I picked up this plugin and ran it through plugin doctor. Almost all of the frequencies in the EQ section are accurate. The biggest surprise was how much applying a low pass filter boosted the low end. I was not expecting that from this plugin. I tried every permutation to get the cleanest box sound and the cleanest signal in that configuration still had significant second order harmonics. I can share the cleanest setup if there’s interested. I can share the dirtiest, I mean most colorful, setup as well.
@@TheRecordist For a gentle box sound, turn off preamp/compress/EQL and just use Analog flavor and the condition knob. The master gain knob is digital clean. The analog flavors introduce varying degrees of harmonic distortion and EQ roll off on the top and bottom. The condition knob amplifies the harmonic distortion. Here are my findings. All of the frequency roll offs indicate where it reaches -1db and cuts more beyond that. The first db number is the level of second order harmonics at 1khz with the console at new, and the second one is third order hamonics using the aged setting. At about 75 on the condition knob, the second and third order harmonics are the same volume. (tl;dr - third order harmonics surpass second order harmonics around the 45-75 condition setting) Flavor - Low/High/New(2nd)/Aged(3rd) None - 19hz/24khz/-49db/-17db M-Air - 25hz/11.5khz/-39db/-15db CRN-H - 20hz/10khz/-68db/-17db Console 1 - 22hz/16khz/-38db/-14.5db Console 2 - 22hz/16.5khz/-38db/-17db Fake - 22hz/19.5khz/-68db/-20db My process would be to decide on these settings first, and then enable the others. Like a lot of console emulations, I suspect the effect of this will be cumulative across many tracks. I'm curious how M-Air and CRN-H both at Aged will fare on vocal tracks. These are kind of mild compared to what the preamp does to the sound. If you prefer third order harmonics, definitely use the preamp in mic mode. The EQ section has different box sounds (everything off, EQL on) for each type, but most do less than 1db, except the rolls off -1db at 9khz, and gives a 0.7db bump at 60hz. Unity gain for the plugin is 0.3db on the master gain. I forgot to do that before gathering all of this information, so all of my measurements are off by that much T_T. I hope this helps.
I compared this to the Sonimus N-Console plugin, which is what I use on every channel and bus, and there's really only one key difference between the two box sounds: The Sonimus plugin has a more complex modeling of harmonic distortion. There is a scoop (reduction) in distortion in the vocal range by a LOT, like 60db in some cases. Most of the distortion happens on the high and low end. There's also a crossover point in the order. The low end has more second order harmonics (what I associate as the Neve sound), and the top end has more third order harmonics. By comparison, the Voosteq plugin has a linear application of harmonic distortion. It's basically flat the whole way up. Practically, this means the Voosteq plugin will produce more audible distortion in the vocal range. The Sonimus plugin more clean in the mids, but with hella distortion on the top and bottom, especially when pushed.
@@RyanHarris77 this is fantastic information! Thanks so much for detailing this here! It will surely help a lot of people! I’m curious. Which is your favorite preamp/channel strip emulation on earth - including VoosteQ?
Came back to this video off of your new spoken word video and have been testing out the plugin this morning! So subtle but it really does add that 3D feel and I love the sound of the EQ too. 20 bucks is a crazy steal for this, plus they have a 14 day free trial. Thanks for sharing this!!
Man that's probably the most convincing plugin presentation I've ever seen. But then again the plugin does deliver. I'm not really an engineer yet but even i can hear it sounds true. Anyway, great job on the video, the song and performance.
So, after using it for 2 weeks now, I just came back to confirm once again that this thing is amazing. I was using the Bx_4000E or sometimes the Bx_9000J in my Mix Bus for a final subtle EQ touch, which already sounded great, and then I replaced them with the VOOSTEQ Model N to try it out in the Mix Bus, with the exact same settings and the saturation at 20 (using the Bertom plugin to visually adjust them precisely), and oh man, things immediately went to a different level, everything went into place and sounded so much more open, the low-end sounds amazing and tight, and the electric guitars blew my mind. Everything is balanced and tight without struggling for space. They definitely got this one right. It’s amazing! Just a final note about the saturation, I once read that the Saturation at 20 is a preference by some engineers when tracking or mixing in a Neve. I use that level of saturation in the Lindell 80 and it also immediately sounds amazing, for instance in electric guitars.
This came across my feed randomly and I am wowed by your inspiration from this plugin. The plug-in sounds great, and your song is fantastic. Thanks for great content.
Honestly Tech advice aside, you are like a hot cup of coco on a winters evening. I could watch and listen to your Videos even if it’s not something I’m interested in buying. Very unique !! You have a Robin Williams vibe or is it just me?! Huge fan and great video as always :-) take with a sense of humour and don’t call the Police lol thanks man
Haha. Wow! Thanks so much! What a compliment! It’s not just you. I’ve heard the Robin Williams thing many times. And I am always very flattered to hear it! Thank you very very much! You made my day! 🤓
Exactly! It’s really amazing. It’s fantastic on vocals and on individual tracks. I also use Kazrog True Iron, which is another great one. Thanks for letting me know!
Listening on headphones you can definitely hear the grit you talk about. Packed with different flavors.The age knob is very interesting. That acoustic guitar really came alive when the plugin was engaged. So it sounds good on vocals and I am convinced it would do a great job on drums. 20 bucks is insane.
To say I can't believe this plugin is an understatement. Absolutely WOW. I have never heard anything like this from a plugin. the space and detail it draws out is off the charts. Amazing review and made it a must buy, but I still can't believe I got the sound of hardware for £20. I've got seriously back into vinyl in recent years because the analogue sound is incomparable even to Hi-Res streaming. So I tried running streamed audio from my Mac though this and it imparts much of the analogue goodness with nothing other than the Console 1 emulation selected - I nudged the 12k up a few dB to my own taste, but this thing is awesome. Now I'm wondering how I put this on my streamer output...
Your mind was blown! My mind was blown! We’ve both got blown minds! Oh man. I’m not sure how to add that to a streaming output. That’s a great question. I wonder if anyone else here has some ideas. Thanks for watching!
Oh and by the way, I reviewed a mic last week called sE Electronics sE4400. The sound of that mic seemed to tame the digital harshness of 1s and 0s when I recorded with it. Check out the song I wrote for it and recorded using that mic: social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=W-sl8lkgs7ufTmJ1PiXSLg It’s got that analog feel. And I used the Model N just to give it that final analogue sizzle.
Great review, reminded me that I had actually bought this a while ago and kinda forgotten about it. Yes, I have Plugin Acquisition Syndrome. I also love the song!
I downloaded the acustica gold plugin while it was free last year. I tried using it a few times but I honestly wasn’t impressed lol. I’m reading some of the comments and ppl swear it’s the best sounding emulation lol. I beg to differ! I’ll reach for the UAD , Lindell 80 & noise ash version before using the acustica version. I definitely paid $20 for the VoosteQ & I must say it’s the best investment I’ve made far as audio! The 3D character it added to some of my old mixes….Mind blown 💨💨💨💨💨
Hahaha. Couldn’t agree more! I also see so many people talk about the Acoustica Fire The Gold plugin. I, like you, downloaded it when it was free and wasn’t impressed either. Sure, it’s ok. It’s not bad. But just ok. The Model N Channel blew my mind the same as you! That’s why I had to make this video! Thanks for the great comment! Cheers!
No recuerdo haber visionado nunca un vídeo tan fantástico como este hablando de un plugin. Ha sido una experiencia genial. Te saluda un nuevo suscriptor de tu canal. Regards from Spain.
I acquire plugins when necessary and not because of trends. I can definitely say I’m very intrigued in the model N, and will be singing LOW FI - HIGH LOWS forever now 😆. Great lyrics my brudda! The song’s a hit really! 🔥🔥🔥
Hahaha. Awesome! And thanks so much! A lot of people are saying the same thing so I just released that little mini song on all the streaming services. I’m not sure which service has it up and running but here’s a link to all of them: social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=m6q_eeAjvCnvg6aqYynnbg Thanks again! Cheers and happy holidays!
Great video, you have a brilliant presenting style - instant subscribe! I’ve had this plug a few weeks and love it too. Your song sounds very REM… good work 😊
Another awesome review! I've gotta pick this one up. Sounds great! Pretty cool you mentioned Kazrog, I love their True series of plugins and their amp sim as well. Would be interested in a TrueIron or TrueDynamics review at some point. A lot of people are using them strictly for music but I find they can work on voice pretty well also. Cheers.
For $20, I can't afford to not get it. I usually just use the controls in FCPX but this does some things for me. Coming from playing with audio in the 1970's and 80's, it's an interface I can relate to. Yes, the difference between "off" and "on" comes through quite nicely. I love what it does for the sound. It puts us "there" with the sound, so that we are not just listening to it. We are in the room with the sound, where the sound is. I love it. FANTASTIC SONG! The lyrics were so spot on and I can see how they just fell into place. "A Grit that Curls Toes." Oh my.......soooo seductive. But will the wife understand it? I mean....it's just sound, right? Ugh, will they ever understand?
"But will the wife understand it?" 😀The same here. Love your comment. Hit's it right on the spot. And yes regarding the sound and positioning the Mix using this plugin is absolutely great.
Just came a cross your channel thanks so much for this I love music and I’m hooked on getting that 3d sound in the box I purchased every plugin I see on RUclips and only keep about 5 out of. 100 this one is a keeper more hidden gem plugins pleaseeee
im a BX fanboy, fan of the TMT stuff its magic... but boy is this VoosteQ a vintage dirty maker in the right way i do Dub Techno Ambient stuff and this PlugIn helps alot, its realy authentic im a gearslut with way to many plugins, but never again without this Dirty Japan Ronin Sword
Nice video mate test it and bought it instanly an awesome channelstrip one of the best very organic, musical and has that vibe and 3D the compressors sound and act like the real thing doesnt chop the highs like most digital ones, the EQS are faboulous very musical sounding the 12K on model 84 is killer as you say the lows are punchy the preamps are awesome and gain compenseted so you dont fool with volume increase for sure my go to channestrip since i bought it the introductory price is no brainer excelent plugin from Voosteq i cant recomend this thing enough., once again brilliant channestrip a secret gem!
Woo hoo! I couldn’t have said it better myself! That’s exactly what I thought! The unity gain on the preamp bit was a nice touch and I realized just now that I forgot to say that! But I’m glad you love it! Cheers!
I've tried just about all of the Neve plugins, and the best one I've heard would have to be the Acoustica Audio Gold 5. But I'm here to tell you this VoosteQ will get you close to it at a fraction of the cost.
@@Rhuggins I would say the Gold 5 compressor is adequate, but it’s not nearly as good as the EQ. The gold 5 EQ is outstanding and probably one of the best EQ’s that I've heard on a plugin.
What are top plugin recommendations these days, fancy doing a round up video? Oh, did you hear the Arturia Pre 73 as well, would love to know how it compares for you
Hey there. I do have some favorites. I’ve planned on doing a best plugin video in November. For now, I’d say: Soothe 2 Model N Channel ToneBooster Compressor 4 Waves Clarity Vx Waves Curves Equator Kazrog True Iron and Kclip 3 That’s off the top of my head. I’ll get more into it in the video. Cheers!
I was thinking maybe you haven't used UAD's neve 1084 / 1073 enough but then I see you using Luna 😂 Damn. I wish you compared them. Also, two things; you didn't use the mic input for vocals? & That little 'IN' button next to the on button is the bypass, bypassing avoids that harsh click / lag you get as the plugin turns on. I'm glad I came across this. Also, my guess is it's pronounced "Voost Q" (silent e? I don't know 😭)
Haha. Yep! I own every single UAD Unison pre and channel strip. I really do like the UAD 1084, but it doesn’t have the 3D sound as much as the Model N. I could make a comparison short video. I’ll see what I can do. And you might be right! The E might be silent! Good call!
@@TheRecordist interesting! so this is better than the UAD 1073 (which has been seen as gold standard neve emulation for years). Have you also tried the noiseash stuff?
Do you actually know that it's your fault that i stumbled across this plugin? 😀 I got lot's of VST Comps, but this one hit's the nail for my taste and usage. Since i can not afford the real Hardware Masterclass Stuff, i am always looking for Plugins which are able to make the Mix sound oldish and warmer. I was aware "not another Comp". Fortunately there is a demo with a straightforward installation and i was gobsmacked after hearing it in action and for about 20 Euros ... man - what a great deal. I combine this plugin with a Tape Simulation and it's fantastic on the Masterbus too. Thank's a lot for this great review and very good Video quality (in Picture, Sound and appearance).
For a digital emulation, I have not found a better one yet. I still use it almost every day and still recommend it almost every day. It really does sound real.
it's a good plugin....a little odd and quirky but you can get some really nice full roughness/ toughness out of it. just the way it looks says it. i like it but i don't think it's the best channel-strip but is it even 2024 yet? definitely worth what they're asking. i REALLY like their other plugin Material Comp...maybe even more so....surprisingly useful....and just plain surprising.
i've probably only used it 5 times but each time i was surprised at it's diversity of functionality....like you could really clean a thing and give it focus...or you could also gently mangle things even rhythmically. that groove knob is pretty 'groovy'....less than 17 bucks? it's pretty crazy. very stable interface....i liked it a lot each time i used it. seems like a real good company as long as they don't start upping the system-requirements.....very stable on mac os 10.13.6. @@TheRecordist
Hahah. Thank you! If you think I should release that little ditty, I’ll do it. Haha. I released the song I made about the Lauten Audio Atlantis. You can stream it here: social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=xu5ihbuS1ojcGT7aRJGkdw Look out for “Model of the N” coming next week! Cheers!
Hey. Perhaps what you say is correct. In my opinion, they’re incredibly close. It’s hard to pick a winner, but not impossible. If you look at some comments here, you’ll see some share your sentiment and some do not. But one thing is undeniable: $20 is insane for this plugin. Haha. Cheers and happy new year!
Plug has good sounds (demoed it), but it's incredibly dark and hard to see. So much so that I can't use it. Strange choice, because the gui is pretty cool otherwise.
Oh. That’s too bad. You must have a very dark monitor. You should email them and tell them that. Maybe they’ll add a brightness dial in future updates.
I did suggest it to them awhile ago, but not holding my breath. My monitors are calibrated for professional color grading work, and this plugin is just very dark compared to OS, DAW, other plugins etc, so the contrast makes it difficult to see it, particularly in the daytime. Sounds great though!@@TheRecordist
@@FreakinOutOnAudio oh. I see. Yes. It is a darker plugin than most. It would be a simple “light mode” addition. I hope they do that. I’m sure it’s not only you who has problems seeing it. It would be worth it for them to upgrade it. But yes. It sounds so good. I use it every day!
Hmm. I didn’t notice any aliasing problems. Also, it was tested by an audio analyst and she couldn’t find any aliasing issues either. It’s got an oversampling switch as well, but I think I forgot to say that and turn it on. But yes. Great price!
Umm, really, really hard to get past the volume changes! As I'm sure you know by now, every single time something is increased with any volume, you inherently like it more. So be great to see volume changes that are compensated with say a simple gain plugin(can put one on the original track as well to make it fair), and change it typed in exact level matches with a meter plugin like Insight or whatever you've got that's somewhat accurate. The change the levels to match in post or whatnot. Also something to consider for music people is the aliasing and artifacting that comes in plugins with "Analog" emulations or saturation. Cause when you put a channel strip on 90 tracks to mimic a Neve console, all that aliasing adds up in a profoundly negative fashion(in the old days it would sound better with zero plugins on the track, and tbh still to this day that's the case with may plugins out there!). Only a handful of plugins are actually worth using, out of the thousands. Some for this very issue.
You’re absolutely right. When I was first playing with it, I was loudness matching but completely forgot to when I made the video. Secondly, the plugin has an oversampling option - which I use regularly. Not anywhere near the 32x oversampling that Kazrog does on their True Iron though.
I picked up this plugin and ran it through plugin doctor. Almost all of the frequencies in the EQ section are accurate. The biggest surprise was how much applying a low pass filter boosted the low end. I was not expecting that from this plugin.
I tried every permutation to get the cleanest box sound and the cleanest signal in that configuration still had significant second order harmonics. I can share the cleanest setup if there’s interested. I can share the dirtiest, I mean most colorful, setup as well.
Impressive, eh? Blew my mind. For $20?
I’m very interested in anything you want to share! Thanks!
@@TheRecordist For a gentle box sound, turn off preamp/compress/EQL and just use Analog flavor and the condition knob. The master gain knob is digital clean. The analog flavors introduce varying degrees of harmonic distortion and EQ roll off on the top and bottom. The condition knob amplifies the harmonic distortion. Here are my findings. All of the frequency roll offs indicate where it reaches -1db and cuts more beyond that. The first db number is the level of second order harmonics at 1khz with the console at new, and the second one is third order hamonics using the aged setting. At about 75 on the condition knob, the second and third order harmonics are the same volume. (tl;dr - third order harmonics surpass second order harmonics around the 45-75 condition setting)
Flavor - Low/High/New(2nd)/Aged(3rd)
None - 19hz/24khz/-49db/-17db
M-Air - 25hz/11.5khz/-39db/-15db
CRN-H - 20hz/10khz/-68db/-17db
Console 1 - 22hz/16khz/-38db/-14.5db
Console 2 - 22hz/16.5khz/-38db/-17db
Fake - 22hz/19.5khz/-68db/-20db
My process would be to decide on these settings first, and then enable the others. Like a lot of console emulations, I suspect the effect of this will be cumulative across many tracks. I'm curious how M-Air and CRN-H both at Aged will fare on vocal tracks.
These are kind of mild compared to what the preamp does to the sound. If you prefer third order harmonics, definitely use the preamp in mic mode.
The EQ section has different box sounds (everything off, EQL on) for each type, but most do less than 1db, except the rolls off -1db at 9khz, and gives a 0.7db bump at 60hz.
Unity gain for the plugin is 0.3db on the master gain. I forgot to do that before gathering all of this information, so all of my measurements are off by that much T_T.
I hope this helps.
I compared this to the Sonimus N-Console plugin, which is what I use on every channel and bus, and there's really only one key difference between the two box sounds:
The Sonimus plugin has a more complex modeling of harmonic distortion. There is a scoop (reduction) in distortion in the vocal range by a LOT, like 60db in some cases. Most of the distortion happens on the high and low end. There's also a crossover point in the order. The low end has more second order harmonics (what I associate as the Neve sound), and the top end has more third order harmonics.
By comparison, the Voosteq plugin has a linear application of harmonic distortion. It's basically flat the whole way up.
Practically, this means the Voosteq plugin will produce more audible distortion in the vocal range. The Sonimus plugin more clean in the mids, but with hella distortion on the top and bottom, especially when pushed.
@@RyanHarris77 this is fantastic information! Thanks so much for detailing this here! It will surely help a lot of people!
I’m curious. Which is your favorite preamp/channel strip emulation on earth - including VoosteQ?
Fantastic info. Thank you so much!
I'm a mixing engineer and after using a lot of plugins, I can say this plugin is maybe the best sounding for the price I've ever seen. Fantastic!
Agreed! It blew my mind’s brain! I just HAD to review it! Crazy, eh? Haha
Came back to this video off of your new spoken word video and have been testing out the plugin this morning! So subtle but it really does add that 3D feel and I love the sound of the EQ too. 20 bucks is a crazy steal for this, plus they have a 14 day free trial. Thanks for sharing this!!
Hey no worries! Really a killer plugin! Cheers!
Man that's probably the most convincing plugin presentation I've ever seen. But then again the plugin does deliver. I'm not really an engineer yet but even i can hear it sounds true. Anyway, great job on the video, the song and performance.
Thanks so much! When I love things, I really love them. Haha. Cheers!
I own it now, sounds just like a NEVE that has been very well kept. I love the sound of this thing.
Agreed! Great plugin!
So, after using it for 2 weeks now, I just came back to confirm once again that this thing is amazing. I was using the Bx_4000E or sometimes the Bx_9000J in my Mix Bus for a final subtle EQ touch, which already sounded great, and then I replaced them with the VOOSTEQ Model N to try it out in the Mix Bus, with the exact same settings and the saturation at 20 (using the Bertom plugin to visually adjust them precisely), and oh man, things immediately went to a different level, everything went into place and sounded so much more open, the low-end sounds amazing and tight, and the electric guitars blew my mind. Everything is balanced and tight without struggling for space. They definitely got this one right. It’s amazing! Just a final note about the saturation, I once read that the Saturation at 20 is a preference by some engineers when tracking or mixing in a Neve. I use that level of saturation in the Lindell 80 and it also immediately sounds amazing, for instance in electric guitars.
Amazing! I’m so glad it’s working out for you! I think it’s such a great plugin! Thanks for the update! Cheers!
I bought it today for $19.90 just after trying it out lol thing is a beast
thanks for dropping some gems
UAD 1073 1084 owner here ,
But this channel strip has that extra mojo 3D sound for $20 🤩
Yep. I own those too! And yep! Crazy eh??
Yeah it truly does!!
This came across my feed randomly and I am wowed by your inspiration from this plugin. The plug-in sounds great, and your song is fantastic. Thanks for great content.
Hey thanks so much! I think you’ll love this plugin! Cheers!
Honestly Tech advice aside, you are like a hot cup of coco on a winters evening. I could watch and listen to your Videos even if it’s not something I’m interested in buying. Very unique !! You have a Robin Williams vibe or is it just me?! Huge fan and great video as always :-) take with a sense of humour and don’t call the Police lol thanks man
Haha. Wow! Thanks so much! What a compliment! It’s not just you. I’ve heard the Robin Williams thing many times. And I am always very flattered to hear it!
Thank you very very much! You made my day! 🤓
@@TheRecordist I thought as much ! You’re a very funny guy and definitely my sense of humour :-) makes the Videos so easy to watch and learn from.
@@paulg3388 thank you very much, Paul! Cheers!
I totally agree with you, this model n just feels(and obviously sounds) so right!!
Exactly! It’s really amazing. It’s fantastic on vocals and on individual tracks. I also use Kazrog True Iron, which is another great one.
Thanks for letting me know!
I’m really impressed. Just bought it!
Woo hoo! I think you’ll love it! Cheers!
@@TheRecordist I do love it. I’m very impressed. Sounds so good man!
Listening on headphones you can definitely hear the grit you talk about. Packed with different flavors.The age knob is very interesting. That acoustic guitar really came alive when the plugin was engaged. So it sounds good on vocals and I am convinced it would do a great job on drums. 20 bucks is insane.
Agreed! It’s a fabulous find!
It really does sound great! 😎
Agreed!
what is a better sounding plugin at any price point?
Wonderful 🎉
Cheers!
To say I can't believe this plugin is an understatement. Absolutely WOW. I have never heard anything like this from a plugin. the space and detail it draws out is off the charts. Amazing review and made it a must buy, but I still can't believe I got the sound of hardware for £20.
I've got seriously back into vinyl in recent years because the analogue sound is incomparable even to Hi-Res streaming. So I tried running streamed audio from my Mac though this and it imparts much of the analogue goodness with nothing other than the Console 1 emulation selected - I nudged the 12k up a few dB to my own taste, but this thing is awesome. Now I'm wondering how I put this on my streamer output...
Your mind was blown! My mind was blown! We’ve both got blown minds!
Oh man. I’m not sure how to add that to a streaming output. That’s a great question. I wonder if anyone else here has some ideas.
Thanks for watching!
Oh and by the way, I reviewed a mic last week called sE Electronics sE4400. The sound of that mic seemed to tame the digital harshness of 1s and 0s when I recorded with it. Check out the song I wrote for it and recorded using that mic: social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=W-sl8lkgs7ufTmJ1PiXSLg
It’s got that analog feel. And I used the Model N just to give it that final analogue sizzle.
man, your commitment to a plugin made me subscribe ;). the song was nice!
Hahaha. Thanks! Cheers!
Great review, reminded me that I had actually bought this a while ago and kinda forgotten about it. Yes, I have Plugin Acquisition Syndrome.
I also love the song!
Hahaha. Yes, I have the same issues. I have massive stockpiles of ones and zeros just collecting digital dust. I’m with you!
And thanks very much!
that Console 1 “analog flavor” option sounds so ludicrously good that I had to mop a few times under my studio chair. 😂
Hahaha. I know EXACTLY what you mean! Hahahaha.
Totally hidden gem. Thanks.
That’s what I thought too! Cheers!
I downloaded the acustica gold plugin while it was free last year. I tried using it a few times but I honestly wasn’t impressed lol. I’m reading some of the comments and ppl swear it’s the best sounding emulation lol. I beg to differ! I’ll reach for the UAD , Lindell 80 & noise ash version before using the acustica version. I definitely paid $20 for the VoosteQ & I must say it’s the best investment I’ve made far as audio! The 3D character it added to some of my old mixes….Mind blown 💨💨💨💨💨
Hahaha. Couldn’t agree more! I also see so many people talk about the Acoustica Fire The Gold plugin. I, like you, downloaded it when it was free and wasn’t impressed either. Sure, it’s ok. It’s not bad. But just ok.
The Model N Channel blew my mind the same as you! That’s why I had to make this video!
Thanks for the great comment! Cheers!
@@TheRecordist 🥂!!!!! Thank you for shedding light on this plugin & its functions! Just verified that I made the right decision 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@@DigitxlRxse woo hoo! You’re very welcome! Cheers!
No recuerdo haber visionado nunca un vídeo tan fantástico como este hablando de un plugin. Ha sido una experiencia genial.
Te saluda un nuevo suscriptor de tu canal.
Regards from Spain.
Muchas gracias! ¡Y a ti por suscribirte! ¡Bienvenidos y felices fiestas!
Greetings from Canada!
I acquire plugins when necessary and not because of trends. I can definitely say I’m very intrigued in the model N, and will be singing LOW FI - HIGH LOWS forever now 😆. Great lyrics my brudda! The song’s a hit really! 🔥🔥🔥
Hahaha. Awesome! And thanks so much! A lot of people are saying the same thing so I just released that little mini song on all the streaming services. I’m not sure which service has it up and running but here’s a link to all of them: social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=m6q_eeAjvCnvg6aqYynnbg
Thanks again! Cheers and happy holidays!
Amazing song 😊! This is a great plugin!
Haha. Thanks very much! And I fully agree! It’s one of my favorite channel strip plugins!
@@TheRecordist Same here. I freak'n love it.
Great video, you have a brilliant presenting style - instant subscribe! I’ve had this plug a few weeks and love it too. Your song sounds very REM… good work 😊
Hey thanks so much! And what a plugin! Cheers!
Luna makes all my emulations sound good but this one really stood out. Nice!👍🏾
I agree! But this one and Avalon 747sp by Kazrog blow my mind! Cheers!
Another awesome review! I've gotta pick this one up. Sounds great!
Pretty cool you mentioned Kazrog, I love their True series of plugins and their amp sim as well. Would be interested in a TrueIron or TrueDynamics review at some point. A lot of people are using them strictly for music but I find they can work on voice pretty well also.
Cheers.
I LOVE True Iron. I use it every time I do something not related to reviews. I will absolutely review it soon! Cheers!
For $20, I can't afford to not get it. I usually just use the controls in FCPX but this does some things for me. Coming from playing with audio in the 1970's and 80's, it's an interface I can relate to. Yes, the difference between "off" and "on" comes through quite nicely. I love what it does for the sound. It puts us "there" with the sound, so that we are not just listening to it. We are in the room with the sound, where the sound is. I love it. FANTASTIC SONG! The lyrics were so spot on and I can see how they just fell into place. "A Grit that Curls Toes." Oh my.......soooo seductive. But will the wife understand it? I mean....it's just sound, right? Ugh, will they ever understand?
Hahahaha! I know exactly what you mean! Hahaha.
Thanks, man!
Yeah, when I saw the extremely competitive price, I became very interested....
"But will the wife understand it?" 😀The same here. Love your comment. Hit's it right on the spot. And yes regarding the sound and positioning the Mix using this plugin is absolutely great.
@@TheAragorn09 - I'm glad that question is relatable to more people than just me, lol. Thanks!
Just came a cross your channel thanks so much for this I love music and I’m hooked on getting that 3d sound in the box I purchased every plugin I see on RUclips and only keep about 5 out of. 100 this one is a keeper more hidden gem plugins pleaseeee
That’s fantastic! I’ll be sure to do more hidden gem plugins in the future! Cheers!
Jeez, you quite the songwriter... thank you for the song :)
Hey thanks so much! It should be available on your favorite streaming platform this week! I had a lot of requests for it. Haha. Cheers!
that flat ac gtr sounded great at the jump!
Thanks very much!
im a BX fanboy, fan of the TMT stuff its magic...
but boy is this VoosteQ a vintage dirty maker in the right way
i do Dub Techno Ambient stuff and this PlugIn helps alot, its realy authentic
im a gearslut with way to many plugins, but never again without this Dirty Japan Ronin Sword
Isn’t it just amazing? Like what the shart is going on there?? Thanks for the comment!
If you do a full tutorial of how to use it perfectly,
I would be ready to pay for it!
Hmm. That’s a great idea. Let me see what I can do. Thanks!
Thanks for the tip!
You’re very welcome!
Song is a hit
Hahah. Well thank you for saying that! I wrote and recorded it in an evening. Cheers!
Nice video mate test it and bought it instanly an awesome channelstrip one of the best very organic, musical and has that vibe and 3D the compressors sound and act like the real thing doesnt chop the highs like most digital ones, the EQS are faboulous very musical sounding the 12K on model 84 is killer as you say the lows are punchy the preamps are awesome and gain compenseted so you dont fool with volume increase for sure my go to channestrip since i bought it the introductory price is no brainer excelent plugin from Voosteq i cant recomend this thing enough., once again brilliant channestrip a secret gem!
Woo hoo! I couldn’t have said it better myself! That’s exactly what I thought! The unity gain on the preamp bit was a nice touch and I realized just now that I forgot to say that! But I’m glad you love it! Cheers!
I've tried just about all of the Neve plugins, and the best one I've heard would have to be the Acoustica Audio Gold 5. But I'm here to tell you this VoosteQ will get you close to it at a fraction of the cost.
Oh I forgot about that one. That’s another great one. I also really love True Iron, but that’s a whole other thing. Not a channel strip.
Same here. Gold is the best, but I don't use it anymore. Too heavy and glitchy. Arturia is okay
@@astrarivm Arturia is more a very light active eq. My penetrating mid range boost of choice
I found voosteq poorly optimized. Will try again. Gold eq great but the compressor sucks
@@Rhuggins I would say the Gold 5 compressor is adequate, but it’s not nearly as good as the EQ. The gold 5 EQ is outstanding and probably one of the best EQ’s that I've heard on a plugin.
Bought it. I love it 😁👌👍
Awesome! Glad you love it! Cheers!
This has to be first plugin that has a song about it I will buy just because of the song
Hahaha. Well thank you very much! I write songs about all kinds of mics and plugins down here. We all float down here.
Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone. Had it on Trial, for about 30 seconds, bought.
Hahaha. Amazing eh? That’s what I said! But you got it. It’ll be our little secret. 😉
Please review Plugin Alliance LTL Silver Bullet MK2
Hmm. I think I might already have that. I’ve ever tried it. I’ll make a point for trying it out. Cheers!
What are top plugin recommendations these days, fancy doing a round up video? Oh, did you hear the Arturia Pre 73 as well, would love to know how it compares for you
Hey there. I do have some favorites. I’ve planned on doing a best plugin video in November.
For now, I’d say:
Soothe 2
Model N Channel
ToneBooster Compressor 4
Waves Clarity Vx
Waves Curves Equator
Kazrog True Iron and Kclip 3
That’s off the top of my head. I’ll get more into it in the video. Cheers!
I was thinking maybe you haven't used UAD's neve 1084 / 1073 enough but then I see you using Luna 😂 Damn. I wish you compared them.
Also, two things; you didn't use the mic input for vocals? & That little 'IN' button next to the on button is the bypass, bypassing avoids that harsh click / lag you get as the plugin turns on.
I'm glad I came across this. Also, my guess is it's pronounced "Voost Q" (silent e? I don't know 😭)
Haha. Yep! I own every single UAD Unison pre and channel strip. I really do like the UAD 1084, but it doesn’t have the 3D sound as much as the Model N.
I could make a comparison short video. I’ll see what I can do.
And you might be right! The E might be silent! Good call!
@@TheRecordist interesting! so this is better than the UAD 1073 (which has been seen as gold standard neve emulation for years). Have you also tried the noiseash stuff?
Cakewalk by Bandlab comes with excellent pro channel built in.
Oh very good! It’s all about what works for you! If you enjoy it, awesome! Cheers!
Do you actually know that it's your fault that i stumbled across this plugin? 😀 I got lot's of VST Comps, but this one hit's the nail for my taste and usage. Since i can not afford the real Hardware Masterclass Stuff, i am always looking for Plugins which are able to make the Mix sound oldish and warmer. I was aware "not another Comp". Fortunately there is a demo with a straightforward installation and i was gobsmacked after hearing it in action and for about 20 Euros ... man - what a great deal. I combine this plugin with a Tape Simulation and it's fantastic on the Masterbus too. Thank's a lot for this great review and very good Video quality (in Picture, Sound and appearance).
Hahaha. Sorry! My fault! Hahaha.
It’s great isn’t it? A really cool cheap plugin!
Thanks for watching! Cheers!
thanks!
You’re very welcome!
lol the song sounds unironically good.
Haha. Thanks so much!
This does sound great.. Did you use it on bass ?
Agreed! And yes I absolutely used it on the bass.
Hey! It's been 9 months. have you beaten it thus far? Curious if this is still held in your regard?
For a digital emulation, I have not found a better one yet. I still use it almost every day and still recommend it almost every day. It really does sound real.
3d is a great word to use
It is! Just perhaps a bit overused on RUclips. Haha. Cheers!
🤣Love the song 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much! It should be released on your favorite streaming platform this week. I thought, why not? Cheers!
SOLD
Woo hoo!
it's a good plugin....a little odd and quirky but you can get some really nice full roughness/ toughness out of it.
just the way it looks says it. i like it but i don't think it's the best channel-strip but is it even 2024 yet? definitely worth what they're asking. i REALLY like their other plugin Material Comp...maybe even more so....surprisingly useful....and just plain surprising.
Yes. I have Material Comp. I have yet to play with it. Why are your favorite settings?
i've probably only used it 5 times but each time i was surprised at it's diversity of functionality....like you could really clean a thing and give it focus...or you could also gently mangle things even rhythmically. that groove knob is pretty 'groovy'....less than 17 bucks? it's pretty crazy. very stable interface....i liked it a lot each time i used it.
seems like a real good company as long as they don't start upping the system-requirements.....very stable on mac os 10.13.6. @@TheRecordist
@@planetclay awesome. I’m getting into it next week. Thanks for letting me know!
Release the song please...lmao..U just got a new sub
Hahah. Thank you! If you think I should release that little ditty, I’ll do it. Haha.
I released the song I made about the Lauten Audio Atlantis. You can stream it here: social.tunecore.com/linkShare?linkid=xu5ihbuS1ojcGT7aRJGkdw
Look out for “Model of the N” coming next week!
Cheers!
“The possibilities….”
Hahaha. You KNOW it!
Acustica Audio Glod 5 is easly the best out there!
Hey. Perhaps what you say is correct. In my opinion, they’re incredibly close. It’s hard to pick a winner, but not impossible. If you look at some comments here, you’ll see some share your sentiment and some do not.
But one thing is undeniable: $20 is insane for this plugin. Haha.
Cheers and happy new year!
@@TheRecordist I just buy and tried Model N and its also quite good!
@@RaunoPaananenAudio woo hoo!
@@TheRecordist And nice song!
@@RaunoPaananenAudio thanks so much!
Plug has good sounds (demoed it), but it's incredibly dark and hard to see. So much so that I can't use it. Strange choice, because the gui is pretty cool otherwise.
Oh. That’s too bad. You must have a very dark monitor. You should email them and tell them that. Maybe they’ll add a brightness dial in future updates.
I did suggest it to them awhile ago, but not holding my breath. My monitors are calibrated for professional color grading work, and this plugin is just very dark compared to OS, DAW, other plugins etc, so the contrast makes it difficult to see it, particularly in the daytime. Sounds great though!@@TheRecordist
@@FreakinOutOnAudio oh. I see. Yes. It is a darker plugin than most. It would be a simple “light mode” addition. I hope they do that. I’m sure it’s not only you who has problems seeing it. It would be worth it for them to upgrade it.
But yes. It sounds so good. I use it every day!
Very ugly interface and some aliasing problems on highs, but sounds okay overall. Good for this price.
Thanks for showing!
Hmm. I didn’t notice any aliasing problems. Also, it was tested by an audio analyst and she couldn’t find any aliasing issues either. It’s got an oversampling switch as well, but I think I forgot to say that and turn it on.
But yes. Great price!
i just hate that skeuomorphic stuff.
Ah yes. You and White Sea Studios agree! I don’t really care either way. If it sounds good, that’s what I’m after.
Umm, really, really hard to get past the volume changes! As I'm sure you know by now, every single time something is increased with any volume, you inherently like it more. So be great to see volume changes that are compensated with say a simple gain plugin(can put one on the original track as well to make it fair), and change it typed in exact level matches with a meter plugin like Insight or whatever you've got that's somewhat accurate. The change the levels to match in post or whatnot. Also something to consider for music people is the aliasing and artifacting that comes in plugins with "Analog" emulations or saturation. Cause when you put a channel strip on 90 tracks to mimic a Neve console, all that aliasing adds up in a profoundly negative fashion(in the old days it would sound better with zero plugins on the track, and tbh still to this day that's the case with may plugins out there!). Only a handful of plugins are actually worth using, out of the thousands. Some for this very issue.
You’re absolutely right. When I was first playing with it, I was loudness matching but completely forgot to when I made the video.
Secondly, the plugin has an oversampling option - which I use regularly. Not anywhere near the 32x oversampling that Kazrog does on their True Iron though.