I never would have gotten the Lisa if i hadnt seen this video(the day you dropped it). For real thank you. After all this time I'm amazed are not more testimonials about how special this plugin is. It's a absolute mastering gem, and not only that but it's helped me to train my ears and also to understand dynamic and multiband processing much better.

I scooped Lisa up for $29 because of this video. Perfect timing for the sale. I have to say this has been one of the best purchases in a while, it's simple enough for a beginner to get a good sound and it's complex enough for the seasoned professional to get amazing things out of it. Thanks!

I've become a big fan of this plugin while mastering, of course, but on some individual tracks and busses as well. I totally agree that I haven't been able to get the same results with other dynamic eqs. I am finding it to be it's own thing. And as a big fan of opto-compression, having ultra-responsive and extremely versatile opto-compression on multiple bands is incredible. Really appreciate your explanation, and as always, your enthusiasm!

Ive been using this since the day it came out, and there truly is some black magic going on with this plugin - anybody thats been doing this for a long time will know how difficult it is to effectively get rid of subsonic information below 25hz. The "Lo Cut" filter on this plugin does it unbelievably well, just watch it through a detailed digital RTA to see the effect if your system cant represent the audible change clearly enough, but tbh the way it clears up everything is just wow.... The rest of what it does is incredible as well, and it is my go to mixbus EQ in the box now. Extremely impressive VST. Cheers for the video!

This my process today: PA offers->Your beautiful video->Tried while watching your video->Basket->Transation...I'm very happy with this great plugin! The phase inversion feature is just awesome! Thanks Dom ;)

You are the coolest, your enthusiasm is what sells this plugin. Thanks for the great review.

Clearly. Set this mix on fire 🔥Great demonstration of the power of good mastering, Maestro. 😎

Love this EQ. It has everything. Great explanation thx alot.

This thing is ACE! Great review and extensive tutorial as well .. Thanks Dom

Thanks, Dom! I’m still getting familiar with this one, I’m only messing around with it on a vocal and the master buss at the moment, but there’s definitely a learning curve involved. I can absolutely see this being an often used tool in both mixing and mastering once I truly have it down!

Cool stuff

This is a great sound refinement unit. And you explained it very well and also letting us good examples. Thank you for doing so! Greetings all the way from Hamburg in Germany, Mario.

Great video! Thank you)

Great video man, very helpful 👍🏾

helped a lot! Thank you

Grear examples ! Thanks...

Wow this plugin is one of teh best I have heard. And the masterclass is TOP.

Great explanation. I'm going to have to watch this a few times to wrap my head around it though :-D

Well done Sir with your explanation of this fantastic tool ! Thanks. Very comprehensive i mean ... Finally, a useful tool not so difficult to understand... ...with your video, so, thanks again.

It's a beast!

It simply sounds both analog and 3d..this is a must have as out of all my plugins I still feel this is the most pivotal for me so far.

You have to love Plugin Alliance, without them, I would just be looking at photos. Thanks for the demo!

@mr.mikehunt4286

2 жыл бұрын

@BERT i got $5 work on fiver to say something nice about this ugly eq, then paypal reported that i was not getting paid…so nuff said

I have this plugin within the mega bundle. But it seems to be complicated, until now. Will definitely use it in my next mix thanks to this tutorial. Thanks and keep up the good work. I do enjoy your video's!

I think that your vibe and excitement helps to take away the intimidation of the plugin. I'm a MEGA subscriber so I got it automatically. I was in love with AMEK 200 and SOMA and then I tried LISA. The TX Drive alone adds more. The dynamic EQ is wonderful. I think that you managed to explain it the best besides all the other reviewers. I automatically hit subscribe! Great work!

@levondarratt787

2 жыл бұрын

So much money down the drain...300 bucks a year for a few plugins. Just buy a handful on sale for 30 each

@CamariMusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@levondarratt787 I actually pay 180 a year and I get a 250 voucher and I get all the plugins without having to think about it. During the height of COVID when money was a bit low, I got new plugins without worrying about paying for them immediately. It works for me

@levondarratt787

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamariMusic keep on paying.

Bought this Lisa when I finished watching this episode Dom:) Bought it during the memorial day sale:) Now I'm getting the hang of it Dom. It is a powerful tool for mastering. I also watched the Knif EQ and it is also a different tool for mastering. Thank you very much Dom for this episode. More power and blessings to you Domenico Sigalas!

@TheReal_E.IRIZARRY

Ай бұрын

Use both plugins. "Touch it why don'tcha?/touch it why don'cha?" -- LL Cool J ("Paradise" - 2002)

dom you savage! love you!

Great plug, just grabbed it today. This will be living on my stereo buss.

Neeeeeeed to see!!!

On sale today for $30.99 at PIA for next 42h.

Hello Dom! Great review of this plugin! I bought this EQ and put it on my tracks for the new album! It works great! I think this EQ will be my favourite on the master bus for all my productions! :))

@levondarratt787

2 жыл бұрын

Master bus? Lol ...don't do this in your saw. Bounce your files and make it a separate process.. cubase Hobby people and Ableton people slapping on "mastering" plugins does not equate to actually mastering...

Firstly, dynamic EQ is THE SHIT! I have been using Dolby SR noise reduction technology as a dynamic eq for 30 years. Once I discovered it there was no going back and I can’t even waste my time anymore with traditional EQ. The hardware just got better and better but once I was working fulltime in the box, the improvement in usability of plugins became obvious. I’m trying to think of any traditional non-dynamic EQ that I use but I actually can’t. Dynamics and equalization were always meant to work together. If you think about it, that’s the way musicians play their instruments. We don’t do one or the other but always both simultaneously. The bottom line is that dynamic EQ is LESS work for more result. I can get behind that anyday.

Thanks for this great review. It's truly the most unique plugin, next to SplitEQ, that adds magic pixie dust to the master. You're right...there is nothing else like it.

Great explanation. Yes, a little bit complicated. But it is obvious that it will pay off to learn it, for me. That's a tiny "invest" for a big improvement in my plugin toolbox.

I'm plan on using Cubase Elements 12 as my 2nd DAW along with Tracktion Waveform Free very soon. Since Cubase 12 has some great new features & it's dongle free as well, Cubase is very similar to the popular Pro Tool's, Sane as Mixcraft 9 Pro Studio. The track limit is 48 audio tracks, 64 midi tracks & 24 VST instrument tracks, So yeah, I'm looking forward of using Cubase Elements 12 along with the great vst instruments along with my 3rd DAW: Tracktion Waveform Free.

That EQ is insane and I need to get next month

@SilentScreamsStudios

2 жыл бұрын

I have like 95% of their stuff

Thank you Dom!

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

This is an absolutely outstanding video that opened my eyes to how to handle this plugin. Thank you so much!!

This is similar to Kurchoff but Kurchoff....gives you way more options.....been mastering with Kurchoff EQ...thats next level

At 7:36 it seems to me there's a bit of loudness tricking ears, it turned down the volume here just a bit to compensate and the difference is not that big, but that said.... I really appreciate you taking the time showing this plugin, it is indeed the most complex EQ I've tried so far, I love it! and I'm working with it mostly on M/S, not that I've played with it a whole lot, but so far I'm enjoying a lot how it helps me open up my mixes (1 so far hahaha), it adds up to Bx mono maker and stereo enhancer, I'm not abusing it yet, it is still overwhelming, a whole beast to tame!

sold!

Oh.....I can handle it. Or at least I'll learn. That's a really beautiful EQ

DOM.... I love your Batman shirt!

I just bought TOMO LISA based on your video alone (what a great plugin). Always love your enthusiasm for music. What are the music tracks you use in your videos? I'm that used to hearing them now I would love to use them for my plugin playing 😂

As always... Brilliant video Dom. Thank you so much!!. I tried Lisa a week ago and, (of course, not being you, just in amateur mode...jjjjje) and I agree with you in everything you have explained. I turned crazy when I dedicated 1 hour to the plug. I will watch your video again ...maybe three or four times more in order to got things clearer. Thanks again. It is AMAZING plug in

I tried Lisa a few days ago when released. What a mistake! Purchased it two hours later and now I must admit it's my fault if something doesn't sound perfect 🤣 I use Soma too, it brings mixes to life but Lisa goes one step further, it's not just an EQ. At this level I have some Acustica Audio plugins too, really top software in my opinion when it comes to recreating beloved gear's sound, and Lisa is now on my top list too. They did a good job, I guess it will be hard to see something better until technology goes one step beyond and susprises us again with new things that today we can just imagine. Superb, Lisa. As superb as they could have named it Mona Lisa and expose this plugin at Louvre museum.

@mr.mikehunt4286

2 жыл бұрын

Sux a55 if u ask me, i prefer the amek

Nice dude, I want! 😎

this thing is insane...

i think i prefer simple single use plugins e.g. spliteq to deal with transients, entropy to deal with noise and trackspacer for masking. Q3 is pretty good for surgical and quick overall stuff and then ameq for Musical sounding EQs

what song is it with the girl singing? that youre using in the demo?

I understnd that this is great for mastering. But if you want to shape the sound of yor kick, hihat, ... isn't that the wrong place? Wouldn't it be better to do that while mixing on the individual tracks (or use sidechaining or busses to control interacting tracks)?

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

Of course! 100% but some times you don’t have access to the mixing stage. Also, this is great for individual tracks- great for deharshing vocals too!

hi there, thanks for the tutorial it is a great plugin hey, whats the song called at 15:06 nice track 🙂

I wasn't quite sold until I watched this vid. Great job on the walkthrough, Dom! PA needs to hire you..LOL!

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks Jay!

Leaning, but definitely complex here. Presets will be key to get in ballpark.

@johnwalter6410

Жыл бұрын

Pro Q does the same exact thing

At 5:30, I don't understand why Dry Mute has any effect when the mix is set to 100%. Does anyone know what's going on here?

PLS , I JUST COMMENTED ON ONE OF UR VIDEOS . IVE A PROBLEM WITH MY CABSE 12 . MY MEDIABAY , WHEN I CLICK ON ANY OF MY CUSTOMIZED SAMPLES , THERE'S NO SOUND UNLESS I LOAD IT INTO THE WORKSPACE . HOW CAN I FIX IT BY THE WAY THANKS SO MUCH , IVE LEARNT ALOT FROM U

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

It’s to do with the routing. Are you using control room?

@bigsammusic_

2 жыл бұрын

@@DomSigalas yes pls

Wow! But with Frequency 2 I get the graphic analysis. You, my friend, are using your extraordinary ears to zero in on those frequencies. I'm pretty good, and I can hear it when I watch you tune it, but I'm not good enough to do it by myself. Does Lisa have its own visual analysis tools or can we use something from the CuBase tool box?

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

Oh! Absolutely! I would totally use SuperVision after LISA to have a full analysis of the signal if you’re unsure!

@ianstephenson1117

2 жыл бұрын

@@DomSigalas Supervision = Super useful for this sort of thing!

If you use Pro-Q3 with the dry /wet at 50% for parallel signal does it basically do the same thing?

@Malle825

Жыл бұрын

said it before but anyway... Lisa hardware has a very special implementation of the dynamics in the filter itself. It provides a different, very lively sound compared to a normal dynamic eq. Cheers

When are you going to release to song from the second part?

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

The rock track? :)

The EQ is surely fantastic but so are also those 2 tracks. Where can we find them? Thanks!

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

I will get down to releasing them at some point! I keep them like that so they are copyright free for the videos!

@DarkSideofSynth

2 жыл бұрын

@@DomSigalas I see. Release the Kraken... ehm, I mean the songs 🤣 The world will be a better place.

Its a lot like Acustica Audio Titanium sans the expander portion

Try using this with Knif SOMA x ADPTR Hype! Double-down on the hardware sound - "touch it why don't cha? " -- LL Cool J (Paradise -- 2002)

Why not use fabfilter pro mb with all its visual aid and use this blindly instead?

@DomSigalas

Жыл бұрын

Because they are massively different tools. MB is great but has nothing to do with this EQ. To begin with, it is a multi and compressor. Pro-Q3 would be closer but still doesn’t do what this does. I explain in the video what makes it special.

Woow :-)

Its a magic box, it makes knif audio's eq sound like a wooden box

@TheReal_E.IRIZARRY

Ай бұрын

But they actually compliment each other in the master bus, touch it why don'cha/touch it why don'cha -- LL Cool J f/ Amerie "Paradise" (2002)

hows using, lets say ozone 9 stack up to this?

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

Ozone is amazing- but the dynamic mode in this one is special!

How does this eq compare with the soma eq?

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

Very very different beasts! Soma is a passive mastering EQ, this is dynamic! And that's just one of the differences!

What about compared to there amex 200 looks similar?

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

Massively different! AMEK is not dynamic EQ and the sound is different from the set go

@badethos

2 жыл бұрын

@@DomSigalas nice one dom defo gonna look at this I do most dynamic eq in cubase frequency this maybe a big improvement in sound

I am also a PA Mega user and overwhelmed from all the Plugins. for me it looks some of the EQs are doing the nearby same stuff with just a different UI. What I think is, that for example the KirchHoff is doing the same stuff like all these EQs. yes, you have to edit a bit more to get the same results but you can save them as templates. Am I right or just too "newbee"? What's your opinion? Lisa, PQ, asf? What is your "to go EQ"? Thank you!

@iandeegrees1509

Жыл бұрын

hah, found your answer right here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/enqGuaNwg8nWe7w.html 🙃

@DomSigalas

Жыл бұрын

Hey Ian! What Lisa does is definitely different from other EQs. It uses parallel processing and phase cancellation to achieve some really smooth results that cannot be achieved with a conventional EQ. No other plug-in from PA works in the same way. Watch the video at your own pace- it’s a tricky EQ to use but so worth it!

@iandeegrees1509

Жыл бұрын

@@DomSigalas Thank you for answering, I will go deeper in that. I am quite new on this whole jungle of EQs. Mostly used stock plugs, which was enough till now. Now I want to dig deeper in this rockEQ science :-D

This is just for you Dom.... I would be spending too much time not just learning to use it, but then to surgically use it to attain perfection..... I know the results are superb, but... darn! this would make my OCD rain man level! but then again, I velieve you can attain all this results using good plugins like the FAb Filters or Steinbergs...... isn't it?

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

It does sound more natural than any other Dynamic EQ I’ve heard (and I have a lot). Yes, it is a bit all over the place but the sound makes up for it !

@MarcoPolux

2 жыл бұрын

@@DomSigalas Check out pulsar from massive, it sounds so cool and its rather easy and not expensive. (nevertheless, I think I am not going to buy it also; Pro Q3, Eventide and Cubase's to me are still enough, or...... are they still?)

Why is this classified as an EQ vs a multiband compressor?

Waves does... but I just sent them a message stating, I'm tired of paying for updates. Fuck them!

Initially it looked too complex and "overdone" to me. Also, the interface is hard to follow, because the font is too small. Nevertheless, after hearing what's possible with this marvel, I fell in love with it. :)

still use this?

If I was born with both ears, I’d be going out to get this. Living in a Mono world I have a friend with two ears that helps me do my mixes.

How many times did he say "LISA" ?

Midi Pack!!!

@danieltarlizos1858

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@lewisknudsen1

2 жыл бұрын

hahahaha

@captain_crunk

2 жыл бұрын

Psssh. Don't you know, bro? Packs are wack! And that's a fact, Jack. I mean, midi packs are the musical equivalent of smoking crack. Sure, it seems like a good idea at first, but the immense costs associated with buying enough midi packs to sustain a career with will turn you into a thieving degenerate bum, where whoring yourself out writing sad little jingles on fiver becomes the norm just so you can score that next hit. It's an avoidable trap, one that I've seen all too many young people fall into just because they couldn't be bothered to learn a little music theory. #MusicTheoryWillSetYouFree #PacksAreWack

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

I do this with Kirchhoff or Fab Eq way easier in my mastering. Or where is the difference?

@Malle825

Жыл бұрын

bit late but... Lisa hardware has a very special implementation of the dynamics in the filter itself. It provides a different, very lively sound compared to a normal dynamic eq. Cheers

SO tasty

Uses a shit ton of CPU though.

👂😳🤌✍🤝👍👍👍

yea.. ...he is annoying.. decent plug tho.. DMG have a multiband comp/eq .. think a few others do as well .

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the plug-in man. This is what I love doing so I am enthusiastic, sucks it bothers you ❤️

I will remain a subscriber because you give us excellent videos, but I am now automatically skipping any video of the “you must buy this plugin!” type. Skipped.

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Federico, feel free to skip any of the videos you’re not interested in. I am extremely interested in plugins, mixing and producing is what I do for a living so I really enjoy checking what’s new. I never tell anyone to “buy a plugin” - I cherry pick the plugins I show very carefully and as you can see, in this case, I don’t even have a link to the plugin so that you can purchase it or even an affiliate link. So if it’s ok, this is my passion and I’ll keep doing it so I hope it doesn’t annoy you too much to skip a video or two sometimes. :)

@ThomsenTower

2 жыл бұрын

@@DomSigalas I guess my problem is my Plugin Acquisition Syndrome, not your video! 😉

ProQ literally does the same thing

@DomSigalas

Жыл бұрын

No it doesn't. This is all done in parallel. :)

Good explanations but poor sound examples. Every time you tried to let us here the sound it went half mute.

Gui is horrible, can hardly read anything on my screen, anyway way too many knobs on one plugin, no fun at all, so useless for me. I tried some presets, some worked nicely, but such a bad gui simply is a no go. Also pretty high on cpu. Did I hear anything about these two important things in your video?!

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you that the plugin looks complicated- and I admit that I have a lot of experience with hardware and plugins like that so I can find my way around it even if it looks a bit quirky. You are right. CPU is pretty reasonable on my system (i9, Wiindows). What computer are you running this on?

@najinelson6742

2 жыл бұрын

@@DomSigalas i7 Win. I have 7 PA plugins, they are all not heavy on cpu. I mean there are for example old free VSTi synths, some older than 10 years with lots of knobs, too, and you can read everything clearly. Not sure why some PA guis are sloppy, it is similar with PA Bettermaker. Maybe PA thinks, if you want it better, buy the real thing , I don't know, gui simply is bad

this guy is a hack. It sickens me that companies fall for the YT influencer BS instead of have a knowledgeable audio professional demonstrate their product. Typical YT newbs don't know the difference but Plugin Alliance should definitely know better.

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Joely. Are 20 years of experience working in professional studios not good enough for you? How about mixing and mastering daily full-time? I am not a "KZreadr", I am making my living out of producing, composing, mixing and mastering. Did you even watch the video? How can you diminish someone's knowledge like that? Just because I wear a hoodie and I am not condescending? I would also like to see people do their research before accusing someone of being a hack or being a mere YT influencer. Oh, and PA didn't hire me or pay me to make this video. Just to clear things a bit too.

@entity9588

2 жыл бұрын

And who the hell are you? Let's see your tutorials then! If you think Dom is a hack you better be a fucking god.

@joelybarish4618

2 жыл бұрын

@@entity9588 only an audio professional that knows a salesman/conman when I see one. Few YT viewers have the ability to be discerning. No professional makes those kinds of faces.

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

@@entity9588 Thank you so much for the support man- apparently he judged the professionalism of someone by their facial expressions. :P

@DomSigalas

2 жыл бұрын

@@joelybarish4618 Great way to judge someone's professionalism. I can tell now that you never watched the video. Have a good day Joely. If bad mouthing people on the internet makes you happy I won't ruin your chance for a moment of bliss :)