@ I get it. But Greg from Kush seems like a genuinely cool guy. He has given away SO much quality knowledge on his TH-cam channel. If you haven’t given it a chance, I’d recommend it.
I've mixed for years without using a saturation plugin, and I find it puzzling why so many people are captivated by tools that add only marginal improvements. In my experience, distortion adds 1% to a mix. If anything it’s for adding a form of compression to smooth transient spikes… What I really want to see is a focus on editing within the production process. There should be more discussions about game-changing editing plugins and the often painstaking process of obtaining good takes from artists. It's crucial to address issues like acoustic guitar finger noise while tracking, rather than leaving it to be 'fixed in the mix.' Moreover, I believe engineers should assist artists in making their songs more engaging through thoughtful production. This essential part of the process often gets overlooked. It seems that too much content on platforms like TH-cam revolves around overhyped plugins that have been discussed endlessly, which can be uninspiring. I'm eager to see advancements in tools like Vocalign that incorporate the editing capabilities of Melodyne, and plugins that can accurately quantize guitars or vocals. With the advent of AI, it’s time for innovation in these areas.
I love using the Strymon Deco plugin for tape saturation. I don’t know if it sounds like any particular tape machine, but it does wonders for any instruments. Plus it’s a lot less expensive than the pedal lol.
Phoenix 2 is 449,- USD for one plugin. OK. I'll have to pass on that. But there are quite a few interesting alternatives you mentioned here. Thanks for the list.
I do not use plugins so have never heard how they sound. I have designed a hardware saturation unit that is either dual mono or mid/side. I would love to hear from any saturation aficionados how my hardware compares to these plugins. Here is a demo of it in mid/side mode th-cam.com/video/gdZ0AsWfiPs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4tZUkAtuoLMjHhMI
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If there's one thing I don't need, it's another saturation plugin
Too many people sleep on Kush Audio plugins and its criminal. Their AR-1 compressor is elite.
Along with Fuse Audio Lab, when it comes to analog emulation Greg's stuff is surely top tier
I sleep on them because of the horrendous stupid weed innuendo. 🤣
What next “flying tiger audio” stupid f****** names of companies. I can’t take seriously. 😂
@ I get it. But Greg from Kush seems like a genuinely cool guy. He has given away SO much quality knowledge on his TH-cam channel. If you haven’t given it a chance, I’d recommend it.
@@rowegardner9673I’m really planning to move to his plugins
A couple that seem really dope to me that arent on this list: UAD Ampex and Softube Tape
I used AC1 for years; always loved it.
I've mixed for years without using a saturation plugin, and I find it puzzling why so many people are captivated by tools that add only marginal improvements. In my experience, distortion adds 1% to a mix. If anything it’s for adding a form of compression to smooth transient spikes…
What I really want to see is a focus on editing within the production process. There should be more discussions about game-changing editing plugins and the often painstaking process of obtaining good takes from artists. It's crucial to address issues like acoustic guitar finger noise while tracking, rather than leaving it to be 'fixed in the mix.'
Moreover, I believe engineers should assist artists in making their songs more engaging through thoughtful production. This essential part of the process often gets overlooked.
It seems that too much content on platforms like TH-cam revolves around overhyped plugins that have been discussed endlessly, which can be uninspiring. I'm eager to see advancements in tools like Vocalign that incorporate the editing capabilities of Melodyne, and plugins that can accurately quantize guitars or vocals. With the advent of AI, it’s time for innovation in these areas.
Phoenix II for VST 3 x64 on PC's? As a Crane Song HEDD user, I'm there. It's been in beta since last April, but I can confirm it does work.
Phoenix all the way, I’ve tested all the others including with plugin doctor and it uses some very clever algos.
love Kush audio and Kazrog, always in my template!
I love using the Strymon Deco plugin for tape saturation. I don’t know if it sounds like any particular tape machine, but it does wonders for any instruments. Plus it’s a lot less expensive than the pedal lol.
Are those Ex Machina’s in the background? I have the Quasars and they are awesome
Phoenix 2 is 449,- USD for one plugin. OK. I'll have to pass on that. But there are quite a few interesting alternatives you mentioned here. Thanks for the list.
Huge list!
I wish I could watch this but why do all TH-cam talking heads have this voice?
I do not use plugins so have never heard how they sound. I have designed a hardware saturation unit that is either dual mono or mid/side. I would love to hear from any saturation aficionados how my hardware compares to these plugins. Here is a demo of it in mid/side mode
th-cam.com/video/gdZ0AsWfiPs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4tZUkAtuoLMjHhMI
Take your pills, bro
OMG dude....that was rapid fire. I didn't catch any of it. Listen to a few of my tracks...tell me what you think.