Do plugins sound as good as hardware?
Not only do plugins sound better than they used to, but they can also perform functions that hardware can’t. What plugins are hard-pressed to do, however, is recreate the unpredictable subtleties of aging analog components over time.
Should I buy compressor or EQ?
Each position, EQ pre (before) or EQ post (after) compression produces a distinctly different sound, a different tonal quality, and coloration. As a rule, using EQ in front of your compressor produces a warmer, rounder tone, while using EQ after your compressor produces a cleaner, clearer sound.
What vocal plugins do professionals use?
Best Vocal Mixing Plugins
- FabFilter | Pro-Q 3.
- Maag Audio | EQ4.
- Universal Audio | 1176 Classic Limiter Collection.
- Universal Audio | Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection.
- Celemony | Melodyne 4 Studio.
- Slate Digital | Eiosis e2deesser.
- FabFilter | Saturn.
- FabFilter | Pro-G.
Where should I put my compressor?
A good rule of thumb is to place any gain-type effects before modulation effects: i.e., compressors and overdrives before delays or flangers. Another one that’s practically set in concrete is to put the compressor before any overdrive, distortion, or fuzz pedal.
Do stock plugins sound better?
Instead if you would (even for one song) exclusively use the stock EQs, compressors, and other included tools you more than likely will get better results in the end. Is it because stock plugins sound better? No. Rather it’s because of a very simple but powerful mental shift that happens when you “limit” yourself to them.
How can I Make my Mix sound better without plugins?
If you truly want a great sounding mix, then the best thing you could do is stop dropping in all your “favorite” 3rd party plugins. Instead if you would (even for one song) exclusively use the stock EQs, compressors, and other included tools you more than likely will get better results in the end.
Should you use 3rd party plugins for your mixes?
You see – the only reason why you and I reach for 3rd party plugins is because our mixes don’t sound as good as we’d like and so we’re hoping another plugin will help. The truth is, if your mix sounds bad – it’s because you just haven’t mixed it well.
Should you buy plugins for your music?
The second way to better handle plugin purchases is to buy them with a project (or projects) in mind. Purchase them with a plan to use them all over an album or EP. You’ll get value out of them instantly (as opposed to one day hoping you use them), plus you’ll learn them really well.