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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 09:09:36
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 09:11:30
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Do you know if you can add the Kvr forum code for jrrshop to that as well?
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strikinglyhandsome1
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 09:13:47
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Audiodeluxe price makes me question my no dongle policy.
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 09:53:58
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strikinglyhandsome1
Do you know if you can add the Kvr forum code for jrrshop to that as well?
Wasn't aware of the KVR Code...but the Newsletter15 code makes it $67.15... still cheaper at AudioDeluxe...and if I had the money I'd be buying it...but asi es la vida...
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 09:59:24
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Think it's something like (edited out ). It says somewhere on the site. I did notice the advert but just thought it was the usual reduction. $66 is very good. Cheers.
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cclarry
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 10:14:38
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That code didn't work...
if you don't mind spending the extra 16 cents, you'll get a copy of either EZDrummer Lite
or EZmix lite for free at JRRShop
Make sure you pick the FG-X that has the appropriate freebie...it's not automatic
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strikinglyhandsome1
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 10:56:23
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Cool. I'll edit out that code. Used to be : 'Redeem the 10% "FORUM" and 15% "GROUP" coupons at: jrrshop.' Probably only on certain things.
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 11:23:22
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I have it and it's a unique piece of gear. I got it when I thought I would do my mastering piece by piece. I decided to stick with Ozone and upgraded to 5, so I'm not using it. However, couldn't this also double as a limiter to bring up a particularly quiet track since it's designed to increase loudness without losing definition or loudness?
Also, one of the nice features that I wish were in other pieces of gear is the audio leveling. There's a button to that will auto-level the output to match the input, so you can hear the effect on the music without the bias of hearing it louder. When you are satisfied, click the switch for the output boost - great feature!
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 11:30:49
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Cheers. I have Ozone so it's good know.
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 11:32:46
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Ozone makes it easy for a non-expert like me and I just couldn't get the same results (easily) by using individual plugins. Know your limits, as they say! :)
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 11:37:36
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I tried Ozone and really liked it...
One day...LOL
T-Racks has been my "Mastering" processor.
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 11:43:54
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I use T-racks too. I'm unlikely to win 'mastering engineer of the year' award. I'm in for the 'It sounds better than before' award though.
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 11:49:27
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I've been quite pleased with it...
Even though I have come to despise the iK business model...
Their plugs are nice...
If they'd pull their head out their iArse they'd be doing themselves a favor
and do a lot better IMHO...
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 11:50:41
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 11:54:02
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I agree 100% and talked about it on another thread. Their business practices/licensing/web site detract from all the positive discussions of their stuff. Just like it did on this thread! :)
PS: Their SSL Bus Comp is awesome on drums!
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 12:18:53
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FG-X is my go to mastering tool for hard rock to metal. It truly shines for that.
For anything leaning towards jazz, folk or acoustic I go with Ozone 5.
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 12:20:56
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Bapu,
What are tools are you using for mastering hard rock? Ozone is doing EQ, reverb, multi-band compression - etc. The Slate is really just the compression (single band) and limiting, so I'm curious to learn more from you...
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 12:29:35
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James,
It can vary depending on the project. But in fact I try to get it right before the master bus so that I don't have to do too much there.
I'm curious why you say Slate is just compression and limiting. What about the two "EQ" knobs and the Dynamics knob. They can be your overall friends too.
Like our strikinglyhandsome1, I'll not win mastering engineer of the day (let alone year). So probably big M Mastering is not what I do, I'd call it little m mastering.
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 12:38:41
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You know, I watched the training videos but they were very vague on the EQ and Dynamics - perhaps they can affect the sound more than I give them credit. Will revisit, thanks!
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 12:59:39
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bapu
James,
It can vary depending on the project. But in fact I try to get it right before the master bus so that I don't have to do too much there.
I'm curious why you say Slate is just compression and limiting. What about the two "EQ" knobs and the Dynamics knob. They can be your overall friends too.
Like our strikinglyhandsome1, I'll not win mastering engineer of the day (let alone year). So probably big M Mastering is not what I do, I'd call it little m mastering.
+1
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/05 13:01:08
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smallstonefan
You know, I watched the training videos but they were very vague on the EQ and Dynamics - perhaps they can affect the sound more than I give them credit. Will revisit, thanks!
You'll find this about "most" training videos...they will cover the bare minimum to get you an idea...but the rest is up to you...finding something down and dirty and in-depth... not very often...it's all about the Benjamins...keeping you in suspense for the "next" tut...
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/06 07:03:44
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I notice T-racks deluxe on Kvr for $40. Bit of a steal that.
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/06 10:01:32
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I still have Ozone4 and use that for mainly making sure the bass frequencies are in the middle and sometimes the multiband comp. For limiting I use FG-X and am very happy with it. I thought the two knobs were for transients for mainly kick and snare and in those frequency ranges. I also really like the metering on it.
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cclarry
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/06 11:16:36
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/06 11:18:28
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By the end of the week it will be a free gift!
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/06 11:35:13
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strikinglyhandsome1
By the end of the week it will be a free gift!
One can hope! LOL
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/11 12:25:39
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Thanks, for the heads up, I just bought it at Audiodeluxe!
Take Care, Juan Sanchez Rockin in the free world
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/11 12:31:24
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Juan Sanchez
Thanks, for the heads up, I just bought it at Audiodeluxe!
Juan, if you don't already have it, you should have bought it at JRRShop and got the free EZmix Lite or EZDrummer Lite for 17 cents more... Otherwise the PluginDiscounts deal was better by $3....not a lot...but $3 savings over a year adds up to another plugin 
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Re: Slate FG-X
2014/02/12 13:50:17
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So Bapu,
Last night I kept Ozone on a track but compared it's maximixer/loudness module to FGX and was pleasantly surprised! I played with the dynamics knobs and while I could hear the bass affect, the detail was a bit harder to discern. With some careful A/B and some tweaking, I really liked the FGx over the Ozone loudness module in this informal test.
Thanks for causing me to re-explore this plugin!
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