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Not sure what it's called James. But, yea, the PCI-e Octo thingy...(+13 plugs)
Yea, the LA2A and 1176 are on the list. What else do you think is "can't live without"?
I'm just starting to realize, this is going to be a very big hole.
Oh my friend, you are in for a wild ride! :)
OK, don't do ANYTHING without researching first. The UAD forums (
http://uadforum.com/activity.php) have a bunch of good people on it and the question "what should I buy" is asked OFTEN. Do a search and you'll get lots of good advice. When in doubt - check here with us and on the UAD forum before making a purchase! :)
A few basic things to consider:
1. Buy during sales. The list price of these plugins is wetarded, but you can get great deals.
2. You will probably get a coupon with your Octo for getting a number of plugins. Demo the ones that seem of interest to you, and do your best to use the coupon on the more expensive plugins.
3. The "collections" such as the LA2A, 1176, and Pultec often go on sale - don't use your Octo coupon to get those. Use the classic versions until a sale comes up and then jump on them.
4. You can try out any plugin in demo mode for something like 15 days. When you buy a plugin, it resets all of your demos so use this in your strategy.
5. I would not buy any plugin on UAD that you can buy native - ala the Plugin Alliance/Brainworx plugins.
Now, favorite/must have plugins are very subjective but I'll share with you my thoughts.
DISCLAIMER: I have a TON of UAD plugins and I love most of them! The Fairchild for example, or the API eqs... but I wanted to really pair this list down to my personal top favorites (amongst a whole bunch of favorites). Not sure that made sense, but it's true. :)
1. 1176 and Pultec collections are a must have. (man oh man the Pultec is sweet!). Again though, I would try to get these collections on sale.
2. I LOVE the Ampex! I have the Studer and the Oxide but I always prefer the Ampex. I wish I had only gotten the one tape sim, and the Oxide (for me) was a total waste. This would be a good one to get with your Octo coupon.
3. The new API 2500 bus comp is my favorite bus comp at the moment. Another expensive new plugin, so one to consider for your Octo coupon.
4. The Neve 1073 is absolutely stellar!
5. Ocean Way to me is a tricky beast, but when you get it to work it is amazing what it can do. It's pricey, so this is a good one to use your initial Octo coupon on.
6. The Fatso is wonderful and very unique (to me).
Let me know if you have any questions - I've been down the rabbit hole deep for some time now! :)