor module? Where art thou? 2015/03/30 10:48:24 (permalink)
    Based on what I see here, I've changed my mind and I've purchased it.
     
    FYI, the Waves Renaissance Bundle, which I also checked out, is on sale for $129.
     
    Thanks to all,
     
     
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