Thank you David for taking the time to review the TAPE! Appreciate your support!!

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

Any time!

@bighousemusic628

21 күн бұрын

Hey where is windows version of the abp? we need it and i mean now becsuse there are dedicated pc users if you make one for windows i will be first to toss money at you this sounds better than freak port freak tubes and zulu to me hey shut up and take my money now sir

@d-zone

21 күн бұрын

when are you guys releasing APB for WINDOWS pro-mastering systems (i.e. most systems, Sequoia/Pyramix etc.), even David had to go to another studio to try it out (being a Windows user too).

@user-yq7rr9lh9c

21 күн бұрын

@@d-zone It's Mac only? Scrw that. They should also explain what kind of analog they are using on the inside; do they have switchable transformers for each plugin different color/saturation or something because that would be must-buy or different filters, that would be amazing to use on synths or drums. I hope they do that if this box doesn't have it already.

@gear7057

20 күн бұрын

The only thing keeping me from buying an APB is the fact that you can't have mono instances in Ableton Live, Ableton doesnt have mono tracks. Hopefully McDSP comes up with a fix for this, as there are alot of Ableton users out there like me.

The 70s/80s switch makes a BIG difference!!

Sounds gorgrous! Thank you David, you're the best!!

McDSP is another level , such a brilliant concept the APB and this one makes the unit 10x better! TY David, you rock!

Impressive for sure! Thank you David 💪💪💪💪

Would have loved to see it compared with the neve 500 unit or some tape plugins

Amazing - sounds fantastic! Thanks for this excellent run through.

Uffff this is brutal! The bass example tells everything.

Holy smokes! This sounds insane

Looks classy

Sound beautiful

Wow, this unit is now a must have... this is now enough in one package that the cost is not much at all... and they hopefully bring a few more before and new APB comes along with a whole bunch new chain of things to make new processors

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

100% Colin is always developing new things for the APB many many new things.

Oh dang! This is the real deal

This vid reminds me of what Mike Brauer said about compression: it takes time and experience to actually HEAR it, and truly understand what its doing.

@mixbustv

20 күн бұрын

Yep

It definitely sounds very nice, and has cool features which I'd want, but it's hard to judge how much it sounds like tape verses a nice mix bus processor. No negatives here because it sounds great, but like you said, most people don't have experience with really nice tape machines. The machines with high fidelity like this are $10-20K+ and can run 30ips, the best comparable I know personally is $2K machine that runs 15ips lol, it gives more *classic tape character* that way, but it isn't true modern mastering grade like this is. The McDSP rack is very cool, and great video to show it off!

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

Thank you! Remember, you got 16 channels here, so even if you wanted to compare to a 2bus processor, think you can open 8 stereo pairs of whatever you want on a mix. This unit is really something special

Lots of potential with this technology, my dream come true would be if they did bunch of different of these units each with different components - Transistors, tubes, op-amps(Api op amp 2520), analog filters(Sallen-Key, Ladder Filter/Moog, Diode Ladder/Roland-303 etc.) for drums and synths, each with dedicated DSP processing and then made whole Daw that also runs on the hardware + plugins so that it doesn't use any or very small amount of computers DSP, that would be selling like crazy imo, not sure why nobody done it yet but I hope they do eventually.

@djdanger9812

20 күн бұрын

Im sure Colin would be more than happy to build that for you. Probably cost about 500k so not sure about selling like crazy lol.

@user-yq7rr9lh9c

20 күн бұрын

@@djdanger9812 I think each box with few different components wouldn't cost more than 1k-2k considering some amazing compressors and eqs with all of the components and work cost around ~3k tops and then you would add them depending on your needs.

we need shoulder workout tips man haha

Dang it does sound good. I’m still confused by the analog apb box

Hey David! If you had to choose between your 542 neves and this what would you prefer? And also if you have use of both on a mix, where would you use the McDSP?

@mixbustv

20 күн бұрын

It's kind of an awkward comparison because you wouldn't buy the APB JUST for this one, you'd have either 8 or 16 channels. If I was to start from scratch, like basically we did in this second studio, I'd go with the APB no doubt because it offers SO much for the price. Specifically this one vs the 542, I'm used to the 542s, I also have units before and after that work in synergy with them. It's just personal preference. By no means this is inferior to them

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This sounds amazing I was using J37 and find the low end craps out really quick even before it gets fat. I better start saving up for ABP and a Mac I guess too wonder if Colin will get the Microsoft Compatibility?

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

I hope so man, we all do

When your ingage it slap backs immediately, APB is so power full unit, must have it but it is so expensive now. It conjuts with the Carbon so well for aıtomation, i got the Carbon but im looking for the APB now, i hope. 🤞🏽Please revive the BOB. Wooo acustic guitar shines, beautiful. This could be used on recording like the old days.

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

That's the setup we have at this studio. Tracking units and APB for mixing and yes it might seem expensive at first but when you think you have 16 channels it would take so much more to have the same amount of compressors and eqs and saturators and now even tape. Heck, what you save in cables and converters alone is worth the price, and you got so much more versatility. We rent out this room to other engineers and everyone falls in love with it.

@djdanger9812

20 күн бұрын

@@mixbustv KD1 Saturator... the most versatile analog saturator ever made? Is there really anything that can do what that does? I think the KD1 might be the APBs best selling point..

What does it sound like when you slam it to the max? I wanna hear it break apart to hear if it really sounds analog or if it's just another plugin that slightly sounds better than a digital plugin.

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

It IS analog lol it's not a plugin at all. The plugin simply controls the hardware unit. I'm pushing 15db at the input: it DOESN'T break 😄 there's no example left to do. Their stuff is insane man

@anthonyb8994

21 күн бұрын

@@mixbustv Sorry for my poor wording. I understand it's an analog unit controlled by a plugin. But it doesn't have actual tape or a magnetic head in it, right? So it is still hardware emulation of tape. The audio examples were a little too subtle. I wanted to hear it pushed to the limit to hear it really distorted compared to a digital/software tape emulation pushed to the max. so I could justify if the percentage difference justifies the price of this unit, or if it's just that 10% extra thing that won't really make or break the mix.

Uuu, I see in the back there you have Stam SSL compressor clone in your rack, for what do you use it and how would you compare it to SSL BUS + mastering vise. :) Does this tape emulation works as a "stand alone" or you have to use it in DAW? O, wait, this is hardware, plug in combo? Yeahhhh, at first I was just mehhh, but than when you turn the BUMP knob, it makes a lot of difference. Nice, very nice.

@mixbustv

19 күн бұрын

The Stam is one of the best SSL style comps out there. And imho the one closest to the "old" SSL classic sound while the Bus+ is a more modern sound with a lot of functions, this one is THE classic if you want that sound, that's it

Ears are analog and we connect with analog, it's a totally different feeling wow. Good job McDSP and David!

Another great review brother!!! 🎶🎹🎶🎸

@ignacedhont9816

21 күн бұрын

They are ads..

@MrMusic-nd5to

21 күн бұрын

@@ignacedhont9816 TROLL 🙄

@ignacedhont9816

21 күн бұрын

@@MrMusic-nd5to you do realise that David is being paid by the manufacturer do you? I think David is fantastic at what he does, the only thing that bothers me is the lack of transparency - so gullible people think these are reviews.

@MrMusic-nd5to

21 күн бұрын

@@ignacedhont9816 He did a through review of the product and demonstrated it's possibilities... that's called a review! Furthermore you're using a TROLL account and if you think David is being bias STOP watching! Who needs you? 🤡

@MrMusic-nd5to

21 күн бұрын

@@ignacedhont9816 David showed the sonic possibilities of the plugin... that's called a review! Furthermore I'm a professional producer and engineer! If you think David is being bias than STOP WATCHING! Who needs you and your fake TROLL account? 🤡

where can I buy this plugin?

@satch72

21 күн бұрын

you have to buy a McDSP APB unit. the plugin controls the hardware

Thought id ask.. As in many cases like this , theres an option for a mono channel without wasting a second channel ??

@mixbustv

14 күн бұрын

Of course, uses one if you open it on a mono channel

@Rhythmattica

14 күн бұрын

@@mixbustv Wanted to be sure.. As it wasnt in the vid... (Also , I see , people using ableton may have an issue doing so) Damn, Respect to Colin and \McDSP/ Used to work in a Hitech shop, and were the distributor in Sydney a very good many years ago,,,,.. Met Colin... His aways the guy you see.... Totally at face value.... Guys a friggin Genius.

Better than the 542 or the ATS-1? Some are saying that the new LTLO SB2 tape mods are the bomb!

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

I don't know the LTLO, I've never clicked with the ATS, I have one at Dweez and while I try it often, I never seems to like it enough.

@infojunkie4989

21 күн бұрын

@@mixbustv so will you replace your RND 542 pair with this?

@djdanger9812

20 күн бұрын

@@infojunkie4989 The 542s have silk which gives you the option to bump the lows or highs. The APB seems to effect the lows / mids and roll off the highs if Im hearing it correctly. I use my 542s to sweeten the top end I think David uses them the same way.

@infojunkie4989

20 күн бұрын

@@djdanger9812 i know silk! I have a 5059, a 5060, 2x Shelford, 5x Portico ii channels, 2x Rnd MBPs and an RND MBT. So my Q still stands does this McDSp gizmo Tape plugin beat out the 542s for tape bump.: i will bet the answer is No! For this review to hold true that the APB IS BETTER. I would want to see the 542s being sold ;-)

idk when you went to Mac, but welcome to the dark side, we have milk and cookies, David

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

I haven't ahah but we have Mac at my other studio

Really nice but i didnt find the price ... even not on their site 😀 its tight ... and it rhymes 😅

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

Because it's free if you have APB.

@branimirkruzic9453

21 күн бұрын

Ah ok thanks Bro so let’s go

Better than UAD? 😮

@user-yq7rr9lh9c

21 күн бұрын

It's analog, so of course better then UAD software.

@sonicpulp9417

21 күн бұрын

The uad studer is the only tape plugin I’ve liked. Not sure what this apb thing is tho

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

It's 16 channels of analog, instead of physical knobs you have plugin interfaces to control it

@mclevit

20 күн бұрын

This is hardware, so it is definitely better than software only based plugins

Sounds good but still no AGC? Plugins like this benefit tremendously from AGC. No mix knob. No A-B storage so you cannot switch between the 2 emulations with a gain match without 2 instances.... Not a lot of thought put here into workflow benefits that we've come to expect in 2024.

@user-bo8ex4ji7n

21 күн бұрын

Also why do we keep saying this is Analog... it is not analog, it is a plugin. It is an emulation of an analog emulation of an analog machine (an emulation of an emulation). Let's not bring all of the affirming delusions of our society into the audio world please guys. If it's a plugin call it a plugin. If it's a physical analog hardware rack mount, call it analog.

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

Dude, nothing worse than someone who obviously doesn't understand what he's looking at and try to pontificate 🤣 you're embarrassing yourself. Study, then re- think: the APB IS AN ANALOG UNIT, 16 CHANNELS OF ANALOG to be precise, controlled by software. It would be like saying Wes Audio stuff is a plugin. Don't even try, not here. It IS a physical rack mount analog, see the green thing next to me? Go study

@infojunkie4989

20 күн бұрын

@@mixbustv it is a plugin that runs each instance through a relatively generic analog circuit. I was going to buy a 16 channel unit until I saw the Audio Animals review which opened my eyes to the limitations. Better to spend 10k on the real deal. Show stopper for me is that it a closed box. It is not a true analog insert as you have to go in and out via TB. If it had a set of analogue outs that I could then sent onwards to the rest of my chain, without coming back in the box and out again…. well I’d have bought 4 units already. I already have enough analog comps, EQs and sat boxes to properly process 16 channels anyway. Never-mind the master bus. But this solution does offer a cost effective way for those on a tight budget to add a little analog mojo to mixes using very little rack real estate. PROPER per channel analogue costs 100s of K. This setup is less than 10k

NO NEED FOR THIS, JUST GO GET AC202

@mixbustv

21 күн бұрын

Tell me you don't understand what this is without telling me you don't understand what this is. You can't "get" this man lol it's FREE when you have the APB

@envisagefilmshouston

21 күн бұрын

@@mixbustv I had an APB and it was NOT worth the money, I totally know what this is. The only thing anybody that wants industry standard sound has to worry about is a good external pre and compressor as far as hardware. Anything else can be accomplished in the box. Shit, even without hardware plugins gotten so good you really don’t need hardware at all. But yeah hardware will become obsolete in the next 5 to 10 years.

@AH23794

21 күн бұрын

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@Notinserviceij

21 күн бұрын

​@envisagefilmshouston lol you are an audio school kid, sit down buddy

@envisagefilmshouston

20 күн бұрын

@@Notinserviceij whatever this means. Been doing this for 18 years