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Old 10-19-2018, 08:16 PM
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Me too. I just got plug-in controlled hardware from Wes Audio; their SSL-style Hyperion compressor and their Dione EQ. I also have an actual SSL 500 series buss compressor, and the Wes stuff equals it in sound plus has a Mix control among other things. It sounds so much better than any of the many software SSL-type buss compressors I've purchased over the years, plus it can do recall from the plug-in controller. I wish more companies would do this. Obviously can't go hardware all the way, but in a few places in the chain it makes such a difference.
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Old 10-19-2018, 08:40 PM
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It’s interesting days, but I am not sure I would give high marks to Apogee Digital for how they have launched all this... just look st the confusion here about native vs DSP.

In one way Apogee likely wants to set pricing similar to UAD, to set expectations their plugins are as good. In another kudos to them for supporting native as well as onboard DSP. That’s a hassle for some UAD workflows. But one if the hassles with the great UAD plugins are they are so good that you want to buy more and it all can get expensive fast.... and then you are locked in forever.

On the other hand I think Apogee need to really prove they have something great here and lots more coming to counter the lead UAD has, which to me would be more pushing out incredibly aggressive priced starter packs to their current users and getting word of mouth marketing going. Play the long game, right now it looks more short game, with some hiccups getting stuff to market timely, and then expecting current users to cough up for plugins at UAD pricing.

Personally it’s also an issue they don’t have a DSP story with symphony as I really like the modularity of that interface.
good points.

I just want to add, even if the plugins are good (and yes I agree it's cool there are native and dsp version, like what steinberg did with UR824 dsp plugins), there is no reverb (is the dsp even powerful enough for it?).

That's one of the most important monitoring tasks for DSP.. and is also the most processor intensive at low latency if using a native system.. for example, I can run 32 avid compressors at 64 buffer with 32 tracks armed, and have lower cpu than adding just one (high quality) verb on an aux send with 32 tracks armed.

Apogee need to add a reverb stat if they are seriously going to market their interfaces as DSP solutions..

Look, all kidding aside, my issue with my nasty previous post were the prices of the plugins for native users.. cause i KNOW people are going to buy them in droves cause "they are apogee".

I am sure they are ok plugins, and free for their compatible interface users.. and really, if they add a verb, then EQ, comp and verb is all one really needs to monitor any kind of mix (as long as the dsp can handle an EQ and comp on every channel).
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Old 10-19-2018, 09:12 PM
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good points.

I just want to add, even if the plugins are good (and yes I agree it's cool there are native and dsp version, like what steinberg did with UR824 dsp plugins), there is no reverb (is the dsp even powerful enough for it?)...

... I am sure they are ok plugins, and free for their compatible interface users.. and really, if they add a verb, then EQ, comp and verb is all one really needs to monitor any kind of mix (as long as the dsp can handle an EQ and comp on every channel).


I bought an Element 46 when it first came out, because it was Thunderbolt, had different choices regarding I/O, and due to the direct monitoring through the "Control" software.

And I also bought a Focusrite Clarett PreX because it had Thunderbolt, lots of I/O, free software and MIDI.

I have yet to buy the Apollo, but it has always interested me. I do have both TDM and HD Native...and an 11R for good measure (actually, two of them).

I got the offer for a free download of Apogee's initial software plug-ins, and thought, "Gee, how nice of them."

So they are free until the end of the year if you buy a Thunderbolt Ensemble or one of Element series. And they are free for registered Element users.

Yippee!

Agree that it is a marketing ploy to remain competitive with the Apollo Mk II, which includes a boat load of their proprietary plug-ins...none of which can be run native.

But nothing wrong with free stuff that falls from the sky. Thank you very much.
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Old 10-20-2018, 01:10 AM
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Correct me if I am wrong but from what I have been reading the DSP is for tracking only and the native version are for playback and mixing. It’s a real nice concept but I still like having the UAD DSP for mixing as well as tracking and the new Apollo X series sound amazing. The X series Specs have now surpassed the Apogee Ensemble/Element for the time being. A nice move from both companies.
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. . . It’s a real nice concept but I still like having the UAD DSP for mixing as well as tracking . . .
Have yet to buy an Apollo because I understand when you start adding plug-ins (for the quintessential perfect mix) you also have to buy more "Sharc" DSPs. With native plug-ins, they are handled by the CPUs in whatever computer you are using.

There is a point of no return...
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Old 10-20-2018, 09:15 AM
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Have yet to buy an Apollo because I understand when you start adding plug-ins (for the quintessential perfect mix) you also have to buy more "Sparc" processors. With native plug-ins, they are handled by the CPUs in whatever computer you are using.

There is a point of no return...
Ummm...they're called "Sharc" DSP's:

https://www.analog.com/en/products/p...dsp/sharc.html
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Old 10-20-2018, 09:33 AM
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Fixed it.
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Old 10-20-2018, 10:14 AM
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Have yet to buy an Apollo because I understand when you start adding plug-ins (for the quintessential perfect mix) you also have to buy more "Sharc" DSPs. With native plug-ins, they are handled by the CPUs in whatever computer you are using.

There is a point of no return...
It all depends on what your needs are and what’s your budget. As you can see by my signature I have native plugins as well. The only ones I still use are the Softubes, Fabfilter, SSL, Antares, and Celemony. I use the UAD plugins the most because IMHO they sound the best ( Softube being on par) and for what I have I never have to worry about running out of power. I like leaving my CPU for other task like Video and Virtual Instrumental and heavy session with Vsti’s can bring any computer to a halt if the CPU is carrying everything. It makes for a more overall powerful and stable system. I know Computers are getting more and more powerful everyday but the new native plugins are requiring more and more CPU power as well so you find yourself with the same dilemma. I’ve had native systems (Avid HD) on Windows and Mac and I also had considered the HDX platforms but was underwhelmed with many things with that platform and the company but I love the software. I have found just what I was looking for in the UAD platform on Mac. I would like to add that if your not using Vsti’s or doing Video you can get by just fine with native plugins but like I said the sound of UAD plugins is paramount. Also I forgot to mention if I need to work on another computer or system I just take the satellite units.

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Old 10-22-2018, 08:08 AM
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The email spells out it is a native offering. Free.
I thought that was pretty cool of Apogee.

They all sound fantastic btw.
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Old 10-22-2018, 08:26 AM
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How many more 1176, LA-2A, Pultec, etc... emulations do we really need?
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