Plugin Alliance Plugins 2023 Best Plugins & Sale
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- Опубліковано 26 гру 2021
- #plugindeals #sale #pluginalliance #musicproduction #mixing #plugins #mastering
Update Jan10-23': PICK ANY 4 PLUGINS MADE BY BX FOR $49.99 WITH CODE: 4BX-4999
here is the list: www.plugin-alliance.com/en/pr...
What to buy, and what to skip when the next sale comes around? Snake Oil or do you really need it? Let's find out. These are my experiences and opinions relating to all PA plugins on the market. Some are great, some or alright. Comprehensive list. Please comment, like & subscribe.
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©Massivebeatzz
First honest and comprehensive video about plugins that I've seen in 1,5 years.
Tanks that means a lot!
thank you. Good to watch this video before buying!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment.
Plugin Alliance is another company that's started to ride its coattails. Its back-catalog plugins are showing their age; not because they suddenly sound bad but because they don't stand out in 2022, and, as you pointed out, the UIs often don't scale or resize and tend to look dated. They're really subscription fodder at this point. I can't imagine anyone buying, say, the Brainworx V3 EQ for in 2022, even at the discounted price. There are a few gems, but those are fewer and farther between than they ought to be.
They keep sending me vouchers and I keep filling my cart but then at checkout I stop for half a second and realize I was about to impulse-buy and I come to my senses.
Great that you revise your impulses.... it's always 30 dollars, a few times a week. There are other companies that are making products that are insanely professional compressor, limiters and EQ's, reverbs that cannot be beat...Softube/Weiss, Eventide, Sonible, Baby Audio, Newfangles, DMG, TFR, Voxengo.
There's a sale that ends today, and it covers so many plugins, but are there any that I should definitely get? Or should I just invest in better versions from different brands? For example, I heard the HG-2 saturator is amazing, but should I wait and get Decapitator when that goes on sale instead?
dude thank you
you got it bud!
Shadow hills class a is absolutely worth getting.
I never could fully connect with them (A or Green) for Mastering (what they get advertised for). On Drums, I must admit, sometimes I like my Green SHMC quite a bit, especially Hip Hop. Even Bass. For Mastering none of them are close to say Kotelnikov GE or the Weiss in terms of precision, versatility for me to say it is a must have. Nice to have? Heck yeah.
I stopped believing him when I heard this
Great video thanks. I am pretty much in agreement with you about the plugins. You said the Lindell 50 was your favorite... What is your new favorite channel strip?
Thanks, much appreciated. The Lindell API (50) is still it, as far as PA plugins. I use SSL Channel Strip 2 9000XL plugin with UF8 with UC1 however because of the integration (and sound). But if I am traveling and only in the box (laptop), then it's the API 50. Also really like the PA SSL 9000J plugin. It's got that smooth low end. If I had ONLY one plugin to do everything, I would choose Andrew Scheps Omnichannel.. It really has everything.
@@massivebeatzz Super, thanks. I like the Lindell 50 so so much. I also think it's Plugin Alliance's best channel strip. The EQ options are nice and the 2 stellar compressors cover 90% of my compression needs. The SSL channel strip 2 is awesome. I tried it a while back but with the Gobbler subscription.
@@massivebeatzz agree the scheps omni would be the desert island channel strip if I could only choose 1
@Neon Thunderbird it's a true work of art.
@Neon Thunderbird I agree totally.
Do you happen to know about how often PA does Mega Deals throughout year? Started using Mega Bundle and got a $249 voucher but don’t really want to waste on one or two plugins. Great video, btw do you have like a Top 5 list (obviously I’m assuming Lindell 50 is one of those). Not trying to copy you or anything I’m more or less just trying to get an idea whether to stick with bundle or just get what I need and not renew next time around, should’ve watched this before doing subscription. This is such a time saver rather than demoing everything
I am glad this is useful - that was my intent. I think Mega Sales come once a quarter, so 4 x a year - I could be wrong. I definitely recommend waiting for those to use your voucher, so you can get several plugins, and stick to the newer ones. After that, wait for the 29.99 per plugin sale, on the older plugin. They don't include newer plugins, but you can pickup some great ones. And they usually do it three days in a row. That way, you don't have to use your voucher on any of these type of plugins. Also, I would recommend - since you already have the subscription, use them all and see how they work for you. It's a great way to practice. Testing is one thing, but actually using them - that is what we are looking for... Channel strips that are amazing: Lindell 50, Amek 9099 and SSL 4000J. Not in that order. EQ's: must have - Dangerous BAX. Greta to have: Knif Soma, Amek 200. Compressor: Townhouse, SPL Iron and the best: Vertigo the blue one ;) Saturator and character Magic: Neold Warble, Big Al. Yes many like that - but this sounds better. Always sounds good. On anything. Also great - Black Box MS version. Delay: Their 2500 delay is amazing... Bassamps are good too! Metric AB - game changer. Everything else you can skip.
@@massivebeatzz Yea I just had a discount from Avid so I used it, I’m really not planning on keeping the sub. But I do like some you mentioned. The Dangerous Music BAX EQ I have, what do you think about the LTL Chop Shop EQ? Or Lindell 80?
@@tcos332 Chop Shop's are great! Awesome for doing an entire mix session without distractions. Lindell 80 was a bit too distracting for me and hard to grab the knobs sometimes (as many Neve emulations are - they are authentic, but it works better in a hardware). Also I think they still don't make the GUI Hi-Res and Scalable... Last time I checked. Could be wrong. That said, many people swear by the Lindell 80, it gets a lot of praise for those looking for that Brit sound.
@@massivebeatzz yea I think it’s modeled after the 80 series Consoles that were really popular from like 70’s to 90’s. I was just curious what you thought about it. I have a couple 1073’s out of a 500 Series, but that’s all I’ve got for HW to reference on sound quality between the two. I honestly want that Chop Shop EQ in my 500 chassis. They’re a steal for the modules, but good luck finding them
You should get more opinion on Unfiltered Audio plugs. They are exactly opposite of what you said about repetative emulating of older hardware devices... And BTW, PA shared three 20$ coupons with no minimum spent making it possible to take few cheaper plugs for free. Great review! Cheers! S
Yes I mentioned below the video. That came out after I posted. And I am a big fan of UnfA's Bass Mint! It has replaced RBAss and a few other plugins. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@massivebeatzz You literally sold me the Bass Mint ;-) Cheers! ..and BTW, in my opinion the biggest PA advantage is unified and easy (offline) licensing method. Completely opposite than Plugin Botique.
I must also chirp in... I got the Unfiltered Audio Sandman Pro. Absolutely love it. It's the best delay plugin I own. I've been buying delay plugins for years now and could never really find something that sits in the mix like Sandman Pro. I don't use any of the fancy features though. It gets me from zero to the perfect delay sound in seconds. I used to sit and tweak and tweak and tweak with other delays...
what plugins that you passed on, would you get under PA’s current discount (any two plugins for 49 dollars).. you literally are getting -almost- any plug-in for 25 dollars basically.
These select products are NOT included in this sale:
ADPTR Audio Sculpt, ADPTR Audio Streamliner, bx_console AMEK 9099, bx_console SSL 9000J, KNIF Audio Soma EQ, Unfiltered Audio TAILS, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor Class A (Red), dearVR PRO, dearVR MONITOR, Gig Performer 4, Black Box HG-2MS
(if you want those plugins you just pay 31 dollars but there’s a monthly commitment)
Ha, these are the good ones, not included. It is like, hey it is my birthday, come to my party, but bring your own wine... I'd say.."none" because the ones I need I already have, and the ones I don't need - $25 is too much. I want Soma, Amek 9099, Dear VR Monitor hehe.... I don't have the MC77, so maybe that! Oh and VSC-2 ! Don't have but so good!
@@massivebeatzz lol.. how much did you spend on the membership all together?
@@mojoiam ha, I don't know, but it does add up. I will sell a few select ones maybe, just to not have so many multiples of everything.
@@massivebeatzz Amek9099 is 31 dollars now btw
@@mojoiam yes I saw that! Must buy!
I just picked up (Spl Twin Tube, Vitalizer Mk2T, Bx True Peak Limiter and Vertigo VSM-3) all for $49.99 ... (Would that be a good deal?..its what hand picked).
Great deal, as long as you know how they sound and operate them, - and that is what you are looking for, and then use it in your mixes a lot. I own True Peak and VSM-3 , and tried SPL Vitalizer - fantastic, but one needs to really know how to operate them and dig deep.
@@massivebeatzz makes sense...Some plugins become everyday go too's and others never get much use.
The last part of your review was the most important: "Dont buy stuff you dont use or explicitly need"
Thank you! I am glad it resonates.
There is a LOT of snake oil on PA. The more I use it, frankly the less impressed I am. Brainworx are especially guilty of it. There's more than a few plugins they produce that vaguely claim to be "magical betteriser"-type plugins that are literally just a fixed-band EQ (bx_refinement and bx_shredspread being the first that spring the mind, the latter adding the useful feature of fucking up your stereo phase too).
very nice video about the plugins, but my only point is that the shadow hills is one of THE BEST MASTER COMPRESSORS EVER. BUY IT WITH NO DOUBT. opto comp + vca comp + color. its perfect
Thanks for watching and commenting. That's great to hear that the SHMC works great for you. It seems some people really love it, and others can't get the sound they are looking for in a MC (David at MIxbus TV, for example).
@@massivebeatzz the green one is not fit for mastering due to the knee of the compressor even I don't like the hardware on my master bus unless it's a very bass heavy electronic master for example the green one vca on a ratio of 1:2 is equivalent to a ratio of 4:1 and that's talking about the hardware which I analyzed and they both behave like this while analysing them but the red one was faithfull to the ratio for example a ratio of 2:1 was equivalent to a ratio of 1:8:1 during my testing which suffice to say you'll be missing out on the red one just make sure not to use the opto unless it's on a bass or electric guitar since it adds a 12khz high pass filter which the green doesn't do.
@@aviatedviewssound4798 I actually went back and played with the Green a bit more. Really nice on RnB drums buss, and also bass indeed. It gives it more life . The Red always feels more Rock'n Roll to me. Still I don't think they are must haves for most people - anyways, I should have discussed them a bit more in the video. Tanks for your detailed feedback and sharing!
Lofi AF is also really a sick plugin. You are too dismissive on plugins you really have little experience with.
That is one of the few I have not used extensively - but I tested it. And yes, some of the many plugins maybe didn't get enough attention/love. Just my opinion and its always in flux :)
Now a year later I think PA is running downhill smashing existing plugins together in a supposed to be new plugin. Prizes are becoming over the top. Or is it Native Instruments that causes this? Any way, I'm not a regular buyer anymore.
You are right that ownership has changed - Dirk sold the company. I think they are all owned by the same company (PA, NI, Ozone) - and the "price roulette" model is even more aggressive.
comparing prices not quality, eh
yeah, sometimes we need to forget about prices...just during these megasales, that is all they shout at us...lol...
@@massivebeatzz the prices are important too...but, if you where going to talk about quality and had time to demo all these plugs just do that instead of evaluate them by the prices...some can afford them , or temporarily get them cracked cause they can't etc
@@britishboxer6875 I review some of them on my channel, in this case it was a quick shout out , what to buy and what to skip - and I'll be testing more of them.
@@massivebeatzz Dude PABX just signed up with the most criminal spying business venture bank investment firm in Cali, the same firm had to let go of Mossad Israelies for pegassis malware, but blamed Israel.....the company is Israelie, will protect WAVES (israelie company) which means the new Adobe based subscription model means no more support for owned plugs after a year or so...and yes DIRK aka Captain skinhead owns more then 51% of shares on Soundwide......good luck believing anyone who claims he has no influence...what he did was basically take the money and run...screwed all his plugin owners by letting WAVES in Israel soon crush the market and eliminate Izotope-NI and PABX pithing the near two years...