Is P455 MDN the best digital API ever? We take a look at this new monster plugin. Eric mixes a track with it. Chris reviews how it works on spoken word. Thoughts on what makes a stellar plugin. www.pulsarmodular.com/product...
Pulsar Modular really do go above and beyond. I have 2 of their pieces and they really are gems in my library. A little pricey yes, but worth every penny. Great job gents.
Love waking up on a Monday to a new Mixorcist vid. Thanks for this! I saw the release late last night and was happy to see first thing this morning that you guys were checking it out. Gonna demo it and see if its for me!
The Sidecar plugin sounds great. Something I found curious is how there can be such a large difference depending on what A/D converter simulation is used.
What a great way to start a Monday: a new video. Pulsar Modular does great job, and Marc Daniel Nelson has such a zen way of thinking about mixing. Love his passion for sound and texture and space. Most of the time I can't hear what he says he hears, but I don't doubt he is hearing it. My ear is either not that train or my circuitry is not that hi-fi. Nonetheless this sounds and looks like a tool that can make many other plugins redundant. Lately I've been trying to find tools/tutorials to try to achieve a "modern vintage" sound in the box. I'm thinking of the sound aesthetics of the album " Enfant Terrible" by Liam Bailey and St Francis Hotel. Would you have any advice at all on how to try to get there? Trying to pick your brain since you guys are so knowledgeable and experienced. Warm regards from Mexico
Hey Hugo - CW here. thank you for the comment! I have to admit I'm not familiar with Liam Bailey - let me explore this week and maybe I/we can offer a few ideas!
For the sound you are after, try Lunar Lander (Delay/Reverb) and the P450 EQ and a compressor. That's it and you have the broad strokes not over processed sound.
hey guys, yeah I tried that plugin out a few days ago, sounds really nice. I was wondering what microphone are you using, the one without the pop screen on it, is that one of those affordable Neumann's because it sounds really good. Let me know if you don't mind. Thanks
For sure - its a Neumann TLM103. I use it for some of my video voiceover work. EB does some processing on it during the recording - i think its a bit of Waves RVox and maybe some EQ. Thanks for the question and the comment! - CW
So I realize that it's mostly going to be used by guys wanting a vintage sound for rock and similar genres, but what about EDM??? Do you think you can get away with using this in a dance music context?
Hmmm. That's a really good question. I for one LIKE the sound of digital in certain contexts, and modern synths and samples is a good example. Most of the tone-shaping and effects that come in a good production DAW like logic do an amazing job on EDM. There's something to be said for crisp, precise EQ's, fast compressors, etc. I know guys like deadmau5 lean toward SSL and Neve equipment, but if you like the sound of retro R&B, dance, etc...an API would be equally well at home. It just might add more weight, smear, dirt than you like. I always say that the stepped frequencies and gain controls on an API EQ are a great fit for drums and guitars, but might not be for a more modern synth. And keep in mind, the compressor at play here is actually a Fairchild, which is even more 'vintage' and has a slower, more 'molten' effect. Actual API compressors (like you might find on a 2500 or the UA API Vision Channel) have new/old modes with selectable knees and faster attack/release options (and deeper ratios too). If you can demo this product, try it for yourself and see. Let us know what you think
@sure! compare the sunray eq from AA with the 440 from pulsar modular. The 440 is more creamy. As mentioned, it`s a boutique hardware. My next plugin from pulsar modular will be the p11. I like the sound. Wait for a sale.
Always enjoy seeing boutique producers injecting their own take on things. This was a lot of fun to play with! Thanks for checking in and commenting! - CW
