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Re: Anyone use EQ-III for mastering?
I sometimes use it as an automatable HPF for tracks that aren't crucial (i.e. reverb returns). Not to dump on EQIII, but there are much better options in 2021 which don't break the bank.
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Re: Anyone use EQ-III for mastering?
Mastering and plugins... ugh, well qualified ME may use digital nowadays but the point of Mastering is fresh set of ears that have not tracked and mixed the stuff and best case scenario ME just says all is well and nothing needs to be done. And if something needs to be done a really good ME does it analog, not plugins.
Mastering used to mean the process of preparing material for vinyl (making sure low frequencies would not make the needle jump), but today it means the final ******** you need to do to destroy last bits of dynamics from your song. I mean, if you have not managed to destroy your material before "mastering" plugins is easy way to get the job done.
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Re: Anyone use EQ-III for mastering?
The Weiss DS1 hardware cost $10,000
Weiss DS1-MK3 software costs $549 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora...weiss-plug-ins Going beyond emulation, Softube painstakingly ported each line of code from the DS1-MK3 to create a true recreation officially licensed and endorsed by the one and only Daniel Weiss. This is not an imitation or a knock-off, this IS a Weiss. The DS1-MK3 operates at up to 32-bit/192 kHz resolution and allows multiple instances, each with a compressor, limiter, and de-esser. The compressor offers speed unattainable by analog devices and the limiter includes three algorithms-the original Weiss and two new creations. De-essing duties are made easier via selectable filters and frequencies. The DS1-MK3's stereo channels can be linked, unlinked, or used in mid-side configuration. The selectable sidechain link, parallel compression, and safe limiter modes increase flexibility and precision while the waveform metering view provides a clear visual reference. A substantial bonus is the slew of presets from legendary mastering engineer Bob Katz, winner of multiple Grammy awards and author of "Mastering Audio," a revered source of truth for recording, mixing, and mastering engineers. Purchase of the DS1-MK3 also includes the intelligent Weiss MM-1 Mastering Maximizer plug-in, the Weiss Deess de-essing plug-in and the Weiss Compressor/Limiter plug-in.
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Re: Anyone use EQ-III for mastering?
And
https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/p...ring_comp.html Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A Great plug-in!
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Re: Anyone use EQ-III for mastering?
My point is:
Sure, all the Top Hits use Mastering Engineers – but we should try “the best we can” to do it ourselves – if only to compare our attempt with the Mastering Engineer’s superior version. Life, like Pro Tools, is a learning curve! https://blog.landr.com/the-worlds-to...ering-studios/ http://mcrow.net/5-best-mastering-engineers-pro-blog/ https://www.abbeyroad.com/mastering 1st: That's Life 2nd: What's Life? 1st: Magazine 2nd: How much? 1st: Two Bob 2nd: Only got a Bob! 1st: That's life 2nd: What's Life? (this conversation can last to ∞ if needed!) 2 from Bob: https://tapeop.com/interviews/30/bob-olhsson/ https://www.historyofrecording.com/bobolhsson.html
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Re: Anyone use EQ-III for mastering?
I would say YES to that aswell.
And to unkJE:: Why do you think the HW of Weiss is 10K and a ”emulation attempt” is a cost of 5% of that HW ?? My guess .... It is A LOT BETTER SOUNING! So of course we can use what we have but lets maybe stop saying ”Mastering”!! It is like saying I am a Racecar driver just because I drive too fast and in inferior cars aswell ... Nope Mastering engineers have invested years upon Years to accomplish what they do and trying to use a cheap plugin and calling it ”Mastering is a slap in the face to real Masterkng Engineers Period!
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Re: Anyone use EQ-III for mastering?
Yeah agree with you in that regard and usage for that eq but Mastering ... NOO
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Re: Anyone use EQ-III for mastering?
Well damn. Guess there's no point to even demo'ing. But I tried it anyway. Threw it on the master buss & replicated the curve I made in EQIII. I have no idea if what I'm hearing is placebo effect after reading that it's supposed to be "cleaner." At first I thought I prefer it. Then I thought I prefer the original with EQIII because of the "dirt." Or maybe that's also placebo given Softube's price tag in the back of my mind. But again, I don't know if what I'm hearing is even real. lol
Or maybe I'd have to replace all the EQIII's in my session, as in making a cumulative difference? Most I ever spent on an EQ plugin was Massey's dumb-simple EQ. I think it was a good buy because his ears are definitely better than mine and it's really hard to make that EQ sound bad. |
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Re: Anyone use EQ-III for mastering?
Quote:
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Peace, Brother!
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Re: Anyone use EQ-III for mastering?
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. Believe me the weiss plugins is nowhere in the same planet as the hardware! We know! BTW Those Lang EQ’s are also amazing. .. would rather jump off a bridge than swap for an emulation of the real deal.
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