Already mentioned it in another thread and this might be redundant if you own X1, but, if your still using 8.5 or are a GAS victim like me... I've been testing this cool channel strip by DNR.



The layout is terrific IMHO - it almost takes my entire MacBook display, but it's totally worth it. There's also a smaller version for those who prefer that. Makes sculpting sounds a joy.

Pretty flexible, sounds good, and the spectrum display is handy. Not too sure about the saturation though, but I'm usually not a big fan of saturation in such devices.

Oh yeah, and it's not too pricey.

More info and a demo available at: http://www.teamdnr.net/mixcontrol/

I was a bit disappointed recently when I read that Mix Control was to be discontinued mid-August. 

Turns out that there was a huge misunderstanding and that what they actually meant that they were working on version 2 - which will be a free upgrade for all version 1 users - though donations for development are accepted. Version 2 should be out sometime before the end of the year.

Version 1 i still available for as little as $49.

Awesome little plug-in - features one of my favorite EQ - and as light on the CPU as they get...

This looks like a REALLY nice channel strip... I especially like the "Stereo" section.  That's always a bonus if 

it works well.

I mean, really, that's a whole lot of processing power in
a single channel strip...

AND you said it's CPU friendly...that's a major bonus...

How's the transparency? 

Not sure I understand what you mean exactly by transparency. Sound-wise, it can be transparent or colored - you have 2 different compression modes and 3 different saturation modes.

The hit on the CPU is totally negligible - unless you've already almost maxed out your cpu, you'l have no problem adding this guy to every tack in a mix. 

FWIW, that first version was programmed by Michael Olsen, formerly of Sonic Timeworks (the had very nice plug-ins, including an EQ that was bundled w/ Sonar for a while), now w/ Camel Audio.

Rain


Not sure I understand what you mean exactly by transparency. Sound-wise, it can be transparent or colored - you have 2 different compression modes and 3 different saturation modes.

The hit on the CPU is totally negligible - unless you've already almost maxed out your cpu, you'l have no problem adding this guy to every tack in a mix. 

FWIW, that first version was programmed by Michael Olsen, formerly of Sonic Timeworks (the had very nice plug-ins, including an EQ that was bundled w/ Sonar for a while), now w/ Camel Audio.

That was the question...

Does it add color...which, as you said, is dependent on mode of use...so that's good...

I just got my Waves Gold (KA-CHING $97)....and Breeze ($49)...and want to get the Vocal Rider while it's on sale..and maybe Aphex...and have to put pennies away for X2....if I can squeeze this in there somehow I'd like to...especially since you get the next version free if you buy it....

 Thanks Rain, I''ll check the demo out.

I have had this for awhile and kept forgetting about it. Used it on a vocal track tonight and I really liked it!
Powerful plugin and no hit on the cpu, I like it.

Just purchased this instead of Alloy2.  Anyone know what will be included in the v2 update in Q4 2012?

Congrats on your purchase! Hope you enjoy it!

I have no idea what v2 will look like. And honestly, I don't know what part of it I'd like them to upgrade. 

As is, when it came out, it looked and felt like someone had custom-designed a channel strip just for me, no kidding.

I guess I'd like to see a few more compression modes, but I'm perfectly happy w/ it as is. But I'd actually prefer if they didn't change it too much. 

Thanks Rain for the info.
Bought it and have fiddled a little with it and so far like what I see and hear!