Multi-Band Compressor for PT11

[Jeffrey Talbot]

Hey guys...

I was using the RNDigital Dynam-izer for a long time... I loved the way the GUI was laid out and frankly, it was easy to get things to sound the way I needed/wanted them to for broadcast. It was a great plugin, as far as I'm concerned.

Of course, I know it won't get updated to 64bit for PT11.

So was just curious if anyone has any suggestions for a PT11 replacement? There are LOTS of compressors, and only a handful of multi-band compressors, but what are your experiences with what's available?

[cryophonik]

Waves C4 and C6 are still very good MB compressors and have very straightforward GUIs. Hopefully it won't be too much longer until AAX-64 versions are released.

Blue Cat Audio has the MB-5 and it's already compatible with PT11, but I've never used it and it's pretty expensive. There is a demo, though.

If only FabFilter would release a MB comp....

[Meads]

I use the Waves C6 as well.
McDSP has the AE400 out just now. Seems to be pretty nice, and is available for PT11.

[Bobogura]

McDSP have a few must-haves for PT11.

MC2000 Multi-band Compressor
ML4000 Multi-band Gate, Expander (up/down), Compressor, Mastering Limiter.
AE400 Dynamic EQ

[elicious]

don't forget DSM.
not as straight fwd as C4,
but a great tool
and fully pt11 ready, including aax dsp.
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[RussUK]

Buy the AE400 without even thinking, it's awesome and it runs both native and DSP

[guitardom]

Dont forget Blue Cat MB-5 and MB-7.

[conleec]

McDSP's ML4000 is a desert island plugin for me, a must-have. It's brilliant. I also give the Blue Cat MB5 a big thumbs up; I like that you can do upward compression (per band) with it.

Chris Conlee

[Jeffrey Talbot]

Hey Guys

thanks for the replies... Cost is always a factor, especially with having to buy or upgrade all new plugs for PT11. I'm not a huge processor freak, but RND was my go to plug.

I've also got a copy of Wave Arts compressor, and have begun playing with it, and it looks like it may work for me as well.

Don't think I could ever invest in Waves..I've just read way too much about ongoing expenses with them to really consider them.

I did look at the all the offerings from the PT11 plugin page... so I guess its time to check out some demos... Like the McDSP, and the Blue Cat MB-5.

As always, thanks for the tips, suggestions, and advice.

[sw rec]

WaveArts has a great multiband compressor and it's already AAX64.
http://wavearts.com/products/plugins/multidynamics/