![]() ![]() At this point, I'd consider it a freeby in the Collection. The King's Microphone: What the hell is this even? I've never found a use for it, but it was an interesting idea and I imagine that Waves learned quite a lot about gear emulation during the process of making it, so why not. I prefer this machine to the Slate VTM emulations (which isn't really fair, since they are "newer" machines). Can be set up to be an excellent flanger with a little elbow grease and aux's. Studer J37: Highly functional tape machine and a brilliant tape-delay as well. This will absolutely get you the ADT sound, but you can't just set it and forget it, you need to dig in and automate the "varispeed" function, dig into the LFO section, and use it exactly like you would the ADT machines in real life. REEL ADT: Definitely better than any of the alternatives. This plugin alone is worth the $299, even though it normally sells for $249. ![]() (I recommend using all of the Console emu's in Dual Mono as well). If just using it as a straight up EQ, it's not THAT special, but the real way to use it is either in DUAL MONO, or M/S. RS56: Originally a mastering EQ, it's quite balanced and very clean (it's passive, after all), with a nice amp stage after the EQ. ![]() lots of vibe to be had in the compressor alone, and the EQ is a beast. Think: Abbey Road record Dark Side Of The Moon first James Taylor record. EMI TG12345: Transistor based console with a hefty load of character. Think: Mid 1960's to late 1960's Beatles and Pink Floyd records. 37-.51 are excellent consoles with tons of tube mojo. Is it "worth" it? For $299? In a word: definitely. I have too many tape sims as it is so not really interested in that one though I may get it just because but, not now. I've demoed the Kings Mic because I was mixing something that had it in there and needed to demo it to see what the client was doing. I have the ADT plugin as well but, haven't had the chance to use it yet. The Softube Brilliance Pack is definitely not worth it IMO.I have the TG12345 and it is incredible but very cpu hungry. Or, you could just buy the J37, use the free ADT, and spend the rest on hookers and blow. If REEL ADT and the rest of the TG12345 Channel Strip is good that might make it worth the money. The TG12345 compressor seems pretty sweet, the RS56 is definitely pretty sweet, and the J37 is killer. I'll add that there's a very good free ADT plugin that some folks say is better than REEL ADT. The TG12345 video demo was pretty impressive, I thought. So, for me, it'd be a question of whether the TG12345 is worth a $120 gamble, and the RS56 can be cool in the right application. RS56 - kind of great, but IMO not as useful as the TG12412ĮMI TG12345 Channel Strip - Haven't tried it, very interested King's Mics - never bothered, seems silly It’s not the kind of compressor you would turn to if you need heaps of control, but it is the type you’d use if your goal is to add weight and presence to a sound in a mix.REDD - Tried it, I'm not into it, but I haven't been excited by any of the console emus Messing with this thing myself, I just love the difference in color it brings to my sound palette. There would definitely still be times that the older design would be more desirable in certain contexts. Although, “improvement” is a relative term. Most likely one of their own that is an “improvement” on the original design. I am sure that the Chandler version might sound perceivable smoother, but their plugin was modelled on a different compressor. It kind of bugs me a little and spend much of my days trying to “educate” people. So this frenzy that people get into over the web of “what is the most accurate” is really built on faulty logic and false assumptions. No two analogue devices sound exactly alike. Oh yeah, the older the units the more deviation you get in the sound due to tolerances, wear and tear and the maintenance they’ve seen over the years. ![]()
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