Ok...I downloaded this plug in to give it a try...wow! I put it up against the UAD LA-2A collection and I have to say not only does it sound as good, I love the extra fine tuning you get with it. The 7 different models and their curves clearly illustrated was super helpful along with the ability to dial in more tube saturation and adjusting the responsiveness. The drums did sound a bit more punchy which says something about the adjustments you can make on Opal. I don't usually go with LA-2A on drums (the Kiive ADC1 sounds great on drums). Thanks mates!
@StudioLife1019 сағат бұрын
@@marksaxon You're welcome...it's a good one 👍
@Streaky_com11 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the review guys...I'm pleased you like my Tight Arse!
@StudioLife10111 сағат бұрын
👍😂
@flakoka44Күн бұрын
I have a Micro 4k, the new little with sofware RA Control and work really fine, lights on the knobs would be cool 🤞
@user-oe9ng9hw6y2 күн бұрын
How I understood it, the point being made in all AP’s videos is that vintage modelled plugins aren’t the difference between a good mix and a crappy one. For example, free EQ’s (such as Nova) can make a mix sound just as good so long as the right decisions are being made when using it. Therefore, why bother spending lots of money on modelled EQ’s? I think he demonstrates these points quite effectively.
@StudioLife1012 күн бұрын
@@user-oe9ng9hw6y Yep...I've mixed stuff that has done well internationally with just stock plugins way before there was analogue modelling plugins to use...but it's way quicker and better sounding to the critical ear with them in my opinion.👍
@alchemistrpm822 күн бұрын
Tell me who it is Dan. I’ve got a nasty sharp filter for em
@alchemistrpm822 күн бұрын
Don’t be a knob-head in the comments! Ya rite nutta you
@wrungmareludy52963 күн бұрын
Thanks for not demonstrating any sounds. Very helpful (it's not)
@StudioLife1013 күн бұрын
@@wrungmareludy5296 ahhh….but we do reviews not demos. Think of a film review without clips of the film…same thing. Adding compressed audio demos with no point of reference is just misleading. Most plugin demos on KZfaq are a full track or loop (already processed) being shoved through said plugin. Download a trial is our mantra 👍and...obviously...this is KZfaq...not compulsory viewing. Go watch something else? 😂🤪👍
@wrungmareludy52963 күн бұрын
@@StudioLife101 oh... Gotcha. Sorry, didn't want to be rude.
@jenslempke78833 күн бұрын
There is a demo now guys. With a decreased sized sample bank. Like 2,5 gb in stead of 20+ gb.
@slapopimp3 күн бұрын
Did they even demo the plugin or was it nothing but a bunch of talking?
@StudioLife1013 күн бұрын
@@slapopimp ahhh….but we do reviews not demos. Think of a film review without clips of the film…same thing. Adding compressed audio demos with no point of reference is just misleading. Most plugin demos on KZfaq are a full track or loop (already processed) being shoved through said plugin. Download a trial is our mantra 👍 (or watch something else...it's not compulsory viewing...it's KZfaq.)👍😂🤪
@louisrmusic4 күн бұрын
Same here, the only plugin that sometimes crashes my system (Essentials version)
@phellylandveld95484 күн бұрын
Well whatya know? A year later and it's currently on sale for $29.99
@jonrasmussen31134 күн бұрын
Hi both. Any chance you could review some plug ins from Melda Audio. They do loads of free stuff and some paid for. The MAutoDynamicEQ seems to have loads of facility and I’d love to see a review on this. Keep up the good stuff. Love the channel. Cheers. Jon.
@andriesdelange68814 күн бұрын
Tip: Shit-test the Korneff Pawnshop Comp too.
@Cefshah4 күн бұрын
I just got this, and I definitely LOVE what it does to the sound in the 2-band mode!! :)
@Chaos-Dynamics4 күн бұрын
Thanks guys 😊
@Chaos-Dynamics4 күн бұрын
Can you guys review the Looptrotter Sa2rate 2 Plugin, would be interesting to hear what you guys think of it 🙂
@StudioLife1014 күн бұрын
@@Chaos-Dynamics Already did...👍
@Chaos-Dynamics4 күн бұрын
@@StudioLife101 Thanks, I will look for it 👍🏼
@xtakerux4 күн бұрын
I like your videos guys , but are there reviews were the plugins are actually shit?
@StudioLife1014 күн бұрын
@@xtakerux There are....keep looking...👍
@DrMax04 күн бұрын
3:56: You just invented a un-smear plug-in. AI-powered of course with automatic smear-type detection based on machine-learned smeary mixes caused by Ai-powered mix plug-ins.
@royalinvasionproductionstv63704 күн бұрын
Recently found your channel and eally starting to like your reviews...could you guys try the TBPROAUDIO CS 5501 plugin.....
@marksaxon4 күн бұрын
I just discovered this plugin and I love it!! I've been scaling down my EQ options when mixing and I'm down to this SLP, FabFilter Q3, Sonimus A-EQ (API style) & Noise Ash Ruletec. What I love about the SLP is the auto gain which is very nice. You make your adjustments and you don't have to fidget with the fader or compensate the output. The THD is easy to dial in. Finally the High and Low pass have resonant filters so you get a 2-3 db boost at the freq you set them at. Nice for drums when you dial in the high pass at the bass drum and snare resonant freq to get that small boost and then it just cleans up the rest of the bottom end. Cracking plugin!
@marksaxon4 күн бұрын
Look forward to your response to the "plugins are a scam" guy. I don't agree they are a scam and no one is forcing you to buy them especially if you demo them. This strip looks interesting.
@effectsworks21065 күн бұрын
Classic Alan Partridge! Good review. I saw this plugin when it came out. I've a few clippers already and I don't use them too often. So I don't need another one at the mo'. Take care.
@mayzter87655 күн бұрын
I love you guys...if I want to know a real objective review of a plugin, I first try your channel.
@StudioLife1014 күн бұрын
@@mayzter8765 Cheers 🍻
@AJOrpheo5 күн бұрын
Idk if you guys can hear it, but there is an obnoxious high pitch ringing going on in this video.
@jordanwilliams70445 күн бұрын
Almost like a dog whistle
@sparella5 күн бұрын
The 'Is It Shit-Smear Test' sounds.... yucky.
@kshep395 күн бұрын
At some point be sure to check out Korneff’s Puff Puff. It is kind of a silly name and the UI bothers some but the thing is really good. A tip Dan Korneff gave in his newsletter is to just add two at default settings back to back on your master bus and sit back to enjoy.. and he’s not wrong
@waynebaker24525 күн бұрын
Holy Smoly. You didn’t show the back side. Even has more features, if you want that.
@sysxtem5 күн бұрын
😤😤
@jaylevzi72935 күн бұрын
Too Pricey for me tbh, hopefully they'll do a sale.
@jaylevzi72935 күн бұрын
Just stopped short of "just got an ounce in the ..." and no one knows what it is, bail, mail ?
@StudioLife1015 күн бұрын
@@jaylevzi7293 😂😂
@KngCamel5 күн бұрын
Perhaps it's just me but the screen in the background makes it look like the studio is pregnant and you guys are rendering the ultrasound for mastering afterwards. That could be a sign that today should be a rest day for me?.. great review ✊🏿
@StudioLife1015 күн бұрын
@@KngCamel 😂😂
@wouterdesmedt17365 күн бұрын
AIP = amplified instrument processor, as it says on the fake tape. Still waiting for your WoW Thing review!
@sundamusik5 күн бұрын
Rolling up one now
@StudioLife1015 күн бұрын
@@sundamusik 👍
@azoteapost87345 күн бұрын
Love you guys !😂
@Phat-Monkey5 күн бұрын
While scrolling on KZfaq thought I read the title as Corned Beef, very disappointed I was wrong... 😆
@StudioLife1015 күн бұрын
@@Phat-Monkey Hope you watched anyway.... We might review corned beef soon. 👍 😂
@TheMixClub5 күн бұрын
Hay Boys!! I did the demo years ago. loved it. If it was around 50 bucks i would have picked it up. I did come up with some cool vibes. I think its worth the money if you have the cash. Just out of reach when i need other things more.
@elevateaudioengineering48925 күн бұрын
Korneff is a great company unlike SoundTheory. Buy AIP when it goes on sale!
@listenfidi3 күн бұрын
I don't think they are this good, they even have medium plugin for 200$ which is a steal
@PROJECT-de9pd5 күн бұрын
When did you look at Acustica stuff? I'd love to hear your opinion on those products.
@kalidesu5 күн бұрын
Oh sweet summer child, you don't understand.
@PROJECT-de9pd5 күн бұрын
Eh?
@StudioLife1015 күн бұрын
@@PROJECT-de9pd We didn't...
@PROJECT-de9pd5 күн бұрын
Oh, that would account for why scrolling through your many videos didn't help me then. I just though you said folks had been shouting at you for not liking the Acustica plugs. I mean, that's par for the course with AA fanboys for sure.
@MrBrownAlliance5 күн бұрын
Jurassic Park!
@bobbyweezer5 күн бұрын
Hits from the booooonnng
@imremozsik10125 күн бұрын
Hi Guys! Love your vids! Keep it up please! Could you do a sh@t review of Good Math from Make Believe Studios? Placed on the mixbus it makes my mixes sound amazing but I have no idea what its doing...maybe you guys can figure it out, hm? I've heard of some pros who use it, thats all I know...Thank you! Cheers
@just2comment26 күн бұрын
lol at nutters in the comments. You sometimes make me interested in buying plug ins and they are always not shit if you say so. My pants are low IQ though.
@findingwondrlnd6 күн бұрын
This plugin appears to be discontinued...no longer on the Kiive website.
@gregkocis6 күн бұрын
I just downloaded the demo and will check it out. Did you guys do a video for Gullfoss?
@StudioLife1015 күн бұрын
@@gregkocis we did...👍
@fredtimothy9406 күн бұрын
Truly appreciate you guys speaking some common sense. Pretty soon AP mastering is gonna say impact wrenches and electric toothbrushes are a scam, he’s gonna take us back to the stone age.
@chizzulwinduh19416 күн бұрын
Great vid as usual. It's great seeing the last dying breathes of the plugin industry go through it's final convulsions and you fellows are the best at ushering us throughout that hilarious sh*t show. I have to comment though, I thought that by now, plugin developers would be offering us their daft plugins for free, or even paying us swivel eyed users to waste our time with their cadaver efforts at adding extra pointlessness and piss upon an industry whose final product is almost entirely bereft of commercial value. Long live AI and the defunctness of the mixing and mastering industry that has conned us all for years.
@shaunlafountain71896 күн бұрын
It's really really good on a bass guitar track! 👍
@1loveMusic20036 күн бұрын
Putting it on drum bus would allow you to master the track louder anyways that's a good idea. Drums are the main offender for getting loud usually.
@jenslempke78836 күн бұрын
Great review as always! This clipper development is exciting 👌🏻