Auto gain on output by holding shift + input knob. You really need to read those instructions LOL. This is a good sounding plugin.

I think what‘s important to note from time to time is that there are two pulsars: Pulsar, who make Mu, Massive and 1178; Pulsar Modular, who make P42, P44, P11 Abyss and now the Sidecar. What’s even worse is that their logos are quite similar.

Bro i just demoed this and fell in love. Something that stood out to me is how little understanding you had of the plugin when you used it. Do you read the manual at all? If you're not, then you're just creating misinformation. My man, that isn't good for the audio industry. I know you want to have a positive impact on the audio plugin industry right? Then you have to at least put int some groundwork on the plugin before recording. You have a big influence now, use it for positive! Don't convolute the space with low-effort vids that create misinformation. Be better!

It does have auto gain. You just have to hold down the shift key when turning the knob.

It’s a great bundle, it really smoothes high end, also it can bring out some deep low end without sounding muddy. One of the best for a small set up acoustic music for me. I only can tell from what I do mainly. Top plugins!

11:10 There is no auto-gain. Compressor always have a listen side chain to the raw signal and then applying compression unto the processed signal. I know it is not conventional, but this worked splendidly for this workflow.

Keep avoiding to read the manuals so that more of your followers will have no clue about the tools you review while I'll be a better mixing engineer than most (because I do read the manuals LOL!)!!

When you crank input you should use with shift key for input+output gain compensation ✌🏼

RTFM before making videos 😜

Knobcloud? It’s been up for years.

That is a very smooth digital top end boost and a warm bottom end.

Thanks for the video, Pulsar Modular are making great plugins, their Abyss compressor is awesome. Need to try this out to make my own opinion✌🏻

That sounds really good! Subtle, but very open and sweet.

Mark Daniel Nelson is very creative mixer and does some great tutorials.

Just to clarify that Pulsar Modular is not the same as Pulsar Audio, which makes their Manley emulations and the Bison Echorec (amongst other things). What is it with audio companies having similar-ish names? =D

2nd song is "The Meerkat" by HATAMITSUNAMI if anyone else enjoyed that funk.

Sounds spectacular.

If you would have just watched the short video where he explains it, you wouldn't have wasted your time (or others) being frustrated about autogain and not knowing what does what. The 2 channel / 8 channel knob allows you the option of different amps in the 8 channel mode. Perhaps they assume if you are going to pay more than a 100 for a plug in that you will actually take the time to learn what it does by reading the manual instead of criticizing the art in the marketing.

Great video as usual!! And this plugin has amazingly great 'character'. It may not be for 'everyone'... but it is definitely very nice-sounding, in its own way. In a world where there are numerous plugins that can fill possible gaps where this will not... this definitely has its place. 🙂

On the other video by MDN I believe I saw him use autogain for the input. I think you have to hold shift at the same time?

That eq is excellent

I really miss your old and honest snakeoil videos from the past 😢

"it isn't just a plugin" - well it is just a plugin... hahahaha

This was completely pointless. Don't "review" it if you don't know how to use it.

3:48 The old interface actually have less contrast than the new one, because the dark background is lighter. And the lighter image in bright light, as you have there, is always easier on the eyes. So otherwise you're correct, but you just got the high/low contrast the wrong way.

Isnt The kvr marketplace exactly that? Used plugin licenses for sale??

I really love the sound of that compressor. Has a nice squishy / gooey sound that i'm always searching for. It suited that song perfectly too. I guess it's the plugin for my taste Pulsar Modular make really good stuff. I use their P42 saturator on every mix. Their Abyss compressor sounds so good too, but the UI is complicated/confusing, i resisted buying it for that reason. This Sidecar plugin seems to bring Pulsar's analogy sound to a more simple UI, and i am absolutely here for it. Def gonna demo it

I just watched the video by Marc Daniel Nelson and hoped that you would also do a review, and here it is. Today is really my lucky day.

You chose a peaceful response I see. You could have really went in on the ‘better high end’ than analog claim.

There are (effectively) gain reduction meters - the red line on the main meters is output and white is input which gives yo a good idea of what the compressor is doing.

This is basically becoming a channel of a guy who has no clue about plugins, reviewing plugins. It´s more entertainment than instructional. I think I´m out, have better things to waste my time on

The musical performance was so great, it's hard to even tell if the plug in is good or bad. Kudos to the bass player!

I bought a few console plugins, because I love how they look. In all honesty though, I do feel like they're the most snakeoilish of all plugins.

My new years resolution is to not buy any more plugins this year and this has made the choice quite easy. Thanks but no thanks.

Interesting review WS. As a designer-mind I have to agree, those '3D' pictures of digital gear, is ridiculous. It says a lot about the gullibility of people. (probably beginners in audio). The stats will prove to have higher profit is my guess.

Way too many of these plugins on the market. And they're all way too same.

They were referring to the Waves summing process where you have to add a plugin to the end of each channel, and then one to your master bus. I've only seen a Brainworx channel strip that has summing built into it as far as other channel strips.

Someone should open up a second hand plugin market

Indeed more of the same. I don't need channel strip number 21. A studio can afford only one desk in general so in the DAW it should be the same if you are really about emulating analog times.

Those 3D renders are hilarious! It’s a thing you often see with software too, it’s a digital download but yet they show a 3D render of a cardboard box from back in the day when software was actually distributed on physical media. 20 years ago a market for second hand plugins could have been feasible but it would all have been software packages with cd’s and documentation.

This plugin is fantastic....... at giving you a small amount of low end extension, width and sheen. If you're after that kind of refined but arguably small impact - it's pretty awesome. Not a necessary purchase at all - and for most folks, not doing much that's obvious to hear. I'll grab it because I'm an audio nerd and love those little details. But lets be honest - the difference a summing mixer makes is also small. To folks who can hear it - it's awesome. But to the rest of the world - who cares? Same with this plugin I think. I dig it. Bit pricey though - agreed on that.

189$ The price of some whole DAWs or plugin suites, for this? I mean come on...

So really quick. "Better" for the eq is when you use a real 5500 eq you will at times get a honky and harsh tone when driving the eq. It's why I went for a 560 graphic eq over the 550b. I didnt like the high end when driven hard. They change how it interacts and makes it less harsh. Comparing it from my waves or uad api its smoother but man i love thay 560 hardware. I need to get like 10 of those 😂

If you hold down shift while you change the knobs, it does autogain.

incredible plug in, absolutely top draw

Can all the people commenting that he didn't "use it properly" or "doesn't know how to use it" please explain what he was supposed to do with it? And what do you think summing is?

It would be interesting to compare P11 Abyss against Kirchhoff Cenozoic and Acustica Audio Tiger

there is 2nd hand market in the KVR forum

Exactly....Ive already got Nebula API EQs...API 527, 525 FET and API 2500 Compressors, Pre Amp, Thrust and Acustica Audio PINK4....this is "OK" but....not really "Neccesary" He should have done SSL......it would have sold like "Hot Cakes" at least you could use a better Low DSP SSL strip for Mixes and Masters

I usually find your videos both informative and often à point. This one though was actually sloppy and quite frankly beneath you.bYou totally missed quite a few important points. Try it again. It's actually a very good plug-in...and NOT expensive. If you want everything for free there are options but professionals needs to get paid for their work. Don't we...? :))

Dripping in Snake Oil

Hold shift on the input for autogain:)

There might be to many, but not for me, I ditched UAD (didn't want use their hardware any more). I ditched waves for their custom unfriendly update plan, I dont use Acustica audio I dislike how their software installs and works, take sup a lot of room and is to heavy on the CPU. I ditched Slate Digital, didn't like their rack format and loading times.Sometimes I use the Plugin Alliance API Channel strip, but I don't have a standalone EQ. I miss it sometimes, so this might be it, especially as it has 4 bands, if only I could buy the standalone EQ it would be a no brainer.

It adds nice color. However, I wouldn't spend anywhere near $189.

I came here from MDN's video and was screaming at myself as Wytse screamed about autogain :D Always a good laugh. They could've made it more apparent, for sure.

I saw Daniel's review yesterday and you really are providing a dis-service for people watching this by not doing your due diligence, RTFM. C'mon man. You can do better. Daniel's video was so much more informative and I walked away with a better appreciation and understanding of the product after watching the guy with the concept and h/w that was modeled than this.

Hold down Shift when driving the Input and the Output fader will reduce.

there is Auto gain but you have to hold shift or something

2 different sets of converters. *Not modulation styles to modulate the anologness

more cool options on the update.

I guess you have to use shift to get auto compensation.... The processing does seem pretty high quality... Analogue vibes. Send pretty musical to me.

Their plugins are a steal for the price

Great review. What oscilloscope/tool are you using in 12:32? Thanks in advance

This might be my favorite version of Sandstorm so far (the first example)

I love it when a KZfaqr points in the air and whatever video link they THOUGHT was going to be there.... wasn't. Yeah. There was no summing video link.

i liked the camera switch very much. Maybe consider trying it out more often. It makes the Video more dynamic in my opinion. Love The Video. Greetings from Germany.

Well, it's VERY expensive. But i. Had my studio cans on during the video and the lush sound does impress me a lot. As i work most within (classic) rock and pop, i would welcome it as a present😅

The most interesting part of this: The 2nd-hand Plugin Market. Does anyone know of one, and should one exist?

Do a preview of the making kf the plugin and based console next time. And and try the eq on seperate drums. Otherwise an actual great plugin may be joked upon when it actually does way more code wise than the others

I got the w495 eq for free, and I paid for pulsar massive. Both are nice plugins. I think in this case, I’ll stick with Sonimus for console emulation.

a bit weird, but you can see the gr of the comp by looking at the FOUR needles and the differences between them (there are two needles on each meter)

You should review real phones 2.0 new version

Reading the manual is important. Lol

People sell DAWs and instruments collection/"mega synths" like Omnisphere and Halion already. 😊

That's a lovely warm groove! - apart from Darude - who's the artist?

Hold shift for auto gain.

No we don't need another plug in doing a miracle job on the mix bus! But with a KZfaqr attached it's a good way to make some money. MDN is great but he's reviewing it because they made him a co owner

There actually is a second hand market place I will try finding it again

You should know Knobcloud…. It’s a second hand plugin marker powered by Thomman

Bro you can semi-auto gain by pressing shift key while turning input gain

And the screws are in a different position between both ui styles, clearly this proves that something was switched out :D

There’s A LOT of plugins I’ve purchased that I don’t use anymore……A LOT…..wish I could sell those licenses too

Hey, just for you to check: The levels in this video are rather low (Intro-Sound, Speech), peaking at circa -10 dB. The music is way louder and even peaks higher than the speech.

there are many 2nd hand plugin marketplaces :)

Yes

It sounds vibey

great vid as always 🤗

Auto gain and a MIX KNOB for the compresor !!!!

I don't know where channel strips are a go-to in our modern days. I have my own channel strip that does what every channel stip does, but with my preferred flavors. Like the brit73 input from Analog Obsessiion as first, on each channel. Just for the flavor. Then True Iron from Kazrog - just adds flavor. Kirchhoff eq + comp. Then whatever plugins and routing is needed and back to different maximizers /limiters / clippers. I actually don't want all of that in one plugin, I use a DAW for that matter! :D

Should i put this before the final limiter?

Small point: We need a moment of silence at the beginning of the video - I seldom get to hear the first few words!

Another API looking plugin, it's all becoming the same. When they going to bring out a smart gate? Now that is a tool that is useful.

I haven't tested this plugin, but considering that they are saying "summing without needing to insert the plugin on every track" and that they have a 2-ch/8-ch switch, it's pretty obvious to me that it's a multichannel plugin that you can route 4 to 8 tracks to (depending if they are stereo or mono) on separate channels.

There are second hand license market places. Some are on forums some on facebook etc. What do you mean with 'keep pushing!' You mean like on the bus or in a queue at the super market? I hope not. 😄

"Old" means the interface has more contrast for old people, like you are!!! Badoom TSSSs

Dude at least read some manual before you "review" a plugin.

1:20 Dan Warroll knocks on the studio door.

The screws are so rusted out you can’t remove the faceplate. Tough to repair🥺

Hold shift for auto gain

Maybe you could make "My most often used plugins" video?