Ruben Tilgner is not only the founder of Elysia, but also the inventor of the Transient Designer when he was still working for SPL. I think all Elysia products are really amazing.
Hopefully we live to see the day when mastering plugins are as good as hardware. We’re close but still not quite there IMO. I know most people today care more about the song than the gear.... but I still want my music mastered with outboard gear. There’s just a richness in the low end stereo depth that I’ve never heard with digital. Fingers crossed 🤞 there will be a day when computers can nail it! On a side note though... Why can’t Americans dress this cool? That shirt it so rad!
I have the Elysia Alpha. You definitely need a Vari Mu as well to go along side it. Its fast and punchy. You still need a slow glue compressor. I have a Fairman TMC for that. Yin and Yang.
What exactly are those blinking blue light things that look like sci-fi movie props?? Are they just light things or are they actually something _somewhat related_ to sound? What are they exactly in terms of brand, name, make, model, price, etc??
I though so, I sent the link to a friend saying "nice 70's type sci-fi spaceship prop lights" or something, but he went on saying those were not just lights... talking about optical compressors and stuff, and I was like... _it doesn't really look like that_ . Do they have a brand anyway?
hello very good rewiew! pls can you tell me which i need for deep house and trap which better for me i want setup compressor and eq for mastering which using drake dua lipa khalid and other world stars fir mastering
It really depends on your budget, here's some options: Iron would be great: imp.i114863.net/ZMYoQ the MBP would be a great all in one for master processing: imp.i114863.net/okoxn and you could add an eq which would be the drawmer 1974 (I have that) imp.i114863.net/qdPk5 or going down in price the Wes Audio new bus comp (amazing) imp.i114863.net/yNVB2 or 1973 multiband: imp.i114863.net/zonAe you can add the eq to all of them and have a great chain
The positive thing about running a mastering studio "gearwise" is that you potentially need less pieces and you will spend less to work with a high quality machine. For example, in a tracking and mixing studio with 5000 euros you can barely buy some "so-so" microphones and preamps to track a band
So many dream machines, the design of the SPL is killer. I had a SPL Machine Head, used it on everything until it died and couldn't be repaired. The Neve Portico ticks so many boxes, would love to learn more about the analog stereo field manipulator. Cheers!
I've got a few outboard compressors, but my fave is my A-Designs Nail. It's awesome..Has a cool hard threshold feature you can use with the filter..really musical..I also love my SafeSound Stereo Toolbox, which you can't find anywhere any more..it does m/s and is always on my master bus
Hello, Wes Ngbus has definitly its place in this top ten... I'm curious how you compare the vertigo vsc3 and the wes ngbus ? Which one is better according to you and your needs ? I would be thankful with an honnest answer.
I use the Vertigo at Dweezil's studio regularly, or better, we have one there and I try to use it :D it's a great comp, built very well, and it has that "glue" factor, but I'm not a fan of the action and it's really clean. Not my cup of tea
Nothing to do with audio hardware, even if i love my Drawmer 1973 and my Alta Moda Hippo for mastering, but where did you find this marvellous lamps behind you?? thanks
Rarely, I still don't understand why many are under the impression multiband compression is a must in mastering, it's not. It's something you use on very problematic mixes 90% of the time, but, that aside, yes I did use it few times and if I don't use that my new go-to is the PSP Oldtimer multiband (when I want color on multiband) or Waves LinMB, more rarely Ozone dynamics, or McDPS,
I had decided to keep using my Alesia Alpha compressor (the plugin) and get to know it better. This video inspires me to keep with it, make it ones of those tools I know inside out, thanks.
If you can, get the original. It is an investment, but given the fact that it is simply the best mastering tool in this world, it's a bargain. I think I should do some RUclips videos for plugin/hardware comparison, if I ever find the time. The plugin is surprisingly good, but as always, the clipping does not work too well, and it offers no convincing depth and stereo enhancements.
I was surprised you didn't mention the manley vari mu...maybe that's an old hat, but it seems like that is always in a mastering rig...I think the top of the line mastering version with all the bells, mods and whistles is like 7 grand, but I may be way off. I saw it on reverb for that price...anyway, cool video. Thanks for taking the time
I've never said it's not a good compressor. I said it's overpriced. I worked in several studios where they had it, I didn't pay for it, it's there, I use it. But it is overpriced
I owned the Shadow Hills MC, wanted so badly to like it, but never heard nor owned a more overrated piece of gear so far. The printing of the numbers was not high quality and soundwise it was just plain boredom, but not in a good way. No matter what source I used, I was never satisfied and always felt the need to replace it. The transformers sounded somehow cheep and snappy but not in a good way. I also owned the mono and the quadgamma, eventually sold them as well. The looks of all theie gear is great, but doesn't match the tone of the gear which is in my ears inferior to the looks.
why no "inserts", there is infinite ways fore improving the audio world... I am going in that direction in my gears 'inventions?§!.....as soon ¥£$ comes.
Ruben Tilgner is not only the founder of Elysia, but also the inventor of the Transient Designer when he was still working for SPL. I think all Elysia products are really amazing.
Hopefully we live to see the day when mastering plugins are as good as hardware. We’re close but still not quite there IMO. I know most people today care more about the song than the gear.... but I still want my music mastered with outboard gear. There’s just a richness in the low end stereo depth that I’ve never heard with digital. Fingers crossed 🤞 there will be a day when computers can nail it!
On a side note though... Why can’t Americans dress this cool? That shirt it so rad!
I have the Elysia Alpha. You definitely need a Vari Mu as well to go along side it. Its fast and punchy. You still need a slow glue compressor. I have a Fairman TMC for that. Yin and Yang.
The MBP is my final purchase to complete my studio
#IAMgod TV It really does so many things well...I really love mine.
Pro trick : watch series on flixzone. I've been using it for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.
@Grayson Kabir yea, I have been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself :D
@Grayson Kabir Yea, have been using flixzone} for since december myself =)
@Grayson Kabir Definitely, I have been using flixzone} for months myself :)
What exactly are those blinking blue light things that look like sci-fi movie props?? Are they just light things or are they actually something _somewhat related_ to sound? What are they exactly in terms of brand, name, make, model, price, etc??
They're just lights, you can't find them, they're not available anymore
I though so, I sent the link to a friend saying "nice 70's type sci-fi spaceship prop lights" or something, but he went on saying those were not just lights... talking about optical compressors and stuff, and I was like... _it doesn't really look like that_ . Do they have a brand anyway?
For a next Q&A: what’s your favorite song/album (mix wise) and could you make a breakdown of it? Cheers!
Nice collection but i think you´ve missed the "Magic Death Eye" and "Rockruepel" and maybe the "Dangerous Compressor" in your list.
Thumbs up for MBP, Knif and Phoenix.
Also, Stamchild is on the way.
Thank you a lot! These little summaries are very helpful to keep in mind all the types and model...
missing DW Fearn VT-7
I usually use Tegeler Schwerkraftmaschine on the mixbus. You can run it via a plugin so that’s nice. I also use a SSL classic.
No Manley Vari-Mu?! How could you?! Lol She’s my baby for mastering!
Neve MBP is really nice, I like the vertigo vsc3 also. its really the mercedes benz of the vca comps.
vertigo is nice but the MBP is the Rolls Royce with the chauffeur.
Tonstudio Metzingen MBP is my best analog purchase by a mile
@@MIxstarsOnline haha, ya, well, compression wise I like the vertigo bettter, I use the MBP for broad leveling and the vsc3 for groove
Interesting video mate! Keep the great content coming.
Rockruepel Comp.Two and Gyraf G-22.
hello very good rewiew! pls can you tell me which i need for deep house and trap which better for me i want setup compressor and eq for mastering which using drake dua lipa khalid and other world stars fir mastering
It really depends on your budget, here's some options: Iron would be great: imp.i114863.net/ZMYoQ
the MBP would be a great all in one for master processing: imp.i114863.net/okoxn and you could add an eq which would be the drawmer 1974 (I have that) imp.i114863.net/qdPk5
or going down in price the Wes Audio new bus comp (amazing) imp.i114863.net/yNVB2
or 1973 multiband: imp.i114863.net/zonAe
you can add the eq to all of them and have a great chain
MixbusTv why not api 2500 ?
My boy in Tame Impala uses the Manley Vari Mu, and I was secretly hoping you'd mention it here lol
The positive thing about running a mastering studio "gearwise" is that you potentially need less pieces and you will spend less to work with a high quality machine. For example, in a tracking and mixing studio with 5000 euros you can barely buy some "so-so" microphones and preamps to track a band
what mastering compressor with integrated limiter is advisable?
Very Nice list! I also love and use the Crane Song STC8 and the Pendulum OCL2. Some people prefer the ES8 over the OCL2 ( more of a limiter).
All compressors are best with there unique colors. I have MBP its awesome on everything. planning to buy Dangerous and Manley too.
why is dudes videos lack so much color. so blurry and i still have it set to 1080p 60. videos always look foggy and hazy.. why?
So many dream machines, the design of the SPL is killer. I had a SPL Machine Head, used it on everything until it died and couldn't be repaired. The Neve Portico ticks so many boxes, would love to learn more about the analog stereo field manipulator. Cheers!
I've got a few outboard compressors, but my fave is my A-Designs Nail. It's awesome..Has a cool hard threshold feature you can use with the filter..really musical..I also love my SafeSound Stereo Toolbox, which you can't find anywhere any more..it does m/s and is always on my master bus
I like Wes audio Dione compressor and Drawmer 1973,1976 sir.planning to buy
Man do I love the Knifs--Pure Mu as well.
Don't miss the "Analogue Tube" :)
Have you ever used Overstayer gear? Their modular unit seems right up your alley for color and saturation.
Hello, Wes Ngbus has definitly its place in this top ten... I'm curious how you compare the vertigo vsc3 and the wes ngbus ? Which one is better according to you and your needs ? I would be thankful with an honnest answer.
I use the Vertigo at Dweezil's studio regularly, or better, we have one there and I try to use it :D it's a great comp, built very well, and it has that "glue" factor, but I'm not a fan of the action and it's really clean. Not my cup of tea
@@mixbustv thank U for your answer
Thank David!
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Good video! 👍❤️
Nothing to do with audio hardware, even if i love my Drawmer 1973 and my Alta Moda Hippo for mastering, but where did you find this marvellous lamps behind you?? thanks
link is in the description
Is this possible for you to give me the brand name? I can't find this particular product. Thank you very much
Speaking of Mastering..do you ever use your Drawmer 1973 for mastering since it's multiband? If not, why and what are you using instead?
Rarely, I still don't understand why many are under the impression multiband compression is a must in mastering, it's not. It's something you use on very problematic mixes 90% of the time, but, that aside, yes I did use it few times and if I don't use that my new go-to is the PSP Oldtimer multiband (when I want color on multiband) or Waves LinMB, more rarely Ozone dynamics, or McDPS,
where are those links you promised I looked in your description but nowhere could I find them? Please help...
I had decided to keep using my Alesia Alpha compressor (the plugin) and get to know it better. This video inspires me to keep with it, make it ones of those tools I know inside out, thanks.
If you can, get the original. It is an investment, but given the fact that it is simply the best mastering tool in this world, it's a bargain. I think I should do some RUclips videos for plugin/hardware comparison, if I ever find the time. The plugin is surprisingly good, but as always, the clipping does not work too well, and it offers no convincing depth and stereo enhancements.
@@MFASonic I would love to see a proper level matched comparison. Of the plug-in and hardware.
I was surprised you didn't mention the manley vari mu...maybe that's an old hat, but it seems like that is always in a mastering rig...I think the top of the line mastering version with all the bells, mods and whistles is like 7 grand, but I may be way off. I saw it on reverb for that price...anyway, cool video. Thanks for taking the time
Gotcha...makes sense...Thank you for taking the time
Very nice pieces of gear on this video! You have to try the GML 8900. It's worth every cent of the 5k (used)
How is the finalized plus for mastering could you do a review on that.
jeeeez, sweet candies here
I have to resubscribe every time I watch a video
why Wes Audio NgBus missing?
Because this video is 1 year old and I can't see the future yet.
@@mixbustv no worries :)
i just mean, that according to your other video, the WesAudio NgBus should be in this top-10 list ;-)
In one of the other video u say that shadow hill is not a good compressor and i waste of money and here u saying that it is good and u keep using it.
I've never said it's not a good compressor. I said it's overpriced. I worked in several studios where they had it, I didn't pay for it, it's there, I use it. But it is overpriced
@@mixbustv ohh okay okay. Got it. 🤝
I owned the Shadow Hills MC, wanted so badly to like it, but never heard nor owned a more overrated piece of gear so far. The printing of the numbers was not high quality and soundwise it was just plain boredom, but not in a good way. No matter what source I used, I was never satisfied and always felt the need to replace it. The transformers sounded somehow cheep and snappy but not in a good way.
I also owned the mono and the quadgamma, eventually sold them as well.
The looks of all theie gear is great, but doesn't match the tone of the gear which is in my ears inferior to the looks.
why no "inserts", there is infinite ways fore improving the audio world... I am going in that direction in my gears 'inventions?§!.....as soon ¥£$ comes.
-inserts: like there is three "transformers" if+ an insert? and why not another one on the gate/optogate side(s)....
Fairchild 670 is more expansive than any of those
and you never see one in a mastering room.. try again
Thanks for the great video! Check out the IGS Tubecore 3u, you will be well impressed for mastering ;)