What FX plugin bundle best complements logic pro stock FX?
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- KVRian
- 1309 posts since 30 Oct, 2003 from Pacific NW, USA
That's such a subjective question. It may help if you tell us what kind of music you're mixing and what your objectives are.
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- KVRAF
- 8037 posts since 28 Dec, 2015 from Atlantis Island
No, those are abandonware, not resizable and blurry.
Better take Eventide.
https://sonograyn.bandcamp.com/music Experimental Ambient
https://martinjuenke.bandcamp.com/music Alternative Instrumental
https://martinjuenke.bandcamp.com/music Alternative Instrumental
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- KVRian
- 870 posts since 25 Aug, 2019
Definitely not an abandonware, they receive updates and new products are being released.martinjuenke wrote: Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:44 amNo, those are abandonware, not resizable and blurry.
Better take Eventide.
They are not resizable, but sound good. Kind of industry standard (Decapitator/Echoboy etc)
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- KVRian
- 870 posts since 25 Aug, 2019
In July 2023 they released Superplate.
They update their plugins when needed.
Not sure what you are complaining about.
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- KVRian
- 891 posts since 22 Jan, 2022
As an owner of many bundles, I'd probably go with Minimal Audio's.
Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but you'd get a flagship synth and a bunch of FX that can cover both traditional and novel territory. It's the one bundle where I'm constantly using multiple FX in every project.
Might not be everyone's cup of tea, but you'd get a flagship synth and a bunch of FX that can cover both traditional and novel territory. It's the one bundle where I'm constantly using multiple FX in every project.
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- KVRist
- 343 posts since 11 May, 2010
Not sure about bundles. Thinking more about individual effects (which might help decide on a bundle)...
I mostly use 3rd party delays. I don't care for Delay Designer (they need to update that one like they have others) so anything more complex than a simple delay I turn to Valhalla or Replica XT. I do use Logic tape delay quite often.
I use 3rd party reverbs, but probably more because I bought them than any deficiency on Logic's!
I have a couple by Liquidsonics and I use the free Supermassive (really more of a delay) a lot.
(I think a lot of us that have bought "stuff" will want to use it to get money's worth!)
I tend to sleep on Phat FX and Step FX in Logic and I shouldn't. These used to be highly regarded when owned by Camel.
I've started using Chromaglow but I'm not any expert on overdrive/saturation. Not sure how this one compares to others. I do tend to keep the overdrive level very low on it. Phat FX has a number of different distortions, Tape Delay has one, the compressors have overdrive, etc. Again, not sure how well any or all of these measure up to vendor plugins.
Logic's compressors work great for me. Lots of options with one plugin, I love how you can simply switch the type after setting it up. Same for EQ--the good ol channel EQ is what I use for any fixes, while I've been enjoying the Tube vintage EQ for coloration.
I use PA's Lindell 80 channel strip, mainly just the preamp and not much compression or EQ, because I like whatever it adds to the sound. Coloration I suppose. I have other channel strips I convinced myself to buy when I had Plugin Alliance vouchers but that's the only one that gets any use.
As far as "mastering" (for me, always in quotes because I'm a toddler with a lighter when it comes to mastering) I got Ozone 10 when I got Komplete, so I've been using it and not the built-in Logic mastering stuff, or their limiter.
Instrument-wise, I'm a bit more picky. Pretty much all I use is 3rd party, from pianos to rhodes and even to organ (the vintage organ is nice, but B-3x is incredible). Alchemy has great features but I'm not especially fond of the sound compared to my other synths. Of all their instruments, I think Sculpture is the most interesting, but like Delay Designer it needs a gui overhaul IMO. Oh, and Drummer--I love Drummer. it would be the thing I'd miss most in Logic. I don't love the sounds, so I have Drummer drive other drum libraries. This is a bit of a pain when mappings or velocities don't work out of the box, but once you get it working you can save it as a template/channel strip.
I mostly use 3rd party delays. I don't care for Delay Designer (they need to update that one like they have others) so anything more complex than a simple delay I turn to Valhalla or Replica XT. I do use Logic tape delay quite often.
I use 3rd party reverbs, but probably more because I bought them than any deficiency on Logic's!
I have a couple by Liquidsonics and I use the free Supermassive (really more of a delay) a lot.(I think a lot of us that have bought "stuff" will want to use it to get money's worth!)
I tend to sleep on Phat FX and Step FX in Logic and I shouldn't. These used to be highly regarded when owned by Camel.
I've started using Chromaglow but I'm not any expert on overdrive/saturation. Not sure how this one compares to others. I do tend to keep the overdrive level very low on it. Phat FX has a number of different distortions, Tape Delay has one, the compressors have overdrive, etc. Again, not sure how well any or all of these measure up to vendor plugins.
Logic's compressors work great for me. Lots of options with one plugin, I love how you can simply switch the type after setting it up. Same for EQ--the good ol channel EQ is what I use for any fixes, while I've been enjoying the Tube vintage EQ for coloration.
I use PA's Lindell 80 channel strip, mainly just the preamp and not much compression or EQ, because I like whatever it adds to the sound. Coloration I suppose. I have other channel strips I convinced myself to buy when I had Plugin Alliance vouchers but that's the only one that gets any use.
As far as "mastering" (for me, always in quotes because I'm a toddler with a lighter when it comes to mastering) I got Ozone 10 when I got Komplete, so I've been using it and not the built-in Logic mastering stuff, or their limiter.
Instrument-wise, I'm a bit more picky. Pretty much all I use is 3rd party, from pianos to rhodes and even to organ (the vintage organ is nice, but B-3x is incredible). Alchemy has great features but I'm not especially fond of the sound compared to my other synths. Of all their instruments, I think Sculpture is the most interesting, but like Delay Designer it needs a gui overhaul IMO. Oh, and Drummer--I love Drummer. it would be the thing I'd miss most in Logic. I don't love the sounds, so I have Drummer drive other drum libraries. This is a bit of a pain when mappings or velocities don't work out of the box, but once you get it working you can save it as a template/channel strip.
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- KVRAF
- 5271 posts since 2 Jul, 2005
I have and use lots and lots of FX. Without knowing how you feel the logic stuff is lacking it's hard to give any advice. Melda has tons of good stuff for both mixing and sound design. So does waves and arturia and softube.
Don't F**K with Mr. Zero.
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- KVRian
- 744 posts since 15 May, 2003 from R'lyeh
That's a tough one, really depends on what you need. Logic's got most of what you need right in the box, even with its 'vintage' emulations (the compressor is pretty damn good for a 'stock plugin).
I'd say if you're looking for color and more 'vintagey' vibe effects stuff, Soundtoys would be the way to go. On the same note, you could run with an Eventide bundle like the H9 stuff (or Anthology if you got the bucks) for more 'standard' versions of the same type of stuff. Both of those cover a lot of the same ground but I look at Soundtoys as more 'fun' and out there where Eventide would be the 'proper' clinical sort of versions of the same type of effects.
A UAD bundle would give you more dynamics and channel strip options for worlds of 'color' options, along with some rad effects. You could do the same with Softube or even SSL or Waves (if you really want to go that route).
Really depends on what you need.
I'd say if you're looking for color and more 'vintagey' vibe effects stuff, Soundtoys would be the way to go. On the same note, you could run with an Eventide bundle like the H9 stuff (or Anthology if you got the bucks) for more 'standard' versions of the same type of stuff. Both of those cover a lot of the same ground but I look at Soundtoys as more 'fun' and out there where Eventide would be the 'proper' clinical sort of versions of the same type of effects.
A UAD bundle would give you more dynamics and channel strip options for worlds of 'color' options, along with some rad effects. You could do the same with Softube or even SSL or Waves (if you really want to go that route).
Really depends on what you need.
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- KVRAF
- 18005 posts since 24 May, 2009 from A galaxy, far far away
With bundles, there's a chance of ending up with redundancies and too much bloat. Working out what you're missing, or would like to improve upon, then looking to specifically fill those gaps, might serve you better.