It's mostly not a quality question with Waves... it's more some really off-putting business stuff. There are a few Waves plugins that I use all the time and would recommend them (CLA-76 comes to mind). That being said, I really think the SSL stuff from Brainworx is better, especially the terrific SSL 9000J. Easily my favorite SSL channel plugin.
By far the best comparison of a plugin. Straight no chaser! Talking is ok sometimes but I think the presenter gets in the way of just being able to analyze the plugin for themselves. at the end of the day hearing is believing. Great channel keep up the great work and by the way thanks!
Thank you for your kind words, I very much appreciate it. I'm really glad that you like the videos and my channel. Comments like yours are of course a special incentive for me to continue producing videos like this. Thank you again!
The actual SSL ones sound the best to me. The Brainworx stuff sounds wayyy off. Waves, surprisingly close but not quite there. But how do they compare to an actual SSL board, that's the real question. I'd guess that SSL get's the closest.
You have done a great comparison, also the design of the video optics are 👍🏽 so thank you for sharing. I have them all and you didn’t show them but I like the SSL 4k at most … the emulated colors from this channel is so awesome 🤩
Thank you for devoting so much attention to level matching. It’s crucial! I have each of these and generally favor the Waves for a very smooth freq response. The BX is a little hype-y wherever booster was applied here. As this is a very important process for me, I’ll probably do my own comparo in the near future. Great work here.
Thank you very much for your comment and kind words! I'm glad you liked the level matching - this really does take a lot of time and effort. Have a nice day! All the best, Michael
I like this kind of videos! Lots to listen and comparing and no talking! Here ir for yourself ! Too often you onle hear someone talk without examples. This says a lot more without talking.
I have all three but have not done my own comparo. Hearing this, I am no fan at all of Brainworx’s zizzy, overbrite highs. I have to say Waves takes it for me on every sample. A warm and complete sound.
I disagree. Waves sounded too sharp and cheap. Bx had the best when it came to higher frequencies and SSL had a bit much mid, Maybe could be used on a drum bus.
With Waves happens the same thing where it ‘sounds familiar’ (“pro, like a record”)because, just like with the SSL consoles back in the day, most of the music has been mixed with them. Whether good or bad… it “sounds”.
the SSL Chanel Strip 2 is emulating the 9000. As of yet there is no E Channel but that is coming very soon (maybe). I know Brainworx do a 9000k and I'm reasonably sure Waves do (the grey one?)
You're right, the SSL Native emulates the 9000K. Honestly, I didn't realize that SSL Native didn't emulate the 4000 console at all - I'm sorry for that mistake! This of course results in some differences, although in the examples it is set to E and represents the E-Series character. Therefore it comes quite close to the sound of the other plugins. I think the gray one from Waves should be the SSL 4000 G - Series. All the best, Michael
Hello and thanks for your comment! Yep, its a 9000 E/G. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of this when I made the video. I will definitely do another comparison with the new 4K E in the future. All the best, Michael
You had a bit more gain on SSL. Difference is so subtle. I like how people hate on Waves when thousands of hits records were done mainly on Waves.
That's why thousands of hits suck donkey chodes
Waves would be a lot better off if they went without the subscription plans. That's just greed and very off putting.
It's mostly not a quality question with Waves... it's more some really off-putting business stuff. There are a few Waves plugins that I use all the time and would recommend them (CLA-76 comes to mind). That being said, I really think the SSL stuff from Brainworx is better, especially the terrific SSL 9000J. Easily my favorite SSL channel plugin.
By far the best comparison of a plugin. Straight no chaser! Talking is ok sometimes but I think the presenter gets in the way of just being able to analyze the plugin for themselves. at the end of the day hearing is believing. Great channel keep up the great work and by the way thanks!
Thank you for your kind words, I very much appreciate it. I'm really glad that you like the videos and my channel. Comments like yours are of course a special incentive for me to continue producing videos like this. Thank you again!
I whole heartedly agree.
Great comparison!!! I think it would be interesting how the SSL 4K B and the 4K E performs...
The actual SSL ones sound the best to me. The Brainworx stuff sounds wayyy off. Waves, surprisingly close but not quite there. But how do they compare to an actual SSL board, that's the real question. I'd guess that SSL get's the closest.
The bx is really damn close. I wonder if flipping through the channels would make a difference 🤔
You have done a great comparison, also the design of the video optics are 👍🏽 so thank you for sharing. I have them all and you didn’t show them but I like the SSL 4k at most … the emulated colors from this channel is so awesome 🤩
Thank you! That's very nice of you to say. I'm glad you like the video.🙂
Thank you for devoting so much attention to level matching. It’s crucial! I have each of these and generally favor the Waves for a very smooth freq response. The BX is a little hype-y wherever booster was applied here. As this is a very important process for me, I’ll probably do my own comparo in the near future. Great work here.
Thank you very much for your comment and kind words! I'm glad you liked the level matching - this really does take a lot of time and effort.
Have a nice day!
All the best,
Michael
Really interesting and well done. I couldn't pick an overall favorite. I liked different SSL emulations on different audio examples.
SSL Channelstrip ist the best. Then SSL. Then BX. Last Waves.
What is the analyzer you are using for this?
Great comparison!
Thank you! This is the integrated visualisation of Samplitude Pro -The DAW I'm using for videoproduction.
on this headphones I really like the bx
I like this kind of videos! Lots to listen and comparing and no talking! Here ir for yourself ! Too often you onle hear someone talk without examples. This says a lot more without talking.
Thank's a lot! That's very nice of you to say. I'm glad you like the format and can get added value from it.
I have all three but have not done my own comparo. Hearing this, I am no fan at all of Brainworx’s zizzy, overbrite highs. I have to say Waves takes it for me on every sample. A warm and complete sound.
I disagree. Waves sounded too sharp and cheap. Bx had the best when it came to higher frequencies and SSL had a bit much mid, Maybe could be used on a drum bus.
@@BigRoqq Cheap 🤣
Thank you for the video. Can you compare ssl 4K E vs brainworx ssl 4000 e?
Thank you! Yes, I'm going to tackle a new SSL-Comparison with the 4K E soon.
@@ColorfulTonesStudio that would be awesome!
With Waves happens the same thing where it ‘sounds familiar’ (“pro, like a record”)because, just like with the SSL consoles back in the day, most of the music has been mixed with them. Whether good or bad… it “sounds”.
the SSL Chanel Strip 2 is emulating the 9000. As of yet there is no E Channel but that is coming very soon (maybe). I know Brainworx do a 9000k and I'm reasonably sure Waves do (the grey one?)
You're right, the SSL Native emulates the 9000K. Honestly, I didn't realize that SSL Native didn't emulate the 4000 console at all - I'm sorry for that mistake! This of course results in some differences, although in the examples it is set to E and represents the E-Series character. Therefore it comes quite close to the sound of the other plugins. I think the gray one from Waves should be the SSL 4000 G - Series.
All the best,
Michael
ah yes your right. it's the G Channel. I remember now. Never mind. I Like the comparison video concept and execution.@@ColorfulTonesStudio
Thank you! I'm glad you like it.
@@ColorfulTonesStudio What's your favs ? 1 ,2 ,3 etc..
Ssl 4K just sound beautiful, I don’t like the other ones, pretty dark and cheap
I think the some as you do!
Very nice edit and comparison. 👍👍
Many thanks!
Only the Channel Strip 2 does the „glue“ 😉
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to my taste
1 SSL
2 Waves
3 BX
I choose the SSL from solid state
the channel strip 2 by ssl is 9000 G i think redo it with the new ssl 4000 E
Hello and thanks for your comment! Yep, its a 9000 E/G. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of this when I made the video. I will definitely do another comparison with the new 4K E in the future.
All the best,
Michael
@@ColorfulTonesStudio Great video I'll watch if you do another, I like the ab comparison it really highlights the different versions
I like the Brainworx version best.
No yappin! Nice! Good vid!
Thanks a lot!
The solid state one is cleanest, the brainworx has this punchy grid, waves can sound harsher
SSL make the best SSL, lol
ssl wins !!
So we just going to act like UAD didn’t make one?
😆
He probably doesn't "own" any UAD stuff :P
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