Before I got Slate's VMR and VCC, I used the PC equalizer and the console emulation on everything. I also used the tape emulation on most tracks and really loved it when it's all I had. I've since picked up u-he's Satin tape emulation so that's what I go to now. I do still use the PC Concrete Limiter in certain situations. However, I have nothing bad to say about any of the PC modules, I just moved on to new things. Testing the waters :)

If we're also talking about the included stuff, then yeah, the standard PC bus compressor is a mighty godlike force for parallel comp on drums, and the PC EQ is the only EQ you need for 90% of EQ tasks.

Ah, that reminds me. Never liked the original tube saturation much. Have found the odd use for it, but not often.

John T
Ah, that reminds me. Never liked the original tube saturation much. Have found the odd use for it, but not often.

I am the same with the tube saturation module, John, but Craig Anderton made some comments about it that make me want to go back and give it another try.  I will try to find his post and put it on here.
 
I like the Softube Sat Knob much more, although I use it less often than I did.  I used to use it subtly on a lot of tracks to add a little "warmth", but now find some of the other modelled processors can do the same.
 
It may sound odd, but since the CA-2a (or PC2a) was released, I find that it can produce a similar "warm" character, without having to resort to the Sat Knob.

Another Vote For Concrete limiter and Quad Curve EQ!

If you're looking to add to the stock PC modules, you might consider the Pack as opposed to buying them individually.
 
Not sure if it ever goes on sale....
 
https://shop.cakewalk.com...ncy.USD/?id=LcAL4AC9SK

I agree with John in his post highlighting the VKFX modules - they are really nice. I've had great fun with the chorus and delay modules and recommend them. But if I could only have one it would be the VKFX compressor. I was and am surprised at how good this compressor sounds on vocals and guitars. I use it instead of the CA-2a sometimes.
 
Other favorites:
CA-2a
Eq
Concrete Limiter
PC76 U-Type
Softube Knob Sat
Console Emulator
 
and...
 
The fx Chain Bin(s)!!

For me, CA2A, Concrete Limiter and since I already have the Bendeth +10dB compressor in vst form, that one once it's released in PC form!

I have all of the Cakewalk created ProChannel tools.   I was thinking through the past 5 projects and have had the need to use every last one of them except TUBE.  The most used of any of course is the Quad Curve EQ...   Love that little tool. Then, console emulator (never on sub busses however), then FX chain, then CA2A (I use it a lot), then Concrete,  then in last place, the 76 and 4K compressors.   I never find the need for TUBE, because I have grown to like the Softube saturation VST, but its not a Cakewalk creation ...  The gist here is, every tool the bakers have created is very worth its price in my book..  If I were to buy one, that CA2A would be it.     
 
Best Regards,
 
L

LLyons
I was thinking through the past 5 projects and have had the need to use every last one of them except TUBE.

Try light Tube on bass and drum submixes (without cymbals). It's my secret weapon for bass. Although I guess it's not a secret any more.
 
Aside from that, don't want to be boring but Concrete Limiter and CA-2A.