NI's (Softube) Passive EQ is amazing

You know how you get set in your ways with certain EQ's, well that had caused me to overlook the Passive EQ that came with Komplete Ultimate. I was already impressed with their Enhanced EQ for adding whoomph to the low end, but I'd only ever given Passive EQ a cursory glance and didn't suppose that there was anything that special about it. 
 
Boy was I wrong. This thing is amazeballs! One of the nicest EQ's I've used so far. Boosting with it is an absolute pleasure, it just adds an irresistible sweetness and warmth while still sounding natural no matter how far you go. And the mid-side mode is magical - I have a vocal that I've been remixing which is  all on one stereo track, lead vocal with backing vocals panned hard left and right. It's been a nightmare trying to get it to fit into the mix without the backing vocals getting buried. I'd tried the mid-side EQ in Ozone but for some reason just couldn't get the sound I wanted. Two minutes with Passive EQ and that vocal track is sounding as nice as if I'd processed lead & backing separately, and it fits perfectly in the mix without and harshness despite the major top end boost I'd made on the sides. 
 
Next I have to try to get to grips with the Vari Comp, which I hear is also very sweet sounding. Softube really does rock. 

Agreed.  
The SoftTube plugins are very good.
The reverbs are also very nice... especially if you're into the old-school (dense) Lexicon sound.
 
Komplete 10 Ultimate is an excellent deal... especially if you're new to plugins.
All the basics are covered...

Yeah - I am still running Komplete 8 Ultimate, as other than Battery 4, there didn't seem to be much that wasn't in what I already have.
 
If anyone thinks I am missing something worth looking at with it - PLEASE do let me know.  :)
 
Thanks, 
 
Bob Bone
 

cclarry
It is indeed...I believe it's based on the Manley Passive EQ..

 
Right, all 3 of the Premium Series are Manley emulations, thus the purple-accented GUIs.  I like the UAD versions (Massive Passive and Vari-Mu) a lot better, but for KxU owners these are nice to have. 
 
For Nebula users, AlexB just came out with another Massive Passive emulation.  Well worth checking out.
 
Cheers,
Eddie
 

Darn you guys. Darn all of you.
I certainly hope there will be a good Black Friday sale for Komplete 10 Ultimate.
Now I really need to get it.

thanks to the post I went back to my installer and saw I missed RC 24 RC 48 vari comp and passive EQ, and installed them , no telling what else I am missing

I bought K8 at half price during a dealer cleareance, half price upgrade to K9, and this year half price upgrade to K10 Ultimate. Call me cheapskate if you want.
 
Robert e Bone, I am into their action strikes, action strings, session strings pro and session horns pro. Pianos are nice variety too.  Rc48 reverb is very good.
 
Currently working on track for a client using the Gentlemen piano (old upright) and alto sax from the Session Horn Pro. Very happy with how realistic it is.
 
Have not tried enough of the passive and enhance EQ. Will give it another look. Thanks Sharke for bringing this up.

I had been thinking about a notebook with the plug makers and a list of the products I have. And what I have that's not installed and why. I have notes on de activating ,authorizing and install. I have had a spreadsheet for while now with alist of the installed versions and dates, with notes. Not too hard to do while watching TV at night. This thread has been a motivation to get it more complete. My buying has slowed a good deal and Iwill be taking a plug I already have and digging into it. I should have a bunch to work with having bought Waves Gold, for less than $100. Last Black Friday, last years T-Racks group buy and Komplete 9U. I hope t have a bunch of "Sharke" moments. Maybe start with  the T- Racks API Graphic EQ. Come on, I know I'm not the only one who put that one on the back burner.

BassDaddy
Maybe start with  the T- Racks API Graphic EQ. Come on, I know I'm not the only one who put that one on the back burner.

Guilty.

Very underrated plugins.