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!

Thanks for the review guys...I'm pleased you like my Tight Arse!

I have a Micro 4k, the new little with sofware RA Control and work really fine, lights on the knobs would be cool 🤞

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.

Tell me who it is Dan. I’ve got a nasty sharp filter for em

Don’t be a knob-head in the comments! Ya rite nutta you

Thanks for not demonstrating any sounds. Very helpful (it's not)

There is a demo now guys. With a decreased sized sample bank. Like 2,5 gb in stead of 20+ gb.

Did they even demo the plugin or was it nothing but a bunch of talking?

Same here, the only plugin that sometimes crashes my system (Essentials version)

Well whatya know? A year later and it's currently on sale for $29.99

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.

Tip: Shit-test the Korneff Pawnshop Comp too.

I just got this, and I definitely LOVE what it does to the sound in the 2-band mode!! :)

Thanks guys 😊

Can you guys review the Looptrotter Sa2rate 2 Plugin, would be interesting to hear what you guys think of it 🙂

I like your videos guys , but are there reviews were the plugins are actually shit?

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.

Recently found your channel and eally starting to like your reviews...could you guys try the TBPROAUDIO CS 5501 plugin.....

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!

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.

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.

I love you guys...if I want to know a real objective review of a plugin, I first try your channel.

Idk if you guys can hear it, but there is an obnoxious high pitch ringing going on in this video.

The 'Is It Shit-Smear Test' sounds.... yucky.

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

Holy Smoly. You didn’t show the back side. Even has more features, if you want that.

😤😤

Too Pricey for me tbh, hopefully they'll do a sale.

Just stopped short of "just got an ounce in the ..." and no one knows what it is, bail, mail ?

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 ✊🏿

AIP = amplified instrument processor, as it says on the fake tape. Still waiting for your WoW Thing review!

Rolling up one now

Love you guys !😂

While scrolling on KZfaq thought I read the title as Corned Beef, very disappointed I was wrong... 😆

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.

Korneff is a great company unlike SoundTheory. Buy AIP when it goes on sale!

When did you look at Acustica stuff? I'd love to hear your opinion on those products.

Jurassic Park!

Hits from the booooonnng

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

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.

This plugin appears to be discontinued...no longer on the Kiive website.

I just downloaded the demo and will check it out. Did you guys do a video for Gullfoss?

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.

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.

It's really really good on a bass guitar track! 👍

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.

Great review as always! This clipper development is exciting 👌🏻

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