Thanks for the review! Glad you're enjoying this one.

@joost3783

2 жыл бұрын

PA there's just one thing missing with this one - rescalable UI & external sidechain, pleaase!

@michaelseifertprofessional9685

2 жыл бұрын

A rescalable GUI for the Elysia Plugins would be awesome :)

@RogerBrenon

27 күн бұрын

@@joost3783 2 years later....... NOPE

Thanks for the love! ❤️ Much appreciated.

the whole elysia bundle is gold .. LOVE THE EQ.. i personaly use this comp in parralel it doing wonder !

This compression is so damn subtle and clean, I'm in love. Thank you for this review!

The soft clip on this beast is almost like cheating

@doktorschosch6676

4 жыл бұрын

Haha dude! I actually bought this one when it was on sale, just for the soft clipper. It works so well on snare drums for heavy and loud mixes.

I like this plugin. No placebo effect going here. It's really tight yet open sounding - if that makes sense. And the soft clipping on this is great - really transparent - use it over a drum bus to help keep dynamic range in your mix

Plugins are the gateway drug for the real thing..

@Euthymia

2 жыл бұрын

For me, it's the other way 'round 😂

your no screws comment killed me lol

I liked your video, I liked the compressor and I love your channel. It just sounds clean and nice almost no matter the settings, and that makes it able to work with your own taste instead of the technical stuff.

My favorite ITB compressor ever. It's on every mix. Solid.

the elysia plugin is perfect. love it on drums or vocals.

Last year during one of PA's flash sales, I was looking at this and the Townhouse. Ended up going with the Townhouse, but I still really like this. First big impression is, even when over doing it, it's still pretty transparent, and at "normal" settings it's very much so!.....hence a mastering comp. and yes, VERY versatile ! "at least they lost the screws".....oh dude! 🤣😂

This sounds so organic, so nice!

I agree. This compressor is unique. My go-to for electronic music as it separates the low end (kick and bass) so well from the rest - even in stereo mode. This is so important in busy electronic mixes. I always test out a few usual suspwcts like the Vertigo VSC-2, Shadow Hills, SPL Iron, Lindell 254/354, Townhouse, PuigChild etc, but the alpha wins most times. It is so smooth.

Of course buttons are king, but I love what they do with this plugin. Use the mousewheel to change parameters while only hovering over the knob you want to turn. No need to klick it first. I think that makes it just soooo much more tactile. Really nice touch :) And maybe some of you didn't know and i got a nice tip for you!

I use a ton of Brainworx plugins when mastering. The Alpha ends up on my chain so often. This thing is absolutely amazing.

This plugin is a beast!!Amazing!

they are awesome for heavy induced mid where midrange frequencies tends to pop up lively in clarity.

Finally thanks! I've been using this one for a while it's very good.

I understand your love affair, from this great review alone. The sound processing is amazing. As a producer, I want access to those tasteful variations. Getting the plug in now!

probably your funniest video yet .. love it and thank you i have been looking for a dual mono comp for a few days now i may buy this one all thanks to you . cheers T

Darude's best version of Sandstorm yet. Stop enticing me to spend all my money on plugins.

Cool video. You’ve got to try more of the PA stuff - it’s all fantastic! Especially the Blackbox HG-2! The Purple and Vertigo stuff is also worth checking out.

I got the plugin since it came out, its the most transparent compressor I ever worked with

Probably my favorite master compressor. So many points of detail that go into it. If you don’t spend time with the manual you’ll probably be standoffish towards it though so read up!

Magic , great sound , great review.

I love the Alpha plug-in. Great you give it a good review.

this is included in a $10 monthly bundle thing along with a bunch of bx stuff etc so pretty sweet

Good review! Thanks.

One of my favourite compressors 👌

It has a bite to it that's tough and tough sounds are the underlying key to Rock and Roll sounds. I own and love this plugin.

Damn you talked me into it. Thank you.

Just received my series 500 elysaia compressor, first vocal was a female and this compressor put her vocal on top and never budged an inch!! What a compressor!

Well put, there is something about this plug-in. I noticed the subtle effect of the Niveau circuitry, and lack of the pump&breath of not hi-passing as well. it's as subtle or aggressive as you want it to be. And well the MS-clearly the best I've ever heard. I feel ya when you were describing the palpable tactile feed back pleasure of actually touching real knobs, and pressing buttons, and ADJUSTING 2 THINGS at ONCE that hardware offers, but I'll take the $10,000-$20,000 in savings that this new world of high quality , oversampled plug ins offer us!

I totally agree with the knobs and feel of analog. I have a lot of affordable but good quality analog gear now and i LOVE the workflow and the way it makes me feel the music and listen more than the looks. but some of these plugin alliance plugins are amazing. try out the purple 77 plugin they make its a clone of the purple audio clone of the 1176

I like this guy's opinion on Plugins, Subbed!

I love the Warm button!

I have the MIX & MASTER bundle, which also contains this great plugin, and many more. I use it a lot. And my genre is folk, light music. But it's usable with many other genres. Thanks for the review. Grtz From Flanders.

Who wouldn't prefer the hardware. The word you were looking for was probably tactile. Though, if I don't win the lottery, I have to stick to digital recreations for the most part. Just because you asked: I liked the video and even more, that you didn't go off the rails with the GUI.

The way these companies model these hardware units it’s literally more accurate than hardware clones. They measure the values of components then digitally copy them. If one were to build a hardware clone all of the component tolerances would then come into play so unless the hardware clone was built entirely out of 100% identical parts as the birth unit then it will sound different. It’s why the UAD distressor is IDENTICAL to a real distressor but a distressor clone is only “pretty close”. This plugin just popped up in my email today.

When it comes to plugins, I think Vertigo Sound VSC-3 and DMG Audio TrackComp 2 are hard to beat. For Vari-Mu, there's DDMF MDE.

@Barncore

4 жыл бұрын

Pulsar Mu for Vari-Mu plugin

Great video as always dude! I have the UAD’s one already. ‘Works fine ^-^!

Plugin Alliance has really unbelievable software! Curious to know what you'd think about the Lindell 80 series emulation of a Neve 8028 desk (that thing has up to 16x oversampling too...)

@jiat_spacejams

Жыл бұрын

I love my mother more, but that plugin comes a very close second ❤️

Could you maybe do a video where you compare one of your analog machines to the plugin version of that unit?

That band has a Cool distortion sound. Refreshing.

Good vid. Can you try the Alpha Mix and the mpressor plugin as well?

This is a big winner by Plugin Alliance... Overall their range of offerings are very good, though there's a few clunkers in there... The new Purple MC77 (1176 clone) is awesome too, and I love the Lindell stuff. PA was my go to until you turned me on to Fabfilter!

always cool to see how much fun you're having at yours. It got me, too. The dynamic sidechain in the SSL 4000 E seems to work similar. Do you know the Townhouse Buss Compressor? This thing is just alien.

I'm down with Plugin Alliance, I think they make good plugins. I love my Focusrite Console plugin.

If you want knobs, is there any reason for not using a midi controller to work the plugin knobs and not use the mouse?

I picked this up on PA for less than $30 yesterday. They have a sale going on ends tonight :) Go get it!!

Thanks for making me aware of this great processor. Last week I combined a couple of voucher coupons at Plugin Alliance and got it for US$15. The also give you a simplified stereo version for using on mix buses, which is a nice bonus. Do you have it yet?

I have the plugin, and it's been a useful one, but the hardware is in a different class. The sound of that total wonder box makes me want to start robbing banks for a living.

it's such a great plugin! wait for sales, it's definitely worth it. fun fact: if you own the alpha compressor, you get a huge discount for the Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A (i could it for $ 129,99, if i wanted…). PA offers several special deals according to the plugs you already own (like… i have the ACME Audio Opticom XLA-3 and could get the Magnum-K comp for $ 99).

you should try POWAIR , probably one of the best software compressors that do something unique

So the Secrets out🥶 this is my # 1 🏆plugin this plugin works for me 100% of the time 🤫

I'd love to see you do a review of the SSL channel strip plugin. Made by SSL.

@nathanbell6962

4 жыл бұрын

The official SSL plugins don't get a lot of love

Serious question... Among all those already excellent vst compressors, where does this one really shine where others can't deliver in that department?

Cool. Now I want one, too. Thanks a lot! 😂😂

is there a pluggin that compare to arcade output for us to use if some of us dont hav output or cannot get it and want a simular pluggin

At about 10 minutes was your 'No Way' moment.

Plugins are very useful sales tools for companies that sell hardware. Not all hardware would make a good plugin but the ones that do (ie - preamps, compressors, EQs, etc) absolutely should be creating plugin versions

Wait for sales!

Thanks again. If you got this PA plugin version of elysia Alpha compressor, great. Otherwise maybe consider an annual bundle, they are giving every penny or even more back to their customers right after bundle purchase to use on future purchases. If you buy on their quarterly sales you could pick this up for perhaps $30 USD or so which would be free if you have credit from bundle deal. Really nice they gave me Karacter for $14.99 today so had to do it. Later!

It's on 24h flash sales sometimes where you can get it for 49 $. Make sure to subscribe to PA's newsletter.

I'm still waiting for the Shadow Hills Snake Oil

can you please review the spl IRON mastering compressor?

how would you compare this with the TC Electronics mastering tool you reviewed a few weeks ago ?

Vertigo sound VSM 2 nailed M/S. It is hard wear though.

I've had this plug for a while, and I spent a month or two just being intimidated by it, and then, when I finally spent time to figure it out, it's a permanent fixture on my mix bus as a "betterizer" plugin.

Which genres would you tend to use it for and which genres not?

I’ll get one with black Friday... Yes I can wait 😇

I finally got this compressor. lol 2 years later, it's still good though.

Just got it!!…… going to need some time to really learn this thing. Super transparent right out of the gate. I foresee the soft clip being very useful!! ;:-) I'm trying to learn m/s processing and mastering, and this will be a great companion on the journey :-)

@Nicholas_PA

2 жыл бұрын

@John Wells how’s your journey? Still using the alpha?

@J-DUB-F1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Nicholas_PA still loving it!.... I'm using it more for the soft clipper. It works so well at giving extra headroom with very little artifacts. I do like that you can push the compression fairly hard and still stay transparent.

@Nicholas_PA

2 жыл бұрын

@@J-DUB-F1 It sounds great when listening to all the demos, no negative reviews to speak of and it’s on sale...I think you helped make my decision. Thanks for such a quick reply!

WHAT? YOU’RE BUYING A PLUGIN???? AND IT’S NOT FABFILTER???? Lol I enjoyed your coverage and this is definitely up on my list now along with the focusrite channel strip which I hope you get to one day!

thx...now i want one, too :D

@troeteimarsch

4 жыл бұрын

omg I just tried out the elysia karacter...just wow! these products really stand out, this clarity and definition, the punch it adds. purely amazing! thanks for reviewing their products!

I have this plugin . UA version. It is great. I keep imagining the 10k hardware ...

Today (2021/2/7) it's on sale on Plugin Alliance for just 39.99$. Among current formats (VST, AAX native/DSP) this plugin is available in TDM/RTAS format as well. However, looks like TDM download has only MIX version of plugin and missing MASTERING version. Cheers. S

Do they give you the rack screws when you BUY the software? That would be cool then everyone would know if you bought it or were a cheapo.

Have you guys seen the *new reverb by IK Multimedia* where they packed only 12 impulse responses into a shiny interface and try to sell that for *150 bucks* ?

Hello May I ask Do You still hold on to Your Karakter ? Thinking bout getting one in 500 series and Im very interesed about Your opinion after You had some time with the unit!

What do you think about the Shadow Hill compressor in comparison to the Elysia Alpha?

i've had this (plugin of course) for a year - im so happy with it, i think its very versatile and use in not only for mastering, but also as a buss comp

I thought, how much could the hardware version be? Then I looked it up. Crikey!

Plugin Alliance often has sales and I pitched up one for $49 today.

@Skylabz604

3 жыл бұрын

Just got it for $14.99. lol. They had a special sale yesterday and I also had a coupon from before. Great company.

Plugin Alliance has the best plugins hands down.

@RevJ7

4 жыл бұрын

Only because they offer Unfiltered Audio stuff. I'd never touch anything else they got.

@chrischoir3594

4 жыл бұрын

Better than fabfilter?

@JamesMalcWood

4 жыл бұрын

Acustica are the best.

@DHOTS2007

4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesMalcWood acustica is a CPU hog to me :(

@SoundsBy80K

4 жыл бұрын

dont forget universal audio

gotta get the hardware in there for review!!!

what's your beef with fancy GUIs ? As long as they sound great isn't that the point ?

Hello bro, first of all thanks for all i learn from you!! Really is a lot! man, did you tested the xpressor? Would be great to compare the alpha plugin with the xperssor (in hardware) I had it and was mega clean, and i had to sell it, but im thinking in buy it again.. Apart of the price, you feel there is such an epic big difference between the alpha and the xpressor?? its a good question i feel.. heheh Thanks again!

Check out the Ueberbig preset. Pretty crazy. It opened up a whole world of possibilities I never thought a compressor could do. The only reason to get the hardware is if you want to use it in a live setting and don't have an Apollo. The alpha mix/master, museq, and mpressor mix/master are all incredibly good. Sadly, I got the Plugin Alliance versions before I got my Apollo. So the only way I can use them in real time is (supposedly) with LUNA, which I won't use because it requires iLok, and iLok is pure evil! I'd love to start an industry-wide boycott on Avid/iLok. The UAD Fairchild 670 sounds gorgeous, but it can't do anything close to what the alpha can. I'll usually use it on mix busses and use the alpha on the master buss unless there's something that screams out for Pro-MB. Hopefully this is your first step toward realising that the difference between analogue and well done digital plugins is so insignificant that it doesn't even come close to justifying the expense, lost time, and maintenance that analogue gear requires. Companies like elysia, Klanghelm, SPL, and brainworx, to name a few, have really limited the need for hardware to live audio processing. UAD have removed even that limit.

Ive a eureka and never had an assignment to use it.

On sale today - $39.99 for 48hrs on Plugin Alliance website.

It's a phenomenal compressor. It would be nice for them to update it though as it came out ages ago and could probably be improved

@neovxr

4 жыл бұрын

not sure because it is wanted for the bad-ass sound it delivers already, and has the mid-side and parallel options already. perhaps not too much to do.

@nichttuntun3364

4 жыл бұрын

@@neovxr it's - considering it's software - lamely played out GUI wise and doesn't use possibilities software provides.

@codgerfiasco

4 жыл бұрын

@@neovxr It was released 2011 I think? I don't pretend to know much about these things but I was thinking that the techniques plugin programmers use to mimic hardware have improved in 9 years. I could be wrong.

@neovxr

4 жыл бұрын

@@codgerfiasco are you all sure it is identical with the 2011 version? it may have been transparently optimized, with code that runs even faster, when also the CPUs have multiplied their capacity since then. but technically, in theory, it has been possible since long, to simulate analog electronics meticulously, also Waves did this with a certain valve preamp. thus, almost every aspect of the sound itself has been achieved already. but it used to be way too slow for real-time applications. that is, until recently, when systems became more powerful, and processing-code got optimized and partially outsourced to the new GPU generation (engineered to run games graphics). this is the main reason for the current boom of emulations. it's not theory, the math has been developed since many decades. it is more about engineering, to simplify things smartly, and get away with it, having a useful result of say.. 98 percent. (Waves gave away the 99.9% version for free, but made a commercial 98% version, that can be used in many track instances without driving the system into fatal congestion.)

@neovxr

4 жыл бұрын

basically i see two fields of competition. a) to emulate classic analog gear that basically does not change (but some modded versions will come up also), while newer hardware gear is digital inside already, so practically nothing to emulate, just to license the algorithm, and b) totally different innovation, e.g what zynaptic do with their spectral and AI processing, open field for very ingenious ideas.

I use the plug all the time. It sounds fantastic, but the gui is horrible for me. I can't read anything on the front. So I have my own preset that ends up on everything.... But it sounds really good!

Horridoh, could you please review Audified TNT Voice Executor ? Sounds to good to be true - wanna execute it? Dankeschön .

its so good my demo expired and i really want it back

Great video ! Now I want one too :D:D:D

Wanting one is good, you're not the only one ;-)

7:50 linking of the gain would be very useful in some situations!

I use it as a Clipper !