Slate Digital Virtual Console Collection & RC Tube 2.0 Now Available

I'm pleased to announce that VCC and RC Tube 2.0 is in your account and ready for download. Please read through the download instructions, as they are crucial to a smooth user install experience.
If you have any questions or problems, we're here to help at www.slatesupport.com.
It's been a long journey. Your kindness, patience, and support has meant the world to me. Happy Mixing.
 
Cheers,
Steven

Funny it says 1.0.8.18 for V 2.0 
 

Wow, I didn't realize Bapu was Steven. 
 
Anyway, among the changes:

• You have to run VCC within the VMR shell now.  If you don't have VMR, you can download the free version (including the very useful Revival module).
• A new SSL "E" console model is included.
• More controls on the GUIs, including in/out trims and a wider range on the Drive control.

I have it installed and it's running fine on my system.  As before, it's a subtle effect but mixes seem to lose something when VCC is bypassed.  Nice update, and free for current owners.  New price is $149 direct from Slate, although discounters seem to have the previous version still available (Audio Deluxe lists for $79).  An iLok2 is required.
 
Cheers,
Eddie
 

Eddie TX
Wow, I didn't realize Bapu was Steven. 

I'm every juan.
 
Maybe even you. 

Now let's see how long it takes to get FG-X 2.0 

cclarry
Now let's see how long it takes to get FG-X 2.0 

 
IIRC last quote was two weeks from now (i.e. after VCC and RC release)

Got it.

Same issue in PT11, as well.  Stay away from Group 1 and I think you'll be able to use it.  Hope they have a fix for all of us betatesters soon.

Just tried those ..when level matched , i don't find any obviuos diffrence with the original VCC ...there's some on some emus (API is the most obviuos) but other aren't like night and day .....

Dave Modisette
Can someone confirm the issue with Group 1?

I will check that out today.

Group 1 works fine here (VST2).
 
The (rather thorough) test :
Added VCC modules to existing VMR instances (basically, modified presets):
1) VCC Mixbuss on Master, VCC Mixbuss on a bus, VCC Channel on a track, link on, all set to group 1, VCC Channel on another track, not grouped, close project, open project = Group 1 settings stay the same.
2) Adjust linked in/outs, adjust drive, close, open = Group 1 adjustments remain - ok 
3) Unlink, adjust output, close, open = Group 1 adjustments remain - ok
4) Remove bus's VCC Mix Buss, change to VCC Channel , assign to Group 1, close, open = All Group 1's settings stay the same.
 
Repeat above 4 - exit then restart Sonar (rather than just close/open project) same Group 1 results - all ok. 
Repeat above 4 with just VCC in VMR by itself - same results - all ok.
 
 

Jeff M.
Group 1 works fine here (VST2).
 
The (rather thorough) test :
Added VCC modules to existing VMR instances (basically, modified presets):
1) VCC Mixbuss on Master, VCC Mixbuss on a bus, VCC Channel on a track, link on, all set to group 1, VCC Channel on another track, not grouped, close project, open project = Group 1 settings stay the same.
2) Adjust linked in/outs, adjust drive, close, open = Group 1 adjustments remain - ok 
3) Unlink, adjust output, close, open = Group 1 adjustments remain - ok
4) Remove bus's VCC Mix Buss, change to VCC Channel , assign to Group 1, close, open = All Group 1's settings stay the same.
 
Repeat above 4 - exit then restart Sonar (rather than just close/open project) same Group 1 results - all ok. 
Repeat above 4 with just VCC in VMR by itself - same results - all ok.
 
 

What is the Version number of your installation?

Fleer
Eddie, now that Bapu is Steven, care to compare Waves NLS to Slate VCC 2.0 ?
TX
(I mean: thanks)

They're both very cool, but I prefer VCC for the more subtle and, to my ears, realistic effect.  It's very easy with NLS to overdo things and muddy up your mix.  NLS is good for a more obvious coloration if that's what you're after.  But for me, VCC is the best of the console emus when workflow, GUI, resource usage, stability, and sound are considered.  Nebula is great for console emulations as well, but it's a whole other can of worms.  VCC is a lot more user-friendly.
 
After more testing of VCC 2.0, I'm really digging the sound of the new E desk model.  Very SSL-ish.
 
Cheers,
Eddie
 

Dave -
I can replicate your error by setting it up as you describe.
 
Insert VCC Channel - linked, i/o at 10 & 2:00, save current as default.
Remove from fx bin.
Insert it, and VMR fires up unlinked and i/o both set to -18.
 
EDIT:
Actually, it resets even if I don't assign a group to the default ...or set another Group (i.e. 4) when saving as default.
Everything gets reset to fully counterclockwise, except for the Group number (if any was set when saving to default)
 
 

Eddie TX
NLS is good for a more obvious coloration if that's what you're after.  But for me, VCC is the best of the console emus when workflow, GUI, resource usage, stability, and sound are considered.

Cheers Eddie, great advice as always. Sold my NLS and now I feel no remorse :)