Fellow cyborgz. I've been using Reason for like as long as I can remember and I have finally come to the realization that it has some serious limitations most specifically concerning the programs ability to mix and master. Soooo I have been rewiring into Ableton Live and using Plug-Ins to get the sound just right...I have izotope and spectronics and some audio damage ones but definitly not the tools I really need to shape the sound. Also does Live has built in EQ's for the tracks? So what are some Plug-Ins that would suit my desires for mixing and mastering correctly (EQ's, Compressors, FX's Ect...)?
waves, waves, waves, pricey but amazing and accurate results.....or for a free alternative try looking for kjaerhaus, bunch of free plug-ins there that are pretty good, noisia used to use them apparently and mix their tracks in cubase with the kjaerhaus plug-ins: www.kjaerhusaudio.com.
Originally posted by Dethworm
Fellow cyborgz. I've been using Reason for like as long as I can remember and I have finally come to the realization that it has some serious limitations most specifically concerning the programs ability to mix and master. Soooo I have been rewiring into Ableton Live and using Plug-Ins to get the sound just right...I have izotope and spectronics and some audio damage ones but definitly not the tools I really need to shape the sound. Also does Live has built in EQ's for the tracks? So what are some Plug-Ins that would suit my desires for mixing and mastering correctly (EQ's, Compressors, FX's Ect...)?
Thanks
Riv
Live has lots of decent plugins included. Ive found the EQ8 to do a decent job and some of the more glitchy fx like beatrepeat are pretty interesting
I'd definately be more inclined to reach for some higher end stuff when mixing down or home mastering though
Some waves plugs are very nice, I like the V series and R Series a lot, particularly the REQs and VComp. Id also advise you to check out Voxengo plugins which do IMO a very good job of introducing an element of analogue warmth, particularly liking their Tubeamp, Varisaturator and warmifier plugins. Izotope Ozone is capable of some decent limiting but for me its not the most transparent plug in I ever heard so use it sparingly if you use it
I'd be worried about trying to "shape the sound" too much at mixdown / mastering stage though man. By then you shouldnt need to be boosting or attenuating anything too much...better to go back to the original sample / sound and make adjustments there
