The AMEK MASTERING COMPRESSOR....

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  • @kiminthemix4251
    @kiminthemix4251 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    It wasn't easy for me to understand the functions and layout at first. But once I did, It became relative to me. The stereo width is magic.

  • @StanleyKubick1
    @StanleyKubick1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    this is perfect. I'm thinking about buying it on sale for $29, and watching you messing around with it and scratching your head was somehow exactly the push I needed

  • @reflekshun
    @reflekshun ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Really liked this look at the compressor, it sounds so natural! This kind of music was a really good stress test of it's natural sound.

  • @bloodforthebloodgod1137
    @bloodforthebloodgod1137 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    took me a week to get my head around how it works, but once you understand its like being able to reach into the mix and dynamically adjust things u can normally reach as easily, and with the right settings you compress very VERY heavily and you're like, is it even doing anything?

  • @Bextra242
    @Bextra242 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Never tested it, but in my oppinion the SPL IRON was the best sounding compressor i ever tested, really feel like home when using it, it's so soft and gentle when used right, really in love with it

    • @BrofUJu
      @BrofUJu ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Really love it on slower material, find time it has a hard time keeping up with really fast stuff though. Prefer the Alpha (and SSL style ones) for that.

    • @nambams
      @nambams ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It was the first digital compressor I heard that didn't make me feel like I was losing bottom end.

    • @lesauskis1
      @lesauskis1 ปีที่แล้ว

      SPL Iron is an amazing compressor. It is the compressor I use for the end mastering chain, because of it's transparency and subtlety. Though, this AMEK compressor added something to the energy of the music that wasn't so transparent but well-rounded and full.

    • @sergeyleps8492
      @sergeyleps8492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lesauskis1 SPL Iron - yes, it's good. I also use it from time to time. But (as everyone has long known) SPL Iron has a lot of aliases and artifacts. Because it was badly done (not completely fixed all the problems and did not do internal high-quality re-describing of the OS). I really like the sound of the Shadow Hill red version - it gives more depth and different colors. Why they are so enthusiastic about this compressor - which is on the video, I still do not understand. We have had an overabundance of compressor plugins for a long time - but there are fewer Good ideas / Hits.

    • @Bluelagoonstudios
      @Bluelagoonstudios 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That was the one I fell in love with right from the bat. That was one of the SPL plugins I really bought, together with the Hawkeye, transient designer. I love to use this one on female vocals. And on soft synths. I have this one as well in my bundle, but I don't use this one much. The Amek EQ's those I use on the masterbus for mastering.

  • @7MOONS2023
    @7MOONS2023 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic plug-in 💯

  • @fadamusik
    @fadamusik ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love dig into new ways of pluging

  • @tekis0
    @tekis0 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    First off: Great sounding track, White Sea! The double bass and piano sound wonderful. They're two of the most difficult instruments, along with voice, to record, IMHO.
    This is a " knock-off" of the GML compressor but with simpler controls than the new GML plug-in version. I used the analog version, back in the day; it sounded good. But like the plug-in(s) it wasn't exactly a quick setup. Good job, as usual.

  • @T3Rmin4LCuRi0siTy
    @T3Rmin4LCuRi0siTy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love the fact that it has zero presets. Like most Bw plugins. Completely dependent on our own ears and taste. Thats how we develop our sound. Love this compressor.

    • @nicknadym
      @nicknadym ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Waves with their StudioVerse proved that the lack of presets in modern plugins is nonsense. What would happen if AMEK MASTERING COMPRESSOR added presets? It would make it easier for people to work with it.

    • @theobnoxiousweed
      @theobnoxiousweed ปีที่แล้ว

      I have to admit I use presets a lot half the time because I don't know how to use it properly.

  • @Xylume
    @Xylume ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been using Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor and it seems very clean and transparent.

  • @Rhekluse
    @Rhekluse ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I too would love to see what this thing can do in Dan Worrall's hands.

  • @tkelong3569
    @tkelong3569 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sounds great. Will be using it much more. Subtle but very effective. Very musical.

  • @KillwerDiscord
    @KillwerDiscord 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i am choosing right now. what is better in your opinion: Amek Mastering compressor or the shadow hills class a mastering compressor? i have to choose just one. wich one do you recomand?

    • @odhinnswrath
      @odhinnswrath 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Just for mastering? I would go for the Amek...I own and use both though.

  • @ordinarymonster1187
    @ordinarymonster1187 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Honestly speaking this is not something irreplaceable for the engineers who are not only owning PA's mega bundle. IMO bw is not doing the correct marketing things, nowadays we focus on tools that can improve our workflow, Koletnikov and Unisum can do better (may be much) than this. I do recommend users who own HD system to try PA HD plugins (they are amazing) but for users who have more options this is somewhat like a tool that "try and forget".

    • @ignacedhont9816
      @ignacedhont9816 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unisum is great!

    • @Chipicui
      @Chipicui ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kotelnikov GE is a monster. It is easily on par with this Amek if it not surpasses it…

    • @ordinarymonster1187
      @ordinarymonster1187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ignacedhont9816 true. at first i saw the price i was like "so you thinking C++ coding worths this much?" then I tried and became like "it's fking charity"

    • @ordinarymonster1187
      @ordinarymonster1187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Chipicui Kotelnikov's independent peak/rms detection is great, and the Yin/Yang make up is a great idea. Amazing for users who do not have hi-end monitoring systems, considering the price it's like king of novice villagers

    • @alexbreyer6921
      @alexbreyer6921 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Dirk and his wife recently purchased their third ocean front mansion in Florida. I think the marketing pitch is working for him.

  • @DaveLennonCopeland
    @DaveLennonCopeland ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is cool, but does it have too many knobs on it? I use the Lurssen Mastering Console plugin, it does a good job but with fewer knobs. 🎼🎵🎸🎶🎹😃

  • @alandeacon1988
    @alandeacon1988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love this plug-in... my new "secret" weapon!

  • @TokyoSpeirs
    @TokyoSpeirs ปีที่แล้ว +8

    @danworral you have been summoned

  • @DanielRivera-wn7ne
    @DanielRivera-wn7ne ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I actually rolled the tubes in mine and it improves the sound even more.
    That other dude lost my subscription because of his bashing of this device. It sound a great.
    I’m sure a real pilot c would blow it away but I would take it for what it is. It’s great

  • @laz288
    @laz288 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    No doubt the look is really nice. Curious to how the "look" or "skin" of a plug in affects its perceived sound quality to the user.

    • @anteshell
      @anteshell ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I would be very surprised if it doesn't.

    • @Rio-uv1gs
      @Rio-uv1gs ปีที่แล้ว

      🤣

  • @rogercabo5545
    @rogercabo5545 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    AMEK = Alot Mystic Enigmatic Knobs.

    • @abincshaji7533
      @abincshaji7533 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao 😂

    • @Takato2527
      @Takato2527 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      uhm, the knobs in AMEK EQ 250 are just like any other analog EQ, so ...

  • @KozmykJ
    @KozmykJ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm interested but not $149 interested.
    Maybe if a deal opportunity were to arise ...
    Historically that's the way things go with PA.

  • @TropicIslandMusic
    @TropicIslandMusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    05:13 I haven't updated since 10.13 high sierra - it works.

  • @pupdiogenes2548
    @pupdiogenes2548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes. Once you download the software and it is on a physical medium in your physical possession, it really is yours. Even if you pirated it.
    Especially if you can get your hands on the source code.

    • @fcmas
      @fcmas ปีที่แล้ว

      Not true. You only own the perpetual LICENSE to its USAGE

    • @pupdiogenes2548
      @pupdiogenes2548 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fcmas if I pirate it?? You're not listening.

    • @fcmas
      @fcmas ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pupdiogenes2548 you're not making sense. To own software is to own its coding. You've found a way to use the software, but that still doesn't mean you own the coding

    • @pupdiogenes2548
      @pupdiogenes2548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fcmas You're projecting. It's not that I'm not making sense, it's that you don't understand.
      I don't believe you are working with a rationally valid concept of "property". Property is that which one has the power to exploit exchange or destroy.
      Like it or not, you own the illegal copies of movies you download, even if you don't own the original. You're hung up on wanting to own the original pure version of a thing. I'm satisfied with owning a copy.
      You say "but you don't actually own it". Where? In your mind? In my mind I do, and my ownership of the thing doesn't interact with anyone else, so what anyone else thinks is irrelevant.
      Literal question: Other than inside your mind, where exactly do I not own it? In God's mind? According to the government? There is no justification for your position in reason; only in the laws of men.

  • @ampersand64
    @ampersand64 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    very similar to TDR Kotelnikov, right?
    Except side chain filter is easier and more advanced, the fast timings are more transparent sounding, and the layout is novel (potentially very useful too).
    The saturation stage sounds perfect for a full mix.

    • @SoundsFromSound
      @SoundsFromSound ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The TDR sounds much better to my ears in my testing. Adding saturation separately too. 🤙

    • @ampersand64
      @ampersand64 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SoundsFromSound I suppose my experience is pretty limited here. Thanks for sharing!

    • @danielwetzs9317
      @danielwetzs9317 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TDR plugins are on a professional level, whereas bx, pa or Amek plugins might be nice for beginners or did anyone hear any improvement with Amek. No effect is considered being transparent, I see lol
      Well, jazz is not the best genre to showcase a mastering comp anyway

  • @SagiBraitner
    @SagiBraitner ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for mentioning the OS Support subject. It's already been 6 months after MacOS Ventura has been released and plugin allaince is the only company that crashes and all the plugins are unusable. They keep coming up with new products instead of fixing it. It shows about how much they care for their clients.

    • @farley333
      @farley333 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Whelp, that's the fun part about this topic, isn't it? Apple doesn't care and Apple will break stuff so only Logic and FinalCut are working at times. That's their strategy for a long time. Now who should pay for dealing with that? Apple? Why would they do it? Developer? ...paying all the manhours needed to fixing and recompiling from their own pocket? They'd go bankrupt in few years. Customer? Whelp, we all know how we feel about subscriptions. By "Take care of us!" you essentially say "Pay your programmes to fix problems Apple intentionally caused. Indefinitely. Thank you." ...you have two options. Either stop upgrading the system or switch to Windows, because as shitty as that system is, they do care for backward compatibility. During my 15 years of producing I had ONE plugin that fell off during incompatibility. One. :)

    • @brusecco
      @brusecco ปีที่แล้ว

      no reason to bash PA for that… that's what the info on the website is for (i mean, it clearly says "Supported Operating Systems"). i've been a PA (and brainworx before) user for over a decade, and they always were very clear about the compatibility of their software.

    • @matdan2
      @matdan2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      If there is one common theme over the years with audio production, it is Mac users complaining about incompatible software, OS updates, etc. I wonder how much developer time is spent trying to keep up with Apple’s software-breaking updates. And this is for a user experience based on “It just works”. Mac users, why are you constantly updating before confirming your software, you paid for, actually works?

    • @brusecco
      @brusecco ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@matdan2 that's what i meant to say… i've been a mac-only user for 20+ years now, and i can't remember any real compatibility issues with software i bought (maybe with some trial versions of software i wanted to take a look at, but only on a second system drive i configured for the purpose of messing around/up :)).

    • @thekeysman6760
      @thekeysman6760 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brusecco "meant to say"? Was your other comment deleted?
      I've also been using Logic cross-platform since the 90s, and then as an Apple product when they bought it. I don't know how you have never encountered the problems Apple have made for music makers over the last 21 years.

  • @MrBitflipper
    @MrBitflipper ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I must have wax in my ears because I liked the uncompressed version better. Here's a radical thought: what if a great mix neither needs nor benefits from master bus compression?

    • @SG-4u
      @SG-4u ปีที่แล้ว

      It often doesn’t need compression. Nor does this song, really. Though if you’re doing pop music you didn’t mix yourself, it’s gonna help get the loudness up in a musical way.

    • @JoshWiniberg
      @JoshWiniberg ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Even the most detailed mix, that would take a lot of time, wouldn't achieve the same level of glue as a master buss compressor would with just a few seconds of tweaking.
      Could a mixing engineer achieve this same interaction of tracks with automation or clever sidechaining? Possibly, it depends on how much glue is needed I suppose. But I would argue that it would be inefficient use of time (and therefore a waste of clients' money).

    • @Ivandovich
      @Ivandovich ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed

    • @lilwombat
      @lilwombat ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't think it's a great mix thing it's more a song thing so always think of it's actually improving it

  • @pewburrito
    @pewburrito ปีที่แล้ว +1

    we're testing out a compressor on jazzy piano?

  • @djsmithers99
    @djsmithers99 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I miss Dan Worral. He's only made 1 new video in the past 5 months... He needs to come back and make content regularly again

  • @daniel_mana
    @daniel_mana 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    really really love your channel! and the best music to demo plugins. if you had to buy a mastering pluging with a 50 euros budget, what would you get?

  • @Yuusou.
    @Yuusou. ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Why does it take so long for developers to resolve issues in new MacOS versions? Because they don't have early beta access because Apple is so awesome in being secretive about everything they do. Every upgrade may involve significant changes in how MacOS handles audio, which may remove previous functionalities, which may be replaced by new fancier functionalities.
    I love it, when vendors send out mass e-mails to say "DON'T UPGRADE YOUR MACOS!" as a Windows user.

    • @timsarlos6403
      @timsarlos6403 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So far PA is the only company that can’t get their plugins to work on the new OS… at least for me.
      Maybe because they have so many 😂
      Apples developer beta seems to not be enough? Maybe 🤔

    • @Yuusou.
      @Yuusou. ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timsarlos6403 It's not early enough, from what I've heard at least in the past (might have changed meanwhile, who knows). Specifically, if they remove functionalities and don't provide adequate replacement, developers need to come up with better solutions. Then you need to change all the references and implementation of that piece of code you had implemented. That usually costs a lot of money. That's why companies either let it slide for a long enough time or simply release a new product of the same product family to say "Look, new shiny toy, works with new shiny MacOS, too! Buy now!". Specifically, if you have a long reaching pipeline filled with new to-be-developed products, you don't calculate all the potential troubles, that a new audio driver implementation of MacOS might bring and the time a developer needs to fix it.

    • @timsarlos6403
      @timsarlos6403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Yuusou. makes sense, their needs to be better communication from Apple to companies and those companies need to reach out to the users more frequently 👌

    • @Mansardian
      @Mansardian ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Apple is a pain in the ass for developers. So much so that Vojtech from Meldaproduction -who knows a LOT about coding - once said slightly annoyed if you want to skip issues with compatibility... switch to PC. 😜

    • @timsarlos6403
      @timsarlos6403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mansardian I use Mac but I agree 😂😂

  • @DigiMixAudio
    @DigiMixAudio ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for another great video Wytse!

  • @soundcore183
    @soundcore183 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice saturation box by PA could also replace PSP MasterComp.Kotelnikov GE be like: Mac OS X 10.9 or above.

  • @Drfresh1402
    @Drfresh1402 ปีที่แล้ว

    This plugin shocked me today.

  • @ThalamusGhipopotamus
    @ThalamusGhipopotamus 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unisum or AMEK?

  • @JBrm
    @JBrm ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I hate that PA are duplicating all the controls, even if you link LR. They're doing this since forever and imho it's a complete waste of screen real estate and kills usability.

    • @slave138
      @slave138 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I get wanting to make the plugins similar to the hardware they are emulating for those people who are familiar with the hardware. But it would be nice if they offered a more efficient skin option for those who aren't trying to recreate the frustrations of dealing with the limitations of a hardware interface.

  • @helisoma
    @helisoma ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought it yesterday and no box 😔

  • @radovanradovanovic2755
    @radovanradovanovic2755 ปีที่แล้ว

    well it obviously controles peaks upward and downward from the treshhold.. timing peaks and ratio and usuall stuff plus that extra VCA thing.. and headroom is usual feat in most BX plugs controles somthing like an input like gain staging by adjusting the relative sealing to signal input ratio.

  • @PURCELLYOUTUBE
    @PURCELLYOUTUBE ปีที่แล้ว +7

    WSS: stop putting screws on plugins!
    PA: OK......

  • @cylonvoiceguy
    @cylonvoiceguy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this thing based on the AMEK 9098 compressor/limiter?

  • @Flashraize
    @Flashraize ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Wytse, I liked it a lot! 😊

  • @mastfamastfa1256
    @mastfamastfa1256 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you for this review
    why not rateing every plugin you review (0~10)

  • @bakerlefdaoui6801
    @bakerlefdaoui6801 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Ambiance" knob is for monitoring the audio that is being compressed. It's very useful.

  • @clivehunte3026
    @clivehunte3026 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're absolutely right...we don't own these plugins only the license

    • @helisoma
      @helisoma ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it's a license to own a copy of the software

  • @jaysgood10
    @jaysgood10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. I didn’t know American Express was in the audio business.

  • @sebastianfeldhof8323
    @sebastianfeldhof8323 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The ambiance button let you actually hear only the pure compressed signal, try that one

    • @trevorclover
      @trevorclover ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohhhh... Is that the same thing in the SSL native drum compressor? (The name escapes my memory)

    • @sebastianfeldhof8323
      @sebastianfeldhof8323 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trevorclover I dont have that one. Its the same as in the amek channelstrip

    • @sparella
      @sparella ปีที่แล้ว

      So... The delta or something different?

  • @Takato2527
    @Takato2527 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I look it up, and it's an emulation of GML (George Massenburg Lab) Model 8900 VCA compressor. I got the image of the hardware version and let me tell you, it's even more cryptic than this XD

  • @soulpath1
    @soulpath1 ปีที่แล้ว

    what brand studio monitors do you have?

  • @randycoverssongs
    @randycoverssongs ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you please review some plugins from JST Tones like the JST Maximizer or JST EQ or even Gain Reduction? I’d be curious on your thoughts on them!

  • @nrosko
    @nrosko ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this compressor & yes i don't fully understand it but basically going from green slow, yellow fast, red peak then adjusting the rel hyst if i want a faster release. Did you miss the autogain?

  • @trevorclover
    @trevorclover ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm liking these new Plugin Alliance sales strategies, the subscription only was too prohibitive for me... And Wytse, you released the video hours before the intro pricings are gone! XD Imma have to buy it first try it later

    • @trevorclover
      @trevorclover ปีที่แล้ว

      So far so good! Overhead mics, room mics, (proto) mastering chain, on a couple Cambridge projects. The Darude Sandstorms for my students lol

    • @JoshWiniberg
      @JoshWiniberg ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really wish more companies did this rent to own model, and with every individual product. I'd 100% have bought the UAD spark bundle if it were $100 a month instead of $600 up front. They really limit their sales options in my opinion.

    • @alexbreyer6921
      @alexbreyer6921 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoshWiniberg What? Spark is either $20/mo or $150/year. It's not all up front if you don't want that.

    • @JoshWiniberg
      @JoshWiniberg ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexbreyer6921 that's rent, not rent to own.

  • @m.gunturkurniawan8085
    @m.gunturkurniawan8085 ปีที่แล้ว

    good sample for to test this plugin. take a look at how the low end works on this plugin .. hahayyy so cool !!!!

  • @rowlexxflowz7825
    @rowlexxflowz7825 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, can you review the new channel strip from purafied?

  • @radiantjumper
    @radiantjumper ปีที่แล้ว

    There is another trance track called "Sandstorm" by Darude.

  • @FranFuzz
    @FranFuzz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you tried the Flux Evo plugins?... they look pretty nice, at least on the looks.

  • @TheBumblebee84
    @TheBumblebee84 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just going to check this compressor, you read my mind 😅 😶‍🌫

  • @dutnakke
    @dutnakke ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to know who that piano player is - would like to hear him more.

  • @robgreenlandMusic
    @robgreenlandMusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would accept a Dan Worrall audit [sorry, video!] on anything

    • @TransistorLSD
      @TransistorLSD ปีที่แล้ว

      Dan Worrall fursuit review 💯💯💯

  • @hooch8395
    @hooch8395 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool tnks

  • @frankwalders
    @frankwalders ปีที่แล้ว

    Completely off topic, but I know you use Reaper. I've installed Reaper on my brand new Mac Studio and the cursor stutters/jumps really really annoying and it makes me want to delete it immediately. Does anybody know how to fix this?

  • @marc942
    @marc942 ปีที่แล้ว

    So what is this alien mic? 🤔

  • @alkhayracademy
    @alkhayracademy ปีที่แล้ว

    Ludvigsson for the win! ✨

  • @djsilent01
    @djsilent01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you done the AMEX 200 or the TOMO Lisa eq?

    • @juanjavaloyes
      @juanjavaloyes ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm not a big fan of PA plugins, but Amek 200 is a beast. It lives on my mixbus

    • @lassorb4752
      @lassorb4752 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@juanjavaloyes… so you are a big fan!

  • @xAD21x
    @xAD21x ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Isnt it like koletnikov by TDR?

    • @DaveLennonCopeland
      @DaveLennonCopeland ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TDR Kotelnikov is a cool plug for wideband dynamics processing.

    • @Chipicui
      @Chipicui ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Kotelnikov is THE mastering compressor.
      Incredibly deep approach to compression.

  • @this_is_jmdub
    @this_is_jmdub ปีที่แล้ว

    This could be really useful on rap vocals

  • @cromulentcorncommander
    @cromulentcorncommander ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't tried this compressor but I can atleast confirm other Plugin Alliance stuff works on the latest MacOS patch.

    • @SagiBraitner
      @SagiBraitner ปีที่แล้ว

      Which MacOS patch are you talking about? All brainworx and a lot of other plugin allaince plugins crash on Ventura..

    • @cromulentcorncommander
      @cromulentcorncommander ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SagiBraitner whatever the current patch is. I actually bought the brainworx SSL console last week and it works.

    • @SagiBraitner
      @SagiBraitner ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cromulentcorncommander i don't know what macos you on or what plugins you use, im happy it works for you 😅
      Still of PA Plugins crash for me and thousands of users for 6 months.

  • @kingdan6776
    @kingdan6776 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I use this on nearly every master. It definitely takes it up a notch but you must use restraint

  • @6.5inthemix
    @6.5inthemix ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You don't own the software. You own the license to use that particular version ONLY. Unless stated otherwise in the EULA.

  • @henrikpetersson3463
    @henrikpetersson3463 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's not a philosophical question. You don't own the software, but you have the right to use it for as long as it's/you're functional.

  • @TheMrFinalizer
    @TheMrFinalizer ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, you overlook ambience setting (ambience switch right in the centre), which really do interesting stuff. It is good mastering compressor, but really hard to understand, so as you said you need to use your ears.

  • @happyshadow
    @happyshadow 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unisum is very good

  • @stevedoesnt
    @stevedoesnt ปีที่แล้ว

    I clicked on this because of the straightforward title.

  • @benbenzon
    @benbenzon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it is kind of hilarious that a reviewer who always bitch about gain matching doesnt use AMEK mastering compressor's gain/loss meter to do manual gain staging. I mean, the meter is right there, quite self explanatory, and very easy to use. What's the point to review a compressor if the compressed signal is 10db louder then original.
    PS. Amek mastering comp is my main compressor for everything now, because you can do gain matching after compression so easily

    • @SG-4u
      @SG-4u ปีที่แล้ว

      This is because he refuses to learn about these products before he demonstrates them.

  • @not_just_burnt
    @not_just_burnt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dan callout hehe

  • @jaffasplaffa1
    @jaffasplaffa1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you see the new plugin from Acustica Audio's user interface?
    The knob even has scratches on it!

  • @DynamicRockers
    @DynamicRockers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Darude is stressing the compressor a lot.

  • @subtitles1492
    @subtitles1492 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    6:27 video starts here

  • @dannydaniel8975
    @dannydaniel8975 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Actually, Jazz music is supposed to be dynamic and is not compressed. If it is, it's very very very little

  • @DJeMo
    @DJeMo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Audio Oracle has been summoned....
    The frequency slaves across the audio realms await with anticipation......
    @Dan Worrall

  • @SimonDanielsson
    @SimonDanielsson ปีที่แล้ว

    What we buy when we buy software like this is the right to use it. So "own it" in this context means that we own the rights to use it. (comment to your philosophical question :)

  • @JohnWuMastermind
    @JohnWuMastermind ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dan is the Don

  • @fridmanator
    @fridmanator ปีที่แล้ว

    you changed the timing before using the peak and fast knobs, and than after you did, the timing was very slow. too bad, I hope you'll try it on your own time.

  • @ElTuristaTravel
    @ElTuristaTravel ปีที่แล้ว

    +1 for dan

  • @TheAlburp
    @TheAlburp ปีที่แล้ว

    They just send you a GIANT empty box with a QR code inside for the download link

  • @retepretep3014
    @retepretep3014 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    PA at their lowest. They cant even give credit to the man who designed this drc. George Massenburg GML 8900. Jeees has nothing to do with Amek.

    • @lassorb4752
      @lassorb4752 ปีที่แล้ว

      Calm your tits down… GML 8900 has 8 knobs - this plugin has almost a million 😅

    • @fcmas
      @fcmas ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They mention it's based upon hardware, but aren't permissioned to say it's name

    • @CLdwyer
      @CLdwyer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’ve got a point

    • @tekis0
      @tekis0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was going to say the same.

    • @retepretep3014
      @retepretep3014 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fcmas Ohh one must wonder why...uhhh

  • @st33Npuist
    @st33Npuist ปีที่แล้ว

    MacOSX isn't 'the AUDIO' platform anymore. Back to Windows.. loving it.

  • @JSprayaEntertainment
    @JSprayaEntertainment ปีที่แล้ว

    seems. good idk ... NOT. snake oil lol ( i know this isnt a snake oil ep ) lol

  • @GingerDrums
    @GingerDrums หลายเดือนก่อน

    Guys, the free TDL koletnikov can do a much better job on jazz.... this sounds pretty distorted and pumpy.-

  • @nicknadym
    @nicknadym ปีที่แล้ว

    If a manufacturer can not make good presets for their product then they just do not understand how it works. Or he just doesn't care.

  • @beehype46and2
    @beehype46and2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Comment for da algorithm
    Streak count: 132

  • @Sumbibebe
    @Sumbibebe ปีที่แล้ว

    Why Jazz?🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @STAR0SS
    @STAR0SS ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The interface is quite terrible ; half of it is useless in link mode and the visualization is too small, you can see he's squinting and getting close to his monitor to see what's going on. If this was made by FabFilter the graph would take 80% of the interface and would be interactive. This one looks so busy. Also no auto-gain.

    • @Chipicui
      @Chipicui ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agree.
      The graphic of gain reduction is ridiculously small.
      A pity considering that they could make it WAY bigger without any hardware constraints.

    • @SG-4u
      @SG-4u ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You can resize it. And there is auto gain.

    • @Reggi_Sample
      @Reggi_Sample 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Tell us your a fab filter fanboy without telling us. At least get your dissimissive information right 😂

    • @richiefamus8778
      @richiefamus8778 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SG-4uHe’s a 🤡

    • @jeromejamies3641
      @jeromejamies3641 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All PA Amek products are awful

  • @CLdwyer
    @CLdwyer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The real Massenburg plug-in is much cleaner than this. I’ll take the MDWDRC and get my color elsewhere.

  • @julianmorrisco
    @julianmorrisco 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Macs, eh? They haven’t been the best choice for audio since about 2007-8. Now they’re just a headache and riding on reputation.
    I stopped using Macs when they dropped the tower format and launched the black suppository.
    I haven’t regretted it for a second, even though I still use a MacBook and iPhone. For audio , Windows now just works and I have been choosing the power I need with the cost I can afford since then. Macs just don’t make sense for anything that requires more than web or maybe a little static visual design. And don’t get me started on dropping NVidia….
    Of course, MS is now doing the ‘Apple Knows Best’ thing, and I’m concerned ‘Microsoft Knows Best’ will be worse. I can’t stand it when a computer second guesses me, as I use them for pro stuff like audio and 3D rendering, it almost always guesses wrong. At least I can still turn that shit off on Windows! For now!
    I do miss the Unix command line, though. But I can live with that.

  • @hadkmusic
    @hadkmusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

    no screwss shit we need screws so our screen won't be damaged when used hardly🤣🤣🤣

  • @newguy6935
    @newguy6935 ปีที่แล้ว

    This plug just won't do. It doesn't have enough buttons and knobs on it.

    • @lassorb4752
      @lassorb4752 ปีที่แล้ว

      It sounded amazing what are you talking about 🤨

  • @sickmessiah
    @sickmessiah ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why is “ sandstorm by darude “ the name of every song you play but yet they are all different songs. Very confusing. You’ve used songs I wanted to look up and can’t. You should link the tracks.

    • @Whiteseastudio
      @Whiteseastudio  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Shazam ;-)

    • @genejas
      @genejas ปีที่แล้ว +4

      calling every song sandstorm by darude is an old meme / internet injoke

    • @TheRealXira
      @TheRealXira ปีที่แล้ว

      @Splitting Time 🤣

  • @Grant82gc
    @Grant82gc ปีที่แล้ว

    you never own the software, you just own the rights to use it in its current guise.

  • @bille77
    @bille77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Uhm... That's definitely NOT Sandstorm by Darude. I know this for sure cause Sandstorm happens to be one of my favorite songs of all time. Lame!

    • @zdrkp
      @zdrkp ปีที่แล้ว

      it really is a great song

    • @xanderpills
      @xanderpills ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No, it's not.
      It's "Sandstorms Part V" by Darude Jones Quartet

    • @adsm6464
      @adsm6464 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂 best version of sandstorm yet I reckon

    • @DJeMo
      @DJeMo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your obviously new around here, buckle in....
      Love you

  • @mwintersteinsmith
    @mwintersteinsmith ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Way to complicated plugin, totally unnecessary and proper snake oil. Appreciate your review 😎👍

  • @nickmendoza6532
    @nickmendoza6532 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, have you ever done a complete project with that MCI tape machine behind you? And I mean (WITHOUT USING THE COMPUTER FOR ANYTHING)... This means, full multitrack tape recording and mixing (No plugins, no transfer to computer, no editing), but work completely outside of digital. Have you tried doing a "Real Recording Session" with actual punchins/punchouts on tape? - Probably not... Digital is GREAT, but we spend too much time trying to make things sound warm and analog, when analog tape does this naturally with no effort at all... Surely, analog tape recording is inconvenient, but you spend more time crafting your song rather than trying to make it sound like tape... Why not use Tape?.. $350.00 for a brand new reel for (3) songs is not too expensive... As always, learn how to maintain and calibrate the tape machine...

    • @Whiteseastudio
      @Whiteseastudio  ปีที่แล้ว

      In the current setup, its not possible to use the MCI like that

    • @slave138
      @slave138 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe he mostly does mastering. The "punchins/punchouts" should have happened a long time before they get to him. The tape machine is for clients that recorded and mixed their tracks to tape.