This is pretty much the going to be my "Holy Grail" of remaining plugins to purchase ... I've got a few of them thanks to your suggestion, DuFFuL.. I've been blown away so far and in my opinion -YOU are the authority on plugins. I am still trying to figure out why you don't have over 1 million subscribers, my friend. 🤘 I am so glad I've found this channel... Your content is superb!!! Cheers.
@@mdwayne741 hahaha wow thanks man! You always have such kind words. Subs are slowly going up and it’s good because it makes me feel like I earned every single one of them. But honestly that’s not why I’m here doing this. I love it! If I help just one person then I am happy!
*I am definitely letting my "friends" (who play guitar)know about your UA-cam channel... I am not sure that they know what you can actually do with a DAW and great plugins -they're still in the dark ages when it comes to this stuff. You don't necessarily have to have an expensive traditional amp to get great guitar tone. I installed my Iron Stronghold MIDI packs yesterday.... they're soooo good! I sent Devin an email and let him know that it is because of you that I will be a returning customer. You're the best, DuFFuL!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
@@mdwayne741 Wow thanks man. I really appreciate that. You're such a legend!! Those packs are awesome. I hope I'm not inspiring you to spend too much money and develop a plugin habit like me 🤣🤣🤣
@@DuFFuL 😂... like I mentioned to you earlier...this is my passion. (The deals were really good, as well.) I can definitely afford it. We live modestly for the most part and it enables me to splurge on the stuff that really makes me happy 😊. But I sincerely thank you for helping to make my hobby even more fun. *Devin James is definitely a great dude...he took the time to personally thank me for my purchase. Nobody in today's world does that stuff -a generated email is usually what you get. It really meant a lot to me to know that he TRULY appreciates the support! *My wife's passion is to make jewelry... It makes both of us happier to have something to do that we both love. I actually purchased Trivium drums the other day from Bogren Digital yesterday... 😂...I think that they sound great! I'm also falling in love with The Modern Metal EZX.. I can now see why it was so high on your EZDrummer3 expansion list. You're truly a legend, DuFFuL.
Haven't been catching up on my UA-cam subs for ages-- love a good bit o' DuFFuL, great to see you continuing to evolve the channel. Your opening stinger is completely burned into my brain mate, love what you're doing!
Hahaha thanks man!! Glad you are still enjoying the channel!! I'm trying to grow as much as I can but I'm not pushing it. I don't want it to become a chore. I want to take it slow and enjoy the journey!!
Lots of cool stuff there. This is mainly what I've been using this year. Guitar - Neural DSP Petrucci (my first Neural and mainly picked it for the variety of tones and features. This really was an 'X' plugin to begin with) - Neural DSP - Gojira (love the different vibe the pre amp pedals provide) - Audio Assault - various, but fond of RVXX and Berry (don't really know how to make best use of AA plugins) - Amplitube 5 Max (if I want a specific tone, I go to Tonelab) - McRocklin Suite (currently using the trial and quite like the wide variety of sometimes crazy tones) Bass (haven't played bass that much recently) - Audio Assault - Duality (find it handy to just bang on and play using presets) - Kuassa - Cerberus (got recommended by some folks in the BassBuzz crew, it's got some good sounds for general music fun) - Neural DSP - Dark Glass (kinda wish I bought Parallax) Drums - EZdrummer 3 - Addictive Drums 2 (I've been learning finger drumming and use it mainly for that) Other I've got lots of other stuff, mostly as bundles with hardware or free stuff. I haven't really explored that much but I did have a go with Monster Soundscapes that you used in one of your videos.
Wow man! Thanks heaps for commenting such a cool list. Couple of things I'm going to have to check out now. I really appreciate it. Especially the Kuassa Cerberus! Never heard of that one and now I'm curious! Audio Assault is a funny thing because they can sound damn amazing on their own but in a mix, they take a bit of work. Well, that's what I've found anyway. Going to check out the McRocklin Suite now as well. Always looking for new stuff! Thank again!!
@DuFFuL pleasure, you've given me heaps of info and advice either in videos or comments. Bradley Hall put me onto McRocklin Suite. It's got a CLAP option as well as VST in your DAW. Don't know much about that format other than it's supposed to be efficient and less intensive on CPU. Ola did a demo about a year ago. He liked it but I think more for overall variety and inspiration than straight up metal tones.
@@iduncanw I'm looking forward to taking a look. Hopefully it inspires some creativity for me. Been lacking a lot in that area lately. So hard to find some passion for something you've been doing for so long!
Appreciate these vids D-man. Have you checked out Modern Metal Solutions Seismic bass plugin? I do enjoy Parallax, but Seismic has been used heavily in my rotation since I purchased it earlier this year.
@@andrewmoore1136 it’s very simple to use mate and there are a lot of videos here on UA-cam to help you along the way. Of course if you get stuck, don’t hesitate to ask. I will do my best to help in anyway I can. 😀🤘🏻😀
A couple more interesting non-banal plugins that I like: - dearVR MICRO for adding a bit of binaural positioning depth to the instruments - seems it's free now; - Black Rooster Audio VPRE-73 - vintage preamp that does some subtle, but quite outstanding work with bass and highs harmonics, a beautiful touch to the mix.
Just downloaded the dearVR. Seems like a cool little stereo enhancer. Thanks man. I will check the other one at a later day. Just wasted more money on the Ampeg that the wife isn't happy about hahahaha
I must add now discontinued bass suites: Audified Sphene Pro (high gain bass metal machine ampsim) and Peridot (mid-gain bass ampsim). If you can find them, highly recommended - especially Sphene Pro. It reminds me of the 90s Overkill bass vibes.
@@DuFFuL I think it was a part of a Plugin Alliance free welcome bundle some time ago. They still have this 20 free plugins bundle (some good stuff there) when you create an account with them, but not sure if Ampeg SVTVR is there. It sounds so rounded and thick though! BX plugins have solid analogue character, IMO.
@@DuFFuL Btw, Aurora DSP's Gorilla Bass Studio Suite is currently free with code FREEBASS - it's sort of all in one, from cleans to distorted, more one the modern side. Ampeg SVTVR is quite vintage sounding though, on the opposite.
Couldn't agree more on the uninspired plugin rehashes of the past. There is a lot of innovation in the tech simulation side, but the resulting sound itself is arguably lacking innovation, and mostly looking into emulating the past, not into the future exploration. The very past (mid- to late XX century) that was itself very innovative and revolutionary (just take for example the invention of guitar overdrive and distortion, or any effects or techniques). 90s to early 2000s is were the analogue sound school peaked IMO, and afterwards it's more of same variations in the digital sims realm (often sounding worse or more artificial than older analogue).
100% man. I think now that they are just ruining the tones by over polishing them and its starting to sound unnatural. They seem to be chasing the tones that are on modern albums which, in my opinion sound horrible compared to the tones of old. I am so over the overprocessed tones of the modern metal albums and I'm really craving something like the first Korn album or Burn my eyes by Machine Head. Right now, I'd even go for some Death Magnetic tones. Just that absolute raw brutal dry guitar. One of my favorite mixed albums is In Utero from Nirvana. Sit and listen to that on the headphones and it feel like you are sitting in the jam room with the band. I love it!!
@@DuFFuL Absolutely. I would say the majority of the best records of the 90s sound amazing (so many of them!). Burn my eyes by Machine Head is in my all-time favorites list, both for sound and for music. I would say probably around 1991-2004 was the golden age (IMO), and then a big part of production went down in sonic quality, with some exceptions.
This is pretty much the going to be my "Holy Grail" of remaining plugins to purchase ... I've got a few of them thanks to your suggestion, DuFFuL.. I've been blown away so far and in my opinion -YOU are the authority on plugins. I am still trying to figure out why you don't have over 1 million subscribers, my friend. 🤘 I am so glad I've found this channel...
Your content is superb!!!
Cheers.
@@mdwayne741 hahaha wow thanks man! You always have such kind words. Subs are slowly going up and it’s good because it makes me feel like I earned every single one of them. But honestly that’s not why I’m here doing this. I love it!
If I help just one person then I am happy!
*I am definitely letting my "friends" (who play guitar)know about your UA-cam channel... I am not sure that they know what you can actually do with a DAW and great plugins -they're still in the dark ages when it comes to this stuff. You don't necessarily have to have an expensive traditional amp to get great guitar tone.
I installed my Iron Stronghold MIDI packs yesterday.... they're soooo good! I sent Devin an email and let him know that it is because of you that I will be a returning customer.
You're the best, DuFFuL!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘
@@mdwayne741 Wow thanks man. I really appreciate that. You're such a legend!! Those packs are awesome. I hope I'm not inspiring you to spend too much money and develop a plugin habit like me 🤣🤣🤣
@@DuFFuL 😂... like I mentioned to you earlier...this is my passion. (The deals were really good, as well.) I can definitely afford it. We live modestly for the most part and it enables me to splurge on the stuff that really makes me happy 😊. But I sincerely thank you for helping to make my hobby even more fun.
*Devin James is definitely a great dude...he took the time to personally thank me for my purchase. Nobody in today's world does that stuff -a generated email is usually what you get. It really meant a lot to me to know that he TRULY appreciates the support!
*My wife's passion is to make jewelry... It makes both of us happier to have something to do that we both love.
I actually purchased Trivium drums the other day from Bogren Digital yesterday... 😂...I think that they sound great! I'm also falling in love with The Modern Metal EZX.. I can now see why it was so high on your EZDrummer3 expansion list.
You're truly a legend, DuFFuL.
@ thanks man! You are making me blush hahaha
Great suggestions!
@@FedericoFavaro thank you!!
Great video, dude! 🤘🏼
@@DevinJamesMetal thanks mate!! Glad you liked it! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Haven't been catching up on my UA-cam subs for ages-- love a good bit o' DuFFuL, great to see you continuing to evolve the channel.
Your opening stinger is completely burned into my brain mate, love what you're doing!
Hahaha thanks man!! Glad you are still enjoying the channel!! I'm trying to grow as much as I can but I'm not pushing it. I don't want it to become a chore. I want to take it slow and enjoy the journey!!
Lots of cool stuff there. This is mainly what I've been using this year.
Guitar
- Neural DSP Petrucci (my first Neural and mainly picked it for the variety of tones and features. This really was an 'X' plugin to begin with)
- Neural DSP - Gojira (love the different vibe the pre amp pedals provide)
- Audio Assault - various, but fond of RVXX and Berry (don't really know how to make best use of AA plugins)
- Amplitube 5 Max (if I want a specific tone, I go to Tonelab)
- McRocklin Suite (currently using the trial and quite like the wide variety of sometimes crazy tones)
Bass (haven't played bass that much recently)
- Audio Assault - Duality (find it handy to just bang on and play using presets)
- Kuassa - Cerberus (got recommended by some folks in the BassBuzz crew, it's got some good sounds for general music fun)
- Neural DSP - Dark Glass (kinda wish I bought Parallax)
Drums
- EZdrummer 3
- Addictive Drums 2 (I've been learning finger drumming and use it mainly for that)
Other
I've got lots of other stuff, mostly as bundles with hardware or free stuff. I haven't really explored that much but I did have a go with Monster Soundscapes that you used in one of your videos.
Wow man! Thanks heaps for commenting such a cool list. Couple of things I'm going to have to check out now. I really appreciate it. Especially the Kuassa Cerberus! Never heard of that one and now I'm curious!
Audio Assault is a funny thing because they can sound damn amazing on their own but in a mix, they take a bit of work. Well, that's what I've found anyway.
Going to check out the McRocklin Suite now as well. Always looking for new stuff! Thank again!!
@DuFFuL pleasure, you've given me heaps of info and advice either in videos or comments.
Bradley Hall put me onto McRocklin Suite. It's got a CLAP option as well as VST in your DAW. Don't know much about that format other than it's supposed to be efficient and less intensive on CPU. Ola did a demo about a year ago. He liked it but I think more for overall variety and inspiration than straight up metal tones.
@@iduncanw I'm looking forward to taking a look. Hopefully it inspires some creativity for me. Been lacking a lot in that area lately. So hard to find some passion for something you've been doing for so long!
Appreciate these vids D-man. Have you checked out Modern Metal Solutions Seismic bass plugin? I do enjoy Parallax, but Seismic has been used heavily in my rotation since I purchased it earlier this year.
I have not mate. But I certainly will now!!! Thanks for the suggestion. I'm always looking for new bass plugins. They are so few and far between!!!
good to know since i just started up with Reaper yesterday, and still have next to no idea what i'm doing with all of this!
@@andrewmoore1136 it’s very simple to use mate and there are a lot of videos here on UA-cam to help you along the way.
Of course if you get stuck, don’t hesitate to ask. I will do my best to help in anyway I can. 😀🤘🏻😀
A couple more interesting non-banal plugins that I like:
- dearVR MICRO for adding a bit of binaural positioning depth to the instruments - seems it's free now;
- Black Rooster Audio VPRE-73 - vintage preamp that does some subtle, but quite outstanding work with bass and highs harmonics, a beautiful touch to the mix.
Just downloaded the dearVR. Seems like a cool little stereo enhancer. Thanks man. I will check the other one at a later day. Just wasted more money on the Ampeg that the wife isn't happy about hahahaha
@@DuFFuL Hope you like the Ampeg though, and if so, it was worth it then )
@@greymatter800 I will do a vid on it soon. I have a couple of sponsored vids from Ml Soundlab and RS Drums to get through first lol.
I must add now discontinued bass suites: Audified Sphene Pro (high gain bass metal machine ampsim) and Peridot (mid-gain bass ampsim). If you can find them, highly recommended - especially Sphene Pro. It reminds me of the 90s Overkill bass vibes.
@@greymatter800 thanks man!! I will check them out for sure!! Good bass plugins are few and far between. Especially compared to drums and guitars!!
Duffel, the leader of the 2029 Ai resistance!
@@adamdavis307 hell yeh! No music terminators on my watch.
I will stop judgement day!!
@@DuFFuL 😂😆😂😆😂
Have you tried Brainworx Ampeg SVTVR Classic for a cleanish bass? It is very rich sounding.
I was looking at that on sale but didn't grab it! Grrr am I going to kick myself for that one?
@@DuFFuL I think it was a part of a Plugin Alliance free welcome bundle some time ago. They still have this 20 free plugins bundle (some good stuff there) when you create an account with them, but not sure if Ampeg SVTVR is there. It sounds so rounded and thick though! BX plugins have solid analogue character, IMO.
@@greymatter800 Yeh and they just had massive sales on and I stupidly didn't grab any! Oh well.
@@DuFFuL It looks like it is still on sale there, idk...
@@DuFFuL Btw, Aurora DSP's Gorilla Bass Studio Suite is currently free with code FREEBASS - it's sort of all in one, from cleans to distorted, more one the modern side. Ampeg SVTVR is quite vintage sounding though, on the opposite.
Where did you find the skins for Reaper?
Right here my friend!
stash.reaper.fm/tag/Themes
Couldn't agree more on the uninspired plugin rehashes of the past. There is a lot of innovation in the tech simulation side, but the resulting sound itself is arguably lacking innovation, and mostly looking into emulating the past, not into the future exploration. The very past (mid- to late XX century) that was itself very innovative and revolutionary (just take for example the invention of guitar overdrive and distortion, or any effects or techniques). 90s to early 2000s is were the analogue sound school peaked IMO, and afterwards it's more of same variations in the digital sims realm (often sounding worse or more artificial than older analogue).
100% man. I think now that they are just ruining the tones by over polishing them and its starting to sound unnatural. They seem to be chasing the tones that are on modern albums which, in my opinion sound horrible compared to the tones of old. I am so over the overprocessed tones of the modern metal albums and I'm really craving something like the first Korn album or Burn my eyes by Machine Head. Right now, I'd even go for some Death Magnetic tones. Just that absolute raw brutal dry guitar.
One of my favorite mixed albums is In Utero from Nirvana. Sit and listen to that on the headphones and it feel like you are sitting in the jam room with the band. I love it!!
@@DuFFuL Absolutely. I would say the majority of the best records of the 90s sound amazing (so many of them!). Burn my eyes by Machine Head is in my all-time favorites list, both for sound and for music. I would say probably around 1991-2004 was the golden age (IMO), and then a big part of production went down in sonic quality, with some exceptions.
@@greymatter800 Yeh man. After that the Nickleback polish hit all music and I hate it!!!