Auto gain on output by holding shift + input knob. You really need to read those instructions LOL. This is a good sounding plugin.

@johnisrael5183

2 ай бұрын

PINK 4 9(LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED FULL API BUNDLE) by Acustica Audio...is onsale...for $69 the Whole Weekend Its live analog sampled from the visionary 1608 console and 551 EQs and API 575 on Strip and API 2500 on individual Comp.......alot more true the Hardware than this...... *****ACUSTICA AUDIO SALE ON PINK 4 LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED BUNDLE ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT********

@TheBumblebee84

2 ай бұрын

as the first thing that hits an MS or ST mic setup works amazing as a channel plugin. i checked with scopes and they simulated fluctuations independently for L/R so it adds a bit of width always. the compressor is also sublime for most materials. as a channel plugin for mixing works perfectly also.

I think what‘s important to note from time to time is that there are two pulsars: Pulsar, who make Mu, Massive and 1178; Pulsar Modular, who make P42, P44, P11 Abyss and now the Sidecar. What’s even worse is that their logos are quite similar.

@SergioFrias

3 ай бұрын

+1 for this ,is very misleading between both developers

@johnisrael5183

2 ай бұрын

PINK 4 9(LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED FULL API BUNDLE) by Acustica Audio...is onsale...for $69 the Whole Weekend Its live analog sampled from the visionary 1608 console and 551 EQs and API 575 on Strip and API 2500 on individual Comp.......alot more true the Hardware than this...... *****ACUSTICA AUDIO SALE ON PINK 4 LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED BUNDLE ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT********

@voinrima

2 ай бұрын

oh jesus...

It does have auto gain. You just have to hold down the shift key when turning the knob.

@AndreaDeBernardi

3 ай бұрын

FYI does not work with mouewheel

@kenmadewell6202

3 ай бұрын

Mine does

@johnisrael5183

2 ай бұрын

PINK 4 9(LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED FULL API BUNDLE) by Acustica Audio...is onsale...for $69 the Whole Weekend Its live analog sampled from the visionary 1608 console and 551 EQs and API 575 on Strip and API 2500 on individual Comp.......alot more true the Hardware than this...... *****ACUSTICA AUDIO SALE ON PINK 4 LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED BUNDLE ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT********

It’s a great bundle, it really smoothes high end, also it can bring out some deep low end without sounding muddy. One of the best for a small set up acoustic music for me. I only can tell from what I do mainly. Top plugins!

@johnisrael5183

2 ай бұрын

PINK 4 9(LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED FULL API BUNDLE) by Acustica Audio...is onsale...for $69 the Whole Weekend Its live analog sampled from the visionary 1608 console and 551 EQs and API 575 on Strip and API 2500 on individual Comp.......alot more true the Hardware than this...... *****ACUSTICA AUDIO SALE ON PINK 4 LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED BUNDLE ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT********

That is a very smooth digital top end boost and a warm bottom end.

Knobcloud? It’s been up for years.

@CedricPytelRagtimeStudioUk

3 ай бұрын

That's right a second hand plugin market does exist....

@johnisrael5183

2 ай бұрын

PINK 4 9(LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED FULL API BUNDLE) by Acustica Audio...is onsale...for $69 the Whole Weekend Its live analog sampled from the visionary 1608 console and 551 EQs and API 575 on Strip and API 2500 on individual Comp.......alot more true the Hardware than this...... *****ACUSTICA AUDIO SALE ON PINK 4 LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED BUNDLE ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT********

If you would have just watched the short video where he explains it, you wouldn't have wasted your time (or others) being frustrated about autogain and not knowing what does what. The 2 channel / 8 channel knob allows you the option of different amps in the 8 channel mode. Perhaps they assume if you are going to pay more than a 100 for a plug in that you will actually take the time to learn what it does by reading the manual instead of criticizing the art in the marketing.

RTFM before making videos 😜

@johnisrael5183

2 ай бұрын

PINK 4 9(LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED FULL API BUNDLE) by Acustica Audio...is onsale...for $69 the Whole Weekend Its live analog sampled from the visionary 1608 console and 551 EQs and API 575 on Strip and API 2500 on individual Comp.......alot more true the Hardware than this...... *****ACUSTICA AUDIO SALE ON PINK 4 LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED BUNDLE ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT********

When you crank input you should use with shift key for input+output gain compensation ✌🏼

@INeedsMoneys

3 ай бұрын

Of course he didn't do the research before judging the plugin... 🤦

@basbakker

3 ай бұрын

I was just going to add this comment. Should we tell him about marcs dogs too?

@SG-4u

3 ай бұрын

He refuses to read manuals or learn about products before he gets online to spout misinformation. That’s his thing.

@Arkayem

3 ай бұрын

@@SG-4u Misinfo? He said it doesn't have autogain on the final output of the plugin...and it doesn't. lmao

@imdurc

3 ай бұрын

​@@SG-4u If that's the case, he's doing himself and his audience a disservice.

Bro i just demoed this and fell in love. Something that stood out to me is how little understanding you had of the plugin when you used it. Do you read the manual at all? If you're not, then you're just creating misinformation. My man, that isn't good for the audio industry. I know you want to have a positive impact on the audio plugin industry right? Then you have to at least put int some groundwork on the plugin before recording. You have a big influence now, use it for positive! Don't convolute the space with low-effort vids that create misinformation. Be better!

@RealHomeRecording

3 ай бұрын

He doesn't read the user manual for two reasons: 1. His snake oil reviews have always been first impression hot takes. 2. He gets comments left on videos like yours and mine, which push his videos higher in the recommendation algorithm. My best performing videos are where I was unintentionally ignorant on topics. Tons of negative comments and dislikes but also lots of views.

@Barncore

3 ай бұрын

Makes sense. Sounds like the death of audio youtube to me, lol @@RealHomeRecording

@sub-jec-tiv

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, gear-tubers have *one job*… and that’s to know what they’re talking about while recommending/not recommending something. Not even bothering to glance at the manual before making a video they will be paid for by KZread means they’re simply not doing their job. Nowhere but KZread can you show up for your job, do it wrong, and still get paid. This is why i rarely pay attention to Wytse’s opinions, because he doesn’t always know what he’s looking at. He often makes assumptions and gets it wrong. It must drive the developers nuts.

@rick_amsterdam

Ай бұрын

Except this guy does def know what he is talking about. He might be a weirdo haha but he knows his analog tools. I think that gives him the confidence (righteously so) to not read the manual and just shoot at whatever comes his way more so for entertainment purposes which sometimes turn out to be a dud and mostly turn out great :) - I don't think he is necessarily spreading misinformation... he is entitled to his opinions and ways of making videos.. like it or not.

@Barncore

Ай бұрын

@@rick_amsterdam Being experienced with analog isn't relevant. If you're using the plugin wrong and then form your conclusion about it on a public video then you're spreading misinformation about it. It's not the only time he has done it

Keep avoiding to read the manuals so that more of your followers will have no clue about the tools you review while I'll be a better mixing engineer than most (because I do read the manuals LOL!)!!

That sounds really good! Subtle, but very open and sweet.

11:10 There is no auto-gain. Compressor always have a listen side chain to the raw signal and then applying compression unto the processed signal. I know it is not conventional, but this worked splendidly for this workflow.

Isnt The kvr marketplace exactly that? Used plugin licenses for sale??

3:48 The old interface actually have less contrast than the new one, because the dark background is lighter. And the lighter image in bright light, as you have there, is always easier on the eyes. So otherwise you're correct, but you just got the high/low contrast the wrong way.

Just to clarify that Pulsar Modular is not the same as Pulsar Audio, which makes their Manley emulations and the Bison Echorec (amongst other things). What is it with audio companies having similar-ish names? =D

@MaxEibel

3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I was slightly confused because I quite like pulsar audio

@roberthanzl8294

3 ай бұрын

But Pulsar Modular do have a few very good plugins too in my opinion.

@ZiadSidawi

3 ай бұрын

Pulsar Modular was registered several years before Pulsar Audio and you can verify that through posts on Gear Space on the P900 Modular Synth.

@marmotman

3 ай бұрын

@@MaxEibel Yeah, I'm a big fan and just from the GUI I could tell this wasn't Pulsar. This is very meh.

@massivebeatzz

3 ай бұрын

Well Pulsar is a name you can't protect - just like the "Sun:=" or the "Moon". Both companies are amazing European companies. They should merge, lol.

2nd song is "The Meerkat" by HATAMITSUNAMI if anyone else enjoyed that funk.

Sounds spectacular.

They were referring to the Waves summing process where you have to add a plugin to the end of each channel, and then one to your master bus. I've only seen a Brainworx channel strip that has summing built into it as far as other channel strips.

On the other video by MDN I believe I saw him use autogain for the input. I think you have to hold shift at the same time?

@soulballet

3 ай бұрын

i guess he jus jumps right in 😂

@LanewoodStudios

3 ай бұрын

@@soulballet yes it’s kind of the way Wytze does these reviews. See if the controls are easy enough to use without a manual.

@johnisrael5183

2 ай бұрын

PINK 4 9(LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED FULL API BUNDLE) by Acustica Audio...is onsale...for $69 the Whole Weekend Its live analog sampled from the visionary 1608 console and 551 EQs and API 575 on Strip and API 2500 on individual Comp.......alot more true the Hardware than this...... *****ACUSTICA AUDIO SALE ON PINK 4 LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED BUNDLE ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT********

There are (effectively) gain reduction meters - the red line on the main meters is output and white is input which gives yo a good idea of what the compressor is doing.

Great review. What oscilloscope/tool are you using in 12:32? Thanks in advance

I really miss your old and honest snakeoil videos from the past 😢

@campar1043

3 ай бұрын

he's being honest in this one

@Shane-zo4mg

3 ай бұрын

He's just a little less disrespectful haha

@TheKule1

3 ай бұрын

How is he being honest? He missed most features of the plug-in? You can not give an honest of a plug-in without know how to use it. twisting a few knobs 5 or ten minutes tells me nothing.@@campar1043

@sub-jec-tiv

3 ай бұрын

He didn’t really recommend it by the end.. but he generally liked the sound of the EQ. Don’t know what you were hoping for, maybe more shouting?

@Serallin

3 ай бұрын

Kind of honest, with a LOT of sugarcoating.... He used to be raw/blunt/open about it in the past. This days, he's holding himself back a LOT. As can be seen in the comment - some people actually bought the sugarcoated part - as if this is a legit plugin. Yet, it's snake oil - especially for the price (at max 20$ would have been okish). Which bluntly put.... is misleading.

I bought a few console plugins, because I love how they look. In all honesty though, I do feel like they're the most snakeoilish of all plugins.

It would be interesting to compare P11 Abyss against Kirchhoff Cenozoic and Acustica Audio Tiger

Great video as usual!! And this plugin has amazingly great 'character'. It may not be for 'everyone'... but it is definitely very nice-sounding, in its own way. In a world where there are numerous plugins that can fill possible gaps where this will not... this definitely has its place. 🙂

That eq is excellent

Mark Daniel Nelson is very creative mixer and does some great tutorials.

Hold shift on the input for autogain:)

Thanks for the video, Pulsar Modular are making great plugins, their Abyss compressor is awesome. Need to try this out to make my own opinion✌🏻

great vid as always 🤗

a bit weird, but you can see the gr of the comp by looking at the FOUR needles and the differences between them (there are two needles on each meter)

The musical performance was so great, it's hard to even tell if the plug in is good or bad. Kudos to the bass player!

I just watched the video by Marc Daniel Nelson and hoped that you would also do a review, and here it is. Today is really my lucky day.

@metalman3227

3 ай бұрын

Marc reviewed it because he is co owner of it

This was completely pointless. Don't "review" it if you don't know how to use it.

@johnisrael5183

2 ай бұрын

PINK 4 9(LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED FULL API BUNDLE) by Acustica Audio...is onsale...for $69 the Whole Weekend Its live analog sampled from the visionary 1608 console and 551 EQs and API 575 on Strip and API 2500 on individual Comp.......alot more true the Hardware than this...... *****ACUSTICA AUDIO SALE ON PINK 4 LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED BUNDLE ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT********

@georgwalt7978

2 ай бұрын

the algo got your attention. job done. money earned.

@njm2557

2 ай бұрын

@@georgwalt7978 No, I watched because his previous reviews about plugins that interested me were halfway decent, but seeing he's just using the algo to get clicks I haven't watched a video of his since and don't plan to any time soon.

If you hold down shift while you change the knobs, it does autogain.

I came here from MDN's video and was screaming at myself as Wytse screamed about autogain :D Always a good laugh. They could've made it more apparent, for sure.

@metalman3227

3 ай бұрын

FYI just for full transparency Marc reviewed it because he is co owner of it. Getting. KZreadr to put their name on it certainly helps sales

Interesting review WS. As a designer-mind I have to agree, those '3D' pictures of digital gear, is ridiculous. It says a lot about the gullibility of people. (probably beginners in audio). The stats will prove to have higher profit is my guess.

Indeed more of the same. I don't need channel strip number 21. A studio can afford only one desk in general so in the DAW it should be the same if you are really about emulating analog times.

I really love the sound of that compressor. Has a nice squishy / gooey sound that i'm always searching for. It suited that song perfectly too. I guess it's the plugin for my taste Pulsar Modular make really good stuff. I use their P42 saturator on every mix. Their Abyss compressor sounds so good too, but the UI is complicated/confusing, i resisted buying it for that reason. This Sidecar plugin seems to bring Pulsar's analogy sound to a more simple UI, and i am absolutely here for it. Def gonna demo it

@massivebeatzz

3 ай бұрын

Man Abyss - is truly an Abyss....Knobs with dials around them, and a slider sticking out on the side....Looks uber cool, sounds great - but man, easy to wreck a mix or master very quickly.

You chose a peaceful response I see. You could have really went in on the ‘better high end’ than analog claim.

That's a lovely warm groove! - apart from Darude - who's the artist?

there is 2nd hand market in the KVR forum

This might be my favorite version of Sandstorm so far (the first example)

Someone should open up a second hand plugin market

@igelhaft

3 ай бұрын

Knobcloud, KVR forum, Gearspace classifieds, etc.

@roberthanzl8294

3 ай бұрын

There are already a few. Specially on Facebook.

Exactly....Ive already got Nebula API EQs...API 527, 525 FET and API 2500 Compressors, Pre Amp, Thrust and Acustica Audio PINK4....this is "OK" but....not really "Neccesary" He should have done SSL......it would have sold like "Hot Cakes" at least you could use a better Low DSP SSL strip for Mixes and Masters

@johnisrael5183

2 ай бұрын

PINK 4 9(LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED FULL API BUNDLE) by Acustica Audio...is onsale...for $69 the Whole Weekend Its live analog sampled from the visionary 1608 console and 551 EQs and API 575 on Strip and API 2500 on individual Comp.......alot more true the Hardware than this...... *****ACUSTICA AUDIO SALE ON PINK 4 LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED BUNDLE ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT********

I guess you have to use shift to get auto compensation.... The processing does seem pretty high quality... Analogue vibes. Send pretty musical to me.

And the screws are in a different position between both ui styles, clearly this proves that something was switched out :D

Those 3D renders are hilarious! It’s a thing you often see with software too, it’s a digital download but yet they show a 3D render of a cardboard box from back in the day when software was actually distributed on physical media. 20 years ago a market for second hand plugins could have been feasible but it would all have been software packages with cd’s and documentation.

@CaptainProton1

3 ай бұрын

You could say the same about makeup and Lingerie on pretty women....without it you can still get there functionally ....but with it it's so much nicer :)

Hold down Shift when driving the Input and the Output fader will reduce.

Well, it's VERY expensive. But i. Had my studio cans on during the video and the lush sound does impress me a lot. As i work most within (classic) rock and pop, i would welcome it as a present😅

So really quick. "Better" for the eq is when you use a real 5500 eq you will at times get a honky and harsh tone when driving the eq. It's why I went for a 560 graphic eq over the 550b. I didnt like the high end when driven hard. They change how it interacts and makes it less harsh. Comparing it from my waves or uad api its smoother but man i love thay 560 hardware. I need to get like 10 of those 😂

Bro you can semi-auto gain by pressing shift key while turning input gain

2 different sets of converters. *Not modulation styles to modulate the anologness

There actually is a second hand market place I will try finding it again

It sounds vibey

What Microphone is that?.

more cool options on the update.

There might be to many, but not for me, I ditched UAD (didn't want use their hardware any more). I ditched waves for their custom unfriendly update plan, I dont use Acustica audio I dislike how their software installs and works, take sup a lot of room and is to heavy on the CPU. I ditched Slate Digital, didn't like their rack format and loading times.Sometimes I use the Plugin Alliance API Channel strip, but I don't have a standalone EQ. I miss it sometimes, so this might be it, especially as it has 4 bands, if only I could buy the standalone EQ it would be a no brainer.

@massivebeatzz

3 ай бұрын

Love it! Ditching all the money traps one by one. I have a few videos about that on my channel.

@brianlespoir6287

3 ай бұрын

@@massivebeatzz I'll check it in my coffee break. Thanx

My new years resolution is to not buy any more plugins this year and this has made the choice quite easy. Thanks but no thanks.

I love it when a KZreadr points in the air and whatever video link they THOUGHT was going to be there.... wasn't. Yeah. There was no summing video link.

@CIPHER7968

3 ай бұрын

There was for me so... 🤷‍♂️

@massivebeatzz

3 ай бұрын

correct, none for me.

i liked the camera switch very much. Maybe consider trying it out more often. It makes the Video more dynamic in my opinion. Love The Video. Greetings from Germany.

I got the w495 eq for free, and I paid for pulsar massive. Both are nice plugins. I think in this case, I’ll stick with Sonimus for console emulation.

@timgreig1704

3 ай бұрын

This isa different company, Pulsar Modular, possibly the best sounding plugins currently available.

@RyanHarris77

3 ай бұрын

@@timgreig1704 ah my mistake. That’s a bold statement!

Hey, just for you to check: The levels in this video are rather low (Intro-Sound, Speech), peaking at circa -10 dB. The music is way louder and even peaks higher than the speech.

You should know Knobcloud…. It’s a second hand plugin marker powered by Thomman

Yes

189$ The price of some whole DAWs or plugin suites, for this? I mean come on...

@aceyage

3 ай бұрын

The guy making them has an overinflated ego and their stuff is 99% marketing hype.

There are second hand license market places. Some are on forums some on facebook etc. What do you mean with 'keep pushing!' You mean like on the bus or in a queue at the super market? I hope not. 😄

The most interesting part of this: The 2nd-hand Plugin Market. Does anyone know of one, and should one exist?

@jimslominski8006

3 ай бұрын

There are some groups on Facebook. The biggest drawbacks are the limitations imposed by the software devs. For buying the prices are usually reasonable but for selling it's almost not worth it in some cases. It really depends. It's definitely worth trying though.

@williammindreaders1029

3 ай бұрын

Knobcloud

@G_handle

3 ай бұрын

@jimslominski8006 That was the case years ago. Wondered if by Now someone would have cracked the code. Seems almost criminal to sell a product that can't be re-sold or transferred.

@G_handle

3 ай бұрын

@@williammindreaders1029 Haven't heard of it. I'll check it out. Thanks.

@jimslominski8006

3 ай бұрын

@@G_handle The boards are current and active, and many devs are allowing re-sales but with money penalties

I sold my Arturia V-Collection, but I agree that there is no huge second hand market. iLok even charge $25 per transfer!

@fruitproof115

3 ай бұрын

Where did you sell it? I would love second hand plugins since they are exactly the same...

@ManuelMarty

3 ай бұрын

a local online portal for classifieds

Dripping in Snake Oil

There’s A LOT of plugins I’ve purchased that I don’t use anymore……A LOT…..wish I could sell those licenses too

@williammindreaders1029

3 ай бұрын

Knobcloud

@joeclarmusic

3 ай бұрын

Knob Cloud

This plugin is fantastic....... at giving you a small amount of low end extension, width and sheen. If you're after that kind of refined but arguably small impact - it's pretty awesome. Not a necessary purchase at all - and for most folks, not doing much that's obvious to hear. I'll grab it because I'm an audio nerd and love those little details. But lets be honest - the difference a summing mixer makes is also small. To folks who can hear it - it's awesome. But to the rest of the world - who cares? Same with this plugin I think. I dig it. Bit pricey though - agreed on that.

@robcoshcreative3611

3 ай бұрын

although - using a mid-side tool to widen a little, a little eq bump around 40hz and side eq bump around 80-100hz and it's pretty hard to tell which is which. (that's using 2ch, Willie and Line amp in, no eq no comp). Hmmm.

I like the conclusion part, totally agree

Reading the manual is important. Lol

Maybe you could make "My most often used plugins" video?

@johnisrael5183

2 ай бұрын

PINK 4 9(LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED FULL API BUNDLE) by Acustica Audio...is onsale...for $69 the Whole Weekend Its live analog sampled from the visionary 1608 console and 551 EQs and API 575 on Strip and API 2500 on individual Comp.......alot more true the Hardware than this...... ***ACUSTICA AUDIO SALE ON PINK 4 LIVE ANALOG SAMPLED BUNDLE ENDS TOMORROW NIGHT****** GET IT WHILE YOUR CAN...ITS USUALLY $200 ITS BASICALLY API HARDWARE ITB

Auto gain and a MIX KNOB for the compresor !!!!

there are many 2nd hand plugin marketplaces :)

It adds nice color. However, I wouldn't spend anywhere near $189.

I can't even remember what the original version of "Sandstorm" by Darude sounds like.

@massivebeatzz

3 ай бұрын

really? You're in for a treat. As annoying as it can be, and hence one of the top Dance hits of all time.

1:20 Dan Warroll knocks on the studio door.

Small point: We need a moment of silence at the beginning of the video - I seldom get to hear the first few words!

The screws are so rusted out you can’t remove the faceplate. Tough to repair🥺

Hold shift for auto gain.

You should review real phones 2.0 new version

Da Rude Quintet - Sandstorms On My Mind

12:54 So then, does that make it the Sauce Boss?

Can all the people commenting that he didn't "use it properly" or "doesn't know how to use it" please explain what he was supposed to do with it? And what do you think summing is?

It has Autogain

"Old" means the interface has more contrast for old people, like you are!!! Badoom TSSSs

Defenetely license market for pre owned licenses exist. Legit Bought a lot „second hand“ licenses already. You can sacs some money doing that

@PeterPan-lu7cw

3 ай бұрын

*save

It seems to sounds good

This company gives me bad vibes but I find the way this looks/works surprisingly appealing, it's well-done skeuomorphism - 'realistic' enough to aid use but seems designed to work well with a mouse and screen. If it was $50 I'd probably go for it even with their overblown ad copy about emulating magical DACs and such. I know developers gotta eat and if they can sell enough at $200 to keep the lights on good for them but I can't wrap my head around paying that for a luxury plugin.

I thought for a second he was going to say the old user interface design sounds different.

Hold Shift to gain comp

Hold shift for auto gain

At the end of the day, it's another channel strip. I'm sure Pulsar did really fine work, as they usually do, but on this front, I'm good and this didn't offer enough to make me buy it

Don't forget, if you're not a pro, you'll need magic plugins to be a pro.

Yes there absolutely are.

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