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Yeah... the trouble is that the AU versions are still not finished yet. I really want the Mastering EQ Pack, and Nomad Factory produced versions of those plugins for only $150. I was gonna give them the business, but then I thought I should wait to try out the Chandler/Abbey Road version first... It would at least be nice if someone would write a review comparing the quality of the two different versions. If the difference is negligible, then I would buy the Nomad Factory version.
I believe that each of the packs have always been listed as just over $300 for the AU/VST/LE versions, so maybe you were thinking $600+ for both of the plugin packs?
Did you end up getting the Fairchild compressor from the UAD-1 collection? I wonder how that plug compares to these products as well. Oh so many unanswered questions and demands on our pocketbooks.
zed wrote:
I believe that each of the packs have always been listed as just over $300 for the AU/VST/LE versions, so maybe you were thinking $600+ for both of the plugin packs?
I'll have to go back and scour previous posts for information found a few months ago. It's hard to forget the initial sticker shock when an all-in price in the four figures prevented an immediate purchase.
zed wrote:
Did you end up getting the Fairchild compressor from the UAD-1 collection? I wonder how that plug compares to these products as well. Oh so many unanswered questions and demands on our pocketbooks.
Yes-- I did jump on the UAD-1 compressor deal and the Fairchild was at the top of the list of must-haves. Great plugin. Sadly, there were problems with the Chandler/TG plugins where the iLok demo authorization was concerned. An unknown glitch rendered the demos unusable, so I couldn't do a side-by-side comparison.
But if the prices on the EMI-TG-Chandler plugs are truly dropping in price with bundles in the $300 range I'm glad I didn't move too soon.
... and has there ever been any such thing as "enough money"?
Always happy to have more plugins like this in my collection. Great for providing a little overdrive/saturation to an instrument or vocal that seems too sterile... or a warmer sounding distortion on top of an already distorted guitar. This sounds like it would be useful in helping to recreate that White Album sound... I can hear it on John's vocal, especially.
If you like this plug, be sure to download all the free AU plugins from AirWindows (at the bottom of the page below). There are several in there that I absolutely love and are becoming regulars in my arsenal:
Darn that I'm on the wrong computer right now. Hmm.
I've checked out the link-- and can always access your post from my studio machine in the morning. Am currently on a non-production laptop at the moment.
I did take note that the Kagi plugs were about $50-60 per... not free, but not at all bad, either.
Frodo wrote:I did take note that the Kagi plugs were about $50-60 per... not free, but not at all bad, either.
Given the quality of the freebies, it might certainly be worth checking out some of the non-freebies.
Keep in mind that a few of the free plugins exhibit some strange latency behaviors in DP. But they sound so good that they are actually worth the trouble. I completely adore the Flutter plugins (a stereo and mono version are packaged together).
Frodo wrote:I did take note that the Kagi plugs were about $50-60 per... not free, but not at all bad, either.
Given the quality of the freebies, it might certainly be worth checking out some of the non-freebies.
Keep in mind that a few of the free plugins exhibit some strange latency behaviors in DP. But they sound so good that they are actually worth the trouble. I completely adore the Flutter plugins (a stereo and mono version are packaged together).
Yep. But not for long. I just finished my last bit of music work. Now I'm winding down... although that's not gonna be easy after reading that thread about copyrights and orphan creative works.
Did you get your e-mail from the Beatles today? The one about the new DVD entitled All Together Now?
Yep. But not for long. I just finished my last bit of music work. Now I'm winding down... although that's not gonna be easy after reading that thread about copyrights and orphan creative works.
Did you get your e-mail from the Beatles today? The one about the new DVD entitled All Together Now?
New Beatles book announced today by Curvebender Publishing (the same folks that brought you Recording the Beatles).
I got this message in an e-mail:
Curvebender Publishing wrote:Kaleidoscope Eyes: A Day In The Life of Sgt. Pepper
by Henry Grossman
Having purchased our previous book, Recording The Beatles, you are aware of Curvebender's commitment to quality publishing. We approach book-making as an art and strive to create books readers will proudly include in their libraries for years to come.
As a followup to Recording The Beatles, we are pleased to announce the publication of our newest title: Kaleidoscope Eyes: A Day In The Life Of Sgt. Pepper. This release marks Curvebender's entry into the field of limited-edition, hand-signed, museum-quality, collectible books. We have been fortunate enough to uncover one of the richest caches of unseen Beatles photographs ever known. Photographer Henry Grossman was a friend of the Beatles and photographed them many times over the years. His photos of the group in the studio -- taken one evening during the recording of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band -- are simply unparalleled. Only a handful of the more than 250 black and white images he captured that evening have ever been published. In an exclusive partnership with Mr. Grossman, Curvebender proudly presents his entire collection of black and white studio photographs in the form of Kaleidoscope Eyes. It is the first of several upcoming volumes showcasing his remarkable body of work.
Strictly limited to 1,967 hand-numbered books, each copy of Kaleidoscope Eyes is hand-signed by Henry Grossman and accompanied by four prints and a contact sheet reproduction. As a limited-edition title, it carries a notably higher price-tag than Recording The Beatles; however, no expense has been spared in creating a true piece of book-art, from the design and presentation, to the choice of materials and packaging. It will undoubtedly be a one-of-a-kind addition to any Beatles fan's library.
Frodo wrote:WOW-- Cool book. You are right about the price. Why must everything cost five times or more than my wildest estimate?!!
The price is outrageous. I would love to look through this book, for sure, but there is no way I will buy a first run copy at that price. I love the Beatles, but my investments in music making tools are much more important right now. This would be pure indulgence.
Very clever marketing plan though...
Curvebender Publishing wrote:Strictly limited to 1967 hand-numbered copies...
For years I have said that 1967 was my favorite year in rock and roll history. And it is only partially because of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour. There was just some magic happening that year, and I'm really not entirely sure I have ever put my finger on what it is exactly. So many recordings from that era have a really special sound. I don't know if it is because the tube gear was particularly good that year, or if it is because recordings were still being done on 4-track, or if it is because bands were being recorded together rather than the parts being overdubbed separately, or if recording engineers were simply at the height of their artistic expressionism, but that 1967 magic is always something I am trying to recreate... but it always seems to elude me.
Here are the top hits of 1967. Such an interesting mix that goes against EVERYTHING by todays music industry standards:
1. To Sir With Love, Lulu
2. Happy Together, The Turtles
3. Windy, Association
4. Ode To Billie Joe, Bobby Gentry
5. I'm A Believer, The Monkees
6. Light My Fire, The Doors
7. Somethin' Stupid, Nancy Sinatra and Frank Sinatra
8. The Letter, Box Tops
9. Groovin', Young Rascals
10. Kind Of A Drag, Buckinghams
11. Little Bit O' Soul, Music Explosion
12. I Think We're Alone Now, Tommy James and The Shondells
13. Respect, Aretha Franklin
14. I Was Made To Love Her, Stevie Wonder
15. Come Back When You Grow Up, Bobby Vee and The Strangers
16. Sweet Soul Music, Arthur Conley
17. Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Frankie Valli
18. Never My Love, Association
19. Soul Man, Sam and Dave
20. Expressway To Your Heart, Soul Survivors
21. Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie, Jay and The Techniques
22. Come On Down To My Boat, Every Mothers' Son
23. Incense And Peppermints, Strawberry Alarm Clock
24. Ruby Tuesday, The Rolling Stones
25. It Must Be Him, Vicki Carr
27. For What It's Worth, Buffalo Springfield
28. Gimme Little Sign, Brenton Wood
28. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone, Supremes
29. The Happening, Supremes 30. All You Need Is Love, Beatles
31. Release Me (And Let Me Love Again), Engelbert Humperdinck
32. Your Precious Love, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
33. Somebody To Love, Jefferson Airplane
34. Get On Up, Esquires
35. Brown Eyed Girl, Van Morrison
36. Jimmy Mack, Martha and The Vandellas
37. I Got Rhythm, Happenings
38. A Whiter Shade Of Pale, Procol Harum
39. Don't You Care, Buckinghams
40. Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye, Casinos
41. Reflections, Diana Ross and The Supremes
42. On A Carousel, Hollies
43. Please Love Me Forever, Bobby Vinton
44. Alfie, Dionne Warwick
45. San Francisco, Scott Mckenzie
46. Silence Is Golden, Tremeloes
47. My Cup Runneth Over, Ed Ames
48. Up, Up And Away, Fifth Dimension
49. The Rain, The Park And Other Things, Cowsills
50. There's A Kind Of Hush, Herman's Hermits
51. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, Buckinghams
52. This Is My Song, Petula Clark
53. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher, Jackie Wilson
54. I've Been Lonely Too Long, Young Rascals 55. Penny Lane, Beatles
56. You're My Everything, Temptations
57. Georgy Girl, Seekers
58. Western Union, Five Americans
59. Baby I Love You, Aretha Franklin
60. A Little Bit You, A Little Bit Me, The Monkees
61. California Nights, Lesley Gore
62. Dedicated To The One I Love, Mama's and The Papa's
63. How Can I Be Sure, Young Rascals
64. Carrie Ann, Hollies
65. (We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet, Blue Magoos
66. Friday On My Mind, Easy Beats
67. Soul Finger, Bar-Kays
68. Gimme Some Lovin', Spencer Davis Group
69. Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out), Hombres
70. Let's Live For Today, The Grass Roots
71. Close Your Eyes, Peaches and Herb
72. Groovin', Booker T and The MG's
73. Funky Broadway, Wilson Pickett
74. Pleasant Valley Sunday, The Monkees
75. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You), Aretha Franklin
76. Tell It Like It Is, Aaron Neville
77. Cold Sweat, James Brown and The Famous Flames
78. She'd Rather Be With Me, The Turtles
79. 98.6, Keith
80. Here We Go Again, Ray Charles
81. White Rabbit, Jefferson Airplane
82. Here Comes My Baby, Tremeloes
83. The Beat Goes On, Sonny and Cher
84. Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron, Royal Guardsmen
85. Society's Child, Janis Ian
86. Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon, Neil Diamond
87. I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night, Electric Prunes
88. Mirage, Tommy James and The Shondells
89. Bernadette, Four Tops
90. Everlasting Love, Robert Knight
91. I Dig Rock And Roll Music, Peter, Paul and Mary
92. Litle Ole Man (Uptight-Everything's Alright), Bill Cosby
93. Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
94. Daydream Believer, The Monkees
95. Thank The Lord For The Night Time, Neil Diamond
96. I Take It Back, Sandy Posey
97. Green, Green Grass Of Home, Tom Jones
98. I Can See For Miles, The Who
99. Don't Sleep In The Subway, Petula Clark
100. Baby I Need Your Lovin', Johnny Rivers
Interestingly... not a single track from Sgt. Pepper.
While probably most of those songs have some element of that 1967 "magic" sound, these ones are the regulars on my playlist:
Frodo wrote:2. Happy Together, The Turtles
3. Windy, Association
24. Ruby Tuesday, The Rolling Stones
27. For What It's Worth, Buffalo Springfield 30. All You Need Is Love, Beatles
33. Somebody To Love, Jefferson Airplane 55. Penny Lane, Beatles
74. Pleasant Valley Sunday, The Monkees
Frodo wrote:WOW-- Cool book. You are right about the price. Why must everything cost five times or more than my wildest estimate?!!
The price is outrageous. I would love to look through this book, for sure, but there is no way I will buy a first run copy at that price. I love the Beatles, but my investments in music making tools are much more important right now. This would be pure indulgence.
Very clever marketing plan though...
Curvebender Publishing wrote:Strictly limited to 1967 hand-numbered copies...
For years I have said that 1967 was my favorite year in rock and roll history. And it is only partially because of Sgt. Pepper and Magical Mystery Tour. There was just some magic happening that year, and I'm really not entirely sure I have ever put my finger on what it is exactly. So many recordings from that era have a really special sound. I don't know if it is because the tube gear was particularly good that year, or if it is because recordings were still being done on 4-track, or if it is because bands were being recorded together rather than the parts being overdubbed separately, or if recording engineers were simply at the height of their artistic expressionism, but that 1967 magic is always something I am trying to recreate... but it always seems to elude me.
I so agree with this, Are you Experienced, Axis, as well as others Pet sounds (66) though.
The years 65-70 so Golden, Zep 1,2 Abbey road Floyd etc etc Not to be repeated it seems (well NOT in digital anyway)
Creativity, some digital stuff and analogue things that go boom. crackle, bits of wood with strings on them that go twang
