No way is the first example level matched, lol!
SOFTUBE Bus Processor
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- KVRian
- 761 posts since 5 Oct, 2020
looks cool, but there should probably be an upgrade price for owners of icons. That just came out and this compressor should be part of that bundle imo. It will probably eventually go on sale for 40, 50 or 60 like other softube stuff though
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- KVRAF
- 16399 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
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- KVRian
- 808 posts since 10 Sep, 2015 from You haven't unlocked this character yet
I really like what Softube did on this.
...and the electron responded, "what wall?"
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- KVRist
- 280 posts since 6 Jun, 2003
Solid release. Pretty great character and polish compressor as long as you don't overdo it (like most things). The additions can help streamline and not have to use other processors for finishing touches. Very easy to go too far on the 'air' band, width and saturation. Just a very small amount goes long way if you already have a well-balanced mix. Pretty smart choices all around. Only gripe so far is I don't see a shortcut (e.g. ctrl or alt plus click) to default a knob/setting aside from double clicking and using a numerical value, but I might be overlooking something.
Softube generally don't quickly discount things, so the $89 intro w/ coupon probably won't be matched any time soon.
Softube generally don't quickly discount things, so the $89 intro w/ coupon probably won't be matched any time soon.
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- KVRian
- 1390 posts since 16 Jan, 2018 from Portland, OR USA
I just used it on a rock song I mixed yesterday. I replaced all my usual multi-tools for bus(s)es (presswerk, pro q3...) for this new thing and the truth is that I like it better now. Not a huge difference but it sounds great and it was soooo easy.
“In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded.”
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- KVRAF
- 40266 posts since 11 Aug, 2008 from clown world
It's like a luxurious bus with gum on the seats to glue everything together.
Anyone who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.
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- KVRian
- 808 posts since 10 Sep, 2015 from You haven't unlocked this character yet
There's a discount code "ONTHEBUS" floating around which drops the price down to $89 on the Softube website. They might void it soon, but it worked a little while ago.
...and the electron responded, "what wall?"
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- KVRAF
- 40266 posts since 11 Aug, 2008 from clown world
It came with the email: Save on the intro price. Use promo code ONTHEBUS to save an EXTRA 10%
Anyone who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.
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- KVRAF
- 4712 posts since 26 Nov, 2015 from Way Downunder
Sorry to 'Compsplain' something to someone with thousands of posts and history here - I assume you know exactly how compressors work, but your statement doesn't make sense. It's not actually gain-matched if it's quieter, so just up the output until it's the same loudness (not peak level) as bypassed, then compare. Without additional makeup gain applied, compression will always lower the perceived volume.
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- KVRAF
- 4970 posts since 26 Apr, 2007 from Noosphere
Obviously, I matched them, so that the meter would show the same values. In fact, I did the comparison having another demo plugin (Sonible smart comp 2) and it maked the perceived loudness louder. But anyway, I will repeat the test today.MogwaiBoy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:48 pmSorry to 'Compsplain' something to someone with thousands of posts and history here - I assume you know exactly how compressors work, but your statement doesn't make sense. It's not actually gain-matched if it's quieter, so just up the output until it's the same loudness (not peak level) as bypassed, then compare. Without additional makeup gain applied, compression will always lower the perceived volume.
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Played i little more. Nice plugin. (Though is does make things quiter at the same volume, but this is not a huge problem). Daw sync is awseme for dance music (1/4 tempo). "Air" is good bonus.
(Though, for my stile, IK Comrexxor still can't be beaten)
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- KVRian
- 761 posts since 5 Oct, 2020
Bought it, its exactly what I've been looking for - a high quality, analog bus plugin that can go very subtle and add glue/depth while still sounding clear and upfront, keeping the punch of the transients and not overly colouring the whole mix. SSL plugins are generally good for that but this is the best I've tried (not 100% sure its an SSL though)
