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I absolutely love my Maag EQ4M!!!!! Couldn’t live without it !!!!

Oh, yes! Congrats for the Maag EQ! Awesome stuff!

Hey congrats on the new eq’s. I just want to say I love your channel and I think you’re awesome.

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🤘

Great explanations of usage! Congrats on the new gear, too. Cheers!

Congrats for your new gear!! I would like to hear a comparison between the Mäag Plugin and hardware. 🤗

Can’t wait to see next video.

Great D! Looking forward to these reviews 🤩

I've used the plugin EQ4 for years on individual tracks and on the mix/master bus and I love it. I'd be interested to hear a direct comparison between the software and hardware as the EQ4M has been the piece of gear that I've been toying with the idea of getting for a long time.

Congratz 😃❤️ I have the same Maag EQ in my rig. It sounds awesome😃🔥

Great purchase 🖤 Look forward the next video. “M” edition has 18v rails which gives that extra headroom and a 15khz setting on the air band not present on the 500 series

FIRST!! I appreciate everything you do with this channel it helped me out tremendously with my mixing and mastering endeavors. Thank you so much! Oh and by the way that unit sounds amazing as it should!

really appreciate : big thanks for all your energy & explanations : big up

It's not just gear heaven, you have the best taste in gear man! Dream setup really

Yeah okay but the real question is, does Bella like it 😄 because now for me that's the ultimate feedback

@ArielNora

2 жыл бұрын

That! I bet she does, because, colors!

@rrs731

2 жыл бұрын

+1, we need to know David, or I ain't buying :D

@MeanTrainingMachine

2 жыл бұрын

She's got the last word, the Spacecraft was her favorite and that was 🤩 :D she's got good instinct

@trashunicorn2308

2 жыл бұрын

😆 need to know too

@ollykramer3673

2 жыл бұрын

I wanna know which one she prefer between this and the symph, I can't buy both

Good for you David.

Hi Just Got The Heritage Audio Today Just Love It

I love the maag4 UAD plugin

Great choice

I have a Maag EQ2 for my vocals. I use it with my Avalon vt737sp and i like the texture those 2 do to my vocals

We need a video battle of the plugin VS hardware :p (in blind test would be even better)

What a great video, as always. This question arises to me: if you had to choose between a single hardware Eq, the Maag or the SPL, which one would you choose? I am not referring to which one is better, but to which one contributes more or is "more replaceable" by plugins. Thank you, a hug,

Badass bro loving these new toys.

I have a pair of eq2 I use for mastering. They sound amazing

OMG, stop it! You're killing me!! 😆

@vaughnmiller4371

2 жыл бұрын

For sure. I'm dying over here.

Awesome, have many good years of using it ! The 500 ver lack the megical 15k air point. according to some "old and old" online pro aduioers it's the 12 -16k range of all time classic "air band circuits" that usually bring that coveted immediate listener / costumer response. It also lack the input Atnn. According to those same "old and old" audio onliners the NTI had ( and pardon me for my ignorance ) some sort of resonant / resonating feedback topology / characteristics / circuits ( my ignorance !) that could either got it litteraly and physicaly burned if used incorrectly or not buy the manuel by apprentices / wanbee soundmans and other inferior studio mammals. Or when applied by real studio engineer produce devastating resonance as affect on source that usually was blended parallel to the source. It's a dark art of playing like a teenager with High End oneofakind EQ, only very few that know to explains and demonstrate it are in listed in the UN save audio engineering organisation commitee - does the maag share those characteristics ? Do you take / make any usage in that ( allegedly) phenomena ? personally i would put it in my living room unconnected just to look at it and meditate ! Be blessed and prosper !

Is the maag a great option for RnB Hip Hop? and when you dont have any analog eq which you will choose would be interesting to know🤔

I just managed to purchase one in perfect condition via eBay for 1500 USD, used it in my latest mixdown/master and am super happy 😎 just wow!!

Stoked for you! I've had my EQ4M for a couple years and I'm in love with it. Lives on the Mix Bus. The AIR band is like nothing else.

Always been keen on this one but I could only get one stereo EQ so I went with the Drawmer 1974.

can you do a video comparaison betwenn maag plugin and maag hardware (with of course the same settings) ? thanks

Wow !!! Is real !!

maag is really good on the air highs for me

Hello David, thanks a lot for all your work ! Could you please give us the link to the video in which you explain the importance of the headroom difference between two processors?

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

Here's someone who knows a lot more than me and explained better, my buddy Joe

@jlr9682

2 жыл бұрын

@MixbusTv I guess you forgot to paste the link 😉

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

@@jlr9682 i always do lol that's when you know I'm doing tags instead of my assistant

@jlr9682

2 жыл бұрын

@MixbusTv so much to think about at the same time. I understand, don't worry 😉

How are your experiences with the maag after a while? Would you recommend it on the mixbus? Is there a reason for no review yet? Thanks!

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

I like it, it's a luxury item tho', I wouldn't name it among the essential, at the same time nothing sounds like it but I use it more in mastering than mixing, it might end up on the 2 bus twice every 10 mixes, more often it ends up on two mono channels or a stereo group. I also have many other eq's so there's that. I don't review it because I don't have time :D

Side note, the 2.5k is still a shelf, and the. Slightly different than the air 2.5k

WOW! ®️❤️✈️

Hey bro question I got the api5500. I do have the Scott red dot now which help with the highs will the maag eq be better for trap and Edm and pop ? I do love the heavy lows and mid on the api I just need your thought on this I’m also liking the highs on the bax eq

@mixbustv

Жыл бұрын

Probably. The MAAG is definitely a common sound on pop and trap.

I agree. I love the curves of the plug-in, the 160hz band adds great thickness to individual tracks but the plug-in certainly doesn’t have a tone to it. You can’t hear it in use, if that makes sense. But the Maag isn’t a character EQ by design. It’s meant to be transparent/non-colourful. I’d be interested to hear how different it sounds compared to the plug-in because I’ve heard from many sources the plug-in is so close to the hardware that it isn’t worth owning the hardware (as close as 1% to credible sources)!

@mixbustv

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I thought that too lol until you hear the hardware 😄

@ourmindzdj

Жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv please do a shoot out! Just against the same bands and frequencies as the plug-in 🙏🏻 I’m between this & a API 5500

How are those MOTU converters? I was thinking of getting some of those when I rebuild my studio.

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

I mix and master for a living, if it's in my desk, it's because is top, or I wouldn't use it.

What do you think would complement well the hyperion, know it i have the 542s in the chaîne? Especially for electronic music

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

Symph would be better, color would fit better your stuff and you gotta watch it with electronic music, the highs are smoother on the symph

My “initial” dream job is to be your assistant and learn more 😅❤️🔥

It seems that Saturation is the hardest part to emulate. So far ive only seen like 4 or 5 plugins that are basically an exact match. I would have though that we would have some type of saturation curve display, kinda like our EQs

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

Next video will surprise you then..

@ractorstudios

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv 🤘

@PharaohLawLess1

2 жыл бұрын

Which 5 plugins are those?

Dude were you in the military? Nice shirt.

You must have hardware Dangerous Bax Eq,just for the low and high cuts.

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

I just got the Heritage SYMPH, which is much better

If you want shelves for mastering the Dangerous BAX is great.

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

I just got the SYMPH, much better

Would love to know the order of your mastering chain. The default order anyway.

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

Usually Neve 542's, SSL Fusion, SPL PQ, Wes Audio Mastering compressor, after this there could be another eq, API 5500, SYMPH, MAAG, then Spacecraft last, captured with AD+ Dangerous. Not everything is necessary on all the time nor the sequence

@briancase6180

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv thanks for the info! It's always fun to know what is really used.

Hi Dave need a little help please, I have both the Neve MBP and just got the Maag EQ4. I have a physical mixer (TOFT ATB 32) I want to connect both the MBP & Maag to the Stereo buss. I currently have the MBP connected to the stereo bus and now want to stack the Maag with the MBP what is the best way to go about this? thanks Dave

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

Well you can do it in 3 ways, before the Neve, after or in insert. It depends 1st if you want eq before or after compression, I don't know where the insert is in the path, you should check the manual, I think is fixed position unlike the Fusion where you can swap the insert position. The manual will tell you. You need cables, out of the converter into unit 1's input, out into unit 2's input, out into converter input. If in insert, in of the maag into send, out of the maag into return (of the mbp)

@user-ng8pi3wy7g

2 ай бұрын

@@mixbustv I am considering the Maag EQ4M rather than getting a 2nd EQ4 500. I just watched this video and had the same question that you answered at the end. I also have the Rupert Neve Portico II Master Buss Processor. Would the 500 series at a max headroom of 25db be a bottle neck when pairing it with the RN MBP? I wasn't sure whether I should be trying to match headroom capabilities between EQ's or with all gear in my mastering chain. (I am new to this lol). Thanks in advance

Hey man, Im using those JBL monitors for my mixing. Its the only pair of monitors Ive ever owned. What is your honest opinion about them for mixing?

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

Which ones? there are many. But regardless what anyone thinks, monitors are a very personal choice, if you like em and if your mixes translate well, that's all you care about

@ravenconacher

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv I have the 305s but would definetly like some mid focused monitors like the Adam A series. But you are right its all about translation. Thank you for your answer.

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

@@ravenconacher they are a bit limited for sure, but no you don't want adam, go with Eve any day

@ravenconacher

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv Okay man, I will take your advice. Thanks bro 🔥

😁🙃🔥

So does the headroom really matter that much between the stand alone unit and the 500 series? I raise the question because most AD convertors max at +19 dBu. The MOTU 16a line input is +24 dBu.

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

A converter with +19 max is pretty bad, and yes headroom matters quite a bit

@Ultimate_Wasabi

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv Most RME are at +19 which was something I had to watch as I have an analog chain. That said, I just asked because if the MOTU 16a is at +24 dBu and the 500 series is at +25 dBu, you're going to max out even with the 500 series - so I was wondering how the extra +4 dBu helps? In any case, I know Maag stated that EQ4M is component matched across the channels so it still has a great benefit regardless of the headroom.

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ultimate_Wasabi it also had an additional air band frequency and to put it simple, you don't look at max headroom that way, more headroom=less distortion (the bad kind), see my video here with Joe Vezzetti about my SPL amd 120v rail technology

@Ultimate_Wasabi

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv Thanks for the info! Your channel has been a great help with very informative videos!

My instincts tell me things 😂

Nice, can you change the Q or does it narrows as you boost/cut?

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

Fixed q

The 2 band 500 series has 27! Perfect if you’re looking for just that airband

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, still 25

@kenntakac5034

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv they say 27 on KMR audio page

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

@@kenntakac5034 they're wrong. Maag website is pretty clear and plus, is that 500 format, you can't go past the format limits

@kenntakac5034

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv you´re right, thanks for clarifying things out!

You gonna need more rack space!!!@!! :)

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

I know.. 🤦‍♀️ more than you think actually, you'll see :D

@lahattec

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv Ha!. Nice. :)

@lahattec

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv There will be a wall of gear before long. Sweet.

2.5 band should be a shelf

@mixbustv

Жыл бұрын

Correct

two videos in series without showing of fat biceps muscles in the thumbnail?

Very expensive. Would be nice if you would compare it to UAD plugin

@vibrantog8102

2 жыл бұрын

No need cos it’s going to blow the plugin away and make we plugin owners feel sad 😢

@amazeus1980

2 жыл бұрын

@@vibrantog8102 It would be practical to know plugin limits…that would be very helpful when tweaking and looking for “that sound”. Without knowing limits we might get “stuck’n’tweak”…

@nocuelatio9798

2 жыл бұрын

UAD is not welcome in this channel, sorry

@mixbustv

2 жыл бұрын

I love UAD, I just don't use anything from them because their stuff is tied to the hw and to me that's no-go

@amazeus1980

2 жыл бұрын

@@mixbustv I have UAD pci duo (only two cores) and its now about 10 years old…mostly I run plugins in mono and it is really enough …I leave pc on sometimes for a week long and card is still working. Used is about 100-300$. Most plugins are very cheap on a sale…few years ago I got some even for free because stacking vouchers was allowed and I was just waiting and got about 5 plugins for free. Payed for Maag about 20$, Pulltec 30$ etc. Anyway…UAD Maag sounds way better then plugin alliance. I have compared these. UAD Maag sounds more “round and focused”. If you are not using UAD then you really miss a lot…I got the same “no go” about 10 years ago and now plugin alliance and waves sound 💩in comparison. Seriously…get the cheapest card and wait for sales. You will not regret it.

Fml X2

Maybe you should do a minimum research before you do a comparison? I have done that for you 🙂. - The headroom for the 500 MaagEq4 module is +25db (as correctly you say) - Maag Eq4M have +29 db headroom (as you correctly say) A MASSIVE 4 db difference 🙂 ? What is much more interesting and useful (if I may say) is that the Maag Eq4M has an input attenuator. This is more important than 4 db more headroom. For me that almost made me buy the M and not 500, but then I do have an input attenuator in my insert chain, so then the extra money was a bit wasted. - The MaagEq4MK has one additional Air band frequency, 15k (hardly VERY important.....?) - Yes, the pots are stepped on the 500 All the Best 🙂

@mixbustv

Жыл бұрын

You've done it for me? Lol maybe watch the video 'cause you don't look that good trying to be a smartass repeating what I stated in it already. Good talk 👍

@thematsc

Жыл бұрын

Your haircut don’t compensate for your lack of knowlage. GAS is a syndrome.

So there's no "Swiss knife analog mastering EQ" you're saying that can do pretty much 90% of the job done? What about Manley Massive Passive Mastering version. If someone put a gun on my head and say "choose your Mastering EQ MF!" I would go with Manley first than SPL, if it was the wrong answer and the gun jammed the first time, hahaha.

@mixbustv

3 ай бұрын

Oh yes of course there are "swiss knife" mastering EQs, but mastering is about "no compromise" everything, gear, room etc.. So it's a bit of an odd scenario where you want to do everything with one EQ, that's why you see multiple eqs in mastering studios. With that said, I think versatility is as far as it gets from the MP. It's a great eq, not a versatile eq, not nearly as versatile as the PQ or the Maselec or even a Crane Song. For multiple reasons. But those are usually what you see as "main eqs" because they can do almost everything, then you see colors added to them. Of course, if you ask me the PQ stomps on everything else (or I'd have something else as my main mastering EQ, but... I'm waiting for the Wes TubeEQ which should be here in days and that, I'm afraid, is gonna be a great contender)

@b.hornetiii.6771

3 ай бұрын

@@mixbustv Yeah, I just looked it up this Wes TubeEQ ... From the specs it looks like a winner, I hope you'll do at least one video on it ... I'm curious about the "color" of the carnhil transformer output and overall "musicality" of the eq + transformer combo - if it brings some extra magic to the table. :)

@mixbustv

3 ай бұрын

@@b.hornetiii.6771 yes I'm gonna do the premiere of it. The xformer (red output) is the same at the NGbus. Is quite a thick color, I'm more of a fan of the THD for mastering.

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