Does it really do what different preamps would do? Uh, partly, but no. You are varying the THD a tiny bit, and getting slight differences. If you do this, simply vary (slightly) the input levels, and then a corresponding matching of the output levels, between channels. Ready? A lot of people put this on every channel, set up with a default setting, and then use the EQ and/or compressor as necessary.
Especially if you track the same vocalist or instruments. This is awesome as a Unison plugin while you track.(Basically you are adding distortion the more you drive the input. You can hear this on a number of demos for this plugin, even one on the UAD site. Flipping between the Line and Mic setting is fun.(Tested at 4:1 ratio and default attack and release.) The SSL channel strips, and the famous SSL bus compressor, really did define a certain sound.Ĭompare this to the Waves EV2 Channel, the SSL Native Channel Strip 2, and to the IK Multimedia British Channel. That compression curve is sweet and musical and gentle and all those other cuddly terms we use for compression. The noise level is probably lower than real SSL board, but this also lets you push the input without any audible craziness.
Take a look at the linear analysis and you can see UADs regular anti-aliasing low pass curve, and the accurate attenuation at the bottom. I know knobs in UIs can be annoying, but I happen to like the “fun” factor that comes with these well-modeled interfaces that let you jump between hardware and plugin pretty seamlessly.
You can say what you want about skeuomorphism, but UAD has nailed the interface and it doesn’t have anything that is just for ornamentation. Since there are about 10 people in the world who can hear this, I have a hint below to show how you can fake your own different channels! In other words, the one flaw (if you can call it that) is that every channel will have the same preamp as every other channel, which is not real life. It emulates a well-maintained and balanced SSL. See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info.The UAD SSL 4000 E Channel Strip is kind of a standard for quality in the plugin universe.
You’ll also see how Eli uses automation to create impact and add drama to the emotion of the song, as well as use a “do no harm” mastering plug-in on the stereo output for a polished, pro sound. See and hear all of these in action throughout the videos with detailed explanations as to why and how they are used on their corresponding tracks.
Then it’s on to all the individual tracks including drums, bass, guitars, percussion, piano and more, and how to use a huge collection of UAD plug-ins to individually process each track into a finely polished gem. You also get the tracks so you can mix and follow along on your own DAW.Įli starts by welcoming you and goes over what will be covered, and then plays some A/B comparisons between the unprocessed and processed mix of the song used in the series, allowing you to hear what’s really going on.Īfter a playthough of the mix with no processing applied, Eli hits the ground running starting with the Master Bus effects, including Oxide Tape, Maag EQ, and the SSL Bus Compression for a killer sounding master bus channel.
Groove3 Mixing Pop with UAD Plug-Ins TUTORIALĮli Krantzberg brings you an in-depth video tutorial series all about mixing a Pop track with UAD Plug-Ins! See how to go from a dull, lifeless mix, into something amazing sounding and full of movement.