Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
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Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
www.uaudio.com/blog/uad-culture-vulture-trailer/
I really must be losing it. I am an ardent UAD user of many years but I hear nothing in this vid desirable beyond maybe the first slight tweak. What do you guys think?
I really must be losing it. I am an ardent UAD user of many years but I hear nothing in this vid desirable beyond maybe the first slight tweak. What do you guys think?
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
Doesn't do much for me, neither.
The best part of the video is at about 3:41 when the spider walks across the screen.
The best part of the video is at about 3:41 when the spider walks across the screen.
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
Is this real, or a parody?
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
Well, I guess if it's distortion you're after, then it doesn't sound like crap. It seems to do distortion (of a certain type) well. Personally I don't like distortion on vocals (except maybe a little compression which is a type of distortion, I guess). So, to me, it sounds like crap. The distortion on the acoustic guitar works ok for me, but I think I would have gone electric in the first place if I wanted that sound. I don't know. Bottom line, do I want this plug-in? Hell no.
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
The accent of the fake presenter is fake posh - so you'd have to assume the whole thing is a parody (what company would make a presentation video like this?) - and I can't hear anything worthwhile in any of the before and after examples. A lot of plug-in processors are Emperor's new clothes to my ears anyway so this is no different.bayswater wrote:Is this real, or a parody?
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
Yes, that's what I noticed. And the "Masterpiece Theatre" set and music. They might as well have had John Cleese do it.Guitar Gaz wrote:The accent of the fake presenter is fake poshbayswater wrote:Is this real, or a parody?
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
UA does sell such a plug and this vid is hosted on their site.
http://www.uaudio.com/blog/cat/videos
And we are discussing it but not in a good way.
$299? Uh, yea... sure thing... check is in the mail..
http://www.uaudio.com/press/releases/20 ... re-vulture
http://www.uaudio.com/blog/cat/videos
And we are discussing it but not in a good way.
$299? Uh, yea... sure thing... check is in the mail..
http://www.uaudio.com/press/releases/20 ... re-vulture
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
Oh yeah, and the hardware comes at a very real price, too...around $2399.
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/4004 ... MwodeD8Aug
Don't get me wrong, I love the Neve-type of sound, but this particular unit just doesn't do it for me for some reason. I'm not sure why. Maybe if I had one and had time to really use it properly. I'm guessing the video doesn't demonstrate what this box or plug-in actually might be able to do, IMO.
I'm definitely not interested.
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
OuchTritonemusic wrote:Oh yeah, and the hardware comes at a very real price, too...around $2399.
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
There are times when a bit of distortion comes in handy on percussion. I might use a little on kicks and snares. This is my distorter of choice:
https://www.izotope.com/en/products/eff ... nts/trash/
Lots of useful videos on how to use it effectively.
It often goes on sale and/or is available from resellers at a good price.
https://www.izotope.com/en/products/eff ... nts/trash/
Lots of useful videos on how to use it effectively.
It often goes on sale and/or is available from resellers at a good price.
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
I love distortion with all my heart but there are certain kinds of distortion which are rich in tone and very musical. Sure - there is a time for just butt ugly punk rat distortion but you don't have to spend money on fancy tube emulation plugs to get that. Safe to say I can just overdrive (clip) and get similar distortion to what the vid shows. Maybe it's a good plug but dang - they aren't showing it to be. Is quality production just over? Are we in the post ears era now?
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Re: Is it just me, or does this sound like crap?
See - I can appreciate a real creative tool like that. Good demo vid.mikehalloran wrote:There are times when a bit of distortion comes in handy on percussion. I might use a little on kicks and snares. This is my distorter of choice:
https://www.izotope.com/en/products/eff ... nts/trash/
Lots of useful videos on how to use it effectively.
It often goes on sale and/or is available from resellers at a good price.
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