Arturia FX Collection 6

[nirm123]

Only on KVR can you post in a thread about how you notice that you don't see much discussion on these plugins relative to others, and some guy comes in saying "Not true! People thought very highly of them seven years ago."

The reason you keep coming up with laughable theories is your lack of understanding of basic terminology. 'Has been the case... since the three compressors' doesn't mean it happened seven years ago; it means it started then and has continued ever since.

Let the search button be your friend, it helps to eliminate BS claims.

[telecharge]

I'll chime in with my 2 cents. Anecdotally, from reading comments and reviews for years, Arturia's effects are well-regarded, but not necessarily best in class. Like their instruments (which are more frequently considered best-in-class) their effects are mostly emulations -- not really breaking new ground.

I would also submit that there is a different dynamic with Arturia because they are considered "Big Audio" and buying the collection is a value proposition, similar to Native Instruments, IK Multimedia, Waves, Universal Audio, etc.

[concealed identity]

Only on KVR can you post in a thread about how you notice that you don't see much discussion on these plugins relative to others, and some guy comes in saying "Not true! People thought very highly of them seven years ago."

The reason you keep coming up with laughable theories is your lack of understanding of basic terminology. 'Has been the case... since the three compressors' doesn't mean it happened seven years ago; it means it started then and has continued ever since.

Let the search button be your friend, it helps to eliminate BS claims.

Aww someone's a little grumpy today! I wish you the best of luck with starting fights on the internet

[concealed identity]

I'll chime in with my 2 cents. Anecdotally, from reading comments and reviews for years, Arturia's effects are well-regarded, but not necessarily best in class. Like their instruments (which are more frequently considered best-in-class) their effects are mostly emulations -- not really breaking new ground.

I would also submit that there is a different dynamic with Arturia because they are considered "Big Audio" and buying the collection is a value proposition, similar to Native Instruments, IK Multimedia, Waves, Universal Audio, etc.

I should clarify that I never said their effects aren't well-regarded, just that they're not really brought up very often- even the dedicated threads like this are more about the pricing than anything else.

But I think you're right, if they're not best-in-class then maybe they're just not the first plugins a lot of people think of bringing up when talking about their favorites. The new tape plugin certainly seems to have a lot of buzz around it though, so I guess in such a saturated market a plugin needs to be in that top tier of quality (no pun intended, I swear)

[telecharge]

But I think you're right, if they're not best-in-class then maybe they're just not the first plugins a lot of people think of bringing up when talking about their favorites. The new tape plugin certainly seems to have a lot of buzz around it though, so I guess in such a saturated market a plugin needs to be in that top tier of quality (no pun intended, I swear)

The cool kids spend a lot of money on FabFilter plugins... or nothing for Airwindows

[oobesan]

I'll chime in with my 2 cents. Anecdotally, from reading comments and reviews for years, Arturia's effects are well-regarded, but not necessarily best in class. Like their instruments (which are more frequently considered best-in-class) their effects are mostly emulations -- not really breaking new ground.

I would also submit that there is a different dynamic with Arturia because they are considered "Big Audio" and buying the collection is a value proposition, similar to Native Instruments, IK Multimedia, Waves, Universal Audio, etc.

I should clarify that I never said their effects aren't well-regarded, just that they're not really brought up very often- even the dedicated threads like this are more about the pricing than anything else.

But I think you're right, if they're not best-in-class then maybe they're just not the first plugins a lot of people think of bringing up when talking about their favorites. The new tape plugin certainly seems to have a lot of buzz around it though, so I guess in such a saturated market a plugin needs to be in that top tier of quality (no pun intended, I swear)

I was going to start a thread about MixDRUMS 6 months ago, because it's an extremely useful and good sounding channel strip. The workflow is incredibly fast and goes on every drum and percussion bus I have. I have never understood why it never got any love on KVR. So many mediocre plugins get so much attention here, it's mind boggling. Meanwhile, something as good and cheap as MixDRUMS ($29 to anyone who already owns some Arturia products) gets zero attention.

[elxsound]

I'll chime in with my 2 cents. Anecdotally, from reading comments and reviews for years, Arturia's effects are well-regarded, but not necessarily best in class. Like their instruments (which are more frequently considered best-in-class) their effects are mostly emulations -- not really breaking new ground.

I would also submit that there is a different dynamic with Arturia because they are considered "Big Audio" and buying the collection is a value proposition, similar to Native Instruments, IK Multimedia, Waves, Universal Audio, etc.

I should clarify that I never said their effects aren't well-regarded, just that they're not really brought up very often- even the dedicated threads like this are more about the pricing than anything else.

But I think you're right, if they're not best-in-class then maybe they're just not the first plugins a lot of people think of bringing up when talking about their favorites. The new tape plugin certainly seems to have a lot of buzz around it though, so I guess in such a saturated market a plugin needs to be in that top tier of quality (no pun intended, I swear)

I was going to start a thread about MixDRUMS 6 months ago, because it's an extremely useful and good sounding channel strip. The workflow is incredibly fast and goes on every drum and percussion bus I have. I have never understood why it never got any love on KVR. So many mediocre plugins get so much attention here, it's mind boggling. Meanwhile, something as good and cheap as MixDRUMS ($29 to anyone who already owns some Arturia products) gets zero attention.

It would be a good thread to start and I’d be interested if you do, especially as a user’s thread vs a general one where the price dominates the discussion.

More than a few topics morph into best plugins and price discussions, but not nearly as frequent about use.

[telecharge]

I'd be interested, as well. I'd like to know how MixDRUMS compares against Ableton Drum Buss, SSL Native Drumstrip, and the like.

I don't remember hearing about it, or if I did, it didn't pique my interest.

[jens]

$29 to anyone who already owns some Arturia products

nah...

[DCrown]

Nothing fascinating about it as it's simple not true. Their plugins are being mentioned a lot here, also in gearspace, and are considered among the best in the industry. They first released the "3 filters you'll actually use", back then they weren't being taken that seriously which is justified as till they got to ms-20 their filters weren't really good, but when they got to the "3 compressors you'll actually use" people around here and in gearspace thought that they were amazing and favourly compared them even to softube and UAD, and that has been the case with the 3 modulations, the reverbs, bus effects and basically most of what they released since the 3 compressors.

C'mon pleeeeeease, Arturia FX good???
FX collection might be a nice, low priced opportunity for beginners, but
especially as far as the compressors are concerned there are a hundred better alternatives and their reverbs are not worth even been mentioned, cuz there are many devs who produced better reverbs and Arturia 's synth emus are also not amongst the best ones.

[zvenx]

Personally I don't think their dynamic or equaliser plugins are uad or softube quality yet. But I love their modulation effects and their lx 24 reverb is excellent.
I definitely think they make much much better fx than synths.
rsp

[SiliconDeath]

I like these individual effect plugins from Arturia, I think arturia makes amazing effect plugins (far less "hit & miss" than their synth plugin line-up imo), pres filter and comps all great. But I think what's missing is some general purpose "multi effects" plugin. Like I know it might cannibalize a little bit, but don't make it have too many detailed knobs, leave some of the features slightly barebones (just not not too much, but still enough to warrant purchase of separate plugin), and I'm sure they'd have a winner.

I've grown to respect Arturia's algos in their effect plugins, and it would be really nice to see them make some multi effect plugin with those algos for multiple stuff in one box. If it has to be a modular plugin where you unlock modules you already own as a separate plugin then that's okay too, if it means they get to have more controls that way (win-win).

[thievedletter]

Personally, I think Arturia has some of the best user interfaces in the game. I know that isn't something you can hear, but they are really nice in that way. They even have built-in manuals and tutorials, which is pretty awesome. Also, some have suggested settings, like the 1176, which is kinda a step beyond simple presets. Handy for people who need it.

Still haven't figured out why I can't pay using PayPal though...

[Funkybot's Evil Twin]

Don't forget: Arturia doesn't code all the FX in house. The Pulsar people (not Pulsar Modular, just regular old Pulsar), who release highly regarded FX of their own, are behind several of the Arturia plugins.

There's decent to good stuff in the collection. The Memory Man is fun, the compressors are pretty good, that new tape is alright. I really like the Efx like Refracts and Fragments, ColdFire and Tube-Culture are good, and the modulation plugins are some of my favorites.

There's a lot I don't use and stuff I never even touched. But there's also really high quality stuff mixed in the collection.

[VitaminD]

Still haven't figured out why I can't pay using PayPal though...

Maybe you have some broken 'connection' to Arturia already setup in your Paypal account? There is a way to link sites/stores I know; I cleared out a ton of links awhile back. That or maybe a cookie issue?

Otherwise I wish I could help. I used PayPal though just fine to upgrade.