I loved Acustica Frost, got it for free when I bought Erin & Green. I dug it so much that I remapped my console 1 to control it, ditching the Softube plugs. You created some good content this year, thanks for that keep up the good work 🙏🏾☺️
Thank you brother. I haven't tried the Frost plugin yet. I am hoping to when I get back in the studio on Monday. Thanks again for watching and your kind words.
@@TheCratesMotel the EQ sounds expensive and more subtle like a mastering EQ instead of a usual SSL EQ and the saturation is fantastic. The compressor is good but not as good as Sand and the pre is meh but still ok. I use it then freeze/bounce with max oversampling.
As someone with 20 years into the music but very new to the audio engineering, your videos are absolutely golden. I take notes and use same principles on my projects and with evey project i'm getting quite better quiter faster. Thank you for sharing your knowledge free for us. Much love
@@TheCratesMotel Are you planning to do start to finihs mastering or mixing videos? idk about most people but i love those kinds of long format videos where i can see experts doing their jobs at real time. i feel like those are the times when i learn a lot.
@@ati8153 It’s funny, I have had quite a few requests to do that, so I might do some in the coming months. I always worry I’ll ramble on and bore people, but I guess there are people as nerdy as me haha.
@@TheCratesMotel Thank you for always answering comments. Can u please tell more about ur referance tracks. I heard u use "around the world", since than i've been listening it almost every day to get my ears familiar how it sounds. I can tell if mix/master is bad but its hard for me to judge between good and really good mix/masters. It would be awesome if u can share some more examples for referance tracks. Sorry for bothering u again and again, thank you so much
@@ati8153 Hey, honestly with references you really need to build up your own folder because it is entirely subjective as to what makes a good mix or master. I have tracks I reference for different genres, I have tracks I reference for drums, guitar, strings, etc. Whenever I hear a track that I think "Wow that sounds great" or "I love the way the bass sounds on that" then it goes in my reference folder. I could give you a list of tracks I use but they would not be in context and would therefore not really be good use to you. I always use "Around the World" as a general example because most people know it, but some people may not like it as a reference source. I use it because I have played it out as a DJ for over 20 years and know how good it sounds on almost every sound system I have ever played it on. Grace Jones "Slave to the Rhythm" is my ultimate reference record. Everything sounds good on that, on every system. BUt again, that is my personal taste and opinion.
@@TheCratesMotel hey brother, what's your favorite house tune in terms of mixing? I love all sorts of house and would appreciate knowing what others use for referencing.
Enjoyed your video. I have the SPL PQ, Smart Comp 2, Acustica Ash, but I don’t have BB Tubes or The Oven. Instead I have the Diamond Dynamic Saturator by Studio DMI/Acustica Audio.
Thank you for watching dude. There’s just Waves Vocal Rider, UAD Avalon and a deverb plugin (Acon). The Avalon has a roll off at 80hz and some compression. Then a bump at 1600hz for my voice.
great videos and nice set of threads, I'm watching everything from video to video on your channel, I like and it helpful for my production. I haven't place for any of selected plugins in my current projects, but it not mean that it will not happen) I dunno if you already told few words about your experience using Audeze LCD-X, but I would be very thankful if you reply me with very short impressions. I'm considering them too. I'm currently using Sennheiser HD 600 and they are great, but they do not provide enough picture of low register for me. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and for your kind words. The low end on the LCD-X is excellent in my opinion. It is the main reason I prefer them over my MX4s. Really tight and clean. I have never used the HD600 but I have seen many excellent reviews about them, so I can't say the LCD-X are better in the low end. I demoed a ton of headphones before settling on the LCD-X though including the HD800, Focal, Hedd and some Beyerdynamics. If possible, teh best thing to do would be to demo them I guess.
@@TheCratesMotel Many many thanks to your answer! 🙏🙏🙏 Actually, I wanted to ask what do you think about Audeze lcd x as the mixing mastering headphones, only your personal opinion. Because they are advertising partially as a studio headphones and few grand engineers already using them. Are they providing you a better clarity and picture compared to Beyerdynamic 880 (for example, or any of headphones you tested in range of up to 500$)? Because I couldn't treat my room right now and spend $$$ for it. Thank you!
@@maxborosiuk3570 I master exclusively on LCD-X headphones and have done for two years now. Over 500 masters for clients in that time. I definitely give my 100% seal of approval. I also own the 770s/880s/990s by Beyerdynamic so I can compare them directly. They have better response all the way through the spectrum in my opinion and the stereofield is better. But obviously I am very used to them now, and it is only my personal opinion. I always tell my students that buying a pair of headphones because they suit somebody else is like buying a pair of shoes because they fit somebody else. You really need to try them yourself dude. They may be perfect for me, but not for you.
@@TheCratesMotel Thank you sooooo much for your reply and sharing your experience. I really appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏. I understand your words that not everybody will be happy with a particular piece of gear. I'm saxophonist and that rule is working there too - you should find your setup. My purpose of questionary was to find out if this headphones gives you better clarity and details in mixes from the real producer. So thank you very very much 🙏🙏🙏
@@TheCratesMotel one more question please 🙏 Have you tried lcd xc too? How they compare to lcd x? Could you please share your experience in few words? Thanks 🙏
I just can't believe that The Oven doesn't have internal Mid-side processing. When you expand the window it should have a duplicate bottom section for the side channel. Also, why is there no autogain? Why are the low, mid, and hi burn toggles not under their associated knobs? Just bananas how much they missed the mark.
I guess it is always a toss up between keeping it exactly the same as the hardware or adding extras. They made this plugin under licence with Maor, so they may have all decided they did not want to add those elements or there may have been coding reasons. Who knows? It may be coming in an update or a different version. They are very vocal on social media, so maybe you could ask Dirk at PA directly. He usually answers. Thanks again for watching.
Great video and love your reviews..... BUT As a real Mastering Engineer you should not be encouraging people to NOT read the manual... If people just buy a plug in and throw it on they'll probably never read the manual....Bad Advice.... I would say to anyone seeing this READ YOUR MANUAL on all your plug ins... That is a WASTE of money if you are a serious musician....TO ME.... SALUTE
Thanks for watching buddy. Yeh I hear you. It’s sort of loose advice. I think viewers can decide if they want to read the manual. I’m actually an avid manual reader. I even read the manual to a new kettle I bought. My iPad is pretty much a pdf holder of manuals. But I do think sometimes it’s good to just get stuck in and use the manual as a back referencing guide if you get lost.
I loved Acustica Frost, got it for free when I bought Erin & Green. I dug it so much that I remapped my console 1 to control it, ditching the Softube plugs.
You created some good content this year, thanks for that keep up the good work 🙏🏾☺️
Thank you brother. I haven't tried the Frost plugin yet. I am hoping to when I get back in the studio on Monday. Thanks again for watching and your kind words.
@@TheCratesMotel the EQ sounds expensive and more subtle like a mastering EQ instead of a usual SSL EQ and the saturation is fantastic. The compressor is good but not as good as Sand and the pre is meh but still ok. I use it then freeze/bounce with max oversampling.
@@NoQualmsTheArtist Sounds lush!
As someone with 20 years into the music but very new to the audio engineering, your videos are absolutely golden. I take notes and use same principles on my projects and with evey project i'm getting quite better quiter faster. Thank you for sharing your knowledge free for us. Much love
Thank you for your kind words. I’m just paying it forward. I’m glad my videos have been useful to you. Have a great new year.
@@TheCratesMotel Are you planning to do start to finihs mastering or mixing videos? idk about most people but i love those kinds of long format videos where i can see experts doing their jobs at real time. i feel like those are the times when i learn a lot.
@@ati8153 It’s funny, I have had quite a few requests to do that, so I might do some in the coming months. I always worry I’ll ramble on and bore people, but I guess there are people as nerdy as me haha.
@@TheCratesMotel Thank you for always answering comments. Can u please tell more about ur referance tracks. I heard u use "around the world", since than i've been listening it almost every day to get my ears familiar how it sounds. I can tell if mix/master is bad but its hard for me to judge between good and really good mix/masters. It would be awesome if u can share some more examples for referance tracks. Sorry for bothering u again and again, thank you so much
@@ati8153 Hey, honestly with references you really need to build up your own folder because it is entirely subjective as to what makes a good mix or master. I have tracks I reference for different genres, I have tracks I reference for drums, guitar, strings, etc. Whenever I hear a track that I think "Wow that sounds great" or "I love the way the bass sounds on that" then it goes in my reference folder. I could give you a list of tracks I use but they would not be in context and would therefore not really be good use to you. I always use "Around the World" as a general example because most people know it, but some people may not like it as a reference source. I use it because I have played it out as a DJ for over 20 years and know how good it sounds on almost every sound system I have ever played it on. Grace Jones "Slave to the Rhythm" is my ultimate reference record. Everything sounds good on that, on every system. BUt again, that is my personal taste and opinion.
Acustica Ash was such an end of the year banger of a release.
Yes it blew me away to be honest. Thanks for watching.
Lovely your point of view about IA! Idded, Greets from Brazil!
Thanks for watching dude.
Always good to get your views mate and hopefully get to see where I can plug some gaps in my toolbox.
Hey matey, Happy Christmas and all that. Have a great new year. Big love.
@@TheCratesMotel you too mate hope you and the future Mrs M have a great one :)
@@TheCratesMotel hey brother, what's your favorite house tune in terms of mixing? I love all sorts of house and would appreciate knowing what others use for referencing.
@@ELLIOT8209 I use Around the World by Daft Punk daily as a reference. That’s my go to. There are loads more, but definitely that one.
I always appreciate your insights! Happy New Year!
Thank you brother and thank you for watching. Happy New Year!!
I will never use any of these but will happily watch you going through 'em :)
The AI thing is an interesting subject.
Enjoyed your video. I have the SPL PQ, Smart Comp 2, Acustica Ash, but I don’t have BB Tubes or The Oven. Instead I have the Diamond Dynamic Saturator by Studio DMI/Acustica Audio.
Thanks for watching. Yes the AA saturator is nice. They’ve just released another saturation plugin as well called The Jam which is lovely.
Did you ever make a video on Ash? Would ne interested to see how you use it.
I didn’t actually. I use it every day so I probably should have.
@@TheCratesMotel Well, if you ever decide to do one I'll be here ;-)
@@TheCratesMotelwould be interested too
Went down the rabbit hole....Acustica....Ash....and right on time you popped into my feed. Haha respect Conan @ReggiSample
How to mix piano and pads in 2023 would be appreciated much. Enjoy the festivities
Hey thank you for watching. That's a great idea, I will add it to my list for 23. Happy New Year.
Great video, thank you! Your mic chain sounds great! Please share what follows after the Earthworks? Love it!
Thank you for watching dude. There’s just Waves Vocal Rider, UAD Avalon and a deverb plugin (Acon). The Avalon has a roll off at 80hz and some compression. Then a bump at 1600hz for my voice.
@@TheCratesMotel Thanks for sharing! Instant subscribe. Do you have a hardware Avalon or a software one?
@@martijn_nl I use the UAD plugin mate. There’s no special hardware pre-amps. The mic goes straight into my Presonus interface.
rad... so cool. also like your music selection.
Thank you and thanks so much for taking the time to watch the video.
merci monsieur, très instructif
You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.
great videos and nice set of threads, I'm watching everything from video to video on your channel, I like and it helpful for my production. I haven't place for any of selected plugins in my current projects, but it not mean that it will not happen) I dunno if you already told few words about your experience using Audeze LCD-X, but I would be very thankful if you reply me with very short impressions. I'm considering them too. I'm currently using Sennheiser HD 600 and they are great, but they do not provide enough picture of low register for me. Thank you!
Thank you for watching and for your kind words. The low end on the LCD-X is excellent in my opinion. It is the main reason I prefer them over my MX4s. Really tight and clean. I have never used the HD600 but I have seen many excellent reviews about them, so I can't say the LCD-X are better in the low end. I demoed a ton of headphones before settling on the LCD-X though including the HD800, Focal, Hedd and some Beyerdynamics. If possible, teh best thing to do would be to demo them I guess.
@@TheCratesMotel Many many thanks to your answer! 🙏🙏🙏 Actually, I wanted to ask what do you think about Audeze lcd x as the mixing mastering headphones, only your personal opinion. Because they are advertising partially as a studio headphones and few grand engineers already using them. Are they providing you a better clarity and picture compared to Beyerdynamic 880 (for example, or any of headphones you tested in range of up to 500$)? Because I couldn't treat my room right now and spend $$$ for it. Thank you!
@@maxborosiuk3570 I master exclusively on LCD-X headphones and have done for two years now. Over 500 masters for clients in that time. I definitely give my 100% seal of approval. I also own the 770s/880s/990s by Beyerdynamic so I can compare them directly. They have better response all the way through the spectrum in my opinion and the stereofield is better. But obviously I am very used to them now, and it is only my personal opinion. I always tell my students that buying a pair of headphones because they suit somebody else is like buying a pair of shoes because they fit somebody else. You really need to try them yourself dude. They may be perfect for me, but not for you.
@@TheCratesMotel Thank you sooooo much for your reply and sharing your experience. I really appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏. I understand your words that not everybody will be happy with a particular piece of gear. I'm saxophonist and that rule is working there too - you should find your setup. My purpose of questionary was to find out if this headphones gives you better clarity and details in mixes from the real producer. So thank you very very much 🙏🙏🙏
@@TheCratesMotel one more question please 🙏 Have you tried lcd xc too? How they compare to lcd x? Could you please share your experience in few words? Thanks 🙏
Keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿
Thank you brother 🙏🙏
Thanks man!!
I just can't believe that The Oven doesn't have internal Mid-side processing. When you expand the window it should have a duplicate bottom section for the side channel. Also, why is there no autogain? Why are the low, mid, and hi burn toggles not under their associated knobs? Just bananas how much they missed the mark.
I guess it is always a toss up between keeping it exactly the same as the hardware or adding extras. They made this plugin under licence with Maor, so they may have all decided they did not want to add those elements or there may have been coding reasons. Who knows? It may be coming in an update or a different version. They are very vocal on social media, so maybe you could ask Dirk at PA directly. He usually answers. Thanks again for watching.
Great video and love your reviews..... BUT As a real Mastering Engineer you should not be encouraging people to NOT read the manual... If people just buy a plug in and throw it on they'll probably never read the manual....Bad Advice.... I would say to anyone seeing this READ YOUR MANUAL on all your plug ins... That is a WASTE of money if you are a serious musician....TO ME.... SALUTE
Thanks for watching buddy. Yeh I hear you. It’s sort of loose advice. I think viewers can decide if they want to read the manual. I’m actually an avid manual reader. I even read the manual to a new kettle I bought. My iPad is pretty much a pdf holder of manuals. But I do think sometimes it’s good to just get stuck in and use the manual as a back referencing guide if you get lost.
Great video really enjoying your content I will definitely be subbing and following!
Ah thank you. I’m glad it has been of use to you dude.