Focusrite D2/D3

[s0nguy]

All,

Are these plugins worth the money? Ive been reading online but it seems they are very old and I cant really find a "review" per se. I am looking for a eq/comp suite to compliment my Waves renaissance plugs that isn't the UAD for now.

-S0nguy

[Rail Jon Rogut]

Download the demos and test them for yourself. I highly recommend the URS line of EQ's -- I haven't really found a compression plug-in that blows me away.

Rail

[lemix]

s0nguy ,

Although I do not use these plugins ( or hardly any...) I'm sure a search will turn up many, many decent reviews !
And...

but it seems they are very old

...should not mean a thing. I'm still using 1980's hardware, and making $$$ with it.
(Lexicon PCM 41/Ursa Major Space Station/AKG BX 20, etc...)

happy tooling,
cheers,

[s0nguy]

...should not mean a thing. I'm still using 1980's hardware, and making $$$ with it.
(Lexicon PCM 41/Ursa Major Space Station/AKG BX 20, etc...)

happy tooling,
cheers,

The reason I said "they are old" is because its not like we talking about vintage units here....these are plugins...For example, I think we all would agree that the LA2A plugin has improved over time since the first release and now with the UAD instance of it. I agree age has nothing to do with great outboard gear.......but these are 1's and 0's.

-S0nguy

[Cliffy_Boy]

I'm still using 1980's hardware

SOnguy, you have to keep in mind that when Lemix bought the 1980's stuff, it was brand new.

[lemix]

OK, Cliffy,

Let me inject a minor correction note in here;
>one cannot really compare hardware against software processing <
There is no way ( IMHO ) to duplicate the audio artifacts ( positive or negative ) of an aging piece of pro audio gear in software...
Besides, a loaded rack looks impressive to clients, and gives an impression of a knowledgable operator...
>"yo Bob, check out those flashing lights..."<

cheers,

[Cliffy_Boy]

Hey Andrew,
Do you still have the original Owner's manual? I found the bill for my 1976 ARP Axxe and 1973 Hagstrom. My 1974 TEAC A3340S has, alas, lost its Owner's manual and bill.

[lemix]

no Cliffy, most are gone. What do you need ? I could look around for you.

cheers,

[storm-01]

I use the D2 on a daily basis. I really like it! I find it easier to use than other EQs out there. But, like stated earlier, download the demo and give it try.

[nikki-k]

I have these, and really like them...but...

Another URS vote here for EQ's. They blew me away, each within about 10-20 seconds of inserting and twisting a few knobs.

For dynamics, I like the focusrite, but also like Waves RenComp. Also still waiting for that dynamics plug that blows me away.