I have it and I'm just wondering why. I think it's one of the oldest perhaps? Even Waves have since then moved on to C6 and LinMB. C4 doesn't have the best reputation for transparency, even with the bands switched off, ultimately leading (more than ten years later) to people like FabFilter trying specifically to keep audio completely transparent when not processed.

The C6 is my go to plug for sure! I love it.

I wondered if I should upgrade (it's not included in my Horizon bundle) but went with the Fabfilter stuff instead and fell in love with Pro-MB. What specifically do you like about C6?

I take all endorsements from big-time mixers with a grain of salt. None of those guys pay for their plugins, but some do get paid to talk them up.
 
I honestly don't know if Mr. Pensado is a paid shill, but evidence suggests so. As you watch his videos, count how many times he uses the phrase "I really love this plugin" - even the ones he never mentions again. Ever notice that FabFilter Pro-Q is frequently on his screen, but he rarely mentions the company's name? Not the case if it's McDSP, UAD or Waves. Why does he so rarely mention any inexpensive plugins? And why on earth does he recommend VoG, a known scam?
 
Truth is, anybody at Dave's level of competence could make an excellent record using nothing other than what came bundled with the DAW. Just once, I'd like to hear him say "it doesn't really matter which EQ you use".

bitflipper
I take all endorsements from big-time mixers with a grain of salt. None of those guys pay for their plugins, but some do get paid to talk them up.

pretty much the case, with lots of things. thankfully the demos give you an un-biased view :)
 
I just bought FF MB, and yep.. it's not cheap (but I have a bundle, so the true price is less thankfully :) ).. but they are one of the 3-4 companies who are easy to deal with on many fronts.. which is what I like. Not the cheapest, sure but sometimes it's not totally about that either. I do own ozone 5 / alloy as well (as I got it instead of FF de-esser for about the same price)..
 
I don't like how waves do upgrades and I don't want UAD card clogging up my pc either...
 
I've said it a few times earlier this year, from now if folks want the FF plugs, put a few $ or £ in the bank every week for a year, by the time the xmas sale comes around they should be able to get em. Yes the initial wallet hit is a lot, but after a while you'll be glad you did :)
 
if I hadn't got the FF things, I'd have gone for the Melda things instead... a few mates that do movie fx use their stuff a LOT.
 
I also like PSP and fxpansion, but thats personal preference.

I still don't get it. Just like de-essers, I think the best way is to go in and lover the volume on the specific culprits in the wave file. It seems the easiest way rather than suck the life out of the track.

A large part of the strength of a MB comp is that you don't have to lower the volume of an entire wave, but can instead address a specific frequency area inside that portion of the wave. If anything, it's LESS intrusive than lowering the total volume. When used well, of course.

Guitarpima
I still don't get it. Just like de-essers, I think the best way is to go in and lover the volume on the specific culprits in the wave file. It seems the easiest way rather than suck the life out of the track.

not at all , it's a balancing act (pardon the pun) .. volume in part *BUT* still keeping the dynamics of each part and the dynamics of the thing as a whole.
 
you can do automation on the MB also.. think Dan mentions it in the video.. so where it's a bit lighter on instruments you can help with that also.
 
I'd say try a demo of it.. on something you know well of your own.. and mix it again with it.. see if you notice a difference.
 
 
 

Everybody knows: The best multi-band compressor is the one you least can afford!
 
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I'm very keen on the UAD Precision MB Comp but I've spent far too much these last few months. It's a shame when even $100 is out of reach. In any case with Ozone 5 Adv I get very good results.