Hi folks. I realise that all these things are covered elsewhere, but I am looking for a ref point to slim down my ridiculously bloated vstfx folder. I wanna get down to using ONE prog for each of the following categories. That way, I can really get to know the kit, and focus on what really matters, the music, as opposed to trying to be a modern day Eno. So, I would appreciate your feedback as I start to compile the ultimate streamlined daw. (Only vsti native please, I am not interested in DSP cards)

NB: - Cost of these plugins is not relevant - I am working on a project and can manage to wangle the dough if I put the business case together. So ...

1. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND compressor?
2. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND reverb?
3. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND EQ?
4. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND Limiter.

ancoats wrote:

1. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND compressor? 2. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND reverb? 3. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND EQ? 4. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND Limiter.

ReaktorFX. I kid you not.

Or you could try the WaveArts bundle. ( Haven't tried it meself, but have heard good things about it.)

You will get about 20 different suggestions aking a question like that.

... possibly. But I'm looking for best all round as opposed to "best". Obviously all plugs have weaknesses, I accept that, but I need to slim down all the freeware, and budget comercial fx I have, and force myself to work with just one plug for each purpose.

Waves bundles though -are out. I appreciate that they are well respected, but certainly for my purposes, they are way overpriced.

ancoats wrote:

1. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND compressor?

Kjaerhus GOlden Comperessor

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2. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND reverb?

Spin Audio Roomverb M2

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3. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND EQ?

Kjaerhus Golden EQ
or Voxengo Gliss EQ

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4. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND Limiter.

Try Kjaerhus Classic Master Limiter (freeware), Kjaerhus Peak Presser, and Voxengo Elephant - see which best suits you.

The Kjaerhus stuff is available with 30% discount as part of a KVR group buy - but you only have six days left to sign up. Includes Golden Compressor, EQ and Modulator (which is superb also).

http://www.kjaerhusaudio.com/group_buy.php

Full a full featured set of plugs I would also consider adding to your list the PSP Nitro filter (wonderful stuff!).

I would agree with the suggestion to use Reaktor (or Reaktor Sessions). Staple effects from Reaktor and the user community include multiple reverbs, spring reverb, a compressor, and a multi-band compressor that are quite nice. Plus, of course, you'll get access to lots of useful stuff created by users, including some good channel effects, compressors/warmers, some spectral and granular effects, and lots of synths, samplers, and drum machines, etc.

I also recommend Elemental Audio's Eqium and Firium for equalizers. Lots of features and easy to use. I haven't auditioned a lot of EQs, but reviews of Eqium/Firium have been favorable.

Reaktor and the Eqium/Firium bundle were the first two commercial software products I purchased (after Cubase) and I worked with just those tools for over a year.

If price really is no object, I personally would consider the Waves bundle (Gold or Silver) or maybe a DSP thingie, like the Powercore (Firewire, or the compact version), UAD studio pack, etc. Probably not as much fun as Reaktor, but they can definitely be justified to someone who might provide funding for your project, IMO.

Good luck.

-c

1. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND compressor?

Too many choices. All good for different things


2. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND reverb?

I use the one that was made by Ultrafunk - now Cakewalk (but Cakewalk never got in touch when they purchased the rights to the Ultrafunk line of audio effects) - so you should look at another reverb.

3. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND EQ?

Elemetal Audio EQ bundle, http://www.kvr-vst.com/get/639.html


4. What do u think is the best ALL ROUND Limiter.

Elephant by Voxengo http://www.kvr-vst.com/get/589.html

Best regards,

Spe3d

:O)

for the compressor, i love the tc. i just have to say it, it sounds so round and warm to me it feels right to use it almost everywhere : ) i wouldnt trade it for the waves, or tracks comp, but i guess that's just me.

My vote goes for:

Compressor - Kjaerhus GCO1 (seems to be a popular choice, which is good to see).

Reverb - Any of the impulse ones. May as well use SIR and save some cash. I would like to say Princeton 2016, but it's not really an all-rounder. But if you get SIR for free, maybe you can justify the PD2016 also.

Eq - Elemental Audio Eqium/Firium

Limiter - more difficult. Personally I'm quite happy with TLS Maximiser and Endorphin, but if you really want to spend some cash, then probably Kjaerhus PeakPressor.

why not get a dsp card and get rid of the native stuff?

UAD seems t oahve some good stuff and so does PoCo...(and you get some instruments as well)

ancoats wrote:

I am looking for a ref point to slim down my ridiculously bloated vstfx folder.

how about USING THEM innit

xoxos wrote:

ancoats wrote: I am looking for a ref point to slim down my ridiculously bloated vstfx folder. how about USING THEM innit

...er, well, that's exactly what I HAVE been doing. Did you not get my point?

Rather than go through a whole mound of reverbs in order to find "something better" for a certain track, I wanna be forced to fully learn an individual plug. Hence, my desire to get 1 plug for each.

ancoats wrote:

xoxos wrote: ancoats wrote: I am looking for a ref point to slim down my ridiculously bloated vstfx folder. how about USING THEM innit ...er, well, that's exactly what I HAVE been doing. Did you not get my point? Rather than go through a whole mound of reverbs in order to find "something better" for a certain track, I wanna be forced to fully learn an individual plug. Hence, my desire to get 1 plug for each.

but isn't that the point - if you have them already why don't you force yourself to use just one and learn it? Let your ears decide which is best rather than listening to this bunch of monkeys...

CypherOne wrote:

rather than listening to this bunch of monkeys...

now that was funny.
besides, you made point (not about monkeys, about let your ears decide).

however, wouldn't you be badminded today?
if you need a virile hug...

no I'm not in a bad mood today Phil, sorry if I seem so.

CypherOne wrote:

ancoats wrote: xoxos wrote: ancoats wrote: I am looking for a ref point to slim down my ridiculously bloated vstfx folder. how about USING THEM innit ...er, well, that's exactly what I HAVE been doing. Did you not get my point? Rather than go through a whole mound of reverbs in order to find "something better" for a certain track, I wanna be forced to fully learn an individual plug. Hence, my desire to get 1 plug for each. but isn't that the point - if you have them already why don't you force yourself to use just one and learn it? Let your ears decide which is best rather than listening to this bunch of monkeys...

Zzzzzzzzz. See, its downright rude to answer a question WITH a question. I - as the inquisitor - am in possesion of all the relevant facts. You - as the quizzed, are not. You are merely "helping someone with their enquiries".

There are many reason why I am taking this route. And whilst you may harbour a wish to know my bloody life story, other don't. ok?

ancoats wrote:

CypherOne wrote: ancoats wrote: xoxos wrote: ancoats wrote: I am looking for a ref point to slim down my ridiculously bloated vstfx folder. how about USING THEM innit ...er, well, that's exactly what I HAVE been doing. Did you not get my point? Rather than go through a whole mound of reverbs in order to find "something better" for a certain track, I wanna be forced to fully learn an individual plug. Hence, my desire to get 1 plug for each. but isn't that the point - if you have them already why don't you force yourself to use just one and learn it? Let your ears decide which is best rather than listening to this bunch of monkeys... Zzzzzzzzz. See, its downright rude to answer a question WITH a question. I - as the inquisitor - am in possesion of all the relevant facts. You - as the quizzed, are not. You are merely "helping someone with their enquiries". There are many reason why I am taking this route. And whilst you may harbour a wish to know my bloody life story, other don't. ok?

I can be ruder than that twatlips...don't burn your bridges with this thread, you asked for help and then don't like some peoples suggestions, gimp.

I've got an idea for a new thread - "I'm tired of writing music, can someone do it for me?"

CypherOne wrote:

I've got an idea for a new thread - "I'm tired of writing music, can someone do it for me?"

Well, you're a pig ignorant fucker aren't you?

Get off this forum and go tidy yer bedroom ya juvenile wanker.

Alternatively, I could come round and beat your fat nose to a pulp?

Your choice.

he he. I'd say I was more of an ignorant pig fucker but there you go. how did you know my nose is fat?

ancoats wrote:

CypherOne wrote: I've got an idea for a new thread - "I'm tired of writing music, can someone do it for me?" Well, you're a pig ignorant fucker aren't you? Get off this forum and go tidy yer bedroom ya juvenile wanker. Alternatively, I could come round and beat your fat nose to a pulp? Your choice.

Ouch. Sounds like you struck a nerve there, ignorant pig fucker..Maybe you should change your nik in his honor..

once again, pork takes the fall...

ancoats wrote:

CypherOne wrote: I've got an idea for a new thread - "I'm tired of writing music, can someone do it for me?" Well, you're a pig ignorant fucker aren't you? Get off this forum and go tidy yer bedroom ya juvenile wanker. Alternatively, I could come round and beat your fat nose to a pulp? Your choice.

You can come to my house and try that

ancoats wrote:

... possibly. But I'm looking for best all round as opposed to "best". Obviously all plugs have weaknesses, I accept that, but I need to slim down all the freeware, and budget comercial fx I have, and force myself to work with just one plug for each purpose. Waves bundles though -are out. I appreciate that they are well respected, but certainly for my purposes, they are way overpriced.

But if you want THE BEST, start saving your money because Waves is the way to go.

Or borrow from a close friend who has Waves already. Your choice.

overreaction - what does it say to us?

anyway, best plugins and bloody life story, i fail to see the connection.

maybe it's time for a little briefing?

TonyVanMad wrote:

Or borrow from a close friend who has Waves already.

Surely not.

threads like this this always make me think thats it's a shame the nik 'clueless' has already been taken ...

Mr 24 Posts and No Brain wrote:

Your choice.

Hey, he's giving you a choice, thats jolly good of him

for fucks sake ...

slainte rob