Steven Slate Audio VSX Headphone Review, Walkthrough, and Tips!

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Today you're going to learn all about the Steven Slate Audio VSX headphones. I'll give you my honest opinion on them to help you decide if these are right for you.
In this video you'll learn:
•What's VSX and how to get started using it
•Mixing tips and tricks while using VSX
•Is VSX right for you?
MoonDrifter - Wide Awake
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If you have any questions please leave them in the comments, and I will be happy to answer them.
TIMECODES:
00:00 Intro
00:33 A Look at the Headphones
00:54 What is VSX?
02:15 Essentials vs Platinum Edition
03:25 VSX Systemwide
04:25 VSX DAW Plugin
04:51 Getting Started in VSX
09:35 Room Auditions
12:25 VSX Mixing Tips
14:45 Is VSX for you?
16:14 Final Thoughts
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Пікірлер: 39

  • @knuckledustermusic
    @knuckledustermusic2 ай бұрын

    ►► Download my free Ultimate Logic Pro Starter Pack at → www.knuckledustermusic.com/logicpro-starter-pack

  • @TeknokaiSipesProductions
    @TeknokaiSipesProductionsАй бұрын

    This is, without a doubt, the most in depth video I've seen on this software. I've been considering saving up for it, and this video sealed the deal on it. I'm super excited to try it out whenever I can get it!

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    Ай бұрын

    I'm glad you found it helpful! Cheers Georges

  • @danaparsons854
    @danaparsons8548 күн бұрын

    Nice job

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    8 күн бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @JWEmbry-wc7qi
    @JWEmbry-wc7qi2 ай бұрын

    Good review and good advice, thanks!

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! You're welcome!

  • @LukeMandala
    @LukeMandala29 күн бұрын

    Found this review helpful, I appreciate it!

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    29 күн бұрын

    You’re most welcome! Cheers Georges

  • @jakobw5703
    @jakobw57032 ай бұрын

    Great video! Just did my first mix on these and it turned out way bass heavy, Thanks for the tips!

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Ya they do take a bit of getting used to just like any new set of monitors or an unfamiliar room. I hope they work out for you. Cheers Georges

  • @robertoferrarini7153
    @robertoferrarini7153Ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    Ай бұрын

    You're welcome!

  • @opjazz
    @opjazz2 ай бұрын

    Thx for the review. I've been told that a problem with mixing on headphones is getting the panning or stereo image right since the speakers are tight on your ears. With monitors the channels are not strictly isolated but with headphones they are. How does that work with the VSX?

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes this is true with conventional headphones. My understanding is that with VSX they account for this and reproduce some "bleed" from the L and R channels, so you don't get the same isolation that you do with regular headphones. Their website describes it like so: "VSX uses a technology called binaural psychoacoustics. It presents the same auditory cues to your ears that they would typically hear in a room with real speakers." Cheers Georges

  • @robertoferrarini7153
    @robertoferrarini7153Ай бұрын

    Thanks Georges, this is very interesting and the way you fairly presented it is appreciated. I guess I'm in the perfect situation to evaluate to purchase these headphones/system. I only need mixing and mastering my band's songs and my practices on the drums, now I 'm about to finish my first entry level audio engineer course. But I have problems in setting up a proper home studio with monitors, due to noise and room treatment so I'm currectly mixing on headphones using some Monolith M1060 but not really satisfied. My bandmates are quite wide listeners: car, hi end hi-fi systems, earbuds, headphones, etc. Do you think i should go for it?? (but don't feel you'll be blamed..)

  • @psonix_music

    @psonix_music

    Ай бұрын

    I just ordered mine last night. Can't wait to start mixing on them . Everyone says their amazing along with the emulator software

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    Ай бұрын

    You're welcome! It sounds like these would be a good fit for you since you don't have a set of monitors at the moment. I haven't tried the M1060, so I can't comment on those. If you're just starting out with recording and mixing, these headphones won't make you instantly a better mixer, but you'll be in a better position to hear what's actually going on with your mixes and it'll make things easier once your mixing skills improve. Cheers! Georges

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    Ай бұрын

    @@psonix_music Let us know what you think!

  • @dantethompson167
    @dantethompson1672 ай бұрын

    I have a question. Do you know if the Steven Slate Audio VSX Headphone and App are compatible to Mac OS Sonoma 14.1 and Logic Pro 10.8?

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm using it using Logic Pro 10.8.1 but on Ventura 13.6. According to Steven Slate Audio it all works in Sonoma, but they do have this disclaimer: "Sonoma (Mac OS 14.0+) introduces a "Voice Isolation" mode for the mic input. This can cause issues with playback for VSX Systemwide. Users on Sonoma will want to make sure to turn this feature off by first launching VSX Systemwide. Then click on the orange microphone icon in the mac menu bar, and click the "VSX Systemwide" tab. Then under mic mode, make sure "Standard" is selected." Cheers Georges

  • @dantethompson167

    @dantethompson167

    2 ай бұрын

    @@knuckledustermusic Thanks for the Info.👍🏾

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    2 ай бұрын

    @@dantethompson167 you're welcome!

  • @chessreal1559
    @chessreal15592 ай бұрын

    can you make a video mixing with wave plgins

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    2 ай бұрын

    I don't use a ton of Waves plugins to be honest. I mainly use Slate Digital and stock Logic Pro plugins.

  • @uprisingparindey4206
    @uprisingparindey42062 ай бұрын

    Hey i wanna know can we use logic guitar loops in commercial song if we make

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes all the Apple Loops bundled with Logic Pro are royalty free as long as they're combined with other elements (you can't just use the loop on it's own).

  • @DonSuave

    @DonSuave

    Ай бұрын

    The drums on Rihanna’s “Umbrella” was a stock Logic loop.

  • @shamarwalker746
    @shamarwalker746Ай бұрын

    do i need a audio interface for these?

  • @psonix_music

    @psonix_music

    Ай бұрын

    I doubt it. It looks like it comes with plain headphones jacks 😊

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    Ай бұрын

    You may notice slightly better playback quality using an audio interface, but no you just need a regular headphone jack to use the headphones. Cheers Georges

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    Ай бұрын

    @@psonix_music you got it!

  • @chadmichael_
    @chadmichael_2 ай бұрын

    Just mix in the car.

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    2 ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @paulnordin5219
    @paulnordin52192 ай бұрын

    When we do critical mixing / mastering with headphones we use Neumann Studio Headphone NDH 20s. They give about as flat frequency response-wise as is possible. When we don't use headphones, we work in an acoustically treated room with tuned mains to again, give as flat a frequency response as is possible. My point being, it makes no sense to add distortion into the mixing signal that is not going to be part of the mix (or do I not understand how these work)? To add distortion (room emulation) to what you hear and not include that in the mix is going in the wrong direction.

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    2 ай бұрын

    I get what you're saying, but I think for a lot of home recording enthusiasts in sub-optimal rooms, this is great option. I've spent a lot more money on room treatment than the cost of these headphones for example. They allow me to mix anywhere. If someone already has a treated room and monitors they like, then this is just another tool to check your mix on different systems. I'd previously never been a fan of mixing on headphones as I've never been able to get those mixes to translate to other systems. With these headphones however, I'll forget that I'm even wearing them and swear that I'm hearing the sound directly from my studio monitors.

  • @andthensome512

    @andthensome512

    6 күн бұрын

    Then you don’t need these. They’re not for typical headphone mixing. The headphones are just the vehicle to put you in different spaces.

  • @WillRichYT
    @WillRichYT2 ай бұрын

    Hey Georges, I’m starting a Song A Week challenge to help artists design their lifestyle and learn music business. I’d love to have you in the challenge, links on my channel.

  • @knuckledustermusic

    @knuckledustermusic

    2 ай бұрын

    Cool, I'll check it out!