Fabulous emulation. I saved for about ten years to buy a hardware 1073 unit and it's utterly gorgeous, but I have to say, the UA emulations sound pretty much exactly the same, they're that good. I don't know how on earth the UA wizards do it, but they do.
I really appreciate the fact that you link all of your videos and written documentation in the question mark of your spark plugins, these added touches make the $20/mon worth every penny! Thank you Drew & UA!!!
“let’s make sure to do this without the music playing because it’s quite the volume change”. yeah i figured that out the hard way lmaoo but phenomenal explanation, thank you
love this! no black and white screen when the effect is bypassed to trick the brain, and properly gain staged effects to not make it just sound louder. you can really compare the wet and dry signal, keep up the great videos:)
Wow, I have never used the mic or line option, or the gain or output. I use this EQ extensively on every mix but have only used the EQ section. Thank you!
I've seen UAD in action, throughout all the years of playing in studio sessions, never owned the plugins in any format. Having subcribed to Spark and gotten a hands on close up go on them, I am blown away, I don't want to diss any other company, let's just say, UAD, mind blown.
Same here, I compared their plugins to the same counterparts from another company I'm currently subscribed to... and while the difference isn't night and day, UAD always has a tad more clarity, glue, punch, warmth... to the trained ear, the difference is worth it. Plus I really love how you can choose between different LA and 76 compressors, maximum flexibility. I'm looking forward to seeing more plugins added to Spark.
@@axel.lessio Agreed. I was amazed at how much higher in quality UAD plugins are. Yes good mixes can be obtained with other plugin companies, however, one of the biggest differences I noticed was how consistent the mixes became after a few simple teaks, not only on an instrument per track basis, but as track per track basis, if mixing a whole album. The compressors, LA2A range and 1176, sound fantastic, yes they are used time and time again, although I never got the hype re them in plugin form, until trying the UAD versions. Same with the API, always feeling other companies made them two coloured or muddy, the eq, or the comp to grabby, even in lighter settings. Many of the other manufactures do sound 2d in comparison. All the details like trying to get something to sit in a mix, it just happens with UAD.
@@MKD371, great points, and the true test is when you stack 10-15 tracks, the UAD plugins will keep details and definition you lose with other plugins. Example: Slate Digital VMR sounds nice until you have a full session with it.
@@axel.lessio Exactly, good point. It sounds odd, given how much material I've mixed, and likewise probably, prior to UAD, there would always be this search for a slightly less boxed, muffled or 2 sound, without applying a ton of bells and whistles. You can get the job done much quicker and sounding much better with well over half the plugins.
This thing is really DSP intensive. I was in a session in Cubase and my DSP had climbed to 92%. I removed one instance of the UAD Neve 1073 and the DSP dropped to like 58% just from that. I replaced it with the Waves Schepps 73 and had no problems. Sounded practically the same.
so cool Drew. Would like to see & hear what u can do with UAD Plugins on strings, percussion, brass, etc. on a film score or a string quartet etc. Also on Sample libraries (Mockup) - for example on “Cinematic studio strings” or brass to sound more realistic… 🙏 cheers
Great Video, However I would like to ask @UniversalAudio if a video on UAD Quick Tips, for the neve 1073, video would becoming out on how to use the NEVE 1073 in unison mode for vocals, any type of vocals, singing, rapping. That would be really helpful.
what would be great is if the levels were actually matched. there is a couple db difference at the end between bypass and enable. everything sounds better louder.
Weird question, but would you use this Neve plugin for both recording AND mixing? Or is best practice to choose one or the other. I want to save dsp space and I’m also worried that both recording and mixing with the 1073 would lead to over saturation
Rock mix will hide harshness or clipping of a plugin …imo that is why most companies choose that genre if demoing plugins. I also think that if it would sound like the analog, companies would be doing a direct comparison - what would be the ultimate test that no one would be avoiding, especially if software would be THAT good!
"*Neve® 1073® Preamp and EQ is included in the Spark subscription but is only available to purchase for registered Apollo/UAD-2 owners" so I'm confused." So I guess I can't use it.
I've seen people use this and mess with eq parameters tracking into DAW, and then later eq the track...does that make any kind of sense? We hear about gain staging, is there such a thing as EQ staging? I'm drowning in eq. I'd love for you guys to make a video on just some basic level setting and eq on something simple like a solo acoustic player.
When tracking, you're making "initial" tonal decisions based on what the signal needs in that moment, in isolation. When mix time comes, you're now making "final" tonal decisions based on what's needed in the context of your mix. Everytime you "touch" the signal it should have intent and purpose to arrive at the desired result and it's only through trial and error that you'll get there. Thanks for the feedback.
Half the time I click the EQ it says DSP resources exceeded even though I have 12 cores and it's at like 8%. Neve 1084 plugin but any idea what that is?
The fader is the modeled output section of the 1073, so driving it harder can add harmonics and color the sound. The output knob is 100% clean so you can change the volume without affecting the tone.
So I've "purchased" the "Free" welcome bundle and it isn't appearing within the Plugin Alliance Installer. Not a good 1st impression. And the whole subscription thing is deal killer. I'll stick with Waves and others thank you much.
With how confusing mixing music is. I’m shocked you didn’t have a screen up to show us exactly what your doin. Get more subscribers that way. Just sayin
I like this format. This is way easier than watching an hour and a half show to try to find something I need right now.
Agreed, these are way easier to follow.
yup love the quick tips too. fast overview 🤙🏼
Drew has always been a top engineer. Every word from him is gold.
Fabulous emulation. I saved for about ten years to buy a hardware 1073 unit and it's utterly gorgeous, but I have to say, the UA emulations sound pretty much exactly the same, they're that good. I don't know how on earth the UA wizards do it, but they do.
I really appreciate the fact that you link all of your videos and written documentation in the question mark of your spark plugins, these added touches make the $20/mon worth every penny! Thank you Drew & UA!!!
You're welcome!! Glad you enjoyed the vid!
“let’s make sure to do this without the music playing because it’s quite the volume change”. yeah i figured that out the hard way lmaoo
but phenomenal explanation, thank you
love this! no black and white screen when the effect is bypassed to trick the brain, and properly gain staged effects to not make it just sound louder. you can really compare the wet and dry signal, keep up the great videos:)
An amazing gain plug-in.
My ears are pleased when I hear "Enabled" version.
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Wow, I have never used the mic or line option, or the gain or output. I use this EQ extensively on every mix but have only used the EQ section. Thank you!
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I've finally found Drew.
My go to for tracking my beats. Its awesome 👌🏾
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I've seen UAD in action, throughout all the years of playing in studio sessions, never owned the plugins in any format. Having subcribed to Spark and gotten a hands on close up go on them, I am blown away, I don't want to diss any other company, let's just say, UAD, mind blown.
Same here, I compared their plugins to the same counterparts from another company I'm currently subscribed to... and while the difference isn't night and day, UAD always has a tad more clarity, glue, punch, warmth... to the trained ear, the difference is worth it. Plus I really love how you can choose between different LA and 76 compressors, maximum flexibility. I'm looking forward to seeing more plugins added to Spark.
@@axel.lessio Agreed. I was amazed at how much higher in quality UAD plugins are. Yes good mixes can be obtained with other plugin companies, however, one of the biggest differences I noticed was how consistent the mixes became after a few simple teaks, not only on an instrument per track basis, but as track per track basis, if mixing a whole album. The compressors, LA2A range and 1176, sound fantastic, yes they are used time and time again, although I never got the hype re them in plugin form, until trying the UAD versions. Same with the API, always feeling other companies made them two coloured or muddy, the eq, or the comp to grabby, even in lighter settings. Many of the other manufactures do sound 2d in comparison. All the details like trying to get something to sit in a mix, it just happens with UAD.
@@MKD371, great points, and the true test is when you stack 10-15 tracks, the UAD plugins will keep details and definition you lose with other plugins. Example: Slate Digital VMR sounds nice until you have a full session with it.
@@axel.lessio Exactly, good point. It sounds odd, given how much material I've mixed, and likewise probably, prior to UAD, there would always be this search for a slightly less boxed, muffled or 2 sound, without applying a ton of bells and whistles. You can get the job done much quicker and sounding much better with well over half the plugins.
My favorite tool for making my tracks louder. Thought it would be more like an Classic EQ but like in this Video its more a Limiter
Why do you look like you are about to go to a children's school to cause harm towards the mass?
Love these UAD tips! So great
This thing is really DSP intensive. I was in a session in Cubase and my DSP had climbed to 92%. I removed one instance of the UAD Neve 1073 and the DSP dropped to like 58% just from that. I replaced it with the Waves Schepps 73 and had no problems. Sounded practically the same.
Definitely one of my go to plugins
My choise-UAD-2! UA Forever!)
Great format!
Thanks Jay!
What a clear explanation. Thanks!
so cool Drew. Would like to see & hear what u can do with UAD Plugins on strings, percussion, brass, etc. on a film score or a string quartet etc. Also on Sample libraries (Mockup) - for example on “Cinematic studio strings” or brass to sound more realistic… 🙏 cheers
Great video and awesome plugin!
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Very cool ty for sharing. Would love if I could use my UAD plug-ins in a simple application using phone for content creation
Great Video, However I would like to ask @UniversalAudio if a video on UAD Quick Tips, for the neve 1073, video would becoming out on how to use the NEVE 1073 in unison mode for vocals, any type of vocals, singing, rapping. That would be really helpful.
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what would be great is if the levels were actually matched. there is a couple db difference at the end between bypass and enable. everything sounds better louder.
This is great, UAD, Thanks! I really want presets to some Dumble / Fuchs tones your guitar player uses, too, yeah?
Glad you enjoyed!! Cool idea, noted! Thanks for the feedback.
Weird question, but would you use this Neve plugin for both recording AND mixing? Or is best practice to choose one or the other. I want to save dsp space and I’m also worried that both recording and mixing with the 1073 would lead to over saturation
Should the Neve Preamp be the first or the last plugin in the chain?
Can we actually buy a 1073 in this form? Like an original module with a fader plus the wooden box? This one is so much more beautiful.
Awesome.
Amazing plugin! But why does it alias so much when other UAD spark plugins don't like Helios 69 channel???
AT4040/ Neve 1073 & EQ Combo 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥❤️
hmm, ima little confused on the output knob vs slider. the slider pre and the knob is post?
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Rock mix will hide harshness or clipping of a plugin …imo that is why most companies choose that genre if demoing plugins.
I also think that if it would sound like the analog, companies would be doing a direct comparison - what would be the ultimate test that no one would be avoiding, especially if software would be THAT good!
Waiting & hoping for a LUNA native Helios console 🍀
God, I agree - love the tone of the Helios.
What’s the recommended optimal level to feed the 1073 and other UAD Analogue emulation plugins in DBVU (before the signal reaches the plug-in)
There really isn't one as it's up to each user to decide how hard they want to hit each plugin/model.
Hey! Can you explain the difference between the NEVE PREAMP plugin versus the neve 1073 with eq? Are they the same preamp just one has eq? Thank you!
Yes, the Neve Preamp is the preamp section from the 1073 with its HPF.
"*Neve® 1073® Preamp and EQ is included in the Spark subscription but is only available to purchase for registered Apollo/UAD-2 owners" so I'm confused." So I guess I can't use it.
I've seen people use this and mess with eq parameters tracking into DAW, and then later eq the track...does that make any kind of sense? We hear about gain staging, is there such a thing as EQ staging? I'm drowning in eq. I'd love for you guys to make a video on just some basic level setting and eq on something simple like a solo acoustic player.
When tracking, you're making "initial" tonal decisions based on what the signal needs in that moment, in isolation. When mix time comes, you're now making "final" tonal decisions based on what's needed in the context of your mix. Everytime you "touch" the signal it should have intent and purpose to arrive at the desired result and it's only through trial and error that you'll get there. Thanks for the feedback.
Where is the native version to try??
If i pay the uad spark suscripction, can i use this preamp in my uad arrow interface in unison mode in any daw or exclusive in luna?
No, Spark does not include the UAD DSP versions, only the native UADx versions.
Half the time I click the EQ it says DSP resources exceeded even though I have 12 cores and it's at like 8%. Neve 1084 plugin but any idea what that is?
Be sure you gave Channel DSP Pairing enabled. www.uaudio.com/blog/uad-basics-channel-dsp-pairing/
@@UniversalAudio Okay, good to know! I think it was fixed in an update. I was just mixing, not recording. I'm going to get the 1073 as well.
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Any plans to sell this natively or is it just subscription base? Kind regards.
If you own UAD2 hardware, you can buy the DSP version and get the native, but otherwise, no.
Can someone please tell me when to use the output knob vs the fader? 😅
The fader is the modeled output section of the 1073, so driving it harder can add harmonics and color the sound. The output knob is 100% clean so you can change the volume without affecting the tone.
@@UniversalAudio got ya! Thanks!
When is the next sale?
There is a sale on now and a new $99 plugin every Tuesday.
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@@joesalyers awesome
Just here to cry 😭 (Windows user)
Soon!!!!
@@UniversalAudio fall seems to be so far...lol
Hang in there!
If only my DSP wasnt being maxed out after 1 neve lol.
Make it native, please
99% magic, 1% technology 🤣🤪
So I've "purchased" the "Free" welcome bundle and it isn't appearing within the Plugin Alliance Installer. Not a good 1st impression. And the whole subscription thing is deal killer. I'll stick with Waves and others thank you much.
You're confusing Spark with another company's offering.
Plugin Alliance is a different company to UAD.
Short sweet and juicy
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1:41 this Dude is Really Talking about gainstaging?!!
Yes.
With how confusing mixing music is. I’m shocked you didn’t have a screen up to show us exactly what your doin. Get more subscribers that way. Just sayin
Do you mean showing each mouse click?