There is a lot of buzz about this EQ and just listening to the reviews I can see why. Maybe they will make the GUI brighter in an update. So I was searching for how it would sound on a kick and I got my answer. It sounds great. In comparison to the Lindell ...well the winner is obvious. Some would argue that a bit more tweaking and you could achieve a closer match but man...The cpu efficiency is a good sign that this plug will gain more popularity. Now keeping the same settings as you cycle through different models is very clever.
Cheers for your comment @WayneDawkinsThePartyMan Yeah, fingers crossed for that brighter GUI update - it's a good job I'm not anywhere near cool enough to wear sunglasses in the studio! You're probably right about getting a better match with a bit more time tweaking, but somehow this plugin just seems easier to dial in those tones really quickly. Glad the vid was a bit of help with your kick. Merry mixing :)
Thanks for your review. I was in the same ballpark as you, I didn't need another Neve Channel Strip but this one is really great. I like the GUI but most of all the sound of it. I was really impressed so I bought it :)
I actually love the Lindell 80 just on my mastertrack/mixbus etc with basic settings, I will buy this one as a few good reviews on here and not too expensive. Just got the UAD API Vision channel strip and it is really nice on various things also.
Thanks for your comment @just2comment2 Yeah, there's nothing wrong at all with the Lindell 80 - everyone's got their preferences and whatever works best for your setup. I just got the API channel strip too! Wonderful isn't it! Merry mixing :)
@@daffurnsounds2495 The Lindell 80 goes well with the Lindell 50 (API), depending on the source material . . . I also Love using the Lindell 80 with the NoiseAsh Need 84 console . . . The L 80 is a Neve 8028 and has a strong Low and Low mid focus, and the Need 84 rounds it out very nicely.
this plugin was a happy surprise. the other comp plugin looked a bit gimmicky but i’m glad i gave this a whirl. it’s actually quite good. this will be one of those “iykyk” weapons.
Nice video mate i agree with you 100% i demo it and i bought it right away , i have also Acustica Audio and i think its in the same ballpark awesome plugin got that warmth and punchiness that missing from plugins i used it everywhere
@@daffurnsounds2495 Yeah I bought it, didn't want to like it but I'll just have to get used to looking over my shoulder when I use it. I won't use it in the dark though. :)
Do some matches so to see the results. We need more a / b for this plugin. Gui matters also, gives you nice vibes to work!! A/B with SSL plugin or UAD?
Apologies for not trying it on more examples in the video - I simply didn't have the time. I did a brief test on other instruments when I got the demo and it sound awesome on almost everything. If I get a chance I'll try and do another video demoing other instruments and vocals :)
Hey @samz9121 I haven't done a video comparison yet, but from what I've experimented with the VoosteQ is a lot more CPU friendly, more smooth and less aggressive than the noiseash, as well as having the added bonus of the compressor and different consoles. I do love the character of the Noiseash one though too! There's a home for both!
Thanks for the comment @campar1043 ...I guess a channel strip is more 'ease of use' and having everything at hand. In the plugin world it's simple to add an eq and comp of your choosing, where as in the old days you'd have to patch those old rack units through. The channel strip would essentially be on every track of your mixing desk :)
Like you I got all Neve Plugins in the world & hardware clones but this one is very convincing. Instant buy. The workflow is fun and gives me great results in short time. Acustica Audio's new SALT EQ is very interesting too in terms of convincing sound and workflow, but it's just an EQ...here we have a very usable channel comp, and the output transformer section is awesome too!
Thanks for your comment @TheSaxjan Glad your having success with it too! I haven't tried SALT yet, but looking forward to giving it a spin. There's no doubt Acustica are incredible sounding plugins, my computer just tends to struggle with the cpu factor!
AFAIK Acustica worked hard on the cpu load. SALT is much less hungry and reacting very fast now. I switched to Reaper DAW some ears ago which made a huge difference with the Acustica stuff. But VoosteQ Model N you gotta compare to Acustica GOLD of course which is a fantastic sounding Neve collection. @@daffurnsounds2495
Ahh, I'm sorry to hear that you're having problems @doremind1 - I've just check mine and can't even see the section where the license goes anymore, so I'm not much help I'm afraid. Maybe try emailing their support? ... or if you can, perhaps try enlarging the scale of the plugin's GUI in case there's a 'sweet spot' to click in the box?
Hey @dustin9893 Good question... The ratio goes up to 6:1, so you can hit things pretty hard, but I'm not sure it would be actual limiting. Perhaps they'll do an update with that as an option one day
Yeah, I know what you mean @saren6538 It's not as awful as it used to be, but it's still not right is it. I wonder if it will ever match up as tech improves?
By far the most analog-sounding plugin I’ve ever used. I love the UI, including the darkness. Feels like a nice dark studio. Amazing.
this is a great channel strip one of the best for that 3D sound
Absolutely @thomasyoung5680 - I thoroughly concur!
31 style EQ on Console 2 sounds fantastic. I A/Bed against a few other EQs I have and love, and ended up using this on some of my tracks instead.
I know what you mean @AlecBridges ! I keep doing exactly the same thing!
wow this has to be the best gui ever
Yeah, @WyattBrown377 it's definitely got my vote!
My new favourite strip. The punch and clarity you can get out of it is top notch.
Yeah me too @jenslempke7501 - I'm glad you approve
There is a lot of buzz about this EQ and just listening to the reviews I can see why. Maybe they will make the GUI brighter in an update. So I was searching for how it would sound on a kick and I got my answer. It sounds great. In comparison to the Lindell ...well the winner is obvious. Some would argue that a bit more tweaking and you could achieve a closer match but man...The cpu efficiency is a good sign that this plug will gain more popularity. Now keeping the same settings as you cycle through different models is very clever.
Cheers for your comment
@WayneDawkinsThePartyMan Yeah, fingers crossed for that brighter GUI update - it's a good job I'm not anywhere near cool enough to wear sunglasses in the studio! You're probably right about getting a better match with a bit more time tweaking, but somehow this plugin just seems easier to dial in those tones really quickly. Glad the vid was a bit of help with your kick. Merry mixing :)
Oh Yes@@daffurnsounds2495
Thanks for your review. I was in the same ballpark as you, I didn't need another Neve Channel Strip but this one is really great. I like the GUI but most of all the sound of it. I was really impressed so I bought it :)
Thank you for watching and commenting @martijnvandongen - It seems that there are quite a few of us who fell for this plugin in exactly the same way!
me too I got it too lol it good plugin
Emulation of Japanese NEVE console. It is unique in that even the transformer type and gear condition can be changed. Of course, I purchased it.
@tana7779 Thanks for the comment and glad you approve too!
I actually love the Lindell 80 just on my mastertrack/mixbus etc with basic settings, I will buy this one as a few good reviews on here and not too expensive. Just got the UAD API Vision channel strip and it is really nice on various things also.
Thanks for your comment @just2comment2 Yeah, there's nothing wrong at all with the Lindell 80 - everyone's got their preferences and whatever works best for your setup. I just got the API channel strip too! Wonderful isn't it! Merry mixing :)
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The Lindell 80 goes well with the Lindell 50 (API), depending on the source material . . . I also Love using the Lindell 80 with the NoiseAsh Need 84 console . . . The L 80 is a Neve 8028 and has a strong Low and Low mid focus, and the Need 84 rounds it out very nicely.
this plugin was a happy surprise. the other comp plugin looked a bit gimmicky but i’m glad i gave this a whirl. it’s actually quite good. this will be one of those “iykyk” weapons.
Yeah, I thought the same initially @RobinZV1 but it quickly won me over too
Nice video mate i agree with you 100% i demo it and i bought it right away , i have also Acustica Audio and i think its in the same ballpark awesome plugin got that warmth and punchiness that missing from plugins i used it everywhere
Thanks @tomassofianopoulos8957 I'm glad you think the same! It's definitely a great sounding plugin!
This is a game changer. It's the closest to the real thing!
I like it. It's a fun plugin for some punch, grit. I like the dark interface. Works fine also in the daytime.
Amen to that @reptilespantoso
The Model N sounds meatier. Nice review. That gui is kind of poltergeisty to me.
Cheers @dblock94533 Really appreciate the comment. Ha! Yeah, it is a bit poltergeisty isn't it! 😆
@@daffurnsounds2495 Yeah I bought it, didn't want to like it but I'll just have to get used to looking over my shoulder when I use it. I won't use it in the dark though. :)
Do some matches so to see the results. We need more a / b for this plugin. Gui matters also, gives you nice vibes to work!! A/B with SSL plugin or UAD?
Good idea @georgezorbas9036 - I will try at look into doing some comparisons. Probably best with similar Neve models... may the NoiseAsh or Lindell...
Hope Someone makes a vs with acústica audio
@hugosilva1078 Yeah, I'd like to see that too - unfortunately I don't own the Acustica stuff myself.
Seems like a nice little channel strip. i wonder how it'll sound on vox
Apologies for not trying it on more examples in the video - I simply didn't have the time. I did a brief test on other instruments when I got the demo and it sound awesome on almost everything. If I get a chance I'll try and do another video demoing other instruments and vocals :)
comparison with the Noiseash stuff?
Hey @samz9121 I haven't done a video comparison yet, but from what I've experimented with the VoosteQ is a lot more CPU friendly, more smooth and less aggressive than the noiseash, as well as having the added bonus of the compressor and different consoles. I do love the character of the Noiseash one though too! There's a home for both!
whats the difference between using a channel strip plugin rather than lets say an 1176 and a pultec?
Thanks for the comment @campar1043 ...I guess a channel strip is more 'ease of use' and having everything at hand. In the plugin world it's simple to add an eq and comp of your choosing, where as in the old days you'd have to patch those old rack units through. The channel strip would essentially be on every track of your mixing desk :)
Like you I got all Neve Plugins in the world & hardware clones but this one is very convincing. Instant buy. The workflow is fun and gives me great results in short time. Acustica Audio's new SALT EQ is very interesting too in terms of convincing sound and workflow, but it's just an EQ...here we have a very usable channel comp, and the output transformer section is awesome too!
Thanks for your comment @TheSaxjan Glad your having success with it too! I haven't tried SALT yet, but looking forward to giving it a spin. There's no doubt Acustica are incredible sounding plugins, my computer just tends to struggle with the cpu factor!
AFAIK Acustica worked hard on the cpu load. SALT is much less hungry and reacting very fast now. I switched to Reaper DAW some ears ago which made a huge difference with the Acustica stuff. But VoosteQ Model N you gotta compare to Acustica GOLD of course which is a fantastic sounding Neve collection. @@daffurnsounds2495
Hows the latency?
Depends on your machine and buffer size, but very low. Way below discernible (
I love this on buses.
Thanks for the comment@1loveMusic2003 It's particularly good on busses isn't it!
I'm on cubase and for the life of me can't insert my license in the box, can't even paste it.
Ahh, I'm sorry to hear that you're having problems
@doremind1 - I've just check mine and can't even see the section where the license goes anymore, so I'm not much help I'm afraid. Maybe try emailing their support? ... or if you can, perhaps try enlarging the scale of the plugin's GUI in case there's a 'sweet spot' to click in the box?
Does it limit too?
Hey @dustin9893 Good question... The ratio goes up to 6:1, so you can hit things pretty hard, but I'm not sure it would be actual limiting. Perhaps they'll do an update with that as an option one day
digital just cannot do distortion its a digital mess when pushed, rest is ok the eq etc
Yeah, I know what you mean @saren6538 It's not as awful as it used to be, but it's still not right is it. I wonder if it will ever match up as tech improves?
Wow.. lindell doesnt stand a chance
Yeah @panumattila1253 I'm afraid the Lindell is just unused and gathering virtual dust on my computer now!