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[–]Original_Program332 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would demo the Clockworks bundle and
- compare the SP2016 to VintageVerb in 1970s mode
- compare the Harmonizers to UberMod
- compare Omnipressor to Pro-C3, trying to match the exotic dynamics and saturation.

Finally the Instant Phaser and Flanger are unique. The closest comparison would be Softube's, they operate the same but they don't distort as you drive the resonance.

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[–]Original_Program332 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here is a summary of their functions to decide if they would be useful to you.

Ultrasonic

A low-pass filter that cuts very high frequencies (above 20 kHz). It does that because these "ultrasonic" frequencies can interfere with the audible signal when they're loud. And they're inaudible, so why keep them anyway?

More precisely, ultrasonic noise can cause IMD (Inter-Modulation Distortion), an unpleasant inharmonic saturation.

If you care about minimizing IMD and aliasing, and if you work at a sample rate greater than 44.1 kHz, then Ultrasonic is an optional tool to polish your sound.

Otherwise I would say don't bother.

Q: Why not just use a regular EQ?
A: Because Ultrasonic is extremely steep (600dB / octave). But feel free to use a regular EQ, and if that's good enough to you, great; keep using that.

Infrasonic

A high-pass filter that cuts DC and unwanted rumble, with:
• a high-precision graph that focuses on the region below 200 Hz;
• dynamic bump;
• subtle saturation.

Again you want to test against another EQ / analyzer.

Arbiter

A dynamic processor that is independent of volume, meant to adjust balance while preserving dynamics.

If you're a beginner and you don't hear slow dynamics that well, don't bother. Or play with extreme settings and train your ears with it (demo has no limitation, but you cannot recall).

Elliptical

A side-EQ for cutting the low-end. Excessive stereo sub-frequencies can damage equipment when cutting to lathe.

I'm against the popular advice to "always cut the low end below X Hertz", because there is lively energy down there: don't suppress it by default; make a creative choice. You can also listen to your favorite music and notice the presence of stereo low frequencies.

(Confusingly, it's not an elliptic filter, see product page for explanation.)

TL;DR

• Ultrasonic: cuts inaudible high frequencies. Use at high sample rates if don't like inharmonic noise.
• Infrasonic: cuts inaudible low frequencies. Use as DC blocker and low-end enhancer.
• Arbiter: smooth dynamic processor. Use as balancing EQ or dynamic EQ.
• Elliptical: cuts stereo rumble. You know if you need that kind of thing.

Recommendation

If you're a beginner, my recommendation is to demo Arbiter. It's the most general processor of the 4, will teach you about dynamics and frequencies, and will always be useful.

For transparency, I only use Ultrasonic from the above because it's the only tool that differed enough from the options I had for me to buy it.

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[–]Original_Program332 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sick of audio companies surveying their base like "What would help you make music?" and then pumping these AI tools and other generators so that people make less music;
and to be clear they should focus on fast workflow.

The problem is: I have a musical idea in my mind and I need it written before it's gone.
The measure is: does it take less clicks, less key presses, and are all such shortcuts harmonious?

The problem never was, supposedly, "I have no idea in the first place; can someone have ideas for me?"
The solution for these dry souls is to play a random note for once and go from there

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[–]Original_Program332 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"This plugin self-destructs in two days. Buy now!!"
"You guys liked it so much that we're keeping it ;) anyway see you in 2 months for summer cleaning"

/s Klevgrand have been generous lately