just found this out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZtJ9sLnwK8&feature=g-all

I've had many discussions with over the use of the console emulation on this forum, and received a lot of stick for it.
 
It appears that I'm not the only one who uses it this way..

I always have it at the begining BUT given Craig's pedigree I think I will change it from now on to see what difference it makes to my mixes. 

I was quite suprised when Craig AB'd the S type I get nowhere near that level of difference in my tracks using it.  Off to try again later. 

Excellent!  A perfectly produced tutorial video IMO, with captions and audio used to excellent effect.

I could actually hear the A/B differences this time, and I'm now going to give the emulators a try.
Many thanks, Craig.

Yep, did find that video today as well:) 
Nice to get a better understanding of the CE in Sonar. Thanks Craig for sharing your knowledge.

Thanks, Craig. Nice one!

Very useful information indeed! 

There is one aspect I would like to understand, though.

If you look at it as true console emulation, should it than also be activ while tracking?

In all the "conventional" studios I,ve been so far, there was always a console standing to record into, and not only when it was time to mix... 

regards,
Daniel

Since tracks record dry, it might not matter that much.

...probably not. I guess it depends on the individual workflow.  

It was common practice to track directly from the mic pre to the tape machine so the console is not really imprinted on the recording at the tracking stage. If you are using a decent mic pre then you are provding the initial analog touch. I have a "conventional" studio and while we monitor input through the console the signal is converted to digital before it reaches the console for monitoring.

Noisy Neighbour



If you look at it as true console emulation, should it than also be activ while tracking?

In all the "conventional" studios I,ve been so far, there was always a console standing to record into, and not only when it was time to mix... 

regards,
Daniel