@@TheCratesMotel Agreed! They got tons of character, but sometimes they are very overwhelmed with character to suit clean dance music (my opinion), so not everything is working everywhere, but definitely IK is a very tasteful made set of plugins.
Fab Video pal. My fav is certainly the native, and UAD but I always verge on the softube version which is part of the SSL 4000 - E via the console 1 which I use as part of my mixing process
A bit off topic but the SSL Duende bus compressor is very nice, too. I am curious if you've ever tried the Sonoris Master Compressor. It is not an emulation of any hardware but it is a very smooth, polished and sophisticated compressor with very useful options to sculpt the sound.
Hey thanks for watching buddy. I did used to use the Duende BC. I vaguely remember demoing or testing the Sonoris, but I would have to check my testing rig. I seem to remember it was very transparent. Simple GUI. They make some great plugins.
@@TheCratesMotel Yes, it is very transparent but provides the option of 'warming' via even-order harmonics. In addition, up to 8x oversampling, feedback or feedforward topology, selectable auto-attack and release, two fully adjustable knees, selectable split mode for independent control of mid & side, and more. I agree, Sonoris makes fine plugins.
Love your videos. Out of curiosity, as I often use 2db (I’m not a pro). I’ve heard many people mention not doing too much on the mixbus usually 1db is more than enough. You mentioned you like to keep it around there usually. But I guess my question is why do you tend to stick to 1db usually in normal settings. But 2bd on the video because it’s be heard better. Wouldn’t that mean it’s better to hear it more and do 2db of gain reduction. Genuine question, or is it more a case of horses for courses?
Hey thanks for watching. I guess there’s not really a definitive answer to that. I generally keep it around 0.5 to 1db of gain reduction on the mix buss because I just want it reeled in a little. A little bit of overall cohesion. I did around 2db on the video purely so the effect could be heard a little better. But yeh, horses for courses is a good attitude. I’ve had 4db of gain reduction on the mix buss before and it sounded great. So it all depends. I always say to my students don’t do anything by default so if somebody says you should never do too much compression on the mix buss, I would disagree. Sometimes it works. Thanks again for watching.
Tim P's SSL Buss Comp is the best I've heard ItTB I prefer it to some hardware I've worked with, pity it wasnt included. Whats your favorite, personally?
I honestly don’t have one. All the ones I included are ones I use at different times for different reasons so I don’t really have a favourite. Thanks for watching.
@@TheCratesMotel awesome! Yeah im the same way- sometimes I think having soo many options can hold me back sometimes, because I obsess over choices and A/B testing instead of being in flow…but I suppose its a constant growth process
The UAD one sounds the closest to my original hardware SSL, but yes I like the official SSL version as well. I like them all to be honest. There’s not a best one for me. They all have their place. I don’t think the values not being shown on the UAD version is a huge issue though. I’ve probably mixed over 500 club tracks using the UAD version and it’s never been an issue. But then again I don’t really look at the values in any plugins haha. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@TheCratesMotel I actually just bought the uad one, 39 quid. Can't complain! Values can be added in a daw if wanted via automation lines o sussed . Nice one
Hello there! Where have you disappeared? all is good? People missing on your content, stop mixing to much, make some videos ;) wanted to ask if you tried U-HE Presswerk and Softube BussComp and Pulsar 1176 as a buss comps?) Cheers ;)
Hey man, I am still here haha, all is good. I have been concentrating on the Akai MPC recently for my video content, but I will still be making plugin videos. I have used the Presswerk, great plugin. I have not used the Softube BussComp. I love the Pulsar plugins but I have not used their 1178 as a buss comp. Thanks for watching.
@@TheCratesMotel I just saw your line of MPC episodes, it's huge! It's nice that you been working on your channel, but some inbox mixing/production episodes by you would be nice to watch though. Thanks for reply ;)
Really liked the fircomp, the way it tucked in the vocal embedding them in the mix, was beautiful 💯
Exactly yes, nice and tight.
Let me check out your mix just wanna hear ya sound
my go-to is an IK Multimidia, it's very nice one to put all the tracks sound together. very nice review!
Thank you for watching. Yes I rate the IK emulation for sure. All their plugins are decent actually.
@@TheCratesMotel Agreed! They got tons of character, but sometimes they are very overwhelmed with character to suit clean dance music (my opinion), so not everything is working everywhere, but definitely IK is a very tasteful made set of plugins.
@@maxborosiuk3570 Yeh man, everything has its place. It’s nice with the IK G buss, you get the option of grit or no grit.
Please never stop making videos!
Ah thanks dude, I’ll do my best
Fab Video pal. My fav is certainly the native, and UAD but I always verge on the softube version which is part of the SSL 4000 - E via the console 1 which I use as part of my mixing process
Softube is a great shout. Thanks for watching matey.
Ssl native and waves are my favorte
Thanks for watching. I love them all to be honest, and despite Waves being old, I still use it.
Great list! I would have added TimP L-Bus comp V2, one of my fav comp ITB and it's perfect on my master bus.
Yes good shout. It is one of the only Nebula plugins I still use. I completely forgot about it. Thank you for watching.
Yes good call.
Or Acustica Sand, it's the SSL compressor I use on my master bus, when I don't use Kotelnikov GE.
@@NoQualmsTheArtist Another good shout, I completely forgot about
Great video! Enjoyed your comparison and I subscribed. Why didn't you use the G-Bus model on de DMG TrackComp?
Hey thanks for watching and subscribing. There is a couple I missed out to be honest. No reason other than my old memory forgot lol
Since have the apollo I will buy the UAD version SSL
The UAD version is probably my favourite overall, if I had to choose.
awesome video, to the point 🎯🎯🎯
Thank you for watching. That’s just how I like it. Straight to the point! :)
my take UAD is a good one, the Waves still work!!! and maybe my favorite one that you didnt review is the Sonimus Version (try it)
I love the UAD one. I probably use that more than any other. I haven't tried the Sonimus one. I will check that out. Thank you for watching.
A bit off topic but the SSL Duende bus compressor is very nice, too. I am curious if you've ever tried the Sonoris Master Compressor. It is not an emulation of any hardware but it is a very smooth, polished and sophisticated compressor with very useful options to sculpt the sound.
Hey thanks for watching buddy. I did used to use the Duende BC. I vaguely remember demoing or testing the Sonoris, but I would have to check my testing rig. I seem to remember it was very transparent. Simple GUI. They make some great plugins.
@@TheCratesMotel Yes, it is very transparent but provides the option of 'warming' via even-order harmonics. In addition, up to 8x oversampling, feedback or feedforward topology, selectable auto-attack and release, two fully adjustable knees, selectable split mode for independent control of mid & side, and more. I agree, Sonoris makes fine plugins.
@@dsanj4745 I’ll definitely check it out a again. Thanks for the tip.
Trackcomp has a G Buss mode btw
That is correct sir.
All these cool plugins, and musicians demand squashed masters.
Haha yup they certainly do. Let's not even go there on clippers!!
@@TheCratesMotel I'd rather clip than limit!
Thanks for the overview. I was curious about the UAD and Townhouse.
@@RealHomeRecording Thank you for watching and you are welcome sir.
Love your videos. Out of curiosity, as I often use 2db (I’m not a pro). I’ve heard many people mention not doing too much on the mixbus usually 1db is more than enough. You mentioned you like to keep it around there usually. But I guess my question is why do you tend to stick to 1db usually in normal settings. But 2bd on the video because it’s be heard better. Wouldn’t that mean it’s better to hear it more and do 2db of gain reduction. Genuine question, or is it more a case of horses for courses?
Hey thanks for watching. I guess there’s not really a definitive answer to that. I generally keep it around 0.5 to 1db of gain reduction on the mix buss because I just want it reeled in a little. A little bit of overall cohesion. I did around 2db on the video purely so the effect could be heard a little better. But yeh, horses for courses is a good attitude. I’ve had 4db of gain reduction on the mix buss before and it sounded great. So it all depends. I always say to my students don’t do anything by default so if somebody says you should never do too much compression on the mix buss, I would disagree. Sometimes it works. Thanks again for watching.
Tim P's SSL Buss Comp is the best I've heard ItTB I prefer it to some hardware I've worked with, pity it wasnt included. Whats your favorite, personally?
I honestly don’t have one. All the ones I included are ones I use at different times for different reasons so I don’t really have a favourite. Thanks for watching.
@@TheCratesMotel awesome! Yeah im the same way- sometimes I think having soo many options can hold me back sometimes, because I obsess over choices and A/B testing instead of being in flow…but I suppose its a constant growth process
@@Rhuggins Yes sometimes it is good to restrict yourself. It's tough. But it's good for spiritual growth lol
@@TheCratesMotel well said! Thanks for the video :)
Thats what I use too tim p bus comp swear for itb swear🔥🔥🔥🔥 my hardware is daking comp two love it
'G' for glue? ;-) Nice video, cheers
Ah yes haha I didn’t think of “Glue” lol. The obvious choice. Thanks for watching dude.
@@TheCratesMotel haha indeed. Bet SSL didn't have 'glue' in mind when they desinged the desl ;-) Best!
Thanks
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Official ssl one sounds best. Uad doesnt show you the values which is a huge issue for edm
The UAD one sounds the closest to my original hardware SSL, but yes I like the official SSL version as well. I like them all to be honest. There’s not a best one for me. They all have their place. I don’t think the values not being shown on the UAD version is a huge issue though. I’ve probably mixed over 500 club tracks using the UAD version and it’s never been an issue. But then again I don’t really look at the values in any plugins haha. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
@@TheCratesMotel I actually just bought the uad one, 39 quid. Can't complain! Values can be added in a daw if wanted via automation lines o sussed . Nice one
You realise the hardware doesn't show you values either and it's never been a problem 🧐
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Before you say it, I'm gonna guess it stands for "glue".
(just kidding, that wasn't a guess)
Haha Or Good, Great, Greatest. Or just G because it is from the SSL G Series.
Hello there! Where have you disappeared? all is good? People missing on your content, stop mixing to much, make some videos ;) wanted to ask if you tried U-HE Presswerk and Softube BussComp and Pulsar 1176 as a buss comps?) Cheers ;)
Hey man, I am still here haha, all is good. I have been concentrating on the Akai MPC recently for my video content, but I will still be making plugin videos. I have used the Presswerk, great plugin. I have not used the Softube BussComp. I love the Pulsar plugins but I have not used their 1178 as a buss comp. Thanks for watching.
@@TheCratesMotel I just saw your line of MPC episodes, it's huge! It's nice that you been working on your channel, but some inbox mixing/production episodes by you would be nice to watch though. Thanks for reply ;)
@@maxborosiuk3570 of course man, noted.