Freddie H chilldanny ...whilst recording and mixing a band here in the UK. I spent three days here http://modernworldstudios.com/#studio (currently for sale at £550k). Sonar X2's Pro Channel seemed to make so much more sense when I got home and continued to work on the project. A veteran Sonar user, I'm well aware of the concept of the Pro Channel, and have always loved it and use it almost exclusively when I'm working in X2, but I was struck at just how fantastic it actually is. Sure, the ProChannel is software emulation/approximation and is of a totally different sonic quality compared to the Duality channel strips, in my opinion it sounds great. More importantly however is its integration into Sonar and its usability that makes it every bit as good as the Duality. Hands down. Testament to how great the ProChannel functionality is, I walked into that control room having never touched an SSL Console, and was able to get to work straight away. The channel strips honestly felt like a hardware ProChannel. So call me a fan boi, or whatever the kids say these days, but bravo Cakewalk! =) Moving forward, I think it would be fantastic if we were able to use multiple instances of ALL the ProChannel modules. The much requested EQ 'pop out' window makes so much sense, as does proper gain staging controls for the whole ProChannel (not a fan of inserting an FX Chain module for this purpose, tho do it anyway). And of course, we all want to see many new modules, Channel Tools and Spectral Analyser modules are the two that I've always suggested along with many others here. Lay it on us Cakewalk, we're all penniless but we want more modules!! MORE MODULES!! I like your review about your experience with SSL hardware. I will link your thread to my MIXER CONSOLE thread. SSL Duality SE, SSL AWS 924/948, SSL MATRIX, SSL Nucleus, SYSTEM 5-MC, ARTIST Series, Yamaha DM2000-VCM, Tascam DM-4200. http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=2741753 Yes PRO Channel emulators are really great plugins. Actually I even like the Pro Channel G-series even better than the original SSL hardware. At least a different flavor. The flexible Q on HP-Shelf, LP-Shelf doesn't exist on the real hardware EQ. Very useful and one of the best features in SONAR Pro Channel SSL G & E EQ! Cheers!
chilldanny ...whilst recording and mixing a band here in the UK. I spent three days here http://modernworldstudios.com/#studio (currently for sale at £550k). Sonar X2's Pro Channel seemed to make so much more sense when I got home and continued to work on the project. A veteran Sonar user, I'm well aware of the concept of the Pro Channel, and have always loved it and use it almost exclusively when I'm working in X2, but I was struck at just how fantastic it actually is. Sure, the ProChannel is software emulation/approximation and is of a totally different sonic quality compared to the Duality channel strips, in my opinion it sounds great. More importantly however is its integration into Sonar and its usability that makes it every bit as good as the Duality. Hands down. Testament to how great the ProChannel functionality is, I walked into that control room having never touched an SSL Console, and was able to get to work straight away. The channel strips honestly felt like a hardware ProChannel. So call me a fan boi, or whatever the kids say these days, but bravo Cakewalk! =) Moving forward, I think it would be fantastic if we were able to use multiple instances of ALL the ProChannel modules. The much requested EQ 'pop out' window makes so much sense, as does proper gain staging controls for the whole ProChannel (not a fan of inserting an FX Chain module for this purpose, tho do it anyway). And of course, we all want to see many new modules, Channel Tools and Spectral Analyser modules are the two that I've always suggested along with many others here. Lay it on us Cakewalk, we're all penniless but we want more modules!! MORE MODULES!!
chilldanny Lets hope we see some new PC Modules announced soon eh! =)
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