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burnthair donethat
09 May 2010, 23:57
remember that thread entitled "finally, plug-ins i can actually use"? i found it hilarious but i was surfing around and came across this:
http://www.waves.com/content.aspx?id=9945
the end is near.
burnthair donethat
10 May 2010, 00:04
take note: it says (it)"intelligently raises or lowers the vocal volume, instantly" the implication is that you're too stoopid to know how to do that.
AndrewHutchinson
10 May 2010, 02:01
I'm surprised that more people haven't commented on this. I know that there are pages, pages and pages of commentary on Waves ranging from the economic to the political and the sonic, but I really wonder who this is targeted at. I'm guessing those who edit and mix just by looking at the wave form with the monitors muted and who have a tattoo of "Mom" crossed out with "Auto-Tune" written underneath.
AndrewHutchinson
10 May 2010, 02:09
I should add that I really don't have any problem with Waves other than the fact they charge way too much for their plugins, in my opinion. I really enjoy their "color" plugins, i.e. the API and UA emulations, but, not the dynamics or eq's. They're moving into Antares territory with the vocal rider, as I see it.
Sandyrb
10 May 2010, 09:52
i was surfing around and came across this:
http://www.waves.com/content.aspx?id=9945
the end is near.
This is for people who can afford a computer but not a Gates Sta-Level. :)
Seriously though, I could see people using it to save time. Much rather do it meself, like, but people will buy it. Ah well.
Cheers,
Mixwell
10 May 2010, 15:52
Congrats Waves!
You've successfully entered the software snake oil sales market!
What a product!
I find this set even more cringe-worthy for some reason
http://waves.com/Content.aspx?id=9674
(Although I do use the Waves stuff because I got it for UBER cheap and I can't afford a bunch of outboard gear....) (yet....)
I find this set even more cringe-worthy for some reason
http://waves.com/Content.aspx?id=9674
I can't afford a bunch of outboard gear....) (yet....)
Sweet... now we can all sound like hendrix, or whatever... cuz you know if it wasn't for Eddie Kramer, Hendrix would've sounded like poop... At least that's what Eddie Kramer made it sound like in an interview not too long ago... what a douche bag..
Keep saving bro... an extra benefit of high end outboard gear is the resale value, of which cartoons have very little.. of course the main benefit is the sound man, the sound... and turning knobs is waaaay more gratifying than clicking away.... blah blah..
peace
ROCKER STUDIOS
11 May 2010, 16:08
Sweet... now we can all sound like hendrix, or whatever... cuz you know if it wasn't for Eddie Kramer, Hendrix would've sounded like poop... At least that's what Eddie Kramer made it sound like in an interview not too long ago... what a douche bag..
Keep saving bro... an extra benefit of high end outboard gear is the resale value, of which cartoons have very little.. of course the main benefit is the sound man, the sound... and turning knobs is waaaay more gratifying than clicking away.... blah blah..
peace AMEN:)
Keep saving bro... an extra benefit of high end outboard gear is the resale value, of which cartoons have very little.. of course the main benefit is the sound man, the sound... and turning knobs is waaaay more gratifying than clicking away.... blah blah..
peace
But then you don't get the CLA/Kramer/JJP presets!!! :eek: :D
Speaking of software, have you guys seen this: http://www.toontrack.com/products.asp?item=69
Like, really????
Zach
take note: it says (it)"intelligently raises or lowers the vocal volume, instantly" the implication is that you're too stoopid to know how to do that.
as if the shit on the radio doesn't the same the same already.
"give me the works. time align, autotune and vocal rider please":moon:
joshfeldman
02 Sep 2010, 16:01
But then you don't get the CLA/Kramer/JJP presets!!! :eek: :D
Speaking of software, have you guys seen this: http://www.toontrack.com/products.asp?item=69
Like, really????
Zach
It's like they're joking.
They're not joking... That's what scares me.
ThePlayroom
30 Sep 2010, 05:57
If there were upgrades, or presets, that actually manually changed the routing and cables in my patchbay for me, for each mix, and also remembered to turn off the power/pre of my U47 out in the live room when I shut down for the night... And it would be nice if it had voice synthesis that beeped and then told the guitarist to shut up after the 100th time he says "don't you guys think the guitars should be louder?"
Actually, maybe a different version of it, called "intern" that handles entire sessions, on its own, with the novice bands, without a single complaint, or sigh, or shaking of its head as forehead meets palm... Hell, my wife would even help pay for "Intern", as it would save her listening to some of my post session rants. (I'm exaggerating of course, for humor's sake-- I actually love working with young bands...)
I'd both endorse AND pay big dollars for that version of Auto-Mix!
Sandyrb
30 Sep 2010, 11:27
.... told the guitarist to shut up after the 100th time he says "don't you guys think the guitars should be louder?"
HAHAHA!! It's funny because it's true. :)
However the guitarist is wrong because, as we all know, EVERYTHING should be louder than EVERYTHING ELSE!! :D
Cheers,
I've had a chance to work with the CLA, Kramer, Maseratti and JJP plugins from waves as well as the one from toontrack...
Toontrack's plugin blows chunks!!... lol seriously, maybe if you listen to stuff soloed it might sound OK, but you can't possibly expect to just slap one on each channel and be done!... far from it, so thats that..
The waves stuff is different, i see them more like "macros" on a word procesor or spread sheet. Again, you cant expect to slap one on each channel and be done with it, first because these are huge resource hogs... i used them on a first gen Mac Pro Quad 2.66 10Gb RAM and used up about 85% to 90% on about 20 channels at 41.1Khz and second, these plugs just don get along with some stuff.
That being said, these plugs might be just what the doctor ordered for some stuff, JJP drums for kick, snare and toms is really good, also for bass and keys, so is the CLA on drums in general, bass and vocals, kramer for guitars sounds very good, the masserati is very good on acoustic stuff.
Im not sure that these plugs are really worth the high price tag, but they surely are useful.
My 2 cents
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