Still why compare any plugins VS original SSL or API? Why? I mean plugins sounds different to the original. I must say many times it sounds much better then orignal hardware. Pro Channel comp are good example that beat the original SSL or UAD hardware comps.
 
 
Here is a good example Pro Channel sounds better------------------>   http://rhythminmind.net/1313/?p=2388

Amps are better all the way around. I had my simulator period but in the end, all my simulator tracks sounded like they were coming out of a plastic DI with bad or cloned fx which, once I thought about it, is exactly what they were.

For the price of of a VST instrument plugin you can pick up a Vox AC15C1, Used PrincetonRI , Used Deluxe ReverbRI and few pedals and have authentic sounding guitar tracks.

Getting off track on the ProChannel so I will steer the conversation back. A lot of people are complaining about the interface and not being able to see what frequency they are using in the graph. I think it's an advantage really because it forces you to use your ears, (remember those?), instead of relying on your eyes. That said, for a beginner, it is difficult to know what you're doing but for anyone that has done this awhile, it's actually a blessing in disguise which makes you focus on the sonics.

I personally think the lack of digital readout is a huge downside to Pro Channel.

I personally think the inability to type in an exact value makes Pro Channel a toy.

I personally think the idea that somehow having numbers available discourages one from using their ears is a non sequitar. All you have to do is listen. When numbers are available for 24/7 view it's very easy to recall the settings that you think sound best.

I personally think having numbers available 24/7 encourages one to experiment more freely simply because it is so simple to return to any settings that you determine you prefer listening too.

best regards,
mike

I personally think you think a lot.

Thanks!

Digits wouldn't hurt... Great input Mike

here's a simple anecdote:

I did lighting and camera assist for the past 3 days.

On day one we were outside on a beautiful cloudless day and the DP asked me to hold up a white card for balance.

I joked and said "6100k"... the camera guy scowled and said "more like 5300k the sky is clear and the sun is at high noon". Then he took the reading and said "6100k????"

The point is I was already 3 steps ahead with regards to thinking about what filters to use... and I had lots of extra time to get all arty and such.

It's not that hard to combine technology and art. :-)

best regards,
mike


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"Digits wouldn't hurt... Great input Mike"

Thanks Freddie!

Maybe there could be a global switch so that people that do not want to see the numbers may work that way as well.

best regards,
mike

I personally think the lack of digital readout is a huge downside to Pro Channel.
I personally think the inability to type in an exact value makes Pro Channel a toy.
I personally think the idea that somehow having numbers available discourages one from using their ears is a non sequitar. All you have to do is listen. When numbers are available for 24/7 view it's very easy to recall the settings that you think sound best.
I personally think having numbers available 24/7 encourages one to experiment more freely simply because it is so simple to return to any settings that you determine you prefer listening too.

I just taught anaphora to my AP English students.  Might have to use this as an example!  Good stuff.  Who ever said reading forums during the workday was a waste of time??

sven450

I personally think the lack of digital readout is a huge downside to Pro Channel.
I personally think the inability to type in an exact value makes Pro Channel a toy.
I personally think the idea that somehow having numbers available discourages one from using their ears is a non sequitar. All you have to do is listen. When numbers are available for 24/7 view it's very easy to recall the settings that you think sound best.
I personally think having numbers available 24/7 encourages one to experiment more freely simply because it is so simple to return to any settings that you determine you prefer listening too.

I just taught anaphora to my AP English students.  Might have to use this as an example!  Good stuff.  Who ever said reading forums during the workday was a waste of time??

I never heard of that before... thanks for sharing.

I hope it's evident that my emphasis was intended to make it clear that my post expressed only one persons opinion.

very best,
mike