PC2A Levelling Amp purchasers...

Good call Steve!  Thanks!

Hey Steve, I think we're digital friends now, just one thing dont encourage the kiddies to use presets, they should use their ears and if the don't have the ears learn basic settings.

I'm just saying that is, I really hate presets, even when I was starting out.

For the LA2UAD version, I always use it just gentley, that is around 3 db of gain reduction, maybe it can do more but after 3db of gain reduction it just pumps like **** ok sometimes you want that.

Another thing does this LA2 work in Mono, mode I know I have to use a special LA2 plug with the UAD version so it works in mono mode.

Hope I haven't upset you Steve, we all have opinions on these things and presets for me are  a big no no.

Love You

Neb 

BenMMusTech


Hey Steve, I think we're digital friends now, just one thing dont encourage the kiddies to use presets, they should use their ears and if the don't have the ears learn basic settings.

I'm just saying that is, I really hate presets, even when I was starting out.

For the LA2UAD version, I always use it just gentley, that is around 3 db of gain reduction, maybe it can do more but after 3db of gain reduction it just pumps like **** ok sometimes you want that.

Another thing does this LA2 work in Mono, mode I know I have to use a special LA2 plug with the UAD version so it works in mono mode.

Hope I haven't upset you Steve, we all have opinions on these things and presets for me are  a big no no.

Love You

Neb 

 
No problem Enb
 
And I know exactly what you're getting at. I tend to dial in my own settings on stuff I've become familiar with over the years, and I mentioned the presets because for those of us unfamiliar with any piece of gear, they can be a good place to start. I mean somebody had to dial them up in the first place didn't they.
 
Plums and melons
 
 

joakes


Sorry, but pre-sets are a good starting point. Is all.

And I object to be being called a kiddie.

Cheers,
Jerry

Jerry I get it you don't like me but I think i have said one mean thing to you in my digital life.  I don't dislike you and you have said way worse things to me (hmm I sound like Jesus).
 
It's an expression and you know what I would never say it to real children but we're adults around here.
 
One of my best friends was French, her name was Julie and I went out on wing for her when she was a student here in Oz, she was treated appallingly by the UNI and by the people she was staying with.  I was her best friend here, so much so, that when she was about to leave she spent the last two weeks with me.
 
I even wrote this song for her: http://soundcloud.com/aaudiomystiks/tcsmaster-track-24 (it's been used on TV as well and it's not a plug, it's an example) The Crying Song, on the day she left, I cried so much I couldn't even go to the station to see her off.  Even as I write this post, I am crying, I loved her that much.  We're digital friends and the last time we spoke she said we would see other again, one day.
 
I am saying this because you are French and I hope you get what I am saying.
 
I have no hatred in my bones for you, perhaps it's a language thing, I don't know, you seem angry perhaps we have something in commen and we are both angry.  I don't know.
 
Love you Jerry
 
Neb  

Shouldn't you be in bed, joakes. I know it's not a school night but you're overtired and you know what you're like when you get overtired.

musicroom

BenMMusTech


Hey Steve, I think we're digital friends now, just one thing dont encourage the kiddies to use presets, they should use their ears and if the don't have the ears learn basic settings.

I'm just saying that is, I really hate presets, even when I was starting out.

For the LA2UAD version, I always use it just gentley, that is around 3 db of gain reduction, maybe it can do more but after 3db of gain reduction it just pumps like **** ok sometimes you want that.

Another thing does this LA2 work in Mono, mode I know I have to use a special LA2 plug with the UAD version so it works in mono mode.

Hope I haven't upset you Steve, we all have opinions on these things and presets for me are  a big no no.

Love You

Neb 

I think presets are a great starting point of examples to see what the developer had in mind when the plug was created. No one who have been doing this for any length of time would operate just off of presets if they are truly trying to mix.  To get too rapped up or arrogant about presets get my motor running. They are examples from the developer, why wouldn't one like to see those? Granted, they should not be used blindly. Your tips on usage are in of themselves - kind of like presets. They shouldn't be blindly used by the kiddies either.

So a converstaion between Steve and I about presets and now everybody wants my head, I'm trying to help.
 
I have a book of basic settings, I am strewn between two cities and I gave my scanner to my ex in the break up proceedings, otherwise I would scan them for everyone.
 
Another thing people may not know is that this is an Opto Compressor and they work differently to VCA compressors and or FET compressor you need to know this more than a bunch of presets.
 
Neb

strikinglyhandsome1


Shouldn't you be in bed, joakes. I know it's not a school night but you're overtired and you know what you're like when you get overtired.

Nah, waiting for my cocoa

Thanks for the heads up Stevestrummer.
Note to myself - make things nice and tidy [and time saving]
With labelled folders.


Garry

Presets are great starting points.

But with any dynamics type of plug the very first thing you always have to do is setup the threshold/input/drive control to suit the track you're working.

Then you'll have to adjust the makeup gain/output

You might get away with using the preset time constants and ratio settings.

EQ presets can be far more forgiving and in many situations a given preset might be just what you need.

Rain that is a wonderful post. I'm not sure how you were able to pack so much in it. I fully agree with every word.

Exactly how do I access the presets for the PC2A Leveler?
Thanks!

Not one of the anti-presets brigade myself. But I must say, I think the best quality of the PC is that the modules are designed for simplicity and specific use cases, and there's really not much need for presets.

damn..i thought this was going to be followed by "...you will all be receiving a coupon good for one free hardware LA2" I'm wearing my optimism hat today

bapu

John


Rain that is a wonderful post. I'm not sure how you were able to pack so much in it. I fully agree with every word.

John I don't know how you can pack so much agreement is so few words. I'm speechless.

LOL Nice one.

BenMMusTech

Hey Steve, I think we're digital friends now, just one thing dont encourage the kiddies to use presets, they should use their ears and if the don't have the ears learn basic settings.

I'm just saying that is, I really hate presets, even when I was starting out.

For the LA2UAD version, I always use it just gentley, that is around 3 db of gain reduction, maybe it can do more but after 3db of gain reduction it just pumps like **** ok sometimes you want that.

Another thing does this LA2 work in Mono, mode I know I have to use a special LA2 plug with the UAD version so it works in mono mode.

Hope I haven't upset you Steve, we all have opinions on these things and presets for me are  a big no no.

Love You

Neb 

Presets are a good starting point and most pros used them. The idea that it is for beginners is false.
Although it is true that beginners use them a lot to learn about how specific settings are dialed in etc.
I have seen many world class mixer use presets without any "shame".
It just sounds like the synth fanatics that claim they don't use synth presets. They make every single sound they use. Well, good for them...I love using presets as a stating point and only tweak in case I need to.
I see it as a short cut...sometimes it can take longer to get there, but most of the times, for me, they really help.
Regards,
joni