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Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
Many times i tried to use the sonitus EQ and Compressor, but for me those just don't cut trough for me, sound's to dull ( and yes plugins have character ). I always ended up using freeware EQ and Compressor's. I don't want to have like 20+ EQ's and Compressors. I think it is better to have like 1 EQ for Cutting frequencies and 2 to add color, Same with compressors. I think it is better to have a few good plugins and really know how to use them at fully and know how they sound. So my question is: What plugins should i aim for !
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/25 13:06:54
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Fabfilter is a good start. They are nearing the end of their holiday 25% off bundles sale. There is a bundle with their EQ, Compressor and Limiter. They have fully functional demos and tutorial videos on their website.
Or for a little less you could buy X2 Producer and all the ProChannel Modules.
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/25 13:11:56
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/25 13:20:16
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Thank you, i will check out Fabfilter plugins.
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/25 13:32:17
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/25 13:44:31
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I've found the PC stuff to be really good. The RND yamaha plugs are very sweet if you stick native. If you want more "character" or whatever you need to look at UAD. Or just go analog to be really happy.
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/25 15:45:13
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I have good luck using waves plugins...........
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/25 16:05:35
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Good plan to acquire just a few high-quality plugins and learn them well. If you have money to burn, the UAD line is hard to beat. For less money, the Native Instruments Vintage Compressors and Premium Tube series are excellent. They were developed by Softube, whose own Mix Bundle is worth a look.
My other current favorite EQ and compression plugins include:
Maag EQ4 - magical sounding character EQ
OverTone PTC-2A - great Pultec emulation for cheap
Klanghelm DC8C - very versatile and inexpensive compressor
Waves Renaissance Maxx bundle - classic workhorses, on sale right now
Always try a demo of a plugin before purchasing. Good luck!
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/25 16:11:05
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exrovite
has anyone tried the DDMF 6144 demo plug. I think it is pretty sweet. http://www.ddmf.eu/product.php?id=2&gclid=CKLMjtv-tbQCFePHtAodqx4AFQ
+100 The 6144 is their Portico clone. For clean (surgical) EQ type, you want their IIEQ Pro. At $39 each, I'd (respectfully) suggest anyone try these first before any of the the more expensive EQs. You may find these are all you need. 
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/25 18:02:45
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/25 19:02:43
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Fabfillter. Some of the best plugs I have ever purchased. And their support is second to none
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2012/12/27 00:29:11
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Fabfilter EQ was not giving any coloration, but is good a surgical EQ , The DDMF 6144 EQ and the NYCompressor is fairly good. http://www.ddmf.eu/products.php EDIT: after some usage of the DDMF plugins , i found out that they also sounded just a bit Dull, like dropping a thin tovel over the speaker's.
post edited by Soundblend - 2013/01/15 11:13:29
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Soundblend
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2013/01/02 15:04:51
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Edit: DDMF bundle is going to the delete bin,as soon i get the Minimal System Instrument plugins..
post edited by Soundblend - 2013/01/14 23:03:30
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2013/01/02 16:15:11
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Soundblend, You don't like the 1176 emulation in the Pro Channel? I like it pretty well. 1176s are not as transparent as some compressors, but that is actually why some people like them: they have a particular sound.
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Soundblend
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2013/01/03 08:39:41
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I don't have pro channel.
Using X1 Studio
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2013/01/03 10:05:01
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@soundblend: (IMHO) you would be better served in this area (comps/EQs/etc) by using your $$ to upgrade to the prochannel. By its nature, it changes the way you mix. Plus you can still add the vst's you have into the the proChan's signal chain (and it has some very good stock effects and good add-ons too...these have become my "base" plugins).
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Soundblend
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2013/01/03 10:32:18
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Where can i get pro Channel for X1 Studio, i wont uppgrade to X2 yet.
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2013/01/03 10:49:09
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@soundblend:(lol) in X2......I can understand the hesitation. Lots of us on here have X2 (some have X2a..i dont need touch just yet...). And i can tell you X2 is as stable as my sonar has been so far. (and I too had a few issues back when X1 rolled out...but got um solved and updated to X2 and now it smooth as the PC-pure-EQ (lol)).....Plus I will say when I came over from a different DAW I was stuck between getting reason or sonar....the pro channel was one of the options that sold me on sonar, and it have developed just as i thought (helpping the way I already think about recording/editing&mixing...I offen go back a forth alot between these, and the proChnl being where ever i want it makes that almost seemless for me)......long story short (if theres still time, lol (sorry old S&S joke...) its worth the upgrade to start using the proChl
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2013/01/03 11:57:44
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Southblend one huge reason to get Sonar is its built plugins like Pro Channel. You are asking about EQ and compression and the Pro Channel excels in both. Sure you need to upgrade to Producer and now X2 but in the end it will most likely save a lot of money for you and you will get some of the best plugins around.
If you notice you don't see a lot of posters asking for compression or EQ here. One reason, Producer has just what you need.
Because you are a Studio user you already know Sonar therefore the transition to X2 Producer wont be a difficult one.
But I must add this too. The Sonitus EQ and compressor are not bad plugins. In fact they compare well to very costly ones. If they are not good enough for you it might not be them but how you are using them.
One thing I have noticed is many people underestimate the quality of the bundled plugins CW provides. Really the only rational reason to go out and buy a plugin is if you need it because you don't have one like it.
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2013/01/03 16:09:31
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I'm getting more and more comfortable using and appreciating the built-in PC modules...even when they come at extra cost.
To my inexperienced ears they sound good and I completely agree with the philosophy about learn a few really well. Not saying that once you know them you might not want to step out but in my view it is better to know the tools you have and how to use them.
Just my opine.
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2013/01/04 12:53:00
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ProChannel plugs are fantastic, imo.
I have dispensed with all of my 3rd-party EQ and Compressor plug-ins.
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Re:Suggestions for EQ and Compressor once more !!
2013/01/14 20:49:35
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Finally i found what i was looking for , Gonna ditch the DDMF bundle "drop em in the Delete bin." :) and go for Minimal System Instruments plugins :) http://minimalsystem.com/...9_65&product_id=66 What can i say, great plugins and cheap too. Then i just need a great Limiter, it may be Event horizon by: Stillwell audio http://www.stillwellaudio.com/?page_id=16 When i get those plugins, my mix will sound like Fresh sparkling water with ice cubes and strawberry taste, and with a Angel Choir in the background. ;D
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