Generous Gifts from NI

yeah...went to get it, but not supported in XP  ;-(

Second time this week I got slapped for running XP. Boogers. Oh well, it's not like I'm running short on compressors.
 
EDIT: I was able to trick it into running on XP, but only in demo mode. The problem's not with the plugin itself, just the InstallShield installer. Sadly, it turned out to be about as useful as I'd convinced myself it would be when I thought I wouldn't be able to use it. IOW, on par with any other dumbed-down compressor, but with a little grit if you click the "Dirt" button.

yorolpal
I got the freebie compressor.  And was going to use the voucher for a machine expansion...but couldn't log into my account...even after several tries.  email and password correct but kept getting "service unavailable" dialogs.  Sheesh.

Me too. But that was two hours ago.  So I just tried again.  Now NI is up and working and it let me sign in to get the freebie.

cclarry
If you get the NI Newsletter they have some nice FREE gifts..
 
A new compressor called Supercharger
A set of Traktor Remix sets
And a $25 Evoucher
 

Do we need Traktor (software) to use these Remix sets?

The "Dirt" button is an interesting addition for a compressor. Sheesh, is this what we've come to? "Tape sims", saturators, exciters and console emulators on every track, "colored" equalizers, and now even extra distortion in frickin' compressors? Enough with the distortion already!
 
To give NI credit, the "Dirt" effect is a fairly unobtrusive 3rd harmonic (mostly), 12dB down and no measurable aliasing.
 
But my biggest complaint is metering: the lack of a gain-reduction meter and the output meter's -16dB to +4dB scale. When I tried SuperCharger on some vocals, the output meter barely moved unless I seriously cranked the input, but because there is also no threshold control, changing the input levels also changes the amount of compression. Scaling the meter like this just encourages clueless users to violate basic headroom principles.
 
Add to that the lack of attack, release and sidechain controls and you've got a seriously dumbed-down processor. Granted, there is a "Punch" button, which presumably switches to a faster release. You can't dumb things down much more than that.
 

I think this thing may have its uses.  Trying it on some kick and snare produced some nice results for me.  Thanks, NI!
 
Cheers,
Eddie
 

bitflipper
The "Dirt" button is an interesting addition for a compressor. Sheesh, is this what we've come to? "Tape sims", saturators, exciters and console emulators on every track, "colored" equalizers, and now even extra distortion in frickin' compressors? Enough with the distortion already!

 
As I've said, people always pine for what we no longer have. Back in the day, some of the highest priced compressors were ones that were low distortion. Now we have flawless digital compressors, we want the distortion back :D.
 
Humans are funny.

clintmartin
I find it very hard to not use Pro-C for everything, but I downloaded this anyway. I'm an addict.

Yes...I too suffer from COPD

(Chronic Obsessive Plugin Disorder)

What this did do is make me take another look at Klanghelm's DC1A 2 since it has just been updated.  I like using a compressor on my VB3 Hammond B3 VST. Until now I was using Audio Damage Rough Rider.  I was hoping the Turbo Charger would give me the grit I like on the organ but as I stated previously, a bit too harsh for my taste. Then I downloaded the DC1A update and really liked the subtle saturation it adds to the signal.  In any case, I'm sure the TurboCharger will come in handy on a particular track one day!

Don't you mean SSSSSSeeeeuuuuuuuuper!!!!?????

dlesaux
What this did do is make me take another look at Klanghelm's DC1A 2 since it has just been updated.  I like using a compressor on my VB3 Hammond B3 VST. Until now I was using Audio Damage Rough Rider.  I was hoping the Turbo Charger would give me the grit I like on the organ but as I stated previously, a bit too harsh for my taste. Then I downloaded the DC1A update and really liked the subtle saturation it adds to the signal.  In any case, I'm sure the TurboCharger will come in handy on a particular track one day!

You would probably love the Thrillseeker VBL by Variety of sound. http://varietyofsound.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/released-thrillseekervbl-vintage-broadcast-limiter/
It's 32bit, but works fine in Sonar and is free.
 
I also have the DC8C2 and it's pretty good too.

Zo
Who wanna see my gift .....i paid for ?
 
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-computers/891870-anybody-received-joke.html

Wow...that's a sad looking drive Zo...for a new product.

I guess if it is an SSD then that's a bonus...but it should have been a NEW SSD,
not a cheap looks like used SSD with a sticker on it.

Maybe some employee took the new one and gave you his old one?

cclarry

Zo
Who wanna see my gift .....i paid for ?
 
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/music-computers/891870-anybody-received-joke.html

Wow...that's a sad looking drive Zo...for a new product.

I guess if it is an SSD then that's a bonus...but it should have been a NEW SSD,
not a cheap looks like used SSD with a sticker on it.

Maybe some employee took the new one and gave you his old one?

Not even an ssd !!! mechanical drive that each time i plug it , i pray to not hear those"click /clikc/clclick" ...ect .
 
Ihave old drive (never used , the one that came with my laptops ect ...)gonna use those in a case and basta.....the worst thing is that i'm not the only o ne with this joke !!

I haven't tried it on anything important like drums or vocal yet, but I did stick it on a spacey pad to see what the dirt button would do, and I have to say I love what it did to it! I have no idea why it works....it just does 

Here's a video on it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jqNXi5W2c4&feature=youtu.be