SKnote release "Ch5" Classic Console emulation - VST/AU/AAX/DSP

[quintosardo]

Finally Ch5 is out after a long wait. All formats available on http://www.sknoteaudio.com.



Ch5. A Channel Strip modeled after one of the most classic consoles around.
Mic channel. Character. Smooth Hipass and Lowpass.
Four bands of “discrete” EQ for classic sound. “Proportional Q”.
Vintage characterful compressor. Aggressive where needed. “All Buttons In” mode included.
Available as VST, AU, AAX native and DSP for 32 and 64 bit, Windows and Mac systems.
Runs on Avid HDX systems and Venue consoles, too. All formats included.
Useful “Bypass All” button. Bypasses all instances at once fast mix comparison.

MSRP 39.99 USD (all formats).

https://youtu.be/DYtTnGYejB8

[quintosardo]

AAX users: please download it again (both for Win or Mac). A fix in the preamp section.

[quintosardo]

To test the "clipboard preset management" I programmed a "Kick-Drum" preset.

Here we go:

CH5 010000
Fader 0.6222910285 PreGain 0.7349999547 PreVol 0.3149999976 HiPass 0.0000000000
LoPass 1.0000000000 EQ1Gain 0.5900000334 EQ1Freq 0.4749999940 EQ2Gain 0.7900000215
EQ2Freq 0.6800000668 EQ3Gain 0.4949999452 EQ3Freq 0.1200000197 EQ4Gain 0.9499999285
EQ4Freq 0.8899999857 CompThr 0.2449999750 CompGain 0.6449999809 CompComp 0.5199999809
CompMode 0.3333333433 MeterMode 0.0000000000 Preamp 1.0000000000 LoShelf 0.0000000000
HiShelf 0.0000000000 EQOn 1.0000000000 EQInsert 1.0000000000 StereoLink 0.0000000000
BypassAll 0.0000000000 Rls1 0.0000000000 Rls2 0.0000000000 DeEss 0.0000000000

Just select the whole test, right click "copy" and press "preset paste" on the plugin.

To get it working right, two settings must be fine tuned manually:

- Adjust Preamp input gain to get the meter ("VU" mode off) peaking at about -6dBfs.
- Adjust Compressor Threshold to get about 4 dB of Gain Reduction on peaks.

[quintosardo]

Here we go with a "Punchy Snare" preset:

CH5 010000
Fader 0.6109215021 PreGain 0.2350000143 PreVol 0.6750000119 HiPass 0.0000000000
LoPass 0.8500000238 EQ1Gain 1.0000000000 EQ1Freq 0.2899999619 EQ2Gain 0.8199999928
EQ2Freq 0.7599999905 EQ3Gain 0.3700000048 EQ3Freq 0.1200000048 EQ4Gain 1.0000000000
EQ4Freq 0.3199999928 CompThr 0.6299999952 CompGain 0.4049999714 CompComp 0.4750000238
CompMode 0.6666666865 MeterMode 0.0000000000 Preamp 1.0000000000 LoShelf 0.0000000000
HiShelf 0.0000000000 EQOn 1.0000000000 EQInsert 1.0000000000 StereoLink 0.0000000000
BypassAll 0.0000000000 Rls1 1.0000000000 Rls2 1.0000000000 DeEss 0.0000000000

Again, select the whole text. right click "Copy", press "Preset Paste" on the plugin.

Fine tuning:

- Meter (VU off) peaking at about -12 dBfs.
- Compressor Gain Reduction peaking at about 4 dB.

[VariKusBrainZ]

So is this based on some fancy convolution technique?

I've asked in a different product thread but didn't get an answer but based on an old plugin and various posts on the net including a reference to 'smart kernals' it makes me suspect that Sknote aren't all algorithmically modelled.

Can you correct me, this is something that has niggled me for years

[TIMT]

So is this based on some fancy convolution technique?

I've asked in a different product thread but didn't get an answer but based on an old plugin and various posts on the net including a reference to 'smart kernals' it makes me suspect that Sknote aren't all algorithmically modelled.

Can you correct me, this is something that has niggled me for years

Quintosardo from another forum

"It is a pompous name for a math technique similar to Volterra. Gives great dynamic detail and is an effective medicine against staticity, which affects less elaborate techniques. We call it "smart" because it is not based on a black box approach but everything passes through analysis and is completed with parts that overcome specific limitations. So the load is optimized because the resources are placed where they are more useful.
Well, pompous again but this is how it is done "

[soulone82]

I take it that this isn´t as sophisticated as the out of this world Strip2 and therefore doesn´t replace it?

[VariKusBrainZ]

Yup, Ive already read that thread, that quote didnt mean anything to me hence me asking the question

So is this based on some fancy convolution technique?

I've asked in a different product thread but didn't get an answer but based on an old plugin and various posts on the net including a reference to 'smart kernals' it makes me suspect that Sknote aren't all algorithmically modelled.

Can you correct me, this is something that has niggled me for years

Quintosardo from another forum

"It is a pompous name for a math technique similar to Volterra. Gives great dynamic detail and is an effective medicine against staticity, which affects less elaborate techniques. We call it "smart" because it is not based on a black box approach but everything passes through analysis and is completed with parts that overcome specific limitations. So the load is optimized because the resources are placed where they are more useful.
Well, pompous again but this is how it is done "

[mcbpete]

Is the 800k on the hi-mid dial correct or should that be just 800 hz ?

Does anyone know what console this is based on, the 'proportional Q' suggests SSL-G but I'm useless on that sort of thing !

Out of interest I have the wonderful Strip v3, do any of the 8 models emulate the same console ch5 emulates, or is this another model again ? Was it ever revealed what the 8 emulation models are on Strip ?

[Boone777]

Youll find thay answer in the manual or Sknote site.

[mcbpete]

Youll find thay answer in the manual or Sknote site.

Go on then hotshot .... show me exactly where I can find thay answer

[Boone777]

Agree it's not easy to find this is from the manual in the first version I'll try to find the rest:

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Console A - a british tube console has been used
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Console B - a german solid state console has been used

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7EoWU ... sp=sharing

Latest V3 version here; It should be well documented on Sknote's website especially when you try to sell something but no the answer is in the forum here:

Postby quintosardo; Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:42 am
Re: I have a question about strip v3
Hi Sohn!

Adt console
Old Gates channel
Old Neve channel
Ssl channel
1073 channel
Same but with custom emphasis filters
Custom channel (testing our new S-kernels algorithm, currently debugging)
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[Speakeasy]

GUI looks like API550B series EQ and API 525 Comp

[mcbpete]

Adt console
Old Gates channel
Old Neve channel
Ssl channel
1073 channel
Same but with custom emphasis filters
Custom channel (testing our new S-kernels algorithm, currently debugging)

Nice, not sure how long that took for you to find but appreciate it !

[Boone777]

I remembered seeing it thought it was in the manual Quinto sent me. It was true for V2 but not V3. It defenitly needs one but there is another post somewhere IIRC where he describes it.

Honestly what console name it does'nt really mather it's whatever sounds good on the material you are working on. I just put what sounds best and 95% of the time it's console D for me. For the metal I do it fits better. Other console types I used for songs I mixed for friends. It's a big plus to have many different flavours in one plugin.