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Digi 002 Rack or Factory Rack?
Hi,
I am planning to buy a 002 rack system, but am having trouble deciding if it is worthwhile to upgrade and get the Factory bundle from the get-go? If I upgrade later to HD, then aren't all of those plug-ins redundant (ie; they are included with that system). Or am I being silly because I probably won't upgrade that way anyway for a project studio. All opinions are welcome, as I am having a tough time deciding what I really need to run Pro Tools or even if I need Pro Tools. Thanks |
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Re: Digi 002 Rack or Factory Rack?
The factory bundle is OK but I don't use it. I got all the plugs and more with my HD3 system and I still don't use the Bomb Factory plugins. URS, UAD, and a few others get me where I want to go. The BF stuff doesn't. But for the price I still believe it is a worthwhile purchase since the BF plugs are better than many of the base Digirack plugins and it will get you going for a while until you get that "I want more ' feeling.
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Re: Digi 002 Rack or Factory Rack?
HI,
maybe you´d like to consider spending the $400 on McDSP and Compressor- and Filterbank LE and get right to the top of plugs, than getting some tools that your might get over with after a rather short time. and on sweetwater.com it´s even cheaper and free shipping. IMHO the Factory bundle WAS quite worthwhile, until the McDSP put their LE versions out. regs
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I hardly use anything out of the Factory Bundle except the Tel-Ray, but that one I had since way back, however I'm considering to buy the Big McDSP package although I'm not planning to go to HD, since that makes it even more of a "Sure thing". Look carefully at the difference between LE and TDM before you buy the McDSP LE-version.
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Re: Digi 002 Rack or Factory Rack?
Ahh this all makes a lot of sense...for the $4oo you guys think that it might be better to buy something outside that will help in the long run that I might not get. Brilliant.
Now I just have to decide if the Rack will meet my needs. Liquid32 |
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Re: Digi 002 Rack or Factory Rack?
Ahh this all makes a lot of sense...for the $4oo you guys think that it might be better to buy something outside that will help in the long run that I might not get. Brilliant.
Now I just have to decide if the Rack will meet my needs. Liquid32 |
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Re: Digi 002 Rack or Factory Rack?
The Waves Native Power pack is also a good replacement for the Factory Bundle (for an 002 Factory Bundle), at least you get another reverb with the NPP, which you don't with the Facotry Bundles.
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Re: Digi 002 Rack or Factory Rack?
I have Wave$ and you should save your money for the best... you can upgrade to TDM. Don't buy anything until you use the demos, and let your ears decide.
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Re: Digi 002 Rack or Factory Rack?
First of all, the Waves plugins and the BF plugins are different animals all togehter and very hard to compare - I have both. Before you buy ANYTHING from Waves make sure you understand everything about the WUP-plan!!!! The Native Powerpack is a RTAS/Audiosuite package only and it will cost you quite a lot to eventually upgrade it to the TDM-version, should you later go HD2. The only plugin from Waves I have a hard time to replace is the L2 (since I don't have the L3). McDSP states clearly that you can expect upgrades for a period of time - Waves just changed foot from one day to another without communicating with it's users! These plugins are all extremely good (and don't forget Sony...), just make an informed descision...
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Re: Digi 002 Rack or Factory Rack?
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heed the words, if you´re a hobbyist it can very well be that the WUP "subscription" won´t pay for you. regs PS: the reason I always push this is that Waves policies are UNIQUE to any other plug-ins company.
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