It looks like it’s really a pleasure to just use this channel on everything just to keep the approach “simplified”. Simply good sounding components at every stage are often all you need, not necessarily the most balls-out complex buzzsaw of a plugin for every single stage of shaping… something I have been guilty of many many times. 😎👍👍
Thanks for the great video. I loved the original A-Range (red) preamps and EQ’s. As soon as Focusrite came out with the ISA-430 I bought one. I still use it constantly, over 20 years later. And by the way, I think I payed around $4k for it. ONE CHANNEL! So, of course, the second I saw the bx version I grabbed it. It’s identical sonically as well as visually. Brainworx plugins are amazing. I own lots of them. The bx_console n channel strip is huge sounding. Their SSL strips are very accurate, especially the E. Townhouse Compressor is wonderful on busses. Bx_rooms is fantastic. It’s become my go to if I want a 224 style reverb, which is only like always. Thanks again for the great video! Best wishes - Tim
I recently got the BX SSL 4000 E, SSL 9000J & the Focusrite from the PA sale...They all sound amazing, but I noticed this had a nice openness on the mid/highs and an overall warm sound. Not as punchy as the SSLs obviously, but overall a nice warm clean mix sound....I'm liking the mixture between them so far. Awesome video, the layout of this is pretty cool. This plugin reminds me of the year 1994 for some reason...It has a very early-mid 90's feel in a cool way.
Wow! Man the spaciousness of this is amazing. How is it doing that? lol I think I'm sold on the Clarett now, been thinking about it for awhile now and you've convinced me, that cumulative effect is unbelievable!
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fantastic video. I've got this plugin and I've been putting off diving into it but it suits what your doing here really well. I also really appreciate you screen capture. everything is a lovely size to read on my monitor so I can see what your doing.
Wow. I have very bad ears and often feel like I can't hear differences but I really loved the end where he showed the full "mix" without the plugins and then with.... huge difference when viewed from that angle!
i love this plugin. i bought a license off ebay for super cheap.. I think $19. People sell the Focusrite SC voucher that came with one of the Focusrite Scarlett products. Definitely the cheapest way to get this plugin. I have a few other channel strip plugins, but this one goes on every channel by default. The other one I have is the UAD Century Tube channel strip, which gets used for specific tasks where I want to add weight to a specific channel. I want to check out is the SSL 9000 plugin. I think the 9000 might be the ultimate compliment to the Focusrite SC.
Just bought this Focusrite ISA Channel Strip for ...50 €... (Pomo+Coupon...) Tested them on Piano/Vox, Electro track and Radio Commercial (female vox) and they are really interesting. I have also the SSL Native Plugins (the SSL Onesnnot the "crappy" Waves.) And made some comparaisons. The Focusrite sound more smooth in the High end spectrum. They sound really smooth on Ac. Piano, Ac GTRs, and Female vox. The SSL are more precise and punchy but more agressive. I have now an alternative to the SSL's with these wonderful ISA Focusrite channel strips
Thank you Sir, all the way from Bangalore, India. I recently got myself this plugin and this tutorial made easy to understand it's functions. Thank you for this
In my template I have channel strips on all my buses. after gain staging, the first thing I do is work on the buses with my channel strips only, just to get an idea of where I can take the mix. then disable all the channel strips, mix every channel, instrument, vocals, the lot, sometimes with a channel strip if that's all it takes, otherwise with separate plugins. But when that's done, it's back to the channel strips on the buses to finalize things. I got this Focusrite one for free, took an existing finished mix and replaced my SSL 4k strips with this Focusrite one. It gave a very different feel. more open on the top end, bit more clarity, but less big. I always think 'better' is a difficult word, because it's subjective. But this is a very good one to have in your arsenal if you like to use channel strips too.
Hi David, thanks man. Last night Plugin Alliance were giving what I call a Wow bundle that includes Focusrite console, shadowhills mastering,black box hg2 and some more. I'm currently using waves ssl e and ssl comp for my style of electro music.
I also got the freebie too. Just started playing around with this today and it has a very tight focused sound. Just did a mix on an electronic pop song, and it sounded really polished in the end.
NOT bought out by soundcraft. Bought by Phil Dudderidge, founder of Soundcraft...after he sold Soundcraft to Harman International....and was looking for something to do/work-on.
I own ALOT of plugins... way too many to be completely honest. If I had to start from scratch, I would get around 10 of the UAD plugs, then these channel strip plugs from PA. Thats all I use on most of my projects. They`re all great. The AMEK9099 is incredible on drums. The SSL9000J works great on vocals, bass, and guitars. And the Focusrite SC... Just makes everything sound better. So many features on this Focusrite...
I just bought this plugin for $30 for Black Friday! I’m not home right now cause I’m visiting family for thanksgiving but I can’t wait to get home and give it a go! Great video man!
Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate your support! Be sure to check out my website for even more training. www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com
good video. For some reason I can no longer see the upper menus like settings save bypass etc. Just the work space and nothing above the on/off maximize mimimize along the top any ideas.
The EQ, compression, and filters are so precise on this console. You really have to know what you're doing to work it. The brainworx SSL E is way more forgiving. I like both, but prefer the SSL E for the smooth EQ and VCA compressor.
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Oh yeah. Totally different. My favorite of the Brainworx is the SSL E because of that great EQ. Focusrite is cool, just totally different.
Okay, it sounds amazing, I've just downloaded a trial version, so, why does this only go on your busses? And, does it negate the need for any other EQ, compressor, gate, de-esser software on your inserts? Also, I have the Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack, which I like. Do I need this too? I also love a plug in.
I love these channel strip plugins but im curious. Like wines paired with meals, what outboard modeled effects do you think would pair well with this? In other words, what are the shortcomings of these types of channel strips that may need some additional help?
I would not say they have short comings. Using different types of outboard gear has to do with wanting additional colors/flavors to specific tracks. Here is a link you may want to check-out. www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/mixing-with-analog-style-plugins
I am looking to pick up UAD X8 and would like to know how can I add the Focusrite Channel Strip to the UAD platform? I did not find a BX_Focusrite Plugin for UAD. Please advise.
I just got the 18i20 a couple of days ago. This looks great, as does that “red box” I’ll be using it for acoustic drums. Anyway, will these work for both PC, and Mac? Looks cool as hell
Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate your support! Be sure to check out my website for even more training. www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com
28hz? man you really need to have that sidechain up to at least 150 if your not trying to overtrigger a drum buss comp, unless you purpposely push that kick way hot SSL buss comp style.
Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate your support! Be sure to check out my website for even more training. Also, a brand new home recording podcast is available www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/Podcast
Acustica Audio did Big Ceil which is a Focusrite channelstrip plug that came out before Plugin Alliance. I have them both, like the Acustica Big Ceil better.
just did a mix with it, and its fantastic. Favorite channel along with the neve, and SSL different colors for different vibes : )
Great to hear!
It looks like it’s really a pleasure to just use this channel on everything just to keep the approach “simplified”.
Simply good sounding components at every stage are often all you need, not necessarily the most balls-out complex buzzsaw of a plugin for every single stage of shaping… something I have been guilty of many many times.
😎👍👍
Much appreciated!
that A/B at around 21mins is a revelation. of course the comp&eq-ing takes on but the focusrite TMT effect works amazing in stereo
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great video. I loved the original A-Range (red) preamps and EQ’s. As soon as Focusrite came out with the ISA-430 I bought one. I still use it constantly, over 20 years later. And by the way, I think I payed around $4k for it. ONE CHANNEL! So, of course, the second I saw the bx version I grabbed it. It’s identical sonically as well as visually.
Brainworx plugins are amazing. I own lots of them. The bx_console n channel strip is huge sounding. Their SSL strips are very accurate, especially the E. Townhouse Compressor is wonderful on busses. Bx_rooms is fantastic. It’s become my go to if I want a 224 style reverb, which is only like always.
Thanks again for the great video!
Best wishes - Tim
Thanks Tim!!
I recently got the BX SSL 4000 E, SSL 9000J & the Focusrite from the PA sale...They all sound amazing, but I noticed this had a nice openness on the mid/highs and an overall warm sound. Not as punchy as the SSLs obviously, but overall a nice warm clean mix sound....I'm liking the mixture between them so far. Awesome video, the layout of this is pretty cool.
This plugin reminds me of the year 1994 for some reason...It has a very early-mid 90's feel in a cool way.
Thanks for watching!
1994 for the win! 😆 I dig it.
Wow! Man the spaciousness of this is amazing. How is it doing that? lol I think I'm sold on the Clarett now, been thinking about it for awhile now and you've convinced me, that cumulative effect is unbelievable!
Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate your support! Be sure to check out my website for even more training. Also, a brand new home recording podcast is available
www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com
www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/Podcast
fantastic video. I've got this plugin and I've been putting off diving into it but it suits what your doing here really well. I also really appreciate you screen capture. everything is a lovely size to read on my monitor so I can see what your doing.
Glad it helped!
Wow. I have very bad ears and often feel like I can't hear differences but I really loved the end where he showed the full "mix" without the plugins and then with.... huge difference when viewed from that angle!
Thanks for watching!
Great walkthrough of this plug-in. The descriptions and sound demos make sense for my purposes. ty
Glad it was helpful!
Great demo, thanks for this. I'm excited to try using this plugin now. Was excited to see I get it free with my Focusrite interface.
Great! I did not know is was offered for free with Focusrite interfaces
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Comes with the Clarett and then the high end range. Got mine with the Clarett 8Pre which is awesome. Great video man!
Got mine with my ISAONE 👌🏾
got mine for free as a part of Soundwise promo 👌
i love this plugin. i bought a license off ebay for super cheap.. I think $19. People sell the Focusrite SC voucher that came with one of the Focusrite Scarlett products. Definitely the cheapest way to get this plugin.
I have a few other channel strip plugins, but this one goes on every channel by default. The other one I have is the UAD Century Tube channel strip, which gets used for specific tasks where I want to add weight to a specific channel.
I want to check out is the SSL 9000 plugin. I think the 9000 might be the ultimate compliment to the Focusrite SC.
I did not know about the e-bay thing. Good tip!
Just bought this Focusrite ISA Channel Strip for ...50 €... (Pomo+Coupon...) Tested them on Piano/Vox, Electro track and Radio Commercial (female vox) and they are really interesting. I have also the SSL Native Plugins (the SSL Onesnnot the "crappy" Waves.) And made some comparaisons. The Focusrite sound more smooth in the High end spectrum. They sound really smooth on Ac. Piano, Ac GTRs, and Female vox. The SSL are more precise and punchy but more agressive. I have now an alternative to the SSL's with these wonderful ISA Focusrite channel strips
Cool. thanks for watching
Luckily this plugin is part of their Mega Deal. I havent checked it out. Im going to check it out now. Love the Neve.
I love Neve as well. Its my favorite desk.
Thank you Sir, all the way from Bangalore, India. I recently got myself this plugin and this tutorial made easy to understand it's functions. Thank you for this
You are most welcome
In my template I have channel strips on all my buses. after gain staging, the first thing I do is work on the buses with my channel strips only, just to get an idea of where I can take the mix. then disable all the channel strips, mix every channel, instrument, vocals, the lot, sometimes with a channel strip if that's all it takes, otherwise with separate plugins. But when that's done, it's back to the channel strips on the buses to finalize things. I got this Focusrite one for free, took an existing finished mix and replaced my SSL 4k strips with this Focusrite one. It gave a very different feel. more open on the top end, bit more clarity, but less big. I always think 'better' is a difficult word, because it's subjective. But this is a very good one to have in your arsenal if you like to use channel strips too.
Thanks for watching!
Hi David, thanks man. Last night Plugin Alliance were giving what I call a Wow bundle that includes Focusrite console, shadowhills mastering,black box hg2 and some more. I'm currently using waves ssl e and ssl comp for my style of electro music.
That is awesome!
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Yep I just got the bundle this weekend! It’s awesome as free gets!!
I also got the freebie too. Just started playing around with this today and it has a very tight focused sound. Just did a mix on an electronic pop song, and it sounded really polished in the end.
NOT bought out by soundcraft. Bought by Phil Dudderidge, founder of Soundcraft...after he sold Soundcraft to Harman International....and was looking for something to do/work-on.
Thanks for watching!
It makes everything bloom
Thanks for watching!
I own ALOT of plugins... way too many to be completely honest. If I had to start from scratch, I would get around 10 of the UAD plugs, then these channel strip plugs from PA. Thats all I use on most of my projects. They`re all great. The AMEK9099 is incredible on drums. The SSL9000J works great on vocals, bass, and guitars. And the Focusrite SC... Just makes everything sound better. So many features on this Focusrite...
Thanks for watching!
I just bought this plugin for $30 for Black Friday! I’m not home right now cause I’m visiting family for thanksgiving but I can’t wait to get home and give it a go! Great video man!
Great Buy!!
Very cool demo. Thanks!
You're welcome
This plugin is free with focusrite clarett series audio interface By The way THIS VIDEO IS SUPERB
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Really? I was looking into the Clarett and it does include a lots of plugins, but nothing from Brainworx.
the mix was pretty good to start with! Nice video.
Thanks!
Just want to let you know ! if you buy any focusrite hardware you get this free !
Thanks for the info!
it's looking like the focusrite is going to be your new favorite? lol I am loving it personnaly.
Not sure about that yet. I need to do a full mix with it. I do love channel strips in general so I am sure I will really like this on an entire mix
Just got it for $35. :) Great video. You sold me on it. :)
Hope you enjoy it!
good video. For some reason I can no longer see the upper menus like settings save bypass etc. Just the work space and nothing above the on/off maximize mimimize along the top any ideas.
No idea, sorry
Thanks I can't wait to create a console with these on every track. Should sound yummy!
Yes, this is where this channel strip will really shine!
The EQ, compression, and filters are so precise on this console. You really have to know what you're doing to work it. The brainworx SSL E is way more forgiving. I like both, but prefer the SSL E for the smooth EQ and VCA compressor.
They are completely different sounding to me Focusrite / SSL. I tend to lean towards the SSL myself.
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Oh yeah. Totally different. My favorite of the Brainworx is the SSL E because of that great EQ. Focusrite is cool, just totally different.
FYI, the Focusrite channel compressor is VCA as well, soft-kneed. It's the ISA130 Module (compressor, gate module, de-esser/exciter).
@@TheSavage1969 Thanks. I just prefer the SSL sound, though the Focusrite would have to be my second favorite of the brainworx console series.
Given that we are in computerland, can’t clicking the x3 & /3 buttons just change the numbers around the knob in all these emulations?
no, not on most of them
Okay, it sounds amazing, I've just downloaded a trial version, so, why does this only go on your busses?
And, does it negate the need for any other EQ, compressor, gate, de-esser software on your inserts?
Also, I have the Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack, which I like. Do I need this too? I also love a plug in.
the best use is on all the channels in your session if your computer can handle it. If not, then put it on your busses.
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Great, dude. Thanks. You're a constant source of inspiration.
It does't negate use of other eq and compressors, because they sound different.
Very helpful review. Very good explained. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for watching!
I love these channel strip plugins but im curious. Like wines paired with meals, what outboard modeled effects do you think would pair well with this? In other words, what are the shortcomings of these types of channel strips that may need some additional help?
I would not say they have short comings. Using different types of outboard gear has to do with wanting additional colors/flavors to specific tracks. Here is a link you may want to check-out.
www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com/mixing-with-analog-style-plugins
Was able to buy it for 29.99 sale on site!!!
Excellent buy!
I like it very much especially as I got it for free by buying the Focusrite Clarett 4pre USB! ;)
Very cool. That's a nice deal!
I am looking to pick up UAD X8 and would like to know how can I add the Focusrite Channel Strip to the UAD platform? I did not find a BX_Focusrite Plugin for UAD. Please advise.
No you can not
I just got the 18i20 a couple of days ago. This looks great, as does that “red box” I’ll be using it for acoustic drums. Anyway, will these work for both PC, and Mac? Looks cool as hell
Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate your support! Be sure to check out my website for even more training.
www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com
Love it.
Thanks!
Nice vid! I have this, need to get working ;-)
Its a great channel strip
demo it? its bought baby
Good Buy!
@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Indeed! finally caught it at $49 again :)
28hz? man you really need to have that sidechain up to at least 150 if your not trying to overtrigger a drum buss comp, unless you purpposely push that kick way hot SSL buss comp style.
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www.homerecordingmadeeasy.com
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Would this strip work well in the master bus?
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Thanks for watching!
Acustica Audio did Big Ceil which is a Focusrite channelstrip plug that came out before Plugin Alliance. I have them both, like the Acustica Big Ceil better.
Thanks for the info. I'll have to check out the Acustica
I have both as well but I prefer the bx. Funny how it's so subjective.
Wish it was on UAD
Maybe one day! They have been kind of falling behind with their channel strip plugins