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pro tools is expensive so...
OK..the price of pro tools is crazy.so I was wondering, can their stock our standard plugins get the job done... Not involving mastering, but can I get decent results if used correctly.. Or am I better off buying new plugs and add up to my list of bills?
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Re: pro tools is expensive so...
Stock plugs will get you where you need to go. They all work just fine, and now there is a nice collection. You'll actually have a much more stable Pro Tools experience as well, because third party plugins are the root of many bugs and issues (not that it's totally the third party's fault, because it's not entirely, but it is true).
You'll know when you need something new.
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Re: pro tools is expensive so...
If you think the price of Pro Tools is crazy, wait till you see the prices of some individual plugins.
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Re: pro tools is expensive so...
Pro Tools is less than the price of a prosumer vocal microphone.
It is more expensive than the competition, but it is not crazy expensive.
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Re: pro tools is expensive so...
I agree that the stock plugins will go a long way. In fact, IMHO, the only MUST HAVE that you will want to buy is, a decent reverb plugin. Some that are worth a look and won't break the bank:
IK Classik Reverbs Overloud Breverb Redline 112db Maybe the new Lexicon LXP stuff too(but I haven't seen the pricing)
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Re: pro tools is expensive so...
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I remember when I started back when things were still made on tapes.. when it was common to spend 250k+ on a 24 studer.. or over half a million on an inline mixing board. Today we fuss about a 600-1000 software Nothing intended to the Op, just saying, we all do the same thing one day or an other, forgetting how much it was in the past. Heck even today, custom consoles are sold for over 500 k... |
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Re: pro tools is expensive so...
Lexicon MXP native....about 400 not uber expensive but awesome sounding
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Re: pro tools is expensive so...
no no no, i am just saying, it sucks to buy the industry leading daw, and all of a sudden, the plugins arent any good. you know, its like buying a bmw and expect a bmw...
but anyways, i spent a whole lot on pro tools and i didnt want to go buy waves and other plugins... it gets expensive for a hobbyist.. |
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Re: pro tools is expensive so...
A Sony 3348 cost $300,000.00 back in the day.
A NED Synclavier was $500,000 I think Pro tools is Crazy Cheap |
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Re: pro tools is expensive so...
The Pro Tools included plugins are all you need if you are a hobbyist. and particularly if you are a new hobbyist. IMHO, there is absolutely no need whatsoever to go out and buy any plugins if you are just starting out.
If you can't get a decent result out of using these plugins, spending money on others is not going to yield any different result because one needs to learn how to use them first. Once you have got a reasonable grasp on them, then start looking at third party stuff. Most of them you can try before you buy.
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